Jenny Espino
Local News Editor at Record Searchlight
Multimedia Journalist at Record Searchlight
West Group editor in the USA TODAY Network, @BreakingNews_RS executive editor • [email protected] • 530.225.8220
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2 weeks ago |
redding.com | David Benda |Jenny Espino
Allen Long represents District 2 in Shasta County, which encompasses Whiskeytown National Recreation Area. Long said Whiskeytown Superintendent Josh Hoines said the lake and its surrounding trails attracted 1.5 million visitors in 2022, generating about $80 million in revenue to surrounding communities. Shasta County Supervisor Allen Long has concerns about how layoffs of federal employees at national parks and forests will affect the North State’s summer tourism.
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1 month ago |
redding.com | Jenny Espino
Scholarship season has arrived in the North State. If you haven't yet heard it at your high school, seniors: Check with your coach, counselor or principal about the 2025 Scholar-Athlete of the Year and pick up your application form. Each year, the Record Searchlight/Redding.com, Seamans Foundation and Rotary Club of Redding present the award to the students who have proven their academic excellence, athletic achievement and dedication to their communities — in that order.
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1 month ago |
redding.com | Jenny Espino
The Shasta County Sheriff's Office has announced that the disappearance of Nikki Cheng Saelee McCain is now a homicide investigation. McCain's family last heard from her on May 18, 2024, and her truck was found abandoned a week later. Investigators are seeking information about a red truck potentially connected to the case and have identified persons of interest.
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1 month ago |
redding.com | David Benda |Jessica Skropanic |Jenny Espino
A winter storm will bring rain and strong wind to the northern Sacramento Valley through the weekend. The heaviest rain is expected Wednesday, with scattered showers through the weekend and a bigger push of rain Sunday morning. Snow is expected in the foothills and mountains, with possible whiteout conditions at higher elevations. Motorists should expect slick roads and gusty wind, especially along I-5 north of Redding.
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1 month ago |
yahoo.com | Jenny Espino
The Shasta County Sheriff's Office is warning residents about a new wave of phone scams hitting residents in the area. In the latest example, scammers impersonating jail staff are calling up people asking them for money. The scammers identify themselves as being with the Shasta County Jail and request payment for services such as medical or mental health services by using a QR code payment system, according to the sheriff's office.
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