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  • 3 weeks ago | krcrtv.com | Sophia Bruinsma

    SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Governor Gavin Newsom has launched a new campaign to improve gun safety across California. The "Reduce the Risk" campaign seeks to educate the state's youth and key leaders about "gun violence protection orders" that can be utilized during times of crisis. These orders are designed to temporarily remove firearms to prevent larger tragedies. The campaign will focus on educating Californians about nine types of protection orders.

  • 3 weeks ago | krcrtv.com | Sophia Bruinsma

    REDDING, Calif — A 350-acre prescribed burn initiated by Cal Fire's Shasta Trinity Unit began Friday morning at Gore Ranch. Crews are expected to continue their work throughout the day. According to Cal Fire, the winds caused the smoke to shift in various directions, which was the intended outcome. Initially, Cal Fire said north winds pushed the smoke southward, but as the valley heated up, the wind direction changed, moving from the south.

  • 3 weeks ago | krcrtv.com | Sophia Bruinsma

    REDDING, Calif. — A planned 350-acre prescribed burn at the Gore Ranch in South Redding has been postponed until Friday morning due to unfavorable weather conditions. The burn, initially scheduled for last week, faced delays after strong north winds were forecasted and observed, said Jan Smutz, the Vegetation Management Program Battalion Chief for Cal Fire Shasta-Trinity Unit. "There were some strong north winds that were forecast, and we're observed on the ground those days," Smutz said.

  • 3 weeks ago | krcrtv.com | Sophia Bruinsma

    SHASTA COUNTY, Calif. — The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has removed a list of "sanctuary jurisdictions" from its website following widespread criticism. The list, which included Shasta County among 500 jurisdictions nationwide, was believed by the Trump administration to be obstructing immigration enforcement. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem acknowledged the backlash from officials regarding the list, noting that many cities have pushed back.

  • 3 weeks ago | krcrtv.com | Sophia Bruinsma

    SHASTA COUNTY, Calif. — With Red Flag Warnings in effect, Cal Fire urges residents to prepare for potential wildfires to minimize damage. Jazz Shaw, the public information officer from the Cal Fire Shasta-Trinity Unit, emphasized the importance of readiness. "It's very important to be prepared in case of a wildfire or an emergency," Shaw said.

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Maxwell Tedford

Multimedia Journalist at KRCR-TV (Redding/Chico, CA)

Maxwell Tedford primarily covers news in Northern California, particularly in areas around Redding and Chico, California, United States.

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Melissa Joseph

Freelance Writer at Freelance

Executive Producer at KHSL-TV (Chico, CA)

Melissa Joseph primarily covers news in Northern California, United States, including areas around Chico and Redding.

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George Johnston

City Reporter at Red Bluff Daily News

George Johnston primarily covers news in Northern California, United States, particularly in areas around the Sacramento Valley and surrounding regions.

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Damon Arthur

Reporter at Record Searchlight

Damon Arthur primarily covers news in Northern California, specifically around the areas of Redding and surrounding regions.

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David Benda

Business Reporter at Record Searchlight

Columnist at Record Searchlight

David Benda primarily covers news in the Northern California region, including areas around Redding and surrounding communities.

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