KRCR-TV (Redding/Chico, CA)

KRCR and KAEF are television stations located in California and are affiliated with ABC. They are owned and operated by Sinclair Broadcast Group, which is one of the largest and most diverse broadcasting companies in the United States. Following some upcoming transactions, Sinclair will manage a total of 163 television stations across 77 markets. Their television network reaches about 38.7% of households with TVs in the country and includes affiliations with major networks like FOX, ABC, MyTV, CW, CBS, NBC, Univision, and Azteca.

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Musician's melodies inspired by Whiskeytown's natural beauty

2 days ago | krcrtv.com | Maxwell Tedford

SHASTA COUNTY, Calif. — Whiskeytown National Recreation Area, known for hosting artists in residence, unveiled three original songs composed at a concert Sunday evening by musician Nathan Frederic, which were inspired by his time in the park. Frederic, a Quebec native, has been striving to make a name for himself in the American music scene.
Shasta College's drug studies program earns top state accreditations

2 days ago | krcrtv.com | Maxwell Tedford

REDDING, Calif. — Shasta College's Alcohol and Drug Studies Program achieved a major milestone by securing all three state accreditations within the first academic year since its inception. This accomplishment places the program in the highest tier of education for substance abuse counseling.
Redding celebrates Mother's Day at first Sundial Bridge farmers market of the season

3 days ago | krcrtv.com | Maxwell Tedford

Residents gathered at the Sundial Bridge for a special Mother's Day farmers market, enjoying the sunny morning with dozens of vendors and hundreds of attendees. The market ran from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.. Marking the first weekend of the Sundial Bridge's far seasonal opening, set to continue every Sunday until October. The Mother's Day weekend marks the first Sunday farmer's market at the Sundial Bridge of the season. They are scheduled to continue every Sunday until October.
Kinder College Day inspires nearly 1,000 kindergarteners about future careers

5 days ago | krcrtv.com | Devin Herenda

SHASTA COUNTY, Calif. — Kinder College Day was back at Simpson University in Redding on May 9. Staff with College and Career Options hosts the event each year, helping kindergarten students learn about college and what career opportunities there are. There were nearly 1,000 Shasta County kindergarteners there this year. Representatives from various businesses, organizations, and volunteer groups had career stations, like Cal Fire, Dignity Health, the Redding Police Department, along with Caltrans.
Redding police chief addresses officer-involved shooting captured on body-camera footage

5 days ago | krcrtv.com | Devin Herenda

REDDING, Calif. — Redding’s police chief is speaking about body camera footage of an officer-involved shooting that was recently released to the public. On May 8, the Redding Police Department released the video of an officer-involved shooting from March 2025, which took place in the Safeway parking lot on East Cypress Avenue. Police said officers knew David Schaefer had felony warrants for his arrest.
Human remains discovered in remote area in Plumas County

5 days ago | krcrtv.com | Ashley Harting

CROMBERG, Calif. — The Plumas County Sheriff's Office announced the discovery of badly decomposed human remains in a remote area northeast of Cromberg. The remains were reported on the morning of May 9, 2025, by a private logging company, according to the sheriff's office. Upon arrival, investigators confirmed the remains were human. However, due to the advanced stage of decomposition, positive identification is not currently possible.
DUI charges filed after crash with semi-truck on I-5

5 days ago | krcrtv.com | Ashley Harting |Adam Robinson

REDDING, Calif. — The Shasta County District Attorney's Office has filed charges against Sheila June Acker following a dramatic DUI traffic collision earlier this week. Acker, 68, is facing felony charges for Driving Under the Influence Causing Injury with a Prior, along with an enhancement for Great Bodily Injury.
Jacob Mieger pleads guilty, faces over 20 years for child sex offenses

5 days ago | krcrtv.com | Ashley Harting

Jacob Mieger has entered a plea agreement resulting in a 20-year and 8-month sentence in state prison. The Shasta County District Attorney announced that Mieger pleaded guilty to charges including Lewd Act Upon a Child Under Age 14 and Contact with Minor for Sexual Offense. His sentencing is set for May 14, 2025, at 8:30 a.m. in Department 21.
Redding seniors find stability in new affordable housing project

5 days ago | krcrtv.com | Ashley Harting |Mike Mangas

REDDING, Calif. — Dozens of low-income seniors in Redding have found stability and a place to call home at the newly opened Piper Way Senior Apartments in West Redding. Over the past two weeks, residents have been moving into the 60-unit complex, which is operated by Christian Church Homes (CCH) of Northern California. The land for the project was donated by First Christian Church, and the City of Redding is subsidizing the rent.
Vehicle crash sparks multiple fires along Highway 99 in Butte County

5 days ago | krcrtv.com | Ashley Harting

BUTTE COUNTY, Calif. — A series of fires sparked along Highway 99 north of Cottonwood Road on Tuesday afternoon after a vehicle collided with a power pole, according to Cal Fire Public Information Officer Rick Carhart. Carhart said the initial fire began around 2:30 p.m. when the vehicle veered off the road. Shortly after, another fire was reported about 100 yards away on the east side of Highway 99. This blaze was contained by Cal Fire at approximately 15 acres.