Record Searchlight

The Redding Record Searchlight is a publication that caters to the community of Redding, California. It boasts a daily circulation of approximately 30,000 copies and also features an online platform, Redding.com, dedicated to local news.

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Latest Trump approval ratings: What new opinion polls show in US, California in June

1 day ago | redding.com | Maria Francis |James Ward

President Donald Trump's approval ratings held steady early in his second term, despite the chaotic start that included mass firings of government workers, the ongoing tariff trade wars and trying to get his “big, beautiful bill” passed.
What happened after Redding businesses united to offer free opioid overdose medications

2 days ago | redding.com | Michele Chandler

Free naloxone is available at various locations, including businesses, health clinics and gas stations. While some businesses report positive impacts, others have experienced challenges with the program. During the past year, more than 100 Shasta County businesses have agreed to provide naloxone, a medication used to reverse opioid overdoses.
Redding ice cream shops serving up summer specials as hot weather pops

2 days ago | redding.com | Jessica Skropanic |Michele Chandler

Redding ice cream and frozen yogurt shops are offering new flavors and specials to combat triple-digit heat. As Redding's heat pops, the community's independent ice cream and frozen yogurt shops are jumping into action, with Mother Nature expected to send temperatures soaring as high as 107 degrees. The summer's first triple-digit temperatures drove customers into ice cream parlors and frozen yogurt shops.
San Bernardino County man charged with threatening to assassinate Trump via Facebook

3 days ago | redding.com | Brian Day

Brian DayVictorville Daily PressA 73-year-old California man faces federal charges for threatening President Trump on Facebook. The suspect, Thomas Eugene Streavel, allegedly made multiple posts expressing his desire to assassinate the former president. Streavel faces up to 15 years in prison if convicted. A San Bernardino County man faces federal charges for posting threats on Facebook to assassinate President Donald Trump in the wake of last year's election, prosecutors said.
Redding Rancheria doesn't get grant to build residential drug detox center. What now?

1 week ago | redding.com | Michele Chandler

Redding Rancheria was denied a state grant for a proposed $95 million, 30-bed detox facility. The rancheria is considering reapplying for grant funding. The Redding Rancheria did not receive a California grant it hoped would jump start Shasta County's first residential drug and alcohol detox center equipped with medical staff and able to administer medication-assisted therapy to people who are addicted to opioids or alcohol.
Redding firefighters warn no burning in advance of 109 degree weather in Sacramento Valley

1 week ago | redding.com | Jessica Skropanic

Extreme heat, with temperatures reaching up to 109 degrees, and strong dry winds are expected in Redding and the Sacramento Valley this week, increasing fire risk. The extreme heat advisory is in effect through Saturday, with the most severe heat anticipated on Friday. Redding has suspended all burning permits due to the high fire danger. Residents are advised to take precautions such as staying indoors, using air conditioning, and finding alternative cooling locations if needed.
Juniper Fire north of Mount Shasta forces evacuations, threatens structures

1 week ago | redding.com | Jenny Espino

A wildfire that broke out Wednesday north of Lake Shastina and Mount Shasta quickly grew in size, prompting the Siskiyou County Sheriffs' Office to call for evacuations in a neighborhood. The Juniper Fire, reported at 3:10 p.m. off Norman Drive in the Mount Shasta Vista Subdivision, had burned 77 acres within its first two hours and sent a column of smoke in the air.
After seeing land sinking in Red Bluff and Corning areas, Tehama County calls meeting

1 week ago | redding.com | Jessica Skropanic

Parts of Tehama County, California are experiencing significant land subsidence due to depleted groundwater. County officials will hold a public meeting on June 3 to address the problem and discuss solutions. Parts of Tehama County, including around Red Bluff, Corning and Antelope, are sinking, officials have discovered, prompting an emergency meeting to decide next steps to intervene.
New Shasta County elections chief 'terminates' popular assistant registrar of voters

1 week ago | redding.com | Damon Arthur

Shasta County's assistant registrar of voters was "terminated" from her position working for the County Clerk's Office by the new head of the department, who was appointed to the post just two weeks ago. Joanna Francescut, who made the announcement Tuesday, worked in the elections department for the past 17 years and was passed over for the position twice in the past two years, this year in favor of a Florida attorney with no elections department management experience.
Redding looks to Minnesota for inspiration on a round-up program to fund city parks' needs

1 week ago | redding.com | David Benda

David BendaRedding Record SearchlightMenne said average participation rate for round-up style campaigns ranges between 40% and 70%. Customers will have the option to round up the amount on their utility bill to the nearest dollar, or they can make a direct donation on a one-time or monthly basis. Looking for ways to help pay for maintenance and development of its many parks and recreation programs, the city of Redding will give residents the option to donate through their monthly utility bills.