KRCR News Channel 7

A 41-year-old #YubaCity man was sentenced to 24 years in prison after pleading no contest to voluntary #manslaughter in Amery Sweany’s 2023 death. He also admitted to a separate felony sexual battery and must register as a sex offender for life.

Congressman James Gallagher is asking the FBI to help crack down on illegal marijuana grows in Northern California. #gallagher #shastacounty #siskiyoucounty #northerncalifornia #california

#JustinKnight appears in #ShastaCounty Superior Court on Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2026. A judge set his bail at $1 million in a #Redding murder case.

Halloween spending is expected to hit a record $13.5 billion this year, but some shoppers say rising costs are changing how they prepare for the holiday. #halloween #candy #economy #spending

Littau says Redding should treat its 27 unfilled budgeted positions with care, warning against treating them like “pawn pieces in a chess game.” READ MORE: #redding #shastacounty #california #citybudget #northstate

An #Oregon woman, Sarah Ballou, 43, was arrested after a reported armed robbery at a #BlueLake gas station, where a #shotgun was discharged during a struggle. No injuries were reported.

With Shasta County’s election process under scrutiny after a local race was left off the November ballot, Redding Mayor Mike Littau said city and county attorneys are now discussing whether to call a special election or leave the matter to a judge.

Redding Mayor Mike Littau says recent sales tax reports came in above budget, calling them encouraging while noting the higher revenue may not continue. READ MORE: #redding #salestax #northstate #shastacounty #california

A service dog in training is helping his owner cope with PTSD, easing symptoms and feelings of loneliness. The story is part of KRCR’s K9 Heroes series. #shastacounty #northstatenews #servicedog #k9heroes #reddingkia

🎥 #ShastaCounty supervisors heard opposition to a proposed five-year #Flock license plate reader contract and calls for protections against #mobilehome rent increases. Sheriff Michael Johnson is expected to present on the cameras in November.

Could Redding Fire Station 3 reopen? Mayor Littau says it remains possible, but the city would need to weigh that against its finances and other priorities. READ MORE: #redding #shastacounty #firefighters #reddingfire #california

🔥 On Sunday, Nov. 1, 2026, #CalFire will cancel the burn permit suspension in #Humboldt, #DelNorte and #Trinity Counties, which has been in place since June 2026. Applications for new permits are available online.

Redding Mayor Mike Littau says the next operator will need strong financial backing to keep the venue running for the long haul. He also credited Advance Redding for its 10 years managing the auditorium. READ MORE: #redding #civicauditorium #northstate

Redding Mayor Mike Littau says the city did not receive a draft ballot to review before the City Clerk race was left off the November ballot. READ MORE: #redding #elections #northstate

California’s official 2026 Christmas tree was cut Wednesday, Oct. 21, at LaTour Demonstration State Forest in eastern Shasta County. It was expected to arrive at the State Capitol in Sacramento on Thursday.

Redding may need a special election after the city clerk race was left off the November ballot. A USC professor says California law may require one, potentially at a steep cost. ⠀ READ MORE: ⠀ #redding #localnews #election #vote #electionday

Utah authorities say DNA evidence links Ted Bundy to the 1974 murder of 17-year-old Melissa Ann Smith. The case was closed 52 years after her body was found. ⠀ READ MORE: ⠀ #utah #truecrimenews #tedbundy #coldcase #dna

Utah authorities are poised to formally link another unsolved murder from the 1970s to one of America's most prolific serial killers: Ted Bundy. #trending #nationalnews #utah #tedbundy #crimenews

#Chico residents will have a chance to help shape the city’s approach to #homelessness at an upcoming #townhallmeeting.

A new 2,000-gallon tank in #HumboldtCounty will give #CalFire’s Fire Hawk helicopter another water source during #wildfires. The tank could help crews respond faster when steep terrain, distance or coastal fog limits access to other water sources.