Julia Avery
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The search continues for missing Red Bluff woman
The search continues for Jamie Lonsberry after she disappeared July 1 and hasn't been seen since. She dropped off her three boys and gave away some personal items before she disappeared. Her family tells KRCR that just before she disappeared, she was beginning to talk about a spiritual journey and was saying some out of the ordinary comments about twin flames and archangels. Her brother, Robert… → Read More
Local man giving Shasta High students pieces of the old turf
A Shasta Lake City man is offering students free pieces of the old Shasta High School turf. Frank Isaacson was looking for turf for his son, Franky. Franky is autistic and is sensitive to the feeling of real grass. Isaacson wanted to cover his backyard with the turf but knew getting turf could be up to $10,000. Thanks to the internet, he found a truckload for $500. "I saw an add on Facebook from… → Read More
Early morning house fire starts with big boom, neighbors say
A house fire in Anderson woke up the neighborhood with a loud boom. A home on Green Acres Drive, about a mile south of the Historic Hawes Farm, caught fire around 3:00 a. m. , Thursday. The woman inside the home got out okay and told officials she was the only one inside. The Red Cross assisted her. Neighbors say it all started with a loud boom and small booms followed. They say the large flames… → Read More
Redding restaurant says the move to downtown was great for business
Fusion Lounge Bar and Grill moved from Hartnell Avenue to Downtown Redding one month ago. The owner says they have been busy every day since the move. The restaurant offering things like pho, ramen, tacos, and a full bar moved to 1545 Placer Street. The restaurant was so busy it closed for a day to give its employees a break. The owner assures the public they have now hired more employees and… → Read More
Redding man buys bike for teen hurt in hit-and-run
Anthony Zaehnle was gifted a bike, Thursday. It was an act of kindness as he recovers from a hit-and-run crash that sent him to the operating room. Zaehnle was walking home from school on December 13 when a pickup truck drove onto the sidewalk and hit him. He typically rides his bike home from school but it had been stolen. After he was hit, he was left for dead until one woman and her daughter… → Read More
Here's why you may have gotten a card about the election, without a Republican option
Some people in California received a card in the mail asking them to choose a ballot for the upcoming presidential primary election coming in March. The card, pictured below, has the options for Nonpartisan, American Independent, Democratic, or Libertarian. KRCR. KRCR received several messages asking why Republican isn't a choice on the card. Those who received the card in question are… → Read More
Redding man loses 135 pounds in seven months using a free program
A Redding man lost 135 pounds in 7 months for free. He wants to help you do the same thing. Joshua Cannelora has held many hats in Redding. He's been a pastor and a manager of From the Hearth. He's also a father and husband. Though he has many stories to tell, the stories all loom with his weight. He said he's struggled with his weight all of his life. He tried dozens of diets and weight loss… → Read More
Chico State student awakes to naked intruder in her bed
It was a frightening wake-up call Sunday morning for a Chico State student who police said awoke to find a naked intruder lying next to her in her bed. The suspect, 19-year-old Jaquane Baldwinbadger of Sacramento, was arrested for burglary. The incident started Sunday around 6 a. m.. Chico police were called tohe 600 block of W. 4th Street. A man had entered an unlocked residence occupied by a… → Read More
Tucker Fire in Modoc County burns 2,000 acres
The U. S. Forest Service is reporting the Tucker Fire is 2,000 acres in size. Officials said structures affected are scattered out buildings, and power lines impacted are large transmission lines. Firefighters report erratic behavior and rate of spread. Multiple aircraft and ground crews were on scene, Sunday. The fire is burningeast of Hwy 139 near the Perez Overpass. Check back here for more… → Read More
New video emerges from homeowner after man put on life support following Cottonwood party
Disclaimer: This video was not shared with us by law enforcement. The owner of the home where the party in Cottonwood allegedly took place on the Fourth of July shared this small video clip with KRCR of Gregory Kelso being strapped into a stretcher before being transported to the hospital. It is unclear what transpired before and after this video clip was taken. → Read More
Redding body shops, insurance agents flooded with hail damage calls
Mother Nature has shown herself in various forms in the Northstate. Fire, snow, and hail have hit Redding in the past year. Curtis Byron, the owner of Siskiyou Insurance Services says the past year has been busy for his team. He says the snow was the hardest but the hail was the most surprising. He says he has never seen a hail storm in Redding in his 35 years in the business. "I actually saw a… → Read More
Athletes around the country do tribute workout for fallen hero
Crossfit athletes around the country paid tribute to a fallen Navy Seal on Memorial Day. It has become a tradition in the crossfit community and local Jefferson State Crossfit was sure not to miss out on the special day. The Memorial Day workout is called "Murph," named after Lt. Michael Murphy, a Navy SEAL killed in action in Afghanistan in 2005. → Read More
New resources Redding business owners need to know about
There is a battle in downtown Redding, a battle between store owners and their unwanted visitors. Store owners say oftentimes people will come into their stores without intention of using their services. Sometimes, they say, the visitors are having a mental health issue or are under the influence. There is another battle underway for the store owners, a battle internally on how to deal with… → Read More
Last independent pharmacy in Shasta County closes its doors
If you walk up to Ferry's Pharmacy, it looks open. There are still displays in the window, but once you get closer to the door you see it's locked and there's a sign that says "Dear customers, Ferry's Pharmacy is now closed. " The pharmacy was opened in 1960 as Jolly's Pharmacy. It was eventually taken over by Dr. Dan Ferry. Wednesday, the California Board of Pharmacy told the crew at Ferry's… → Read More
Teen loses dad, grandma, house, and dogs within 2 months, focused on helping others
Juan Salcido's life has changed drastically in the past two months. Monday, his home burned down in an electric fire. Salcido said he woke up smelling smoke. "I started to smell smoke and I just thought alright, I'll just get up and get my mom up," Salcido said. "By the time I walked back to my room, the bed was almost covered in fire. " His grandmother was living with them and was trapped… → Read More
RPD: Number of calls for service to Redding parks are down
The number of calls for service to Redding Parks have gone down in 2019, according to the Redding Police Department (RPD). The statistics from RPD compare January through April of 2018 compared to January through April of 2019. In Carnegie Park (now The Park), South City Park, Caldwell, and Enterprise Park the total number of calls have gone down. Redding Police Department. Redding Police Chief… → Read More
Red Bluff hospital first in Northstate to offer laughing gas for child birth
St. Elizabeth Community Hospital in Red Bluff is now offering laughing gas, or nitrous oxide, to women giving birth. The hospital is the only one in Northern California with nitrous oxide as an option for mothers. Obstetrics Physician, Meghan Leininger, said it offers another alternative to getting an epidural. "We have a lot of moms who want to labor naturally," said Leininger. → Read More
City Council to vote on funding for California Soccer Park turf
The non-profit (SRSA) running the California Soccer Park is asking the city for $3,620,000 to go towards replacing the outdated turf fields. Redding's community services director, Kim Neimer, said the fields are coming up on being 13 years old. The cost to replace the four turf fields is approximately $5,150,000, but with a potential McConnell Foundation donation, increased fees, and a previous… → Read More
K-9 Njord helps arrest suspected truck thief
Redding K-9 Njord helped take down a suspected carjacker early Sunday, according to the Redding Police Department (RPD)Officer McGinnis with RPD was conducting patrol checks in the area of Ellis Street and Polk Street. He heard banging noises coming from the Sonsrays Machinery yard. He saw a man inside the fenced yard in the cab of a running pickup so he called for additional units. McGinnis… → Read More
Redding plans to consolidate positions to save money in general fund
The City of Redding plans to consolidate department heads to save money in the general fund. Tuesday's City Council meeting agenda plans for a vote to name Allyen Van Hooser as the new Redding Finance Director. She is currently the city treasurer. This vote will consolidate three positions into one. The Director of Finance, the City Treasurer and the Director of Purchases will all be under one… → Read More