Matt Brannon
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Redding, CA, United States
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Trinity Alps Wilderness closed until mid-November due to fires, U.S. Forest Service announces
The closure order for the Trinity Alps Wilderness due to fires runs through Nov. 15, 2021. → Read More
Dixie Fire updates: Surges past half a million acres in size, has destroyed over 550 homes, Cal Fire reports
Nearly 6,000 people are assigned to the response to the Dixie Fire, according to Cal Fire. → Read More
Dixie Fire updates: California's second largest wildfire now 22% contained
Updates throughout the day on the Dixie Fire. → Read More
Six major Northern California blazes torch over 600,000 acres
National forest roads and trails near the McFarland and Monument fires are now closed to the public in parts of Trinity, Tehama and Shasta counties. → Read More
California highways affected by wildfires: Find out which North State roads are closed
Several large wildfires in Northern California have forced officials to close some popular roadways to civilian traffic. → Read More
Dixie Fire updates: Cal Fire adjusts containment down to 21% for 434,000-acre fire
"(Containment being at) 35% was based on the original fire before it blew up," a Cal Fire spokesman said. → Read More
Wildfire maps: See where California fires are burning with 6 online fire maps
Our list has maps from NASA, Google, the National Interagency Fire Center and other helpful sources. → Read More
Dixie Fire updates: 278,000-acre fire rips through Greenville in Plumas County
The Dixie Fire continues to burn in the North State, prompting mandatory evacuations, warnings and road closures in several counties. → Read More
Redding man, 80, disappears amid suspicious circumstances, police say
The man was reported missing after he did not return to his home on Shawnee Trail off Lake Boulevard in Redding, according to police. → Read More
Man drowns at Whiskeytown Lake; park officials warn of undertow near Carr Powerhouse
Officials said the amount of water flowing into Whiskeytown Lake at Carr Powerhouse creates an "extremely dangerous" undertow. → Read More
Ex-Shasta County public defender convicted in splitting maul attack on family
The former public defender was arrested in June 2019 after police said he attacked his wife and children with a splitting maul. → Read More
Ask the R-S live chat: How many guns are stolen in Redding? How much underground water in Redding ?
If you wondered about something happening in town or had questions on a North State issue, the Record Searchlight wants to hear about it. → Read More
Redding police detective headed to trial, accused of harassing fiancee’s ex
The 38-year-old detective has been placed on paid administrative leave and is scheduled to go to trial in August. → Read More
Man missing from Anderson for two weeks; police ask public for information
Police said Horatio Floresascentio, 30, has been missing since he left an Anderson home on July 6 at 11 p.m. → Read More
Crews respond to 10-acre Dibble Fire off Highway 36 west of Red Bluff
The fire was reported at the intersection of Highway 36 and Cannon Road, according to Cal Fire. → Read More
Dixie Fire forces partial closure of Pacific Crest Trail in Northern California, officials say
Forest officials announced the trail has been closed at Highway 70 north of Belden on Thursday afternoon. → Read More
Fire burning in Cottonwood area; evacuations ordered near Creekside Drive
The fire is burning in the area of Creekside Drive, according to the sheriff's office. → Read More
Deputies: Man drowns in Lake Shasta
The incident took place Sunday around 5 p.m., according to the sheriff's office. → Read More
Divers recover body from vehicle found in Sacramento River, Redding police say
Divers from the Shasta County Sheriff's Office assisted and confirmed a body was inside the vehicle, according to police. → Read More
Salt Fire: Containment rises, overnight growth about 100 acres. What we know Friday
Some roads that were closed have reopened and residents have been able to drive to areas where the blaze destroyed their homes. → Read More