Mike Chapman
Redding.com News Now
Redding, CA, United States
Contact Mike
Discover and connect with journalists and influencers around the world, save time on email research, monitor the news, and more.
| Recent: |
|
| Past: |
|
Past articles by Mike:
Why the 2022 election is like no other in California’s Shasta County
An election mailer from the registrar of voters, a double-dipping candidate and more mark the Nov. 8 election in Shasta County. → Read More
Measure A: Should city clerk, treasurer posts switch from elected to appointed positions?
The push behind Measure A is to ensure qualified people fill those important roles and that someone who's inexperienced won't reach office. → Read More
Boo Cruise in Redding area offers spooky fun haunts with Mos Eisley Cantina, giant witch
These Shasta County homes offer over-the-top Halloween displays. → Read More
UPDATE: Crews make progress on 10-acre Clear Fire southeast of Igo
Firefighters were gaining access at the Cloverdale trailhead at the Cloverdale Recreation Area. → Read More
CHP: Collision kills person in eastern Shasta County; Hwy. 89 blocked
The collision was between a loaded logging truck and a black sedan at 10:50 a.m. about four miles north of Old Station, according to the CHP. → Read More
'Not in my neighborhood': Residents near Nur Pon Open Space celebrate transformation
About 75 people attended a barbecue at the newly cleaned up Nur Pon Open Space off Henderson Road in Redding. → Read More
One person dies in Tuesday morning house fire in Redding
An investigation is underway into what caused the fire on Eugenia Avenue. → Read More
One dead in fire at east Redding home
The fire was in the 3000 block of Capricorn Way. → Read More
State of the City: Mayor announces new fire station, electric bicycle-share vendor
Those attending the State of the City presentation heard exclusive news from Redding Mayor Kristen Schreder. → Read More
15-acre fire burning behind Pit Stop Store in Big Bend; crews making progress
The Willow Fire was burning brush and grass as it approached timber after it was reported just before 3:30 p.m. Saturday. → Read More
DA: Redding police officer justified in fatally shooting woman during crime spree
Shasta County DA Stephanie Bridgett said officer Khae Saelee was lawful in shooting and killing a woman when she ran toward him with knives. → Read More
UPDATE: Mandatory evacuations issued for Forward Fire in Manton area
Firefighters are at a vegetation fire that was burning Friday afternoon east of Manton and southeast of Shingletown. → Read More
Jury finds Red Bluff man guilty in motorcycle dragging death of neighbor
A jury found 38-year-old Ray N. Cain Jr. guilty of first-degree murder with a special circumstance that the killing was committed through torture. → Read More
Vegetation fire reported in south Redding
The fire was called in about 3:45 p.m. Thursday. Initial reports said a Dumpster fire spread to vegetation. → Read More
‘Ready to burn’: Tinder-dry conditions add to Siskiyou blazes
California's persistent drought combined with dangerous Red Flag weather conditions create challenges for firefighters and keep residents on edge. → Read More
Containment up to 55% on Mill Fire; Mountain Fire grows to over 11,000 acres
The wildland blaze has burned 4,263 acres since it started Friday afternoon in the city of Weed and Lake Shastina in Siskiyou County. → Read More
Lines holding on North State blazes
Fire lines were holding on two North State blazes: the Six Rivers Lightning Complex and the McKinney Fire. → Read More
Second collision on Highway 299 also kills a driver; both crashes caused fires
The highway reopened around midnight after being closed for hours due to the fire and the roadway being blocked by the vehicles. → Read More
Fatal collision on Highway 299 sparks fast-growing fire at Whiskeytown
The Kennedy Fire quickly grew to 30 acres, causing a scare to residents in the area. → Read More
UPDATE: Kennedy Fire sparked by Highway 299 head-on crash in Whiskeytown grows to 25 acres; fatality reported
A collision on Highway 299 near Kennedy Memorial Drive at Whiskeytown Lake sparked a vegetation fire that has grown to 15 acres. → Read More