Michele Chandler, Redding.com News Now

Michele Chandler

Redding.com News Now

Redding, CA, United States

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Past articles by Michele:

Trial date set for man accused of killing former Enterprise High student-athlete

A Shasta Superior Court judge determined Steven Schlapia is mentally competent for trial in the murder of a former Enterprise High student-athlete. → Read More

Late winter snow blankets Redding, but 'not a once-in-a-lifetime' event

The late-winter snow surprise that blanketed Redding and Shasta County overnight on Friday was unexpected but not unusual for this time of year, according to weather experts. Snow began falling in the Redding area on Thursday night as an Alaskan cold front swept south and was expected to continue driving into Southern California in the coming days. By 9 a.m., accumulation of about 5 inches to 8… → Read More

No crime was committed, so antisemitic flyers aren't a hate crime: Redding police

No crime was committed, so leaving antisemitic flyers in Redding neighborhoods isn't a hate crime, police said. → Read More

Lakehead 'hate crime' shooter found guilty of attempted involuntary manslaughter

A Shasta County jury found Silas Hesselberg guilty of attempted involuntary manslaughter and assault with a semi-automatic firearm. → Read More

'Hate crime' flyers left in Redding neighborhood, marking 2nd antisemitic incident in city

Redding Police seek public's help in finding who distributed 'hate crime' flyers. → Read More

California judge shortage impacts Shasta County Superior Court

Shasta County judge shortage means some trials are getting delayed. → Read More

Shasta County jury heads to deliberations in Lakehead hate crime shooting case

Shasta jury deliberates Lakehead hate crime shooting case → Read More

Redding land in 'fire-prone canyon' had 72 service calls in 4 months. City may fine owner.

Redding officials are prepared to bring the hammer down on an out-of-town property owner whose land off Lake Boulevard is littered with debris. → Read More

Shasta County reaches settlement in Dixie Fire; heads to court over Zogg Fire

Shasta County has reached a settlement with PG&E over Dixie Fire, while it returns to court this week over the Zogg Fire. → Read More

Gateway school board members violated public meetings law, teachers union says

The Gateway school board said unlawfully failed to allow public comment on superintendent recruitment, says teacher's union. → Read More

Boil water orders given in Castella, elementary school closed

A water outage in the Castella area of Shasta County has led to a boil water advisory and the closure of an elementary school. → Read More

Gateway school board invites public comment on 'next steps' after superintendent's ouster

The Gateway Unified school board wants public comment on Wednesday about 'next steps' following superintendent's ouster. → Read More

Gateway Unified school board fires Superintendent Jim Harrell. What's next?

Three first-time Gateway Unified board members voted for Harrell’s ouster. The Redding district's two incumbents voted against his firing. → Read More

Papini, Bethel, Kaiser, new Shasta Jail: Staff picks for Best of Ask the R-S in 2022

The Record Searchlight couldn't resist spotlighting some of your most memorable Ask the R-S questions we've received throughout the year. → Read More

New Gateway Unified school board could fire superintendent on Tuesday

Gateway Unified School District's newly-elected board will "evaluate" the district's superintendent in closed session on Tuesday. → Read More

Fatal officer-involved shooting of armed driver on I-5 justified: DA investigation

A fatal officer-involved shooting of armed driver on I-5 last May was justified, says Shasta County District Attorney. → Read More

Date set for public workshop on Shasta County Jail expansion

A public workshop on Shasta County Jail expansion will happen on Dec. 13. → Read More

Redding plea to U.S. Supreme Court to hear 2018 police shooting lawsuit denied

U.S. Supreme Court won't hear Redding police shooting lawsuit → Read More

DA: Police shooting death of man armed with a rifle in Redding was justified

The shooting death of a man armed with a rifle in Redding last year has been deemed justified by the Shasta County District Attorney. → Read More

Rise in emergency room visits strains Shasta County hospitals

The Shasta County health department is urging people to go to a hospital ER care only for medical emergencies. → Read More