Last year, the Rand Corp. the Los Angeles-based think tank, published -- and then retracted --- a study that purported to find that crime dropped in neighborhoods surrounding medical-marijuana dispensaries. Well, that report was retracted, but the Sacramento News and...

A Redding man has pleaded guilty to voluntary manslaughter and other crimes in connection with the 2010 shooting death of a Sacramento man.

The Trinity County Sheriff’s Office today released more information about the arrest and confession of a 24-year-old man accused of fatally shooting his stepfather.

Even if the Supreme Court had ruled that a religious body is guilty of a crime when they defame those who have made the ultimate sacrifice defending our nation under God, the Westboro Baptist Church could still have pleaded innocent.

Two people suspected of burglarizing homes in Siskiyou County and allegedly cashing checks using the name of one of their crime victims were arrested last week in the Sacramento area and have been brought back to Siskiyou County to possibly stand trial, deputies announced today.

Redding police arrested a 50-year-old Seattle man Thursday who’d been sought by Oregon police for nearly two weeks.

Carolyn Hart's popular bookstore owner, Anne Darling, is featured in "Dead by Midnight," the 20th in this series.

A homeless Redding man arrested Monday night for allegedly robbing a pharmacy was cleared of the crime Tuesday after video surveillance footage showed that he was not the culprit, police said.

Tehama County sheriff's deputies reported four recent burglaries today. Here's what they say was stolen and description of the alleged crimes.

A Redding homeless man arrested Monday night for allegedly robbing a pharmacy was cleared of the crime today after video surveillance video footage showed that he was not the culprit, police said.

Cost of automobile insurance in Redding to increase.

Someone shattered windows at two downtown Redding businesses overnight Tuesday, but police said there's nothing that necessarily links the crimes to a homeless woman who officers said recently vowed to vandalize downtown buildings until she's arrested again.

A Redding man accused of having sex with a 14-year-old mentally ill girl gave up his legal right today in Shasta County Superior Court to have a preliminary hearing as he weighs a three-year prison offer.

In 1911: A $1,000 reward hung over the heads of Indian Mike and his son Wilson Herum, the outlaws wanted for the murder of Blake of Fall River and for similar attempted crimes. Half the amount would be paid by the state of California for the arrest of either.

SACRAMENTO — A Redding man sentenced last year to 25 years to life in prison for murdering a Redding woman more than 23 years ago had his conviction upheld Tuesday by the Third District Court of Appeal.

Redding police officers stayed busy early Sunday morning thanks to a slew of crimes reported in downtown Redding, including a domestic violence assault, a stabbing, drug dealing and a massive brawl between a bar security team and some 50 patrons, police said.

Redding police officers stayed busy early this morning thanks to a slew of crimes reported at Johnny’s Cathouse downtown, including a domestic violence assault, a stabbing, drug dealing and a massive brawl between the bar’s security team and some 50 patrons, police said.

There is a business in Redding that had its windows broken during a recent crime spree. It is called the Fuji Restaurant on Placer Street in Redding.

Shasta County fared worse than the city of Redding in a report this week that ranked the area No. 1 in the rise of violent crime.

Many of you are hip-deep in preparation for the Thanksgiving meal, to be served tomorrow at halftime, or you're preparing to drive to Aunt Sadie's for dessicated turkey and relatives whom you don't care much for. Or maybe you've decided to stay home alone and open a great American standard, a bottle of bourbon.W

Federal Bureau of Investigation crime data show Redding topped other U.S. cities in the rise of violent crimes from 2005 to 2010, a New York-based news and opinion outlet reported Tuesday.

Redding police arrested a man they say broke into a city fire station Sunday morning and stole a sleeping firefighter's car. Police have arrested three other suspects who are accused of helping the man commit a string of thefts throughout town.

Police: Woman vows to commit crimes

A homeless woman who vowed to continue committing crimes until she was jailed was arrested on suspicion of vandalism, police said today.

I believe Ann "Cookie" Kravitz is misinformed. A gun and knife? Does she have a permit to carry that gun? Shasta County is famous for convicting what they call "sex offenders." They use that term lightly. Since my son was convicted of a sex crime in 2008, I've been doing a lot of research and have found

On Wednesday, November 30, 2011 at six o'clock in the evening, the local chapter of Mother's Against Drunk Driving (MADD) will host a memorial dedication ceremony and candlelight vigil to raise awareness of the legal consequences of drunk driving and to honor past victims of this crime. During the ceremony a memorial stone

A Shasta County jury began deliberations Wednesday in the trial of a 24-year-old Cottonwood-area man charged with child abuse and other crimes for allegedly allowing his sister to severely beat a 7-year-old boy in late 2009 and trying to prevent sheriff's deputies from entering the mobile home where the boy was found near d

A Shasta County jury began deliberations this afternoon in the high-profile criminal trial of a 24-year-old Cottonwood-area man charged with child abuse and other crimes for allegedly allowing his sister to beat a 7-year-old boy nearly to death in 2009 and trying to prevent sheriff's deputies from entering the mobile home w

I was born and raised in Redding, and have always been proud of it up until the last 18 years. My home has been broken into three times, a lot of personal items being stolen from me. I live in an old area of Redding but a nice one. I have been self-employed, worked hard for everything I own the last 50 years, and have crea

Shasta County’s three law enforcement agencies on Thursday unveiled an online reporting  option for low-level crimes that is designed to speed up service while giving officers more time to deal with more serious crimes. The system, provided by a San Ramon-based software company called Coplogic, is intended  to accept r

In a move to free up officers so they focus on more serious crimes, the Redding and Anderson police departments and the Shasta County Sheriff's Office have teamed up to launch an easy-to-use computer system that will allow nonemergency crime victims to file police reports online.

Those who knew a 26-year-old Redding man shot and killed by a Shasta County sheriff's deputy Tuesday night describe him as a nice man, a good father and a hard worker whose life fell into an abyss of crime and violence because of his addiction to methamphetamine.

SHASTA LAKE — A Shasta Lake teenager suspected of burglarizing dozens of cars and garages while sheriff’s deputies were busy during an officer-involved shooting was caught red-handed.

Those who knew a 26-year-old Redding man shot and killed by a Shasta County sheriff’s deputy Tuesday night describe him as a nice man, a good father and a hard worker whose life fell into an abyss of crime and violence because of his addiction to methamphetamine.

A CCW? Well it might be something you may like to consider.

Unsurprisingly, the early voting in this poll on worries about crime favors the worriers --- and heck, I wrote the hand-wringing editorial, so I can certainly understand the sentiment. But perhaps it's a healthy tonic in these troubled times to...

It was 4 a.m., and a stranger was trying to break into Donna Hopper's house.

A 44-year-old convicted rapist from Iowa accused of raping and murdering a woman in Redding 20 years ago may learn next month when he will stand trial for the 1991 crimes.

Friday night I slept badly because I ate too much and woke up feeling dreadful, but after some ibuprofen and Alka-Seltzer, eventually I recovered without too much drama.Saturday I made crepes, as I said, and Saturday night Gary and I had dinner and went to bed. During the night I had this dream in which applican

The Cottonwood-area brother of a woman arrested in December 2009 on suspicion of attempted murder for allegedly beating a 7-year-old boy nearly to death will be standing trial separately for his role in the crime.

A 36-year-old man was sentenced to 13 years, 4 months in prison today after being convicted last month of felony sex crimes against girls 14 or younger.

The Cottonwood area brother of a woman arrested in December 2009 on suspicion of attempted murder for allegedly beating a 7-year-old boy nearly to death will be standing trial separately for his role in the crime. Gregory Matthew Limon, the brother of Rachel Ann Limon, 29, was in Shasta County Superior Court on Friday where

Up until only a few weeks ago, six Redding sex offenders arrested earlier this month for allegedly violating parole or probation could have faced lengthy prison sentences.

This Saturday, October 15th starting at noon local members of OCCUPY REDDING will protest what they see as the greedy actions of JP Morgan Chase Corporation who they feel have over-charged and wrongfully foreclosed on thousands of active duty service men & women. They feel this is a crime near treason and should not go

Redding police officers arrested a Redding man early Thursday after they said he left his wallet at a crime scene.

Redding Police officers arrested a Redding man after, they say, he left his wallet at the crime scene. "It doesn't happen often," Corporal Bart Langley said. "We sure like it when they do it."

A recent surge of graffiti that's literally left its mark on the city of Red Bluff has the police department asking residents to be vigilant in reporting the crime.

A recent surge of graffiti that’s literally left its mark on the city of Red Bluff has the police department asking residents to be vigilant in reporting the crime.

In June 2010, Anderson police officer Bryan Robert Benson was accused of raping a young woman he was ostensibly escorting directly to jail on a misdemeanor charge. She alleged he raped her before they arrived. Benson was arrested and the Shasta County district attorney at the time, Jerry Benito, charged him with felony acts

One of the most interesting aspects of being a real estate agent is what I call the amateur anthropologist aspect. We get to see firsthand how we humans really live. Go inside their homes, and in their neighborhoods. This being marijuana harvest week, or whatever, I can tell you there’s plenty of ripe gard