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Vada Hepner

Reporter · US

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Sep 29, 2026
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  1. Article · Sep 29, 2026 · Vada Hepner

    Siskiyou County sheriff investigates fatal shooting of man found dead in Macdoel home (opens the original)

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    SISKIYOU COUNTY, Calif. — A 63-year-old Macdoel man was found shot to death inside a residence Saturday night, prompting a criminal investigation by the Siskiyou County Sheriff’s Office. A sheriff’s deputy responded at about 7:28 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 26, after a report of a deceased person at a home in Macdoel, California. The deputy found an adult man dead inside the residence and observed he had sustained gunshot wounds. Detectives were called to the scene and a criminal investigation was open

  2. Article · Sep 28, 2026 · Vada Hepner, Hannah Gill

    Carlos Zapata identified as victim in alleged intentional hit-and-run at Palo Cedro Park (opens the original)

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    PALO CEDRO, Calif. — The man seriously injured after investigators say he was intentionally struck by a vehicle near Palo Cedro Park has been identified as Carlos Zapata. Zapata is affiliated with the Palo Cedro Rodeo Association, works as a Shasta County Realtor with Sotheby’s and owns Silver Bridge Rodeo Company. The incident came one day after the rodeo association held its first CCPRA-certified rodeo. Zapata said he is sore and recovering from multiple serious injuries. Shasta County Sheriff

  3. Article · Sep 26, 2026 · Vada Hepner

    Redding man killed in suspected DUI head-on crash near Anderson (opens the original)

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    ANDERSON, Calif. — One person was killed and two others were injured in a head-on crash late on Friday night on Dersch Road west of Mossom Lane, according to the California Highway Patrol (CHP). CHP officers said around 11:45 p.m. on Sept. 25, a Chevrolet Silverado was traveling east on Dersch Road when it crossed into the westbound lane and collided head-on with a Nissan Xterra. Both vehicles went off the roadway and came to rest on the north shoulder. The Nissan caught fire after the crash. It

  4. Article · Aug 21, 2026 · Vada Hepner

    Redding Fire Chief Jerrod Vanlandingham abruptly retires (opens the original)

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    REDDING, Calif. — Fire Chief Jerrod Vanlandingham is retiring from the City of Redding after more than 30 years of public service, with his last day in office set for Friday, Aug. 21, 2026. Vanlandingham has served the city for six years. He joined the Redding Fire Department in 2020 after more than 25 years of public service in Colorado. Deputy Fire Chief Jason Foley will assume the role of interim fire chief following Vanlandingham’s departure. Foley has served with the City of Redding for 22

  5. Article · Aug 21, 2026 · Vada Hepner

    PET OF THE WEEK: Toad, a playful 9-month-old pup ready for adoption (opens the original)

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    REDDING, Calif. — A playful, energetic puppy named Toad is looking for a home after arriving at Haven Humane as a stray nearly two months ago. Toad is a nine-month-old mixed-breed dog described as fun, friendly, and eager to be around both people and other dogs. He is treat- and toy-motivated and eager to please, and while he still has some puppy manners to work on, Haven Humane says training him should be fun and worthwhile. Haven Humane says Toad has an added perk: he walks really well on a le

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