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NorCal County May Give Nation Glimpse Of Stricter Gun Laws

California has some of the toughest gun laws in the country. KPIX 5 went to the gun buying capital of California to see how the laws are working in practice.

2013/04/27

A surveillance image of an attempted break in at Kent's Meats in Redding. (CBS)

Viral Video Shows Bumbling NorCal Crook’s Failed Break-In Attempt

A would-be burglar in baggy pants made a series of stumbles in his recent attempt to rob Kent’s Meats in Redding. The surveillance video of the incident is laughable, but the crime is real. Police are hoping that by releasing the footage, it leads to an arrest.

2013/03/28

CHP Officers Shoot 2 After Shasta County Chase

California Highway Patrol officers shot at least two people in a pickup truck during a confrontation in Shasta County, according to authorities.

2012/12/04

Veterans Home of California in Fresno. (CBS)

New Homes For California Veterans Sit Empty As Taxpayers Foot Bill

California veterans are desperate for housing. But two brand new facilities are sitting empty, with taxpayers footing the bill.

2012/09/29

Sunnyvale Air Force Doctor, Friend Recount Shasta Survival Story

While awaiting a rescue helicopter, they ended up saving one of the paramedics who was there to save them.

2012/07/11

NorCal CHP Officer Hit By Helicopter Rotor Blades During Rescue

The rotor blades of a helicopter landing on rugged, remote terrain struck a California Highway Patrol officer and severely injured him as he helped rescue an injured hiker, officials said Monday.

2012/07/10

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Wildfire Near Redding 75% Contained

Fire crews are continuing to make progress in their battle against a wildfire burning near Redding in Northern California.

2012/07/07

Wildfire In Shasta County Prompts Evacuations; Homes Damaged

A 1,200-acre wildfire near Redding in Shasta County is now 40 percent contained after destroying two outbuildings and damaging five homes, according to authorities.

2012/07/06