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🌱 Witnesses saw a man with a gas can. Know anything?

Redding, California Patch AM: a 5 min read

Hey there, Redding! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Witnesses saw a man with a gas can. Know anything?
  • Bought Costco grape plants this spring? County needs to check them.
  • What Erin Resner’s win could mean for Shasta County politics.

Also on today's calendar: Glowing Wild Lantern Festival at Turtle Bay and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: What do sweet potatoes wear to bed? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Near-record temperatures, with a high of 106 and low of 74 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Saturday: Near-record temperatures, temps: high: 106, low: 70.
  • Sunday: Hot with sizzling sunshine, with a high of 104 and low of 68 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Man seen leaving with gas can at site of Bechelli fire in Redding (redding.com) — Firefighters quickly contained a structure and grass fire on Bechelli Lane in south Redding Wednesday evening, but the vacant building was destroyed. Witnesses reported seeing a man leave the area with a gas can, and investigators are still determining the cause. Anyone who saw suspicious activity is urged to contact the Redding Fire Department.
   

2. Shasta County urges Costco grape plant buyers to report invasive pest found in Redding (krcrtv.com) — If you bought a grape plant from Costco between April 21 and May 21, especially at the Redding store, Shasta County wants to hear from you. Inspectors found an invasive glassy-winged sharpshooter on some plants, which can spread a deadly grapevine disease. Don’t move or toss the plant; instead call the Agriculture Department so they can inspect and place monitoring traps.
   

3. Erin Resner wins Shasta County supervisor seat in major shift (redding.com) — Redding Councilwoman Erin Resner has secured the Shasta County District 1 supervisor seat outright with about 54% of the vote, signaling a potential shift away from the board’s recent hard-right tilt. District 5’s race heads to a November runoff, and voters also appear to have chosen a new county clerk and registrar of voters, pending certification.
   

4. Shasta County supervisor launches community AI task force to prepare region for change (krcrtv.com) — Shasta County leaders are forming a volunteer AI Task Force, with members from Redding’s business and education community, to help residents navigate and benefit from artificial intelligence. Early projects aim to make public information easier to access and streamline building permits, while new county policies seek to use AI to ease staff workloads without replacing human decision-makers.
   

5. S.F. police search for mystery woman linked to OpenAI CEO home firebombing (sfchronicle.com) — Court and police records reveal that a Texas man accused of firebombing OpenAI CEO Sam Altman’s San Francisco home made an unexplained trip to Redding, staying at a local La Quinta just before the attack. Investigators are also seeking a mystery woman who phoned his hotel for a late checkout, suggesting a possible accomplice. Authorities say his alleged plot was driven by extreme fears about artificial intelligence.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • To the Gentleman who found our dog’s tag.
    In the Ridgeview and White Hawk area. We really appreciate you to go out of your way and contact Haven for us. We probably would never realize that… (Nextdoor Ridgeview)
  • I live on O’Conner ave.
    THIS WEEKS FATALITIES. 1 cat. 3 squirrels 1 very large turtle. It’s 25 mph. Please slow down. The kids of summer would like to feel’s safe… (Nextdoor Mary Lake)
  • Marquis Companies posted a job opening for Housekeeping/Laundry Aide in Redding. Apply here.
  • First American posted a job opening for Escrow Assistant in Redding. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Redding here.

Ok Redding! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Yammies! (Thank you Lynda S. for sending it in!)
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