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🌱 How could new groundwater fees hit Red Bluff wells and wallets?

Red Bluff, California Patch AM: a 4 min read

Morning Red Bluff! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How could new groundwater fees hit Red Bluff wells and wallets?
  • Police detail what happened in last week’s Red Bluff stabbing standoff
  • Can Red Bluff’s reloaded Spartans finally turn dominance into a section title?

Today's riddle: Why did the cookie go to the Doctor ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Hot with hazy sunshine, with a high of 104 and low of 69 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Friday: Hot with hazy sunshine, temps: high: 106, low: 73.
  • Saturday: Sunny and very hot, with a high of 107 and low of 72 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Tehama County to revisit groundwater fees at Red Bluff meeting (actionnewsnow.com) — Red Bluff residents should know Tehama County officials are meeting in town Wednesday morning to reconsider new groundwater fees that would fund over $1.1 million in annual operations. The discussion covers overdrafted subbasins including Red Bluff, Corning, and Los Molinos, with proposed yearly fee increases over five years to address overdraft and other groundwater problems.
   

• Man Arrested Following Stabbing Incident and Standoff in Red Bluff (crimevoice.com) — Red Bluff police report that a 74-year-old man was critically injured in a stabbing at a Gilmore Road mobile home park, followed by a tense standoff with the suspect on Antelope Boulevard. Officers from multiple agencies used a less-lethal round to disarm and arrest the man, who is now jailed on high bail, and investigators believe the attack was an isolated incident.
   

• Red Bluff football aims for section title with new leadership (redding.com) — Red Bluff High’s Spartans are gearing up for a serious run at a Northern Section football title under first-year head coach Derrick Watson, leaning on a dominant defense and deep senior leadership. With standout linebacker-safety Jaret Bridwell, powerhouse lineman Adan Rodriguez, and a “QB by committee” approach, the team believes this is the year they move from contenders to champions.
   

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🗞 Nearby News

Cottonwood

  • Manton Fire burns 41 acres along Highway 36, southeast of Cottonwood (redding.com)
  • Wanted Suspect Arrested After Pursuit in Shasta County, Bail Set at $1.1 Million (crimevoice.com)

Anderson

  • Aug. 5: Earthquake of 2.7 magnitude reported near Anderson, CA (sanluisobispo.com)
  • SCSO deputies arrest Cottonwood man after 11-mile pursuit through Anderson (krcrtv.com)
  • With charges still pending, CHP search warrant reveals further details about the case against Michael Kamfolt (shastascout.org)

Ok Red Bluff! 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: Because he felt CRUMMY ! (Thank you Michelle S. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Red Bluff

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