— A Red Bluff man was arrested at a Starbucks on South Main Street after police discovered drugs and ammunition in his vehicle a Red Bluff police officer identified Billie Polley The officer recognized Polley as having an outstanding felony warrant and no valid driver's license Upon detaining Polley at the Starbucks location a second officer arrived and found drug paraphernalia in Polley's vehicle A further search revealed six 9mm pistol rounds and 46.2 grams of methamphetamine hidden inside an improvised Arizona Tea aluminum can Polley was arrested for his felony warrant transporting and possessing a controlled substance for sales possession of ammunition by a convicted felon and felony possession of a controlled substance with prior convictions under the New Proposition 36 law A wind-driven wildfire that broke out over the weekend about 15 miles west of Red Bluff is nearly contained and fire officials say the abundance in rain the region received helped slow its spread The Pioneer Fire in the area of Dibble Creek in the Highway 36 corridor burned 68 acres as of Monday morning and was 90% contained California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection spokesman Aaron Johnson said “Some of the green vegetation helped slow the fire spread,” Johnson said it would have probably been a much larger fire.” Winds challenged crews who battled the fire “That limited (access) for some of the equipment We had to go in with hand crews to create containment lines,” he said firefighters managed to stop forward progress before the blaze could erupt thanks to the time of season a helicopter and four hand crews battled the fire The cause of the fire is under investigation The Pioneer Fire was the second blaze to burn over the weekend In the city of Shasta Lake, the Miller Fire broke out Saturday evening just north of Shasta Dam Boulevard and burned 2.5 acres before it was contained, Cal Fire said. Join us for a 12-hour food drive Friday, 6am to 6pm, in Redding or Chico. Help stuff a RABA or B-Line bus at Les Schwab with food donations! LIVE UPDATESNew Polish restaurant opens in Red Bluff amid business closuresby Maxwell Tedford RED BLUFF, Calif. — A new restaurant is opening in Red Bluff, offering a taste of Poland at a time when several local businesses have shuttered. Krystyna's Polish American Cuisine, named in honor of the late mother of Agniescka Fisher, will serve authentic Polish dishes that the family grew up making. "My mom was actually a chef, this is her actually," Fischer said, pointing to a photo of her mother that sits framed, greeting customers as they enter. "Krystyna was her name and so the restaurant was named after her. She was a chef in Poland. Robert developed that love I think from cooking with her because she lived with us, and that’s how we got here." Also known as Agnes, she, her husband Jay, and their son Robert are determined to carry on the legacy of her mother by bringing these cherished recipes to the community. Robert Fisher is now a classically trained chef after going to the American Culinary Institute, but shared how his passion for cooking began with his grandmother. The Fischers shared that having their own restaurant was a dream of Krystyna's, and since her passing seven years ago, they worked tirelessly to see it come to reality. Saying they immediately went in on the property after seeing the location at 620 Main Street was up for sale. They open at a time when many business owners in the community have said its a struggle. With recent closures of businesses like Babs Southern Bistro and Vista Speed Shop, whose owners both cited crime and rising interactions with the homeless as why. However, after two years of construction, the Fishers remain optimistic about their venture. "We have this little strip of downtown," Agnes said. "It reminds me of a little Hallmark movie where people walk out, and that’s what I think we as a community are fighting to keep here." Krystyna's opened with a small menu but plans to expand as they grow their staff. "Eventually we’re gonna roll in with some Pierogi," Agnes said. "We’re gonna bring in some authentic sausage. We are actually going to do some fusion food just to incorporate the Polish American, so those are gonna be little surprises coming." Krystyna's will be open from Tuesday to Saturday, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., with an official ribbon-cutting ceremony scheduled for May 9. LIVE UPDATESRed Bluff officials plan to clear Forward Park encampment next weekby Maxwell Tedford RED BLUFF, Calif. — City officials in Red Bluff are preparing to clear out a large illegal encampment at Forward Park which has been home to many for over a year Notices were distributed to those camping illegally on Monday but the actual clearing is set to begin next week "We’re trying to work with some partner agencies to get an access road so they can get equipment down into that area That’s dependent upon when that access road can get punched into the area," said Tom Westbrook The cleanup is a collaborative effort involving local Work is currently underway to create the necessary access road with plans to start on the exterior areas by May 6 Westbrook noted that organizing resources has been a significant challenge "We’re trying to coordinate when we have the resources available to us to do the work so it’s kind of strung out the process for the Forward Park but we’re hoping within a couple weeks it will be complete," he said While some of the cleanup costs can be covered by a grant the county received last year for homeless encampments the city is still working within a tight budget Westbrook emphasized the importance of maintaining the park's cleanliness once the encampment is cleared "Once we go through the effort to make the cleanup we’re going to want to keep those park areas clean so that we don’t get into a similar circumstance in the future," he said Officials have not set a timeline for the project, but once Forward Park is cleared, attention will shift to Dog Island and Samuel Ayer Park, where some homeless individuals relocated after the initial clearing of the official encampment. LIVE UPDATESTwo bull riders injured at Red Bluff Round-Upby Christopher West — Two bull riders were injured during Saturday's bull riding event at the Red Bluff Round-Up According to officials from the Red Bluff Round-Up one rider was taken to a local hospital by ambulance while the second was treated on-site and did not require transport The Justin Sports Medicine Team and local EMTs responded quickly to the scene Officials expressed gratitude for the immediate care provided and asked the public to keep both athletes in their thoughts as they recover "We are thankful to have the Justin Sports Medicine Team on-site to provide comprehensive medical coverage to each professional rodeo contestant," they said Report a correction or typo. LIVE UPDATESBlue skies in Red Bluff after fire at transformer station blue light was cast across the sky on Saturday night after a transformer caught fire in Red Bluff leading to nearly 7,000 customers losing power Officials said thousands of customers lost power which shut down during their Saturday night concert Cal Fire Tehama-Glenn responded to the fire PG&E reported that power was restored to the affected area Red Bluff Round-Up leadership said they were able to resume their event on Sunday for the final show of the year without any impact LIVE UPDATESPower restored after fire at PG&E plant causes outage in Red Bluffby Sophia Bruinsma RED BLUFF, Calif. — A power outage occurred Saturday night around 10 p.m. in Red Bluff. According to a Facebook post from the Red Bluff Round-Up rodeo page, a PG&E plant caught fire, temporarily causing power to be lost at the fairgrounds. The Red Bluff Round Up assured that "everyone from the concert has been safely evacuated." The power was mostly restored by 11:30 p.m., as indicated by the PG&E outage map. This is a developing story, and updates will be provided as more information becomes available. LIVE UPDATESNew monument honors legendary rodeo duo in Red Bluffby Ashley Harting — A new monument has been unveiled in Red Bluff commemorating the legendary "Challenge of the Champions" between man and bull The full-size bronze statue depicts 1987 champion bull rider Lane Frost on the back of the undefeated bull and is now prominently displayed in front of the Red Bluff Round-Up Museum on Antelope Boulevard known for throwing 309 consecutive cowboys organized "The Challenge of Champions," a series of seven rodeos where Frost famously rode Red Rock for eight seconds at the Redding Rodeo The idea for the statue came during a road trip "John Growney and I went on a road trip to Colorado to deliver some steers to his sister and we were going through all of these little towns and John said 'Why don't we have a Red Rock statue in our town?' and I said was funded through various community events organized by Stroud as her Rotary project we've had prime rib dinners at Heart S Ranch we still have miniatures of Red Rock for sale so all you need to do is call 530-527-1000 and they will hook you up with a bronze We also have bricks that are for sale and so there are lots of ways that people can still donate because we are going to need landscaping so there's still some work to be done," said Stroud The "Challenge of Champions" was such a significant event that it inspired the movie "Eight Seconds," in which Growney appeared The Red Bluff Round-Up will take place this Friday night continuing through Saturday and Sunday afternoons Ernie Courson sustained a major injury on April 19 at the Red Bludd Round-Up in California The 31-year-old Bull Rider took a horn to the midsection which resulted in broken fifth and sixth rib and a severely bruised lung that was completely collapsed Courson told ProRodeo.com that his life was saved by the paramedics who relieved the pressure in his chest cavity on the way to the hospital Courson has earned nearly $30,000 this season and is hoping to be back on the rodeo trail after two months of recovery All content © copyright The Cowboy Channel Do Not Sell My Personal Information — The Red Bluff Round-Up has announced that their Red Rock Monument is nearly ready for its public debut The organization revealed that the statue was transported by Round-Up ambassador John Growney himself with the bronze material sourced from Paso Robles arriving just in time for the Round-Up event The timely arrival was made possible with assistance from the Red Bluff City Fire Department "In conjunction with the Red Bluff Rotary and the Red Bluff Round-Up Museum we are excited to welcome you to visit this iconic piece of history Stay tuned for a public unveiling," said the Red Bluff Roundup — Family and friends are continuing their search for 34-year-old Lauren Guillen of Red Bluff Guillen's car was found abandoned in Red Bluff last Wednesday sparking concern and a widespread search effort across Tehama County Guillen was last seen leaving her home around 10 p.m Her family said that she was on the phone with her sister at about 9:30 p.m Her sister sent several text messages that were initially marked as read but eventually stopped being delivered Guillen's family discovered her car in the EconoLodge parking lot next to the Denny's on Antelope Boulevard The hotel is located near the Sacramento River where high water levels from recent storms have raised fears that she might have fallen into the rushing water "Extremely worried that somehow she wound up in the water," said Scott Piaia "We've walked miles of the banks or someone took her We're just trying to figure out because we're very confused and then all of a sudden we didn't hear from her." Guillen was believed to be wearing dark-colored pants and an unknown colored shirt at the time of her disappearance emphasized that such behavior is out of character for Guillen or we are always checking in on each other," Sonni Piaia said and her niece and nephews have been crying and having dreams of her and even going door-to-door to businesses in the area to request camera footage from that day Doing whatever they can to find their loved one After Wednesday's search Guillen's friends and family gathered back at the EconoLodge where her car was found for a prayer and a candlelight vigil Lauren's family is appealing to the community for additional help in their search, asking those with drones or boats to join their efforts. Anyone with information regarding her whereabouts or who may have seen anything related to her disappearance is urged to contact the Red Bluff Police Department — As automation technology becomes increasingly common concerns about machines replacing human workers are on the rise Walmart says they are implementing automation at its facilities with a focus on people The Walmart distribution center just outside of Red Bluff serves over 110 stores from Washington to Nevada The facility spans 1.2 million square feet which equals the size of seven football fields Scott Miller and his brother Wes are among the more than 500 employees working at the center Our family has worked here for generations have been a part of this company," Wes Miller added explaining their grandfather had been one of the workers to lay the foundations on the same building they now work They’ve been amazing for me and God has used them to provide for my family for decades." Both brothers have been with the distribution center for over 20 years filling roles that machines are now taking over Wes shared that the implementation of technology has not led to staff reductions but rather a shift in the skills being used he transitioned from stacking boxes himself to checking the work done by machines items from across Walmart's inventory are brought together mostly by small AI-driven carts that then transport them to conveyor belts to be sent to the sorting area they are stacked by artificial intelligence which evaluates the space needed with the inventory at hand Scott noted that this is part of Walmart's broader efforts to support employee health "I’m able to go home and enjoy time with my family a lot less fatigued and still continue to come here and have a job," Scott stated "I think it’s great as we evolve into this technology." The brothers say the way the company is handling the new technology exemplifies the support Walmart is willing to give to its workers Scott recounted how the company assisted him in paying for a life flight for one of his children and helped his family recover after their home burned down in a fire "I know they’d do it for any employee," Scott said "I hadn’t been working here that long I started in '99 and I think that happened about 2004 RED BLUFF, Calif. — The Red Bluff Police Department has announced the commencement of phase two in their ongoing park cleanup and fire abatement operations at Forward, Dog Island, and Samuel Ayer Parks. This initiative, which has been nearly two years in the making, aims to address long-standing issues within these public spaces. Authorities confirmed that all individuals present in Forward Park were notified of the cleanup efforts and were advised to vacate the premises. The police department acknowledged the complexity and scale of the project, noting that it requires substantial resources, organization, and cooperation from various agencies. "We appreciate the patience shown by everybody, especially Mayor Kris Deiters and City Manager Tom Westbrook, as we have worked long and hard to define and execute this plan of operation," said the police. The department expressed gratitude to several agencies for their assistance, including the Tehama County DRC, Fish and Wildlife, Red Bluff Fire Department, Red Bluff Public Works, Greenwaste, PATH Outreach, Antelope School District, Hills Towing, Cal-Fire, Bureau of Land Reclamation, Tehama County Sheriff's Office, Tehama County Code Enforcement, and the Ishi Fire Crews. Following the completion of Forward Park, the second part of the rehabilitation and cleanup will begin, focusing on Dog Island and Samuel Ayer Parks. LIVE UPDATESRed Bluff police arrest one suspect after park shooting leaves one injuredby Marion Rodriguez RED BLUFF, Calif. — The Red Bluff Police Department (RBPD) arrested one suspect Saturday morning, April 26 after a park shooting incident left one injured at Dog Island Park. Preliminary investigations indicated that this was an isolated incident, and there is no ongoing threat to the public according to RBPD. The individuals involved were acquainted and had a prior dispute. The argument had escalated into a physical altercation involving blunt objects, and the suspect discharged a firearm, striking the victim once in the leg. In a press release, RBPD said Red Bluff dispatch received a 911 call reporting a shooting at Dog Island Park around 6 a.m. Saturday morning. Responding officers initially provided with limited information. Dispatch was able to ascertain that an individual had been shot inside the park, and the suspect was seen running towards the parking lot armed with a firearm. Upon arrival, RBPD said officers observed the suspect, identified as Forest Clark, leaving the parking lot area holding a blunt object. Clark was then detained at gunpoint and placed in handcuffs. A subsequent search by RBPD revealed a highpoint 9 mm semiautomatic handgun in his front right pants pocket, with one-round loaded in the chamber and another in the magazine. RBPD said the victim is currently in stable condition with no life-threatening injuries and Clark was arrested at the scene. RBPD detectives are actively investigating the case. The Red Bluff Police Department also extended their gratitude to the Tehama County Sheriff's Department, Red bluff Fire Department, and Saint Elizabeth medical personnel for their assistance. President Donald Trump delivers Investing in America remarks from the White House. WATCHBehind the scenes of the Red Bluff Round-Up Equine Careby Christina Mendez — The Red Bluff Round-Up is not just about thrilling rodeo competitions it also highlights the importance of equine care hundreds of participants from across the country will gather at the Tehama County Fairgrounds showcasing their skills and dedication to their horses Kaiser began riding at the age of 6 and has since advanced from junior rodeos to professional barrel racing stressing the importance of maintaining their lung and muscle health for optimal performance she has incorporated Acuscope therapy into their care routine an ATS-certified Acuscope Myopulse therapist "It is a microcurrent therapy that provides biofeedback It is the only microcurrent therapy that is FDA approved so it helps reduce inflammation in the body any chronic or acute conditions and overall is just a very good treatment for a horse," said Kilby Kilby noted that treatments are tailored to each horse's needs with initial sessions recommended for three to five consecutive days The cost ranges from $60 to $100 per session the Red Bluff Round-Up offers essential supplies for horses provided by Reynolds Ranch and Farm Supply Owner Steve Dyke explained the convenience for participants You know a lot of these guys are showing up in semi-trucks and all of that and it's kind of harder for them to get into town so we have the bare essentials here you know stuff for cleaning stalls and feeding their animals and whatever they need," said Dyke The Red Bluff Round-Up runs from April 18 to 20. While tickets for Saturday's main event are sold out, tickets for the Saturday night concert and other events on Friday and Sunday are still available. You can buy tickets to the event here. — The 104th Red Bluff Round Up kicked off Friday night at the Tehama County Fairgrounds offering a thrilling start to the weekend's rodeo festivities Red Bluff Round Up Director Dave Romelli told the Northstate's News Tyler Van Dyke the Round-Up is rising to the upper echelon of rodeos nationwide "Throughout the weekend we’ve got over 700 cowboys entered," said Red Bluff Round Up Director Dave Romelli "Red Bluff is becoming one of the top rodeos in the United States." attendees were treated to a new addition in the arena "If you'll notice behind me there you'll see some nice bright new yellow chutes," Romelli explained "That's been a three-year project trying to get those in as well as our rodeo fans." The upgrade was much needed as the previous chutes had been in place for nearly 50 years shared his enthusiasm for the event with the Northstate's News Tyler Van Dyke beforehand "When I was in my mom's stomach I would always try to tie my umbilical cord is what she would say He competes in junior high school rodeo events such as breakaway Wagner was there to support his sister Kamish "It's just always what she's wanted to do," he said "My sister to do good in the rodeo and just to have fun." Saturday afternoon's performance is sold out but Easter Sunday promises more excitement "It's called the wild ride," Romelli said "I can remember when the Easter bunny won the wild ride so it's a really exciting event and great family fun We're gonna have a little Easter egg hunt for the kids a parade is scheduled for Saturday morning at 10 a.m then there will be a concert that night featuring rising country stars Creed Fisher and Miss Taylor Austin Dye Tickets are still available for the concert and Sunday afternoon's performance. For more information, visit the Red Bluff Round Up website RED BLUFF, Calif. — Bull rider Ernie Courson is recovering in the hospital after being injured at the Red Bluff Round-Up. Courson had the opportunity to meet with the first responders who came to his aid during the event "I might not be here without their quick action." while the other received treatment on the scene The Justin Sports Medicine team and local EMTs responded swiftly and officials have expressed their appreciation for the immediate care provided who was seriously injured while riding a bull at the event He is now facing a long and challenging recovery with mounting medical bills and the need for specialized travel to return home to his family in Florida All donations will go toward easing his financial burden Courson is an active competitor in the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association and has participated in events like the Red Bluff Round-Up LIVE UPDATESRed Bluff City Council to address homelessness funding and road repairsby Maxwell Tedford — The Red Bluff City Council is set to tackle two pressing issues at its meeting Tuesday night: Management of funds for homelessness efforts and exploring new funding avenues for road repairs City Manager Tom Westbrook said the council will reaffirm its role in a memorandum of understanding established in April 2024 concerning a $14 million Encampment Resolution Funding grant. The memorandum involves the city Pacific West Communities and the Tehama County Continuum of Care which received and manages the grant funds "This has been in the works for some time," Westbrook said "The application was actually submitted in January of 2024 So this has kinda been moving for more than a year." Westbrook explained that the city's involvement in the grant funding is limited to creating a homeless liaison officer position within the police department Westbrook explained that if the city is unable to fill that position all that will happen is the the over $387,000 allocated for funding the job for three years will go unused Regarding road repairs, city councilors will review several potential revenue sources after a special sales tax proposal narrowly failed by fewer than 50 votes Westbrook noted that the council has narrowed down the options to either a general sales tax to improve city streets or a citizens' initiative both requiring a majority vote for approval "They narrowed that down to really two items," Westbrook said "One potentially moving forward with a general sales tax that would improve the city’s streets Westbrook previously highlighted the poor condition of Red Bluff's roads stating that most of the approximately $1.2 million earned annually for road improvements is spent on maintenance personnel "There’s an improvement on South Main Street from Sycamore down to Luther Road," he said "That construction project was about three and a half million dollars for 1 mile of roadway." The city council is expected to decide on which revenue option to pursue with any potential tax likely appearing on the ballot next November.