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A lifelong Redding resident, Sierra Gott is the Redding reporter for Times Media Service. Gott covers local news in Redding, including city politics and government, schools, public safety, development, elections, local history and community life. Gott holds a master's degree in journalism.
Stories by Sierra Gott
28 news stories
August 2026
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News: Sports · Redding
Redding prepares for inaugural IRONMAN 70.3 Northern California race
Redding will host the inaugural IRONMAN 70.3 Northern California on Aug. 16, 2026, bringing a 70.3-mile course and traffic delays to the region.
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News: Education · California
California Schools Face New All-Gender Restroom Requirement Under SB 760
July 2026
9 stories: 9 news stories
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News: Food and Dining · California
Costco food courts add chicken strips at several California stores
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News: Business and Finance · United States
Panasonic recalls more than 13,000 toaster ovens sold on Amazon, Costco over shock risk
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News: Politics · United States
Official Senate records still listed Lindsey Graham as serving amid unconfirmed death claim
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News: Real Estate · California
California finalizes transfer of 136-acre Mendocino Coast parcel to tribal nonprofit
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News: Crime and Justice · California
Newsom blames Trump for DOJ probe, but reports say inquiries began before Trump returned to office
Federal authorities in Sacramento opened investigations into California Gov. Gavin Newsom's orbit during the Biden administration.

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News: Sports · California
FIFA suspends Balogun ban, clearing U.S. forward for Belgium match
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News: Crime and Justice · California
Napa County sheriff’s office says Paul Pelosi could face misdemeanor hit-and-run charges after Yountville crash
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News: Crime and Justice · United States
Former Olympian David Hearn indicted in Washington over Reflecting Pool damage allegations
Wed
News: Politics · California
California ban on certain convertible pistols takes effect as Justice Department sues to block it
June 2026
17 stories: 17 news stories
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News: Crime and Justice · United States
Burgum vows full prosecution after vandalism at Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, says seven arrests made
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News: Food and Dining · United States
University of Florida expert says green bananas can be safe to eat and may offer a nutritional perk
A University of Florida tropical fruit specialist says green bananas are safe to eat and may offer digestive and blood sugar benefits.

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News: Travel · California
Disneyland’s Tiana’s Bayou Adventure reopens after teen exits log ride and falls
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News: Travel · United States
Duck boat overturns in Cambridge, injuring at least 6 near Charles River entrance
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News: Crime and Justice · United States
Michigan parents charged in 7-year-old son’s death in Flint Township
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News: Crime and Justice · California
Judge declares mistrial in federal Palisades Fire arson case
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News: Election · California
Newsom urges no vote on California billionaire tax and pushes federal alternative
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News: Travel · United States
Viral bear encounter in Alberta puts travel safety advice for hikers and dog walkers in focus
A viral video of a grizzly bear encounter in Alberta's Spray Lakes Provincial Park highlights safety advice for hikers on Rummel Lake Trail.

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News: Politics · United States
Carville says he can’t be in same party as Mamdani-backed candidate, calls for ‘schism’
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News: Sports · California
Türkiye beats U.S. 3-2 on late winner in Los Angeles, but Americans still advance to round of 32
Thu
News: Crime and Justice · United States
Supreme Court strikes down Hawaii gun law in win for concealed-carry rights
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News: Crime and Justice · United States
CBP says officers seize more than 1,100 pounds of suspected meth at Laredo port of entry
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News: Election · United States
Maryland removes Ian Andre Roberts from voter rolls as Republicans press election-security case
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News: Travel · World
One tourist dies as fire forces evacuation at Dominican Republic resort; hotel closed until further notice
A fire at the Viva Wyndham Dominicus Beach Hotel in the Dominican Republic on Friday killed one tourist and forced 1,690 guests to evacuate.

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News: Crime and Justice · United States
Six arrested after riverfront brawl at Congaree River sandbar, South Carolina sheriff says
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News: Politics · United States
McConnell hospitalized in Washington, office says senator is receiving ‘excellent care’
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News: Sports · United States
Knicks win first NBA championship in 53 years, beating Spurs 94-90 in Game 5