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Nearly 100 Pounds of Meth Seized in Siskiyou County Traffic Stop
A Siskiyou County Sheriff's Office sergeant seized 99.64 pounds of methamphetamine during an October 22 traffic stop in northern Yreka. Juan Collado Penazola, 44, of Washington state, was arrested on drug-related charges. The seizure came one day after deputies discovered 2,254 pounds of illegal marijuana inside a U-Haul trailer on Interstate 5.
14 Arrested in Shasta County During Multi-Agency Parole Compliance Operation
A multi-agency law enforcement sweep in Shasta County led to 14 arrests as officers conducted parole compliance checks at 22 locations. The Nov. 14 operation, known as Operation Shasta Shield, focused on high-risk supervised individuals, including registered sex offenders.
TriMet Announces Layoffs, Works to Close $300 Million shortfall
TriMet has eliminated 68 administrative positions and reduced internal spending by $17.7 million as part of a long-term plan to close a projected $300 million budget shortfall. The agency says more service cuts and additional revenue measures will be needed through 2028.