Good morning, Redding.

Redding residents can dispose of their Christmas trees this January by placing pieces that do not fit in the green waste bin next to it — a truck will collect them between Jan.

5 and Jan. 9.

The Shasta Family YMCA will launch the STRIDE program in January to empower adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Held Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Y South on Eureka Way, the program offers life skills, fitness and swimming—reimbursable through the Far Northern Regional Center.

After assessing homes damaged in December floods, the Red Cross began intakes at the North Valley Catholic Social Services building in Redding on Friday — helping hundreds of flood-affected locals access recovery support.

The American Red Cross is hosting a multi-agency event at Northern Valley Catholic Social Services, 2400 Washington Ave, today and tomorrow from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. — local agencies note that another storm system is expected to hit tonight at 10 p.m.

Oak Tree Furniture closed its doors after heavy rains flooded the building and damaged walls, carpets, and the roof.

Owner Linda Jewell and longtime staff are working on repairs + cleanup while community support helps them handle costly damage.

A supermoon was hard to see Friday, Jan.

2, in the Northstate due to rain and clouds, but a Blood Moon eclipse on March 3 and more supermoons in November and December will give residents another chance for clear views at the Schreder Planetarium (a local venue).

California gas prices for regular fuel fell to an average of $4.04 per gallon on Jan.

3, down from last week's $4.08, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration—prices declined for the second consecutive week and have dropped about 32 cents since last month.

Mercy Medical Center welcomed the first baby of 2026, born at 12:02 a.m. on Jan.

1, a milestone celebrated by staff and family as a new beginning for the community.

Redding was picked to host the inaugural Ironman 70.3 triathlon that will take place this August.

The race will feature a 1.2-mile swim at Whiskeytown Lake, a 56-mile bike ride along Eureka Way, and a half marathon finish from Oak Bottom Beach + it is expected to boost local tourism.

Yak Attack Live Concert

7-10 p.m. — The Dip — $10 ADV, $15 DAY OF — Experience a dynamic live electronic power trio blending genres for an unforgettable night.