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Redding
Saturday, January 3rd, 2026
Good morning, Redding. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 3rd of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ 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. Action News Now
- ➤ 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. KRCR
- ➤ 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. Action News Now
- ➤ 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. ShastaScout
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ 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. KRCR
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ 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). KRCR
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ 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. Record Searchlight
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ 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. Record Searchlight
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ 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. ShastaScout
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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.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
No man ever steps in the same river twice, for it's not the same river and he's not the same man.
~ Heraclitus
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