Good morning, Redding.

Residents united for Martin Luther King Day celebrations on Monday, Jan.

19 when they gathered at the courthouse for a prayer circle and singing and later marched to Sequoia Middle School for a performance by the Shasta Children’s Chorus and a community lunch.

United Way of Northern California's free tax help program for families faces a funding cut that will limit in-person appointments and redirect clients to Tri Counties Bank branches (or online filing).

The nonprofit is working to secure a federal grant as state funds drop to under 25% of previous support.

The Redding Anime Expo returns for its third year from Feb.

28 to Mar. 1 at the Red Lion Hotel (Hilltop), featuring voice actors from major series like SpongeBob, X-Men, and Dragon Ball Z while highlighting local native Brook Chalmers to inspire youth.

Firefighters in the Plumas National Forest are set to begin prescribed burns on 54 acres of piles in the Magalia area tomorrow at 10 a.m. weather permitting + the burns are aimed at reducing fuel hazards from the 2018 Camp Fire near Paradise Lake and Coutolenc Road.

Cal Fire started a large prescribed burn Monday — burning manageable sections on 500 acres near Platina as part of the Williams Ranch Vegetation Management Project — and the controlled burn will continue daily through next week.

Rumors that Redding Library will close are unfounded, as city officials confirmed it remains open with county support — the City Council will review the budget over the next three months and community members are invited to the A Novel Affair Gala on Feb.

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The Shasta County Fire Safe Council is offering a free vegetation chipping program in Southwestern Shasta County — including Igo, Happy Valley and Anderson — this January to cut wood waste and lower wildfire risk.

Residents can benefit from rotating free chipping days over the year.

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.

Valentine’s Day Couples Dance Lesson

7-9 p.m. — Modern Elite Venues — $40 per person — Enjoy a romantic evening of ballroom dancing and chocolate-covered strawberries with your partner.

Peter Asher: Songs & Stories

7-8:30 p.m. — Riverfront Playhouse — Ticketed event — Enjoy an intimate evening of music and storytelling with the legendary Peter Asher.