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Redding
Tuesday, January 20th, 2026
Good morning, Redding. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 20th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ 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. Record Searchlight
- ➤ 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. KRCR
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ 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. KRCR
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ 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. KRCR
- ➤ 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. KQMS
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ 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. 21. KRCR
- ➤ 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. KQMS
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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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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.
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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.
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