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Friday, January 30th, 2026
Good morning, Redding. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 30th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Red Bluff’s annual Bull and Gelding Sale is underway at the Tehama District Fairgrounds and draws thousands of visitors, while a dense fog advisory from midnight to noon today may slow travel — drivers should use headlights and leave safe distances on roadways. Action News Now
- ➤ Lynn Fritz, a longtime community voice in Redding, celebrates 15 years of her radio show ‘Enjoy Exceptional Living’ on KKRN, where she connects local residents through inspiring interviews. A multifaceted practitioner (minister, therapist and media consultant), she enriches community life with her diverse work. A News Cafe
- ➤ In 2025, Haven Humane Society placed over 2,000 animals into new homes, the highest adoption total in its history. Action News Now
- ➤ Community events this weekend range from a free ski and snowboard clinic for vets at Mt. Shasta Ski Park today from 4 to 6 p.m. to a salmon release at Turtle Bay Exploration Park in Redding on Saturday at 3 p.m., along with other Northstate activities. KRCR
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Local leaders can spend a half-day shadowing a school principal on March 11 to explore a typical morning at local schools. An optional breakfast is offered from 7:30-8:30 a.m. on March 10 at Early Childhood Services at 43 Hilltop Drive, with registration open until Feb. 27. Action News Now
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The City of Redding will begin construction on the Turtle Bay to Downtown Gap Completion Project on Monday, Feb. 2. The $1.8M work will create a new shared-use path on Sundial Bridge Drive, closing a key gap and boosting travel safety for pedestrians and bikers—finish expected by Friday, April 24. KRCR
- ➤ Advance Redding announced that Redding real estate developer Eric Hiatt is now board president (effective Jan. 1) after two Bethel Church officials resigned amid a board shakeup. Hiatt has proposed new business plans and broader community engagement to boost financial stability for the Civic Auditorium. Record Searchlight
- ➤ State lawmakers are pushing Assembly Bill 664 to let community colleges offer bachelor's degrees in applied fields (for example, teaching English and web design). Lawmakers must send the bill to the governor by Aug. 31 as critics worry about cost and program duplication. KQMS
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ University Prep boys basketball secured a statement win over Pleasant Valley on Wednesday, Jan. 28, with *top plays* that showcased strong teamwork and boosted local spirit. Record Searchlight
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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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Electric Elton - A Tribute to Elton John
7:30-10:30 p.m. — Cascade Theatre — Don’t miss this electrifying tribute featuring Sean Trombley performing Elton John's greatest hits in style.
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