Good morning, Redding.

United Way of Northern California runs the 211 NorCal helpline, which connects residents to free housing, food and healthcare resources 24 hours a day in Shasta, Tehama, Siskiyou and Plumas counties & plans to expand service into Trinity, Modoc and Lassen.

The new Steadfast Sword Club offers historic fencing and longsword training in Redding free to join but with an initial equipment cost + founder Blayke Curts, with 15 years of martial arts experience, teaches on his property and will expand classes by renting space soon.

Melissa Morris from Cypress Elementary has been named Shasta County School Counselor of the Year by the Shasta County Office of Education.

Her programs like the Kindness Club and sensory room cut behavior incidents by 13.9%.

A winter storm will bring rain to Redding and Lake Shasta and snow to Mt. Shasta Ski Park over Presidents Day, with light drizzle starting Saturday night.

Drivers should expect icy roads on Interstate 5 north of town – the National Weather Service advises caution.

SHASCOM Supervisor Kierstin Stevenson says residents should give clear location details and stay calm when dialing 911 so help arrives quickly.

She also advises noting visible landmarks and signing up for AlertShasta to receive real time notifications.

Californians receiving Social Security benefits will get their March payment early because March 1 falls on a Sunday, so checks will be mailed on Friday, Feb.

27. The calendar quirk also prompted early January payments for nearly 1.1 million state beneficiaries.

Shasta County public health officials say 8 measles cases have been contained — including 7 close contacts linked to the initial case — amid 17 statewide; they advise residents to verify their vaccination records for proper protection.

Redding residents should verify measles vaccination as Shasta County reports a rise in cases with eight of 17 confirmed, all linked to one exposure; local health officials advise checking immunization records (or consulting a doctor if symptoms such as rash, high fever, cough, and runny nose appear) to stay protected.

A new report from the California Health Care Foundation shows that Shasta and Lassen Counties face health care shortages due to fewer physicians and higher death rates.

Health leaders will meet on Apr. 2 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Sheraton Redding Hotel (Sundial Bridge Drive) to discuss solutions.

Local high school athletes from Redding Christian and Anderson were named Shasta Family YMCA Athletes of the Week for Feb.

2 to 8 (Collin Matos scored 40 points and averaged 22 in key wins while Isabella Wyatt earned her fourth consecutive NAL title on Feb. 7), highlighting local sports success.

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.

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.

Historic Chinatown Alley Lunar New Year Celebration

12-6 p.m. — Redding Library — Free entry — Celebrate the Year of the Horse with vibrant performances and delicious food trucks.