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Thursday, February 26th, 2026
Good morning, Redding. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 26th of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Friday's Vintage Co. in Redding has seen increased demand for secondhand clothing and now gives back with donation boxes for local teen centers & hosts a back-to-school sale for affordable kids' clothes. KRCR
- ➤ Families can enjoy new playgrounds at Akard Park and Bizz Johnson Park after the city completed upgrades to create safe play spaces. The project will continue to add play areas in other parks across Shasta Lake. KRCR
- ➤ Bethel Church in Redding is facing local scrutiny after an investigative report raised issues about financial practices and cramped student housing. Critics call on the church leadership to improve transparency — a step they say can help rebuild trust. A News Cafe
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Crystal Creek Road above Crystal Creek Falls is closed due to a landslide; crews work to clear debris so travel can resume by the end of today while Whiskeytown Falls stays inaccessible. Action News Now
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ On March 21, the Redding Rodeo Association will hold open auditions at its Clubhouse at the Rodeo Grounds for a singer to perform the National Anthem a cappella at the rodeo in May (audition slots are available at reddingrodeo.com). KQMS
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Shasta County Office of Education will host a panel discussion titled 'Navigating the Digital World' on March 12 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Mercy Oaks, where local leaders in education, law enforcement, and child advocacy will discuss brain development, screen time, and social media safety. KQMS
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ A record-breaking winter storm on Feb. 24 set a new daily rainfall mark in Redding—2.74 inches, surpassing the 1958 record—while Lake Shasta and other reservoirs hold more water than usual as warm, spring-like highs near 70 begin today. Record Searchlight
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Shasta supervisors approved $250,000 from opioid litigation funds for Our Heroes’ Dreams to expand transitional housing for homeless and suicidal veterans in Shasta County. The nonprofit plans to report six‑month impact data in the coming months (meeting held Feb. 25). ShastaScout
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Redding Christian School — an exposure site in the latest measles case — had an 87.8% vaccination rate for kindergarteners in 2021–2022, below the 95% needed for herd immunity. The school is following guidance from Shasta Public Health on safety protocols. ShastaScout
- ➤ Health and Human Services has launched a free suicide prevention tool as local rates are 25.2 per 100,000—2.5 times the state average. The service is available at youmattershasta.org—offering crisis steps and a free hotline at 988. KQMS
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Shasta Family YMCA honored two high school athletes from Foothill and West Valley during Feb. 16-22. Foothill's Caiden Cochran scored 20 points in a playoff win on Feb. 20 and West Valley's Brookelynn Shaw earned top finishes in wrestling tournaments. Record Searchlight
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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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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.
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Median 5.3 Live
8-11 p.m. — The Dip — $5 Cover — Experience a high-energy rock band from Redding, California.
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Shasta Library Chess Tournament
11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. — Redding Library — Free entry — Compete in a 5 round Swiss tournament and test your chess strategy against other players.
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