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Wednesday, March 4th, 2026
Good morning, Redding. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 4th of March.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Redding Model Train Club invites visitors to an open house March 21 at 2354 Railroad Avenue where families and train enthusiasts can explore detailed layouts. The clubhouse is open every Wednesday and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.—admission is free. KRCR
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Recent rain and warm weather have triggered early wildflower blooms near Redding; visitors can see colorful displays at Shasta State Historic Park and Whiskeytown National Recreation Area and are urged to stay on trails (park officials advise). Record Searchlight
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Shasta County will receive nearly $40 million over the next decade from an opioid settlement and supervisors will use strict benchmarks to track funding for programs like substance abuse treatment, veteran support and Narcan vending machines. County leaders invite community ideas to guide future spending. KRCR
- ➤ Following heavy rains, crews have begun work on Highway 299 near Buckhorn Summit to remove unstable material and stabilize the slope for safe travel. The contractor is set to repair the pullout, shoulder, and drainage systems this week. KQMS
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Shasta County health officials investigated a measles outbreak after an unvaccinated child with symptoms visited a Redding clinic in late January. Officials traced exposures at local sites (including a restaurant and church) and are urging families to vaccinate while tracking further cases amid funding cuts. ShastaScout
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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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