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Redding
Saturday, March 7th, 2026
Good morning, Redding. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 7th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ FaithWorks partners with Shasta County agencies to build Parkview Haven, a 14-unit modular housing project near City Hall to provide permanent housing for unsheltered residents — units are set to be delivered in June with move-in planned for September or October. KRCR
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Two new restaurants will open soon in the former Lim's Cafe and on Dana Drive while a downtown antique store is expanding to offer more selections for local shoppers today. Local businesses bring fresh dining and shopping options to the community. Record Searchlight
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Ramadan will end on Mar. 19 or 20 for local Muslims, and Lent will wrap up on Mar. 29 as Christians observe Palm Sunday. Both observances offer an important time of fasting and prayer for community members. Record Searchlight
- ➤ Venus and Saturn will form a planetary conjunction on Sunday, March 8 in the western sky after sunset across California. Residents should watch for clear skies (cloud cover may affect the view). Record Searchlight
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Former Anderson High grad Derrick Jones now teaches Building and Construction Trades at West Valley and Anderson - guiding students in earning college credits through Butte Community College's ITEC55 program while connecting his personal legacy to hands-on learning. A News Cafe
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Lawmakers introduced a bill that directs the Department of Fish and Wildlife to study reintroducing grizzly bears, with a roadmap due by June 30+ plan to include scientific assessments and consultation with tribes and local governments. The proposal reviewed by the Senate Natural Resources and Water Committee starts a planning process. Record Searchlight
- ➤ Trinity County residents impacted by last December's storms can access SBA disaster loans for home repairs, the board announced. Applicants may apply online, by phone or in person at Redding City Hall Outreach Center with deadlines on April 6 for physical damage and November 3 for economic injury. Action News Now
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Good News Rescue Mission will expand its rehab campus with a new 8,000-sqft day center opening in September and a planned 75-bed residential facility starting construction then — a project creating over 30 full-time jobs on Veda Street, funded by grants, the city and donations. KRCR
- ➤ Redding’s forecast shows very high tree pollen levels by March 14 that may cause sneezing and congestion. Allergy experts say residents with or without allergies could feel the effects & should take precautions. Record Searchlight
- ➤ Experts warn that daylight saving time may raise stress levels as families lose an hour of sleep and disturb their routines. Dr. Patricia Bay advises getting to bed earlier today to help the body adjust, as it can take one to two weeks to adapt. KRCR
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ A long-vacant building at 825 Industrial Street, once Bert and Ernie’s Bar, is set for demolition as the Shasta Association of Realtors plans to transform it into a parking lot for a nearby business (following a $60,000 council approval). Action News Now
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Shasta Library Chess Tournament
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