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Redding
Wednesday, March 11th, 2026
Good morning, Redding. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 11th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ A new paved walking path linking Wildwood Park to downtown is set to be built as part of the $4M Calaboose Creek Revitalization Project funded by a state grant. The project will add water-efficient landscaping and decorative fencing as nonprofit Plantable (job training center) leads cleanup and outreach. Record Searchlight
- ➤ Hayley Watts celebrated her 10th anniversary as evening anchor and news director on Tuesday, Mar. 10 at Action News Now — her decade of trusted news delivery has made a lasting impact in the community. Action News Now
- ➤ The iconic Sundial Bridge at Turtle Bay in Redding will light up red Friday, March 13 to Saturday, March 14 in celebration of Red Cross Month, a tradition honoring lifesaving volunteers and encouraging community support. Residents can visit the bridge to join the tribute. Action News Now
- ➤ Tuesday morning's Top 5 Stories reported a healthcare study in Town of Paradise & thousands of love locks that transformed Lookout Point in Butte County. Action News Now
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Gas prices in Redding rose past $5 per gallon yesterday + local drivers face higher fuel expenses as the increase reported on March 10 puts added pressure on daily commutes. Action News Now
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Nearly half of California’s K‑12 teachers plan to retire in the next decade, Education Week’s report shows, putting pressure on school staffing. The study finds teacher morale is slightly higher than the national average (16 vs 13) with challenges over class sizes and student discipline still to come. Record Searchlight
- ➤ Four Shasta County students won a spelling bee hosted by the County Office of Education and will represent the county at the state competition in April. The winners include Rhea Little, Max Gumm, Bastian Adams, and Roxanne Kidson. Action News Now
- ➤ Anderson school officials voted in February not to rehire former football coach Greg Grandell for West Valley High School+ they canceled the fundraiser dinner dance amid student safety concerns while Grandell urged the board to reconsider its decision. Action News Now
- ➤ Anderson Library hosts free children’s story time each Thursday in March, starting this week at 3:30 p.m. West Valley High School Key Club and teacher Bill Driver will hold a Spring Time Lego session at 3200 West Center Street where kids build with LEGOs + take a mini pack home. KQMS
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ A local gun club on Modesta View Court faces more than $105,000 in fines and misdemeanor land use charges for exceeding its grading permit, with the property owner set to appeal the ruling at a May 22 hearing *neighbors and officials have raised concerns about the site’s unapproved use*. Record Searchlight
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Doctors and therapists say that caring for elderly loved ones (a full-time duty) often leads to burnout with stress, sleep loss and depression—especially when caring for someone with dementia. They advise families to seek help from local aging agencies to get a break and avoid feeling overwhelmed. KRCR
- ➤ MEDIKO Correctional Healthcare will upgrade medical, dental, and behavioral health services at Shasta County Jail today, following a unanimous Board of Supervisors vote. The program will add 10 staff and expand clinical hours while partnering with community hospitals to improve emergency care. Action News Now
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ Churn Creek Commons, a planned subdivision near a busy shopping center, will come before the Redding Planning Commission on Tuesday, Mar. 24. Record Searchlight
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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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