Good morning, Redding.

Midwife Nora McNeill—who has delivered over 1,200 babies in 50 years—will be honored at a Saturday celebration held at her renovated home birthing suite.

The event highlights her legacy and contributions to Redding and is expected to draw many community members.

Today, the Shasta County Office of Education named three educators (one from elementary, middle and high schools) as Teachers of the Year for 2026.

They will be celebrated at an Educator Appreciation Dinner this spring.

On Tuesday, March 17, California’s state health official (Rita Nguyen) visited Shasta County to tour local public health operations and meet with leaders on a proposed medical school aimed at improving rural healthcare access; she will link the project with the right state department.

Shasta College Bistro blends fine dining with hands-on training as students prepare for the busy lunch rush.

Visitors can enjoy upscale meals while watching future chefs hone their culinary skills.

Caltrans permanently reduced the speed limit on State Route 44 from 65 mph to 55 mph effective Thursday, Apr.

2—covering the route from just east of Airport Road in Redding to Shingletown after studies found lower crash rates in the 55 mph zone.

The Bureau of Reclamation is using $40 million from last year’s One Big Beautiful Bill to study raising Shasta Dam and increasing the lake’s capacity by 634,000 acre-feet — the study, which will address environmental concerns and potential impacts on ancestral lands, is set to update plans from 2020.

Federal funds allocated $540M to upgrade water systems in California’s Central Valley, including improvements to canals and planning for a Shasta Dam expansion (which may increase storage capacity by roughly 634,000 acre-feet) to boost water reliability and drought resilience.

Two local high school athletes were honored as Shasta Family YMCA Athletes of the Week for impressive achievements last week & Redding Christian’s Micah Skinner scored 27 points in a state championship win while Central Valley’s Joleen Short pitched a no-hitter in softball.

Median 5.3 Live

8-11 p.m. — The Dip — $5 Cover — Experience a high-energy rock band from Redding, California.

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.

Redding Sportsman's Expo

9 a.m. - 5 p.m. — Redding Civic Auditorium — $8 Adults, $6 Seniors, Free for 12 & Under and Veterans on Sunday — Explore everything outdoors from hiking to boating at Northern California’s ultimate outdoor expo.

Kool April Nites 2026

Apr 16-26 — Redding Civic Auditorium — $10 entrance fee for the Big Show — Celebrate classic cars with thrilling shows, shines, and a vibrant cruise event.