Good morning, Redding.

Turtle Bay hosts its 34th annual plant sale this weekend at the Arboretum and Botanical Gardens off North Market Street.

The event runs Saturday from 9 a.m. — 3 p.m. and includes a members-only 30% off sale Friday evening plus a “Charlie Rabbit” children’s garden program.

Shasta College Horticulture Department will host its 55th Spring Plant Sale this weekend at the Shasta College Farm, featuring certified organic vegetable starts, flowering plants, herbs, and more that thrive locally.

Master gardeners, students, and faculty will be on hand from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

A new Launch Party will launch Redding Rodeo festivities on May 9 at the Rodeo Arena with Tri-Tip sandwiches, live music, line dancing and a mutton busting event for 150 kids.

Sign ups for the rodeo, running May 13 to 16, open online on April 1 (9 a.m.).

The Amazon center in Redding is on track to open this summer as construction remains on schedule, promising a new local facility for business growth.

Following the resignation of three trustees last week, the Shasta County Office of Education appointed Jackie LaBarbera as interim trustee at Cascade Union Elementary School District to restore board quorum.

The district (serving about 1,100 K-8 students) will accept community applications for the remaining vacancies by April 15.

Tribal Chairman Jack Potter warns that raising water levels at Shasta Dam may submerge sacred sites—including burial grounds and ceremony areas—while state officials contend extra storage is needed for drought.

Tribal voices were not part of the dam’s original planning.

National Forest Service officials will hold a public meeting on Monday, Apr.

6 (6:00 p.m.) at the Burnt Ranch Guard Station on School House Road to review the Big Ranch Community Risk Reduction Project, covering 33,550 acres in Shasta-Trinity and nearly 6,000 acres on Six Rivers in Trinity County.

Local cardrooms now face a statewide ban on blackjack that took effect April 1.

Owners filed a preliminary injunction in San Francisco Superior Court on March 31 to block the new regulations.

Redding area baseball and softball players posted top stats through March, with high batting averages, RBIs, and ERAs from schools including West Valley, Foothill, Enterprise (among others).

Bob Tallman will miss announcing the 105th Red Bluff Round-Up as he recovers from a rare E. coli strain (officials said he is not retiring), with Will Rasmussen stepping in this April.

The rodeo takes place from April 17 through April 19.

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.

Shasta Gamer Festival

10 AM – 4 PM — Shasta District Fair & Event Center — Ticket prices vary — Dive into a weekend of gaming, trading, and community fun.

Chase Matthew Concert

7:30-9:00 p.m. — Win-River Event Center — $40 — Experience the raw energy of rising country star Chase Matthew live on stage.

Western Classic Trail Shoot 2026

8 a.m. — Straight Arrow Bow Hunters Clb — Registration required — Participate in the world's largest marked 3D archery competition and enjoy a weekend of fun, food, and camaraderie.