Good morning, Redding.

Local officials report that 85-year-old Edwin Fletcher, missing since Sunday night in Tehama County, was found safe last night — the Silver Alert has since been deactivated.

At Kool April Nites on Tuesday, Apr.

28, a local event in Redding honored David Hafen’s 1968 Shelby GT500 KR—nicknamed Elizabeth—with the Sheriff’s Award. The vintage car, restored to candy apple red, was celebrated by community members.

The Sikh Centre in Anderson will celebrate Vaisakhi on Sunday, May 2 at 9:30 a.m. with devotional music, a scripture reading session, and a free langar (community meal) at 1:00 p.m., welcoming everyone to join the festivities.

The Shasta County Office of Education held a lunch on April 28 for school bus drivers, where Brock Groom—who drives special needs students—urged motorists to obey stop sign laws & protect children on the road.

Project crews are placing bundles of rock and wood in the Sacramento River north of Turtle Bay to give young salmon safe spots to hide + they aim to bring back natural areas lost when the dam blocked debris.

Boat ramp use will be limited from sunrise to 9 a.m. until May 3 + biologists will count fish using the new structures.

The USDA will offer up to $9 million to help California peach farmers remove 420,000 clingstone peach trees ahead of the 2026 harvest season after a major processing facility closed.

The program aims to protect family farms and stabilize the market by funding removal across 3,000 acres.

Residents in Lake California hear low-flying aircraft as part of an inter-agency aerial firefighting training exercise that began Tuesday and will continue through Friday over the southeast area, with classroom and flight simulator sessions in Sacramento & scenario-based flights in Redding during week two.

CAL FIRE now requires a burn permit (for burning residential yard waste) in Shasta, Trinity, Tehama, Glenn and Butte counties starting Friday.

Residents can get permits online after watching a safety video.

Shasta County EMS outperforms the state average as Redding ambulances respond in 7:18 minutes on routine calls and rural areas average 11.5 minutes—well below California’s 19.6-minute statistic for fatal crashes.

American Medical Response reports these quick times highlight local efficiency + reliable emergency service.

Shasta Family YMCA recognized two local high school athletes of the week from Anderson and West Valley for standout performances in track and softball during April 19-25 — Connor Bushey achieved personal bests in track events while Aubree Wertz led her team with impressive softball skills ahead of her college career.

The City of Redding is calling for 1,000 volunteers to support the Ironman 70.3 Northern California triathlon on Sunday, Aug.

16 + the race will feature a swim at Whiskeytown Lake, biking and running, and is expected to boost local businesses by $10M.

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.

Redding Rodeo

5:00 PM – 11:00 PM — Redding Rodeo Grounds — Varies by event — Experience thrilling rodeo action and family fun at this annual Northern California tradition.

Asphalt Cowboys Pancake Breakfast

5-10 a.m. — Market Street Promenade — $6 pre-sale, $7 at entrance — Indulge in all-you-can-eat pancakes and sausages while enjoying live country music at the largest outdoor community breakfast in the U.S.

Jaguar Sun Live Performance

8-9:30 p.m. — The Dip — $15 ADV, $20 DAY OF — Experience eclectic indie sounds from Canadian artist Chris Minielly and guests.

Viva Board Game Day 2026

10 AM – 8 PM — I.O.O.F. — Free entry — Enjoy a full day of tabletop gaming with tournaments, open play, and family fun in downtown Redding.

The Alex Lucero Band Live Performance

7-11 p.m. — The Dip — $10 Tickets — Experience soulful country rock live with The Alex Lucero Band.

The Calling Concert

7:30-10:30 p.m. — Redding Civic Auditorium — Tickets starting at $83 — Experience The Calling as they perform their biggest hits and newest tracks after two decades of growth.