Monday, May 11th, 2026
Good morning, Redding. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 11th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Don Moon, a newcomer in Redding, is encouraging outdoor fun by hiding cash-filled lemons on local hiking trails. Each Saturday he posts clues on his Lemon-drop-Leo profile to guide community members to the drop. KRCR
- ➤ The Redding Area Bus Authority will offer a free shuttle service to the Redding Rodeo from May 13-16, with rides running every 20 minutes before the event from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. and after from 9:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. (four pick-up and drop-off sites available). Record Searchlight
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Redding Rodeo Launch Party kicked off rodeo week with mutton busting and previews for the 78th Annual Redding Rodeo (May 13-16), offering a festive start to the local tradition. Action News Now
- ➤ Local moms gathered at a Redding brewery today to customize hats & boots for an upcoming rodeo event. They crafted personal designs to celebrate local rodeo traditions. Action News Now
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Redding area high schools will hold graduation ceremonies for the Class of 2026 in May and June. University Preparatory School will celebrate at Gilmore Field on Friday, May 29 at 8 p.m. and others are set for local theaters, stadiums + athletic fields. Record Searchlight
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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The Alex Lucero Band Live Performance
7-11 p.m. — The Dip — $10 Tickets — Experience soulful country rock live with The Alex Lucero Band.
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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.
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Bruce Hornsby and The Noisemakers Concert
7-9 p.m. — Cascade Theatre — Tickets required — Experience a night of classic hits and new music from the Grammy-winning artist Bruce Hornsby.
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Redding Classic Pickleball Tournament
8 a.m. — Riverview Golf & Country Club — $110 early bird registration per team — Compete in thrilling pickleball matches, enjoy a BBQ party, and win awesome prizes.
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Christopher Cross Concert
7:30-9 p.m. — Cascade Theatre — Ticketed event — Experience the legend Christopher Cross as he performs his Grammy-winning hits.
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