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Redding
Wednesday, May 14th, 2025
Good morning, Redding. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 14th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Asphalt Cowboys’ annual mock robbery contest began Tuesday in Redding as part of Redding Rodeo week, with clues posted online and up to $500 available for finding the loot or identifying the masked outlaws—contest rules state that prizes decrease each day if no one wins before the contest ends at 5 p.m. Friday and the outlaws will join the Rodeo Parade on Saturday. Record Searchlight
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ College students crowded Lake Shasta for Mother's Day weekend, where 11 medical calls led to 6 hospitalizations and 2 locals were arrested for boating under the influence—houseboats collided on Slaughtwerhouse Island as deputies will expect large Memorial Day crowds. KQMS
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The new Shasta County Courthouse closed Monday and will remain closed this week after flooding late Friday night damaged the Court Clerks Office and records—trials have been postponed and jurors are told to stay home while officials investigate the cause. KQMS
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ At an April protest outside City Hall in Redding, lung cancer survivor Cori Casebeer said federal cuts to cancer research funding have endangered her access to treatment, with support dropping from $25 million to zero. She now relies on a targeted therapy from a Stanford clinical trial — a treatment that has kept her cancer in check despite its side effects. A News Cafe
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Redding Rodeo Pancake Breakfast
5-10 a.m. — Market Center — $6 pre-sale, $7 at the entrance — Enjoy all-you-can-eat fluffy pancakes at the largest outdoor community breakfast in the USA.
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Whiskeytown Bike Camping Adventure
3 AM – 7 AM — Redding Adventure Hub — Free entry — Experience a self-supported overnight bike camping trip with scenic rides and casual camaraderie.
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Taste of Africa Festival
12 AM — St Joseph Catholic School — Cost varies — Celebrate the vibrant rhythms and flavors of Africa with music, dance, and food.
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Bowl for Cancer
3-5 p.m. — Country Bowl — $50 for single player or $300 for team of six — Gather the community for a fun-filled bowling scramble to support childhood cancer research.
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11th Annual Bacon & Brewfest
11 AM – 2 PM — Win-River Event Center — $25 + fees — Indulge in bacon-inspired appetizers and enjoy live music from the Jeremy Ryan Band.
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Willy Wonka Kids - A Festival of Theatre & Dance
1-9 p.m. — Sequoia Middle School — Check for ticket info — Step into a world of pure imagination with whimsical performances by Redding Arts Project and Redding Ballet Theatre.
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On-Site Tour at Redding Pilgrim House
9 AM - 7 PM — Redding Pilgrim House — Free entry — Explore senior living amenities and meet care providers dedicated to quality senior living.
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Bigfoot Adventure Challenge Celebration
5:30-7:30 p.m. — Caldwell Park — Free entry — Celebrate outdoor adventures with food trucks, prizes, and community fun at Caldwell Park.
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Taste of Redding 2025
12-4 p.m. — Sculpture Park — Food-only tickets available — Savor local cuisine, live music, and craft drinks while supporting community initiatives.
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Aaron Lewis Concert
7-8:30 p.m. — Redding Civic Auditorium — Tickets starting at $25 — Experience the evolution of Aaron Lewis from hard rock to outlaw country in this intimate indoor show.
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