Good morning, Redding.

During Mother's Day weekend at Lake Shasta, about 80 houseboats carried OSU students to Slaughterhouse Island, and Silverthorn + Bridge Bay arranged a garbage barge so the students could clean up the island.

Today the Redding Rodeo released clues for Day 2 of the Lone Strangers and Loot hunt after yesterday’s bank target on Hartnell Avenue.

Participants can follow hints that the loot is undisturbed and near a local hall—call 530-223-1188 if they identify a suspect.

Today the Asphalt Cowboys’ Redding Rodeo Week game challenges locals to solve fresh clues on redding.com and win a $300 cash prize by finding hidden loot or identifying mock bank robbers — answers must be in by Friday at 5 p.m.

The Redding Rodeo kicked off on May 13 with a Native American night celebration + local performers shared cultural expressions that honored indigenous traditions.

Rolling Hills Casino in Corning permanently uses robot servers that began operating during COVID-19.

The bots now deliver food during busy lunch hours while drawing social media attention (Gene and Paul are among the four in operation).

Rodeo Church returns this Sunday, May 17, at 5 p.m. at the rodeo grounds with a live horse-breaking demonstration led by Todd Pierce using a 40-foot round pen to help an untrained horse learn trust.

California has no set age for leaving a child alone so local families can use Department of Social Services and Education checklists to decide if their child is mature enough for unsupervised time.

The checklists include safety tips for home and pool supervision during summer break.

Caltrans District 2 will begin major bridge joint seal work on I-5 after Memorial Day at Cottonwood Creek Bridge, around 15 miles south of Redding, with weekend lane closures from 10 p.m. Friday to 6 a.m. Sunday starting May 29 & motorists advised to plan alternate daytime routes.

UnitedAg opened a new wellness center on Court Street on May 13 to offer free, no-copay care and virtual consultations for local farmers; the clinic operates three days a week and may expand as community needs grow.

West Valley baseball player Bryton Miller and HOPE high school track star Iris Severne were honored as Shasta Family YMCA Athletes of the Week (May 3-9); Miller posted a top batting average while Severne won several races and will compete in upcoming championships.

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.

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.

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.

Christopher Cross Concert

7:30-9 p.m. — Cascade Theatre — Ticketed event — Experience the legend Christopher Cross as he performs his Grammy-winning hits.

Glowing Wild Lantern Festival

7-10 p.m. — Turtle Bay Exploration Park — Tickets required — Experience an enchanting walk through illuminated gardens featuring captivating light displays and interactive exhibits.

Redding Health Expo Run

8-10 a.m. — Redding Civic Auditorium — Registration required — Participate in a scenic 5k run along the Sacramento River Trail with awards for top finishers.