Good morning, Redding.

Thousands will gather in Redding for the historic Cowboy Breakfast, a tradition since 1954 and the largest outdoor breakfast in the nation—while the National Weather Service in Sacramento issued a Fire Weather Watch from 8 AM Sunday to 8 PM PDT Monday for gusty north winds and low humidity that could rapidly spread fires.

Bullfighter Josh Daries was injured when a bull hit him during the Redding Rodeo Wednesday night and he was treated on the scene by the Justin Sportsmedicine Team before being transported to Mercy Medical Center while organizers said he was expected to attend the rodeo as a spectator on Thursday night.

On May 3, two volunteer pilots—69-year-old Matthew and 36-year-old Paul Berkovitz—died when their rescue plane crashed just after 2 p.m. in a Simi Valley neighborhood during a rescue mission and local groups now mourn them for their work saving animals.

Inspectors on March 17 and 19 found untaxed tobacco products, illegal flavored tobacco plus illegal flavor enhancers and cannabis products at six vape shops in Redding, and officials confiscated $159,629 in illegal items.

Matthew Piercey, a 48-year-old man from Palo Cedro, pleaded guilty to 27 counts of wire fraud, money laundering, and witness tampering in a $35 million fraud scheme run from 2015 to 2020+ he led police on an underwater chase near Lake Shasta during his arrest attempt.

The Shasta County Courthouse is closed until Tuesday, May 20 as crews fix severe flooding damage—ordered by the Presiding Judge on May 12.

CAL FIRE Shasta-Trinity Unit finished rehiring all firefighters on Friday for the upcoming summer fire season in Shasta County; all personnel have returned to work and the unit thanked hiring coordinators+ for their help.

The City of Redding announced that construction on the Eastside Road Bridge over Olney Creek will begin on May 19 for a $3.7 million project led by Abacus Construction, Inc. that will replace the old bridge, add sidewalks and utility lines + motorists are advised to use alternate routes and drive carefully during one-lane traffic from a temporary signal system.

Elisea Wiegand of Foothill High School in Palo Cedro is set to join the University of Maryland's softball team in August—she earned that chance by pitching no-hitters and leading key wins while keeping a 4.0 GPA.

Wiegand will leave her small town nearly 3,000 miles away to pursue college ball and later study dentistry.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

GRAND OPENING PARTY

Celebrate the Grand Opening of three businesses with live music, Dough Boys pizza, Kona ice, massage, face painting, giveaways and more! Donaldson Fine Art Center, Active Physical Therapy, & Made Strong Training! 1242 Center Street. 4- 8 PM.