Good morning, Redding.

On Monday, May 18 the Stuff the Bus food drive gathered nearly 12,000 pounds of food in Redding and Chico.

The Salvation Army reported 10,977 pounds in Redding and 982 pounds in Chico — support that will boost local food pantries.

North Valley Community Food Bank will open a new redistribution center on May 27 from 10 a.m. to noon in Corning — including a ribbon-cutting at 10:30 a.m. at 4928 N.

Marguerite Ave. to expand food support for partner agencies.

Firefighters contained a one-acre fire sparked by mowing equipment near North Cottonwood School on Monday around 9:13 a.m. — crews from CAL FIRE, Shasta County Fire, Anderson Fire Department, and Cottonwood Fire Protection District responded and later reminded residents to keep extra safety tools on red flag days.

Gas prices in Chico rose to $5.95 and in Redding to $5.93 this week, with increases of 4 cents and 1 cent respectively, reflecting recent local fuel cost changes.

Indian refiners cut alkylate exports to boost LPG supplies for cooking+ a tighter supply has pushed California gasoline prices to over $6 per gallon.

State officials may waive blending requirements to ease price pressure as summer driving increases demand.

Shasta College will hold its 76th commencement ceremony on Friday, May 22 at 7:00 p.m. in Memorial Stadium to honor 1,869 graduates—including transfers, honors recipients, and veterans—and will feature retiring music instructor Dr. Larry Grandy, marking his 48-year career as he delivers the keynote speech.

Caltrans District 2 announced Monday that one-way traffic control on Highway 299 near Buckhorn Summit will remain for about three weeks to allow emergency slide repair work.

The eastbound lane will close from Wednesday, May 27 (with repairs expected mid-June) and motorists may experience delays up to 15 minutes.

Today, UC Davis School of Medicine will present its programs and potential Redding regional branch campus to Shasta County Supervisors, highlighting initiatives for rural & underserved communities.

Redding City Council will also discuss offering $80,000 a month in transition funding for Civic Auditorium in its meeting.

Today the 2026 Northern Section baseball playoffs continue with Super Regional rounds in divisions II-III and single-elimination games in divisions IV-VI.

Games start at 10 a.m., 1 p.m., and 4 p.m. at local schools including Pleasant Valley and West Valley High Schools — fans can check schedules for division matchups.

The first round of the Northern Section baseball playoffs ended on Friday, May 15 with wins by teams including Chico, Pleasant Valley and West Valley; losing teams in Divisions II and III now must win two games to advance.

Standout pitchers included Jordan Neuegebauer and Drew Van Nuys.

Redding-area teams Foothill of Division II, West Valley of Division III and U-Prep of Division IV will play today at 4 p.m. in the NSCIF softball first-round playoffs at the higher-ranked teams’ home fields — all games follow a play-in round where each top seed advanced.

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.

Taste Of Redding 2026

12-4 p.m. — Sculpture Park, Redding City Hall — Tickets required — Savor local food, wine, and craft beer while enjoying live music.

AI x Tech Meetup

5:30-7:30 p.m. — 511 Tech Hub Experience Center — Free entry — A gathering for builders and curious minds to learn, share ideas, and explore AI together.