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Redding
Tuesday, May 20th, 2025
Good morning, Redding. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 20th of May.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ City officials and United Airlines announced that daily nonstop flights from Redding Regional Airport to Denver International Airport will begin on May 22—there is a celebratory event at noon before the inaugural departure at 12:50 p.m. with return flights later from Denver. Action News Now
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A vigil was held on May 17 for missing Redding woman Nikki Cheng-Saelee McCain, who was last heard from on May 18 after leaving a painful marriage—her family now works with the Shasta County Sheriff’s Major Crimes Unit as the search continues for clues to her disappearance. KRCR
- ➤ A 43-year-old Redding man, identified as Braden Thorpe, was arrested on Saturday, May 18 for allegedly causing multiple hit-and-run collisions while driving under the influence—police said his silver Nissan Pathfinder hit three vehicles and several city light poles as he tried to flee. KRCR
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Caltrans District 2 Director Dave Moore and City of Redding Public Works Director Michael Webb will host a community bike ride on May 22 from 5:30 to 7 p.m.—participants will cycle through Downtown and stop at key sites such as Diestelhorst Bridge, Benton Drive/Riverside Drive, Center Street/Trinity Street, Yuba Street/Market Street, and Continental Street to learn about upcoming transportation projects. Action News Now
- ➤ Shasta County declared a local emergency on May 13 due to increasing gray wolf attacks on livestock and rural property. The Board of Supervisors requested urgent help from the California Department of Fish and Wildlife — they may relocate or euthanize wolves that show an imminent danger. KRCR
- ➤ The Shasta County Grand Jury issued a report on Shasta County Jail after 5 in-custody deaths occurred in 13 months—comparing 22 deaths in Shasta to 1 each in Madera and Imperial and 5 in Butte—and blamed drug-related factors while noting a staffing crisis with over 30,000 overtime hours and recommending body cameras, extra security cameras, alternative custody, and grant money. KQMS
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Two Redding-area baseball teams are on the brink of elimination after Friday losses while two others are one step closer to a section championship. Foothill lost 2 to 0 to Red Bluff and will play Pleasant Valley at 10 a.m. Tuesday, and Redding Christian won 10 to 2 over Plumas Charter and is set to face top-seeded Los Molinos at 4 p.m. Tuesday — the matchups mark high-stakes moments in the CIF Northern Section playoffs. Record Searchlight
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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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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.
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ALABAMA with Special Guest Eddie Montgomery
7-10 p.m. — Redding Civic Auditorium — Tickets starting at $84.25 — Enjoy an outdoor country music show featuring legendary band Alabama and special guest Eddie Montgomery.
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