Good morning, Redding.

The Reciprocal Cultural Community Center is hosting two events (A Taste of Africa) this weekend to celebrate African heritage with cultural displays and food at the center.

The Redding City Council voted Tuesday night to launch a request for proposals for a new operator of the Redding Civic Auditorium (a community venue open for over 50 years) without financial support, leaving Advance Redding to plan its shutdown while scheduling of 17 upcoming shows remains uncertain.

Caltrans will widen and resurface SR 99 in Tehama County starting Friday afternoon, with 24-hour traffic control at the South Avenue roundabout until Monday morning.

The $49.1M project lasts 115 working days and aims to improve roads from Los Molinos to the Tehama/Butte County line + finish by fall.

Redding officials suspended outdoor burning as of May 15 due to hot, dry weather that increases fire risk, so residents must use green waste bins (cut to the required size) or take debris to designated transfer stations.

Caltrans postponed emergency slide repairs on Highway 299 at Buckhorn Summit, delaying work set for May 27 as officials secure extra funding for the extended repair needs.

The slide area remains stable and crews continue to monitor conditions for safe travel.

At its annual State of the Tribe event on Wednesday, Redding Rancheria announced its ($230 million) Tribal Health Village project set to serve over 22,000 patients and emphasize wellness with preventive care when complete by summer 2027.

Enloe Health EMS handles about 100 calls a day in Butte County as crews face longer transport times after Glenn Medical Center closed and have added extra coverage on The Ridge (12 additional hours in Paradise) to meet growing demand.

The $70M Sierra Pacific Regional Cancer Center will open Sept.

1 on Sacramento River-front property behind the Cobblestone Shopping Center and bring various cancer care services together; officials are recruiting providers with three in place + one more joining at opening.

Northern Section softball playoffs continue today with Super Regional games at five local high schools.

Winners from Tuesday’s rounds play at noon, with later matchups at 2 and 4 p.m. to decide who advances to the NSCIF championships on Saturday, May 23.

Shasta Family YMCA honored high school athletes Brodie Ogden of Redding Christian and Jenni Carroll of West Valley for performances from May 10 to 16 — Ogden shined on the baseball field while Carroll will extend her nine-game hitting streak in a game against No. 2 Lassen today at noon.

Northern Section baseball championships will take place Saturday, May 23 — Division II and III games are at Tiger Field while Divisions IV-VI are at Butte College in Oroville.

Teams including Chico, Foothill, West Valley and Orland will compete between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m.

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.