Good morning, Redding.

Sandy Saelee, who had been missing for a year after losing contact with her family, was located safe in Redding on May 22—her story was featured on Unsolved Mysteries.

United Airlines began a new daily flight from Redding to Denver today.

Local officials held a ribbon cutting at noon + the flight departs at 1:18 p.m. and takes about 2 hours 22 minutes.

Tuesday night, the Redding City Council and community members discussed a Riverfront Specific Plan that sets seven guiding principles for developing 380 acres of riverfront land—highlighting ideas for new event centers, habitat restoration, and waterside projects.

City staff and consultants will next prepare a draft plan and environmental impact report while scheduling more meetings to gather further community feedback.

After 15 years, founder Kathy Siegle — who started the event to help special needs students compete — retired and passed control of Shasta County Sports Day to the Shasta County Special Olympics at Central Valley High School on May 22nd.

Dozens of families attended the event, and the new organizers will expand the competition to involve more students in the future.

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.

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.

Brews by the Bridge 2025

5-9 p.m. — McConnell Arboretum & Botanical Gardens — $30 Presale / $35 at the Gate — Enjoy an evening of craft beer, live music, and local food benefiting community education programs.