Good morning, Redding.

On Tuesday night, officers chased Joshua Powell, a 32-year-old probationer, in a stolen pickup truck after he sped from an attempted stop on Shasta View Drive and abandoned the vehicle on Rose Avenue — he later surrendered at an apartment where he faces three felony warrants.

Redding police arrested Haley Johnson, a 33-year-old woman, on May 29 for fentanyl trafficking after officers stopped her on Interstate 5 in a rental vehicle and found 5.2 ounces of suspected fentanyl that could cause over 73,000 overdoses.

On March 26, a Redding police officer shot David Schaeffer as he sped away from an attempted arrest in a Safeway parking lot in East Cypress—extra body camera footage obtained by Shasta Scout shows officers only started recording after the shooting and the department has not named the shooter or explained the delay in camera activation.

Local Fire Chief Dan Stenger urged Redding residents to clear overgrown lawns, debris and flammable materials from near their homes as fire season begins, advising that firewood be kept at least 20 feet away and hazardous brush reported to fire authorities—city or county as appropriate. The Mountain Gate Volunteer Fire Department said its firefighters have completed new training to prepare for potentially worsening conditions.

After flooding forced a six-day shutdown, most court cases at the Shasta County Courthouse have been rescheduled over the next four to six weeks and arraignment deadlines were extended using emergency relief—some sessions were held via Webex while others took place in person.

The courthouse still has its second floor closed as staff work to redirect case locations.

West Valley beat Lassen 10-0 on Saturday at Tiger Field in Redding to win the CIF Northern Section Division III title — its first since 1992 under first-year coach Willie Church — after a season marked by a 17-game win streak.

The Eagles will participate in the CIF Northern California Regional tournament — set to begin Sunday, June 1 — to continue their historic season.

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.

Sam Hunt Concert with Clayton Mullen

5-8:30 p.m. — Redding Civic Auditorium — Tickets starting at $61.50 — Enjoy a night of country hits and food trucks under the stars.

Summer Theatre Camp: Shrek Jr.

9 a.m. — Redding Performing Arts Center — Sibling discounts available — Young performers dive into theatre fun while bringing Shrek Jr. to life.