Good morning, Redding.

Ryan Warren of Weaverville was honored with the Carnegie Medal for heroism after he risked his safety (Oct.

9, 2025) to rescue his 79-year-old grandfather from a burning home; emergency crews responded promptly while the Carnegie Hero Fund Commission recognized his brave act.

On June 20, Cal Fire Shasta-Trinity Unit and Shasta County Fire Department stopped the forward progress of the Lava Fire near Lava Lane and Rancheria Creek Drive southwest of Shingletown, reducing the burn area from 15 to 10 acres and preventing threats to local structures.

A new mural is on display at Best Western Plus Hilltop Inn in Redding to honor hotelier Steve Gaines (Herb) and highlight landmarks like Burney Falls, Lake Shasta Caverns and Mount Shasta.

Artists Anna Randolph and Elizabeth Soto of Haven Art Live Collaborative designed the work featuring a scavenger hunt.

County leaders attended a Montana Institute training at the Shasta County Office of Education on Monday to learn how positive childhood experiences can boost kids' resilience — the program will continue through Tuesday.

The Karuk Tribe said warm spring weather and low mountain snowpack have raised parasite levels in the Klamath River, causing some juvenile salmon to get sick.

Their report stresses that careful monitoring and habitat restoration will help the river heal after the dam removal.

The Yurok Marine Department and UC Davis Bodega Marine Laboratory have deployed a buoy near the mouth of the Klamath River to collect ocean data on water temperature, wave conditions, wind speed and barometric pressure.

Its readings are available on the SOFAR Ocean platform for boaters and researchers.

Lightning sparked several small wildfires in Shasta-Trinity National Forest Friday – fire crews responded to burns of 0.1 acre near Baker Ridge, about 0.25 acre east of Blue Mountain, one tree near Deer Lick Road, and 0.1 acre south of Trinity Dam Boulevard and Montgomery Creek Road; cleanup efforts continued.

Cal Fire and Shasta County Fire Department began a 280-acre prescribed burn at Gore Ranch on Monday, June 22 and will continue the operation until Sunday, June 28 to lower wildfire risk and improve rangeland conditions; motorists are urged to exercise caution near fire personnel and equipment.

Crews are replacing a new eight inch water main in the Country Oaks neighborhood from Collyer Drive to Interstate 5 until Oct.

13, and drivers face intermittent one way traffic and detours during work hours from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Foothill’s Carson Anderson caught the game-winning touchdown for Team North in the 2026 Lions All-Star Football Game today, boosting team spirit among local fans.

Open house at 3685 Wimbledon Dr., Redding, CA

Open house from 11:30 to 1pm. High quality 3000 square foot, 3 bedroom, 2 bath home with office. Asking $625,000

Signarama Firecracker 5K Fun Run

8-10 a.m. — Turtle Bay Exploration Park — Registration includes pancake breakfast — Celebrate Independence Day with a festive 5K run and family-friendly activities.

Dusty Foster Live at the Mosquito Serenade

6-9 p.m. — Anderson River Park — Free entry — Experience vibrant community vibes with live music and food along the river.

Capital City Card Show

10 AM – 6 PM — Win-River Resort & Casino — $5 entry (Kids 10 & under FREE) — Immerse yourself in a vibrant world of sports cards and collectibles at this action-packed show.

The Extraordinary Caterpillar Screening

2-4 p.m. — Riverfront Playhouse — Suggested donation — Celebrate environmental awareness with a free screening focused on the beauty of nature.

Alice Di Micele Opens for Melissa Etheridge

7-10:30 p.m. — Cascade Theatre — Ticketed event — Experience a night of iconic rock with Grammy-winning artist Melissa Etheridge and the soulful Alice Di Micele.

Reggae Rock Night with Kyle Smith

7-11 p.m. — The Dip — $20 ADV, $25 DAY OF, $100 VIP — Experience uplifting reggae tunes with Kyle Smith, a beacon of positivity from Southern California.