Good morning, Redding.

A blown transformer sparked a vegetation fire near Highway 99-W and Sonoma Avenue in Richfield this morning, burning 3 acres before crews stopped its progress (Cal Fire firefighters continue mopping up hot spots).

Firefighters contained an illegal debris burn reported just before 11 a.m. on Thursday at Quartz Hill Road and Cedar Tree Lane west of Lake Boulevard — the incident followed two fires Tuesday in other parts of Redding.

Lucente Cucina, a Northern Italian restaurant, opened yesterday inside the Holiday Inn on Hilltop Drive after a major hotel renovation.

It held soft openings Tuesday and Wednesday and now serves diners from 5 to 9 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and from 5 to 10 p.m. on Friday and Saturday.

A report on Venezuela’s back-to-back quakes yesterday raised concerns that California’s many faults might trigger a similar doublet event.

Scientists say while the state’s complex fault system could produce multi-quake sequences, such events remain rare.

West Nile virus season typically increases in Shasta County from July to October — 80% of human cases show no symptoms while horses may face severe effects, officials say.

Residents are encouraged to use mosquito repellent to reduce exposure.

Soccer fans gathered at Black Sheep Gastropub at Redding Soccer Park to cheer the USA team against Turkey, with owner Kenny Breedlove adding extra speakers to boost the crowd.

Fans will return for the knockout round on Wednesday, July 1 at 5 p.m. as World Cup fever continues.

Taylor Angley, a 2015 Shasta College graduate who spent five years coaching at U-Prep High School, took over as the new men's basketball head coach at Shasta College on Jun.

25—his appointment is expected to boost the team's performance.

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.

Ian Munsick Live Concert

7-9 p.m. — Win-River Event Center — $60 — Experience the bold sounds of country with Ian Munsick in a night full of high-energy anthems.