Good morning, Redding.

A fire off Placer Road in the Centerville area on Tuesday threatened a few homes but caused no structural damage as crews contained the blaze to nearly 17 acres, closed Placer for a while, and issued evacuation warnings for Muletown Road, Vista Knolls and Secluded Valley.

The Rural County Representatives of California has launched its 10th Annual Rural County Photo Contest from July 1 to 31, inviting photographers to showcase rural beauty.

Winners will receive Amazon gift cards + $300 for first place, $150 for second, and $75 for third.

California required every school district to adopt a policy limiting student smartphone use by yesterday as part of the Phone-Free Schools Act (with exceptions for emergencies and IEPs); state lawmakers also prepared for a vote on stricter rules for younger students set for July 1 (2028).

Shasta County firefighters responded to the 10-acre Bolla Fire near Ono, first reported late Wednesday on the 3400 block of Yolla Bolly Road and marking the fourth blaze in western Shasta County since Tuesday — officials are investigating its cause.

Millions of student loan borrowers had to switch plans when the federal SAVE plan ended on Wed, July 1, and the California Student Loan Servicing Ombudsman urged them to review options + choose the best new plan, noting RAP may suit lower-income borrowers.

The National Park Service advises visitors to avoid Upper Clear Creek near the Tower House Historic District and Clear Creek Picnic Area due to elevated E. coli levels.

Whiskeytown Lake remains safe for swimming (the advisory excludes the lake) as officials continue routine water quality tests.

Today at 3:45 a.m., Meg Whitman sold her 1,530-acre fly fishing ranch outside Fall River Mills for $17.9 million to conservationist Kelly J.

Barlow (chair of California Trout). The sale comes amid reports that owners may be leaving over California's proposed billionaire tax.

Soccer fans have gathered at Black Sheep Gastropub in Big League Dreams to watch FIFA games together, a trend that began last month when the tournament started.

They continue to enjoy the lively watch parties as the games progress.

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.

Roger Jaeger Acoustic Performance

7-8 p.m. — I.O.O.F. — $10 — Enjoy an incredible night of acoustic rock featuring local talent and special guests from Portland.