Good morning, Redding.

CAL FIRE crews contained a vehicle fire near Interstate 5 in Cottonwood on Wednesday that had spread to about 0.22 acres of vegetation, and all resources have been released with no reported injuries.

Redding Tourism Marketing Group is phasing out the Choose Redding brand in favor of Visit Redding to boost visitors and support local businesses—especially with next month's inaugural Ironman 70.3 race drawing thousands of athletes and their families.

Crews battled the 3-1 Fire which grew to 800 acres near the boundary of Lassen and Shasta counties, prompting evacuations for some Little Valley residents + retardant was dropped around the perimeter and helicopters began water drops.

Redding drivers who took their written exam between July 2025 and April 2026 must retest after DMV flagged exam issues — testing integrity will be protected.

Those who receive a notice have 30 days to complete the new exam or face license suspension.

California law mandates a clear windshield except for a limited top sun strip (if criteria are met) and requires 88% visible light on front windows, while rear windows may use tint if dual mirrors are provided; non-compliance results in a $25 fix-it ticket.

A water main project began yesterday on Mistletoe Lane in East Redding, with the city installing an 8-inch water main, new services and fire hydrants.

Traffic control, detours and no parking between Victor and Churn Creek will remain in effect until Aug. 14.

Siskiyou County supervisors said no inquiry about a data center was received last month and may hold a town hall in Mount Shasta to address concerns.

An inquiry appears to have resulted from confusion over an industrial site listing – clarification that aims to ease fears.

ConsumerAffairs’ report gave California a 38.06 score, placing it 48th among states to move to in 2026 due to high living costs and safety concerns (it performed well in healthcare, education, and park access).

Record Searchlight’s voting for its 2026 Boys Athlete of the Year featured 12 high school stars from the area who excelled in multiple sports; readers cast their votes before the contest closed Thursday, June 16.

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.