Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 11th of July.
Good morning, Redding.
🎭 Culture
Fiction Addiction Mobile Bookstore is rolling through Redding, offering a diverse selection of literature to residents.
It brings books directly to the community & aims to spark local reading habits.
The First United Methodist Church hosted a welcoming lunch on July 3 for the Tule Lake Pilgrimage, a biennial event led by survivors and descendants who honor the legacy of Japanese American incarceration during World War II.
The event featured community displays and discussions emphasizing shared history in Redding.
🎓 Education
On July 3, 2026, 13-year-old Mason Jones (from Palo Cedro) took a Sunrise Discovery Flight at Redding Regional Airport with his father and an FAA-licensed instructor as he began learning to fly this summer.
🌲 Environment
A UC Davis study found gray wolves in the area mainly ate cattle from the Lassen and Harvey packs, with 72% of scat samples showing cattle DNA + local herds recording 58% higher stress levels than control groups.
Researchers collected samples during summer 2022 and 2023.
California skywatchers can enjoy the alpha Capricornids, active since July 3, and the Southern Delta Aquarids, which start tomorrow, at dark sites to catch streaks peaking between July 30+31; the famed Perseids will follow later this month.
The 3-1 Pit Fire in Lassen County remained at 1,055 acres with 35% containment and some evacuation warnings, while Highway 96 north of Hoopa stayed closed due to an 87-acre fire in steep terrain with 50% containment progress by crews + no structures were threatened.
🏛️ Government
Residents served by Sugarloaf Water in Lakehead must boil water for drinking and cooking while Shasta County crews work to restore safe service.
Officials said they will update the notice when repairs are complete.
The City of Redding is searching for a long-term operator for the Civic Auditorium after Advance Redding ended its management due to financial issues.
City leaders will release a request for proposals soon and have already seen interest from potential operators.
🏥 Health
Cyclosporiasis has spread across 31 states with 843 confirmed cases, and health officials advise Redding residents to wash hands, scrub produce, and refrigerate items within two hours to help prevent the illness.
🎉 Redding Events
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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.
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