Good morning, Redding.

On July 22, firefighters responded to a grass fire on Dersch Road near Anderson that started when sparks from an unsecured trailer ignited roadside vegetation and quickly contained the blaze as officials urged drivers to secure safety chains (Cal Fire advice).

The Brook Fire burned 502 acres near Bella Vista — injuring seven firefighters and prompting evacuations before crews reached 95% containment on July 22.

Ailee Cook earned recognition as Scholar Athlete of the Month for her strong academic record.

As a junior last year, she averaged a 4.29 GPA in AP courses (she enjoyed studying sports medicine).

Eight years after the Carr Fire, the Jeremy Stoke Legacy Fire Foundation has awarded over $100,000 in scholarships to aspiring firefighters at Shasta College and College of the Siskiyous to honor the late firefighter Jeremy Stoke (his wife said the memorial collection of badges and photos keeps his legacy alive).

The Shasta County Juvenile Rehabilitation Facility opened its new West Campus to give youth in custody hands-on training with a Build Academy, gardens, and a vocational shop.

The program, in partnership with the county Office of Education, aims to prepare them for community reentry and plans to expand its offerings.

About 20 kids from the Indian Valley Summer Camp visited the Shasta-Trinity National Forest on Jul 23; they learned packer tasks (including horseshoeing, saddle repair, and proper care for pack animals) and met Ivan the Mule, the 4-legged ambassador.

Eight years after the Carr Fire, green hills surround Whiskeytown Lake and rebuilt homes now line Harlan Drive in areas that once burned; Gerardo Gallegos rebuilt a cleared fire-damaged property that now serves as a vacation rental.

The Ashpan wolf pack (the only known pack in Shasta County) is being monitored by the California Department of Fish and Wildlife using camera traps and ground surveys after one livestock loss between January and March; a lone wolf from the Whaleback Pack was seen near Burney on July 19.

Earlier this summer, Shasta County conserved its first client under Senate Bill 43 by ordering forced treatment for severe substance use disorder; officials note that the process (involving detailed assessments and treatment facility challenges) highlights the law's challenging rollout.

Arch Collaborative in Redding has secured a $5 million state grant with Rural County Representatives of California to pilot a 30-month project (ending in December 2028) aimed at boosting inter-county behavioral health collaboration across rural communities.

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.