Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 28th of July.
Good morning, Redding.
Redding’s Turtle Bay hosted a community event on July 27 that featured fresh produce and local vendor displays — offering residents a chance to enjoy seasonal foods and connect with neighbors.
A tentative agreement reached between UFCW 8-Golden State, UFCW Locals 5 and 648 and Albertsons Companies has averted a strike that threatened 25,000 workers at Safeway and Vons stores—promising wage increases, better health care, improved pensions, and stronger job protections after five months of intense negotiations. Union leaders said details on the ratification process will be shared with workers in the coming days.
Redding police arrested Jason Wiebusch—48-year-old parolee wanted for assault with a deadly weapon—after he stabbed a man just before 9 p.m. Sunday on Auditorium Drive near the Civic Auditorium and later found him near Lake Redding Park, booking him into Shasta County Jail while the victim received treatment for a non-life-threatening neck wound.
Today, Action News Now anchor Hayley Watts interviewed former California Farm Bureau President Jamie Johansson+ who discussed how shifts in agriculture are affecting the local and state economy.
Firefighters have contained 79% of the Green Fire that started July 1 and burned 19,022 acres as they used helicopters along Rip Gut Ridge to remove equipment and address hot spots.
Crews are working along Brock Mountain Road and near Sunaharas Creek—13 new fires from lightning strikes are being fought while pilots near Redding airport are advised under a Temporary Flight Restriction.
Chico native Kurt Kitayama won his second PGA Tour event at the 2025 3M Open in Blane, Minnesota on July 27 + he earned $1.5 million in prize money.
Children's Clay Club with Natalie
3:30-5:00 p.m. — Shasta County Arts Council — Registration required — Foster creativity and fine motor skills through hands-on clay activities.
Yachtley Crew Concert
8-9:30 p.m. — Redding Civic Auditorium — Tickets starting at $42 — Experience the smooth sounds of Yacht Rock with the talented Yachtley Crew.
Slightly Stoopid Live
7-8:30 p.m. — Redding Civic Auditorium — Tickets starting at $74.25 — Enjoy an outdoor concert featuring Slightly Stoopid with special guests Iration and Little Stranger.
Jason Bonham's Led Zeppelin Evening
7:30-9 p.m. — Redding Civic Auditorium — Tickets starting at $55.75 — Celebrate rock history with Jason Bonham's tribute to Led Zeppelin in a must-see indoor show.
Moonlight Madness 2-Mile Run/Walk
8:15-10:00 p.m. — Shasta Dam — $31.74 — Experience a scenic 2-mile run or walk across Shasta Dam illuminated by the moonlight.
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