Good morning, Redding.

Redding Library reopened its upstairs area yesterday after HVAC repairs closed that section — visitors can now enjoy all parts of the library.

Market Street Smackin’ Burgers opened Monday, July 27 in a fully renovated building on South Market Street that was damaged by fire three years ago (formerly Pop’s 50s Place) and now serves smash burgers with a nod to the 1950s theme.

Shasta College shared an early progress report at today’s board meeting on the $889,000 opioid settlement funds allocated to its STEP-UP program for formerly incarcerated students and addiction response internships.

The funds provided about $800 per student and helped nearly half secure job offers from internship sites.

PG&E will raise whitewater flows on the 9.3-mile Pit 5 Reach (for experienced paddlers) during Aug.

1-2 and Sept. 12-13, boosting flows from 450 to 1,500 cfs on Aug. days and to 1,200 cfs on Sept. days while cautioning against risky recreation.

Redding planners will hold a vote in August on a smaller commercial project for a long-vacant property along Oasis Road near Interstate 5—proposed by a Southern California developer—after more than 20 years of failed plans.

Redding Police attended Law Enforcement Appreciation Night at Oracle Park on Monday, Jul.

27 during a Giants game against the Brewers; officers honored fallen colleagues and celebrated with a ceremonial display (including a CHP flyover and motorcycle motorcade).

Community members are invited to honor former city manager William Tarbox — who passed away at age 56 on July 19 — with a funeral liturgy scheduled for 11 a.m. this Friday at Saint Joseph's Church in Redding, followed by a reception at Saint Joseph's School.

Circle of Friends Wellness Center in Burney will close on July 31 unless opioid settlement funds— to be discussed by the Board soon— secure a temporary lifeline until a new county contract is established, leaving community members with no alternative local mental health program.

Taquería Los Gordos earned over 17% of votes as Redding readers’ top Mexican eatery pick, and Guadalajara Mexican Restaurant secured second near Cypress Avenue.

The poll ran from July 16–26 and 186 voters chose from 17 local spots along I-5.

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.