Good morning, Redding.

Nearly one year after opening behind St. James Lutheran Church on Shasta View Drive, Goodwater Crossing—a microshelter offering a 10‑month program—was honored when Pastor Bob Swartz received a plaque from Assemblymember Heather Hadwick on July 30 in Redding.

The community operates four cabins and is now discussing plans to expand by raising funds.

A vegetation fire began Wednesday afternoon near Happy Valley when a tree struck by lightning smoldered and dropped embers—forcing evacuations to West Valley High School and destroying one outbuilding as crews battled 17 acres of spot fires.

Doctors at Mercy Medical Center Redding warn that the 100 Deadliest Days of Summer—from Memorial Day to Labor Day—will see a sharp rise in teen crashes as impaired, distracted, and drowsy driving fuels about 400 trauma activations and one-third of teen driver deaths, according to AAA.

Anderson Police say a suspect linked to a series of break-ins at local businesses was captured on surveillance images—residents can report tips at 530-245-6526— as the investigation continues.

Crews reached 89% containment on the 19,022 acre Green Fire on the northeast edge of Lake Shasta.

About 500 personnel are now working on suppression repair to restore the forest—evacuation orders are now warnings and the flight restriction has been lifted.

Motorists in Redding should expect delays at the intersection of Cypress Avenue and Hartnell Avenue as construction begins August 4 and continues until September 17.

Work is scheduled from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. + from 9:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m., and emergency vehicles will maintain access during the project.

12-year-old Kayden Oliver, a Redding local, overcame three back surgeries at Shriners Children’s in Sacramento to return to soccer and is now competing for Youth Athlete of the Year.

He said he will use his prize money for new sports gear and to help support Shriners Children’s — the hospital that aided his recovery.

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.

Josh Turner Concert

7:30 p.m. — Redding Civic Auditorium — Tickets starting at $27.50 — Experience the rich sounds of country music as Josh Turner takes the stage with his deep vocals.