Good morning, Redding.

Shorty, a 31-year-old llama from Iron Giants Draft Horse Rescue in Bella Vista, died last week but his Guinness record application may still confirm him as the world's oldest llama—surpassing the current 27-year record.

The rescue will honor his memory by naming their llama field after him.

Haven Humane Society's North State Pet Calendar Contest is underway with Bree the Corgi leading at 880 votes, Dutch following with 741, and Khloe and Rem in third; voting — at $1 per vote — is open until Wednesday, Aug.

19 at 8 p.m.

The Good News Rescue Mission has revived its Journey Home program to help homeless individuals return to supportive communities by offering vetted bus tickets to reunite with family and friends.

Fundraising has strengthened the initiative that reconnected nearly 800 people over ten years.

CAL FIRE reached 15% containment at 9:15 p.m. Monday on the Manton Fire near Highway 36 northeast of Red Bluff after 35 acres burned, and crews will continue strengthening containment lines and targeting hotspots.

Casinos across the region are hosting live music, comedy, karaoke and free events over the next two weeks.

Uncle Kracker will headline an outdoor show at Win River Resort on Aug. 14 in Redding.

Today, gas prices in Redding average $5.49 per gallon — significantly above the national average of $4.10 — while Chico shows a similar trend at $5.46.

Firefighters slowed the Manton fire Monday evening after it burned 35 acres near Highway 36; air+tanker drops and ground crews managed a 1-acre spot fire as investigators probed its cause.

Redding Fire Prevention Specialist Sarah Roth urged residents to stay vigilant today as triple-digit temperatures and strong winds raise wildfire risks, with some CAL FIRE crews deployed out of state to support a Washington fire while local teams remain ready to respond.

Residents are reminded to observe fire safety precautions amid these dry conditions.

Construction on the Clear Creek Road Improvement Project begins today in Shasta County, west of Highway 273 south of Redding and is expected to continue through September as crews work Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. to widen the road and add a center left turn lane.

Pacific Health Group says free Medi-Cal support services for housing and transport are underused in Northern California.

Case manager Deborah Martin noted the firm has helped 38,000 clients while only 1,700 have received local support.

Dr. Steven Van Kirk’s OBGYN at 2139 Airpark Drive will close after Oct.

2 due to low insurance payouts, and a city council member warned that the closure is one sign of a growing specialist shortage — urging residents to seek faster state and federal action.

Foothill Little League’s junior softball team won 2-0 against West Suburban Little League from Pennsylvania in pool play at the Junior League Softball World Series on Monday, Aug.

3 in Kenwood, Washington + they will face Canada at 10 a.m. in their next pool-play game.