Good morning, Redding.

National Night Out brings community members together in Redding today with food, kids' activities & safety demos; local organizers encourage residents and first responders to connect.

Ten unclaimed veterans were laid to rest at the Northern California Veterans Cemetery in Igo last week (with fellow veterans, Patriot Guard Riders, and Shasta Veterans Escort honoring them) in a respectful memorial ceremony.

The Good News Rescue Mission has revived its Journey Home program to help the homeless reconnect with trusted family or friends outside Northern California.

The program provides vetted Greyhound bus tickets and confirms safe lodging before travel—reuniting nearly 800 individuals over eight years.

Redding father Tyler Peterson and his children lost their home in a fire on Aug.

2 at a duplex on Ricardo Avenue — their dog did not survive. A GoFundMe fundraiser started by a family member aims to help them replace essential items and secure new accommodations.

Grape Escape, a new wine bar and pub in Redding, unveiled its concept and menu to local diners.

The restaurant will serve quality wines & local ingredients in a welcoming space.

Redding City Council approved funding for Ironman 70.3 — the event will have police and fire services, shuttles, and mailers at a net cost of $35,000 due to departmental collaboration.

Over 1,600 athletes have registered to compete, promising a major local sports event.

The Shasta County Mental Health, Alcohol and Drug Advisory Board is seeking new members from local residents, educators, and healthcare providers to oversee mental health and substance programs (meetings occur the third Wednesday of each month at 5:30 p.m.).

Redding Police shared updated downtown parking rules to help shoppers avoid costly citations.

They said drivers must pay $1 per hour on streets from Sacramento to Court Street during enforcement (Monday to Friday 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.), and violations incur a $24.50 fine.

California's attorney general has sued Redding's CalPortland for $2.8 million after its negligence allegedly led to the 2023 Wonder Fire near local spots (the fire burned 162 acres with no property damage) to recover suppression and investigation costs.

The Foothill Area Little League Junior Softball team beat Canada 13-1 at the Softball World Series in Kirkland on Tuesday, Aug.

4 and will finish pool play today at 1:30 p.m. against the Southwest Region team from Texas before moving into elimination rounds on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday.