Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 13th of August.
Good morning, Redding.
Registrations for the 2025 Lake Redding Regatta have been extended until August 16 noon, and paddlers can sign up for races at Lake Redding Park on August 16 and 17.
The event will feature divisions for kayak, canoe, stand-up paddleboard, tandem, and crew boats—live music, a pancake breakfast at 8:30 a.m. on Sunday, and wellness services will enhance this community celebration along the Sacramento River.
Three people were taken by ambulance after a crash on I-5 near Oasis Road Monday night when a black Honda sedan veered across all three lanes and flipped onto its side requiring rescue crews to extricate the occupants while the CHP blocked the fast and middle lanes for safety.
A fatal ATV crash occurred very early Sunday morning on Basler Road north of Highway 36 in Tehama County—alcohol is believed to have been involved—killing one passenger and injuring two others.
Shasta County Office of Education's Reading Pals program is seeking local volunteers to help students improve their reading skills after school by committing one or two hours on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
Orientation sessions will be held on August 25 or September 15 from 2:30 to 4 p.m. at the Professional Development Center in Redding, and last year's pilot helped 37 students with 17 volunteers.
The child custody trial between Sherri Papini and her ex-husband Keith Papini started Tuesday at Shasta County Superior Court in Redding.
Papini sought reunification with one child and increased visitation with another—key points in a dispute that began nearly nine years ago.
Redding Police Department Captain Brian Cole is training near his Bella Vista home for a 171 mile charity race—the Grand to Grand Ultra Stage Race set from September 21 to 27—to support three local nonprofits.
He ran a 53 mile warm-up and is planning every detail to keep his gear light with only water and a tent provided by the race organizers.
Redding officials announced that starting August 14 the northbound lane on South Market Street between Grange Street and Fell Street will have traffic controls from 9 p.m. to 6 a.m. for a sidewalk replacement project that will run until August 22—motorists should use alternate routes while emergency services retain access.
An ICE sub-field office has operated at 443 Redcliff Drive in Redding for over 10 years and a contract with the Redding Police supports Homeland Security Investigations.
City officials say they know little about the facility, and records show ICE secured a $10 million bond loan+ high security fencing to support its operations.
Trinity County appointed Dr. Feoktist Orloff as the new County Health Officer after the Board of Supervisors approved his appointment on August 5.
He is a board-certified doctor with over 30 years of experience at local centers in Redding—he will monitor public health and enforce rules—replacing retiring Dr. Herfindahl.
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.
The Prince of Egypt
All day — Redding Performing Arts Center — VIP tables available — Experience the epic journey of Moses in this live performance for all ages.
Girls Inc. Gala: Blossoms of Brilliance
5-10 p.m. — Win-River Resort & Casino — Ticketed event — Celebrate the empowerment of girls with dinner, dancing, and auctions supporting local programs.
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