Daily Redding Logo Daily Redding

Thursday, August 14th, 2025

SHARE

Good morning, Redding. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 14th of August.

COMMUNITY NEWS

  • The Lake Redding Regatta is this weekend at Lake Redding Park from 5PM to 9PM Saturday and 8:30AM to 3PM Sunday, and it features live music, vendors, and a pancake breakfast hosted by the Asphalt Cowboys—adding a special touch to the event. Paddler registration has been extended until Noon on Saturday while Fall River Brewing Company pours a limited edition beer brewed in honor of the regatta.  KQMS

ACCIDENTS NEWS

  • A solo climber was rescued on Aug 10 from Avalanche Gulch on Mount Shasta after losing control while glissading nearly 13,000 feet when his ice axe fell and he tumbled several hundred feet—rescue teams hoisted him by helicopter to Mercy Medical Center for treatment.  KRCR
  • On August 12th, an 8-inch water main burst on Old Alturas Road near FoodMaxx in Redding and city crews worked overnight to repair the damaged pipe — the roadway remains closed for paving and cleanup as residents reported discolored water that is safe to drink.  KRCR

BUSINESS NEWS

  • Grange Co-op will open its new store on Lake Boulevard in Redding starting Friday with a ribbon cutting at 8:30 a.m., offering exclusive swag bags for the first 50 customers, raffles, and in-store promotions through August 24—this celebration marks its eighth location and follows a $60,000 investment in youth livestock auctions while supporting the Redding Rodeo.  Action News Now
  • Yesterday, Amazon broke ground on a new distribution plant in Redding—senior regional manager Vlad Ivanov explained the project will soon create local jobs and boost investment.  Record Searchlight

CRIME NEWS

  • A Red Bluff woman—28-year-old Lisa Whittenberg—punched a nurse in the face at a psychiatric health facility after starting a fire in her room and has been sentenced to 4 years in state prison following her felony battery conviction.  KQMS

GOVERNMENT NEWS

  • On Tuesday, Shasta County’s Registrar of Voters, Clint Curtiss, did not secure a Board vote on his nearly $2.6M budget request to lease and renovate the old Joann Fabrics Building on Dana Drive for the Elections Department—he said the funds were needed for manual and transparent voting. He was appointed amid a contentious selection process and will face former Assistant Clerk Joanna Francescut next year for the job.  KQMS

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • 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.

    Sat, 8/16/25

    View event
  • 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.

    Sun, 8/17/25

    View event
  • 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.

    Sat, 8/23/25

    View event
  • 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.

    Thu, 8/28/25

    View event
  • 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.

    Thu, 9/4/25

    View event
  • 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.

    Sat, 9/6/25

    View event
  • Nash Ranch Mud Run

    9:30 a.m. — Nash Ranch Pumpkin Patch — Registration required — Navigate fun obstacles while supporting local children's initiatives at this family-friendly mud run.

    Sat, 9/13/25

    View event

REAL ESTATE

SUBMIT LISTING

No new real estate listings today. You can submit one here.

JOB BOARD

SUBMIT JOB

No new job posts today. You can submit one here.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

SUBMIT

No new community announcements today. You can submit one here.

TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT

The cure for pain is in the pain.

Know who said this? Send us an email!

Reveal the author
About Daily Redding

Welcome to the Daily Redding, your community newsletter that's anything but snooze-worthy, packed with positive, impactful local news + events across the Redding, California community. If you like the Daily Redding, support us by subscribing to our email newsletter and sharing us with your friends and family in Redding.

Advertising Opportunities

Advertising with us will make sure you stay at the top of everyone's mind—in Redding and across California. You can learn more here. We'll work together to build a custom plan to hit your goals this year.

Alternatively, you can submit events, announcements, real estate listings, and job postings. We'll include them in our newsletter on whichever dates you like.

Community, delivered

Our hyper-local media company activates communities through daily email newsletters that curate the most positive, impactful local news + events – all for free.

You can unsubscribe at any time.

Subscribe to Daily Redding

A free Redding community newsletter.

Daily local news
We curate the most positive, impactful local news + events.
6AM City
A publication of 6AM City, the nation's leading local newsletter-first media network. Nominate your city.

© 6AM City Inc. 2025. All rights reserved. Privacy Policy. Terms of Service. Questions? Contact us here