Good morning, Redding.

Brews by the Bridge returns Saturday, Aug.

29 at Turtle Bay Exploration Park. The 21+ event runs from 5 to 9 p.m. in the McConnell Arboretum and Gardens—featuring over 25 breweries, live music, lawn games, axe throwing, disc golf putting, and food vendors—while raising funds for Turtle Bay’s educational programs.

Whiskeytown Environmental School will launch its new 5 Morning Program on Aug.

31 to serve 60 Redding School District students and will host about 300 pre-K & middle school students over six weeks. The nonprofit recently reached a 6 million milestone and continues rebuilding its amphitheater and cabins.

Millville Elementary opened last week under new superintendent Jimmie Eggers after a challenging year, with staff noting issues in communication and scheduling.

Educators expect that improved oversight and revised procedures will boost stability this fall.

Lassen National Forest has restricted campfires & stove use through Dec.

1 to lower wildfire risks amid hot, dry conditions. Visitors must follow guidelines and obtain permits for allowed activities in designated areas.

Highway 96 remains closed due to the MP 18 fire north of Hoopa, which has burned 6,971 acres in rugged terrain and is now 20% contained—evacuation orders remain in effect and additional crews are arriving.

The Whiskeytown National Recreation Area is set to get a $405,000 grant over the next two to three years to add digital ranger programs and sensors for water tanks, wastewater and trash cans + streamlining maintenance.

The funding comes from the National Park Foundation and Friends of Whiskeytown.

Two volunteer fire departments in the Northstate, Butte Valley Fire Protection District (in Macdoel) and Mountain Gate Volunteer Fire Department (near Redding), will each receive a $10,000 grant from the State Farm Good Neighbor Firefighter Safety Program to upgrade aging equipment.

California approved standards for replacement tires that require new energy efficient tires made on or after Jan.

1, 2028, with stricter rules by 2033 to reduce CO2 emissions and help drivers save nearly $1 billion a year. Critics worry the rules may raise prices and limit tire choices.

A new $70-million cancer center in Redding held its ribbon-cutting ceremony and public tour Tuesday, giving community members their first look inside a facility set to serve patients from across the region.

The center is expected to employ about 100 professionals specializing in oncology + pharmacy and support services.