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Tuesday, August 26th, 2025
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Good morning, Redding. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 26th of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Lou Gerard, a longtime civic leader who ran his family’s Crown Motors starting in 1959 and later led the Greater Redding Chamber of Commerce, has passed away. He is remembered for founding Leadership Redding, launching the Downtown Lighted Christmas Parade and leading a 5.5 million campaign to restore the Cascade Theatre. KQMS
- ➤ Beautify Shasta and the Geocaching Community are hosting a cleanup event near Gateway Drive in Anderson on Saturday, September 6 at 8 a.m. Volunteers will remove litter and debris—protective equipment and trash bags are provided. Action News Now
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A CHP officer in Shasta County pulled over a rented 25-foot Penske box van last Thursday and found 194 moving boxes and 2 trash bags holding 3,650 pounds of cannabis—resulting in the driver's arrest for felony transportation across state lines. KQMS
- ➤ Redding Police are looking for the driver in a hit-and-run last Friday when a silver pickup towing a cargo trailer lost control on Lake Boulevard near St. Marks and struck two motorcyclists, who were seriously hurt and taken to hospital—witness footage was captured on KQMS Facebook Page. KQMS
- ➤ Tyler McCain pleaded not guilty to all charges at his arraignment on Friday in Shasta County—he faces a murder charge with a special circumstance alleging intent to prevent testimony along with multiple other charges and will return to court on September 3rd in a 3-to-5-day preliminary hearing while held without bail. KQMS
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ CAL FIRE launched its Set, Go campaign to help families get ready for wildfire evacuations during the fire season from August through October—with steps to make a plan, pack an emergency kit, and know escape routes—and expects residents to act early for safety. Action News Now
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Redding Rancheria's Harm Reduction Program meets every Friday at Churn Creek Recovery Center—attendance doubled in eight weeks from 6 to 8 people to over 20 as the program offers essential supplies, food, clothing and also links participants to health care and housing services while safely disposing of more than 600 used syringes. Action News Now
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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.
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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.
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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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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.
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