Good morning, Redding.

Shasta County grieves music legend Dolly Parton (age 80) whose Imagination Library program, launched in 2025, offers free books to more than 3,200 local kids regardless of income.

First 5 Shasta honors her lasting impact on children's literacy in the community.

Arturo Gonzales, missing since last Thursday in the Berry Creek area, was found 350 feet down a steep embankment near his home and has been flown to a nearby hospital for treatment.

The Rustic Rose wedding venue in Red Bluff was heavily damaged by a fire Monday night and its future remains uncertain as owners begin working through the insurance process over the next 5 to 8 weeks.

Todd Jones will leave his role as chamber president at the end of October to serve as Interim Dean of Economic and Workforce Development at Shasta College (he hopes it turns permanent).

The chamber will begin searching for a new leader.

Kaleidoscope Coffee is a family-run cafe in Redding known for its organic coffee, wraps, tacos plus a display of local art, books and games that invite community members to relax together.

Wildfire smoke from the Hawk Fire in the Sierra Nevada and the Timber Fire in Monterey County is making the sky hazy over Redding today, though air quality is safe for now.

Residents should check updates this week & expect conditions to improve next week.

Local agencies share a guide on wildfire evacuation that explains how to build an emergency kit, plan safe evacuation routes, and stay updated on local alerts (tips designed to help households prepare if wildfire risks rise).

Officials urge residents to follow the advice for improved safety.

California proposes new wildfire defense rules that will require homeowners to clear combustible material from a five-foot zone around their homes.

The phased rules, led by the Board of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE prioritizes education), will start within three years with further measures by five years.

Tehama County officials received confidential GPS tracking data for collared gray wolves after the Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a data-sharing agreement with the state Department of Fish and Wildlife on Aug.

25, a move that aims to protect local livestock and reduce human-wolf conflicts.

At the Battle of the Badges blood drive on Aug.

25 at City Hall, donors voted between support for police and fire departments. Redding Police secured their fifth consecutive win as the drive collected enough blood to potentially help up to 250 lives.