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Wednesday, August 27th, 2025
Good morning, Redding. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 27th of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ On August 24, five kittens abandoned near Clear Creek Road at 1300 Hilltop Drive in Redding were rescued by local expert Julie Calkins—who started a GoFundMe to support their care—and are now healthy and active. KRCR
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Deputies recovered the body of a man who apparently drowned in the Sacramento River in Redding late Monday afternoon near the Sundial Bridge — his body was seen floating shortly after 5 p.m. and retrieved by the sheriff’s boating safety unit. KQMS
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Redding native Bill Seimer's musical 'Scratched Up' debuts this weekend at Trinity Alps Performing Center in Weaverville and will show on Friday, August 29th and Saturday, the 30th—featuring 17 original songs and three acts that tell a story of community among outcasts. KRCR
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ A community meeting is held today at 4 p.m. for the Redding Riverfront Specific Plan where residents can share opinions and concerns — the feedback will help shape future plans for the riverfront area. Action News Now
- ➤ Acting Registrar of Voters Clint Curtiss will ask the Board of Supervisors Tuesday for $125,000 to set up a prototype elections office featuring an observer’s lounge with large TVs for public surveillance—he also plans to spend $13,000 to livestream tallying and warned untested ballots may repeat last November’s overspray ahead of a special election on the One Cent sales tax and redistricting maps. KQMS
- ➤ On Tuesday, the Shasta County Board of Supervisors considered amendments to strengthen the defensible space ordinance—one change would require clearing hazardous vegetation from unincorporated parcels under 2 acres and set rules for urban parcels under 10 acres while another change would allow enforcement as either an infraction or misdemeanor. KQMS
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Redding-area high school football kicks off today — 16 games feature matchups like Big Valley at Burney at 6:00 p.m. PST and Modoc at Fall River at 7:30 p.m. PST. Other contests, including the local rivalry between West Valley and Red Bluff, will take place on Aug. 29 — setting the stage for a competitive season. Record Searchlight
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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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Redding Roots Revival
4:00 – 11:30 PM — Viva Downtown Redding — Check event page for ticket info — Experience two days of live American roots music at this community enrichment festival in downtown Redding.
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