Good morning, Redding.

Roger Schmidt appeared in Shasta County Superior Court on Thursday morning for his predisposition hearing — he was arrested in connection to the 1984 murder of Terry Arndt in Burney and charged with the sexual assault of a female victim.

A 39-year-old man with active warrants was captured Wednesday after a high speed chase by Shasta County Sheriff’s Deputies—his car crashed into a ditch and caught fire before he fled on foot until a K9 chased him down, and a female passenger was not injured.

A piece of Redding’s history was restored when McHale Sign Company reinstalled a 70-year-old Greyhound sign at the RABA station downtown—its electric hookup is scheduled for next month—and the project is part of a broader downtown revitalization that also features the Cascade Theater sign.

PG&E used artificial intelligence and machine learning to help prevent wildfires when its chief meteorologist Scott Strenfel held a virtual media briefing on Aug.

28—he noted that the Fire Potential Index uses data from over 1,600 weather stations to flag above-normal fire risk in the service area for August and September.

Employees at The Shack in Redding keep Narcan on hand to help treat opioid overdoses from fentanyl—provided by a local health department, the staff are trained to use it in emergencies.

Redding-area high school quarterbacks were asked by the Record Searchlight which pro gunslinger they admire as the 2025 season begins tomorrow.

They picked figures such as Peyton Manning, Tim Tebow, Lamar Jackson, Tom Brady, and Jayden Daniels—each serving as a role model for the new season.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Chevelle Live with Special Guests

7-8:30 p.m. — Redding Civic Auditorium — Tickets starting at $31.50 — Enjoy an incredible outdoor rock concert featuring Chevelle with Asking Alexandria and Dead Poet Society.