Good morning, Redding.

The Redding Aquatic Center ended its summer season with a carnival and will host its first-ever Puppy Palooza on September 20th from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.—an event offering families a fun swim with their dogs.

A Redding man named Glen Stevenson, age 63, was arrested on Monday evening after he allegedly killed a 46-year-old man with an arrow on Radio Lane—he faces murder charges and had been on felony probation.

Six A News Cafe staff members earned 20 California News Publishers Association awards for outstanding 2024 journalism, with Doni Chamberlain, R.V.

Scheide, and Mike Chapman among the honorees. The awards recognize work in areas such as agricultural reporting, local government coverage, and health reporting—marking a continued streak of excellence.

First United Methodist Church in Redding will host a free screening of Pushout: The Criminalization of Black Girls in Schools on Sept.

27 from 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. in its social hall (organized by the church’s Anti-Racism Task Force to highlight educational, judicial and societal disparities affecting African American girls).

Crews from CAL FIRE Shasta-Trinity Unit responded on Monday to a vegetation fire northwest of Cottonwood along Rancho Estates Lane—the Tracy Fire burned about five acres and was first reported around 3 p.m.

Firefighters from the US Forest Service and CAL FIRE are battling the Root Fire burning west of Castle Crags near the Siskiyou County line as crews use full-suppression tactics — evacuation warnings have been issued for Zones SIS-6200 and SIS-6301.

The City of Redding begins a 2.5‐month asphalt replacement project on Hartnell Avenue today for a $1.6M contract awarded to J.F.

Shea Construction—motorists may face lane closures and detours until November 17.

Anderson’s city council is considering an ordinance that will ban feeding stray and feral cats without a permit—an effort to lessen the growing nuisance at Anderson River Park.

Local rescues worry that the rule will punish helpers and add strain to an already overburdened shelter.

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.