Good morning, Redding.

Over 100 Anderson residents oppose a proposed crematorium near homes because they say placing it in a residential area is unfit (neighbors prefer such facilities be located away from living areas).

Redding’s Garden of Lights will light up the Sundial Bridge at Turtle Bay with over 2 million lights from Nov.

20 to Jan. 3. The event hosted by Turtle Bay Exploration Park will feature interactive displays and a European-style holiday market that supports educational programs.

Three novice hikers from Roseville were rescued on Mt Shasta on Monday, Aug.

31 after following flawed advice from Google's Gemini AI (which underestimated required supplies); search teams from the Siskiyou County Sheriff's Office and USFS climbing rangers assisted after one hiker was injured.

The Redding Chamber of Commerce invites businesses to secure ad space in the 2027 City Guide to boost local visibility among residents + visitors.

Early bird pricing is available until Sept. 15, with rates increasing after that date.

Redding’s Diestelhorst Bridge, which survived the early auto boom and the 1940 Sacramento flood, stands as an enduring landmark appreciated by residents and visitors (celebrating our rich local history).

Whiskeytown Environmental School will reopen following a $100,000 donation from the Redding School District and a $1M state budget allocation.

The camp — a cherished outdoor education site for decades until the Carr Fire — will be rebuilt by a local nonprofit.

UC Merced will guarantee admission for eligible Shasta County students, waiving fees and offering up to $3,000 in scholarships annually for four years to boost local access to higher education.

A signing ceremony will be held Sept. 21 at the Shasta College Community Leadership Center in Redding.

Shasta County officials reported a nearly 60% drop in homeless veterans seeking housing from 95 in November 2024 to 36 today — connecting veterans to services faster through weekly case reviews, streamlined referrals, and benefits identification.

CAL FIRE Shasta-Trinity Unit promoted Nathan McDonald to Fire Apparatus Engineer after he completed the Company Officer Academy — his achievement highlights his commitment to local service.

Unit Chief Sean O'Hara joined him for a commemorative photo.

The Dignity Health Sierra Pacific Regional Cancer Center is now treating patients at its $70 million facility on Henderson Road near the Cypress Avenue Bridge.

The Mercy Redding Oncology Team (serving over 3,200 patients a year) is providing care to the local community.

Hodo recalled over 10,000 cases of pre-cooked tofu sold in California & 28 other states because packaging ink may have contaminated the product.

The tofu, with best-by dates from May to November, should be returned to the original purchase site for a refund or voucher.

Park rangers (NPS and Forest Service) warn hikers to plan carefully after three were rescued at Mt. Shasta this morning and three lost their lives at Grand Canyon in extreme heat during June.

Visitors are urged to check conditions and pack proper gear before venturing into wilderness areas.

Triathletes competed in the IRONMAN 70.3 Northern California race on Aug.

16 at Whiskeytown Lake and finished near the Redding Civic Auditorium — the multi-sport event included a 1.2-mile swim, 56-mile bike ride and 13.1-mile run along the Sacramento River Trail.

Trason Fuller from Enterprise and Rylee Villano from U-Prep were named Shasta Family YMCA Athletes of the Week for Aug.

23 to 29. Fuller scored three touchdowns in a key football game and Villano tallied 22 kills in two volleyball matches — highlighting local high school sports achievements.