Good morning, Redding.

Local leaders joined the Locked Up for Youth fundraiser to raise funds for youth programs in our community.

The event raised over $32K for Youth Options Shasta, which offers prevention, intervention, and leadership programs for young people in the county.

The Five Counties Central Labor Council will celebrate its 40th annual Labor Day Picnic on Monday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Anderson River Park + meals cost $5 to support scholarships while the event features live music, fishing, and activities for kids.

Red Bluff's Sherry Tindall, who has fished for nearly 30 years (despite losing both legs and some fingers), caught a massive sturgeon near the Sacramento River.

She now plans to walk to Crystal Creek Falls at Whiskeytown National Recreation Area near Redding.

Three novice climbers were rescued on Mount Shasta after relying too much on AI+guided trip planning left them stranded overnight without enough food or water; Forest Service rangers helped them descend safely on Aug.

31.

A local business is planning to occupy the former Maxwell's Eatery space downtown & a family-owned boutique has moved to Hilltop.

The Turtle Bay Museum is opening its exhibit 'America at the Crossroads: The Guitar and a Changing Nation' today, featuring guitars from the 1500s to modern steampunk models (highlighting key moments in American history).

Admission is free for members and included with museum entry.

The Shasta County DA's Office warns that phone and email scams, now more convincing with AI, are targeting seniors and others in the community.

Officials advise victims to report suspicious calls immediately and guard their bank details.

Local health care groups held a Hawaiian-themed event in Redding to boost recruitment and retention of resident physicians amid a doctor shortage.

Leaders are targeting candidates with ties to the area and are discussing plans to expand residency programs + create a new medical school in the Northstate.

Partnership HealthPlan mailed new member packets with other members' info for over 1,500 people between May and July, exposing names, birth dates & member IDs but not sensitive data.

The health plan notified those affected & upgraded its safeguards.

The U.S. Forest Service highlights five less-crowded trails for hiking and biking this Labor Day weekend.

Locals can drive to spots like Ney Springs & Faery Falls Trail, Horse Camp, Castle Dome, Sweepstakes, and South Fork National Recreation Trail in Shasta-Trinity National Forest.

Two high school football plays battled for Play of the Week honors in Week Two of Under the Lights on Sep.

4 — a contest that showcased standout talent and invited local fan votes.