Good morning, Redding.

Hawes Farm in Anderson has launched a flash sale offering up to 35% off tickets at $12.95 until 11:59 p.m. Thursday, Sept.

10 & invites locals to join the Northern California Pumpkin Fest, which opens on Saturday, Oct. 3 & features a haunted corn maze starting Oct. 9.

The Shasta Family YMCA turns 80 with a poolside party on Sept.

26 from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. at its location (1155 N. Court St.), offering food, drinks, and games for adults; it will follow up with Member Appreciation Week from Sept. 28 to Oct. 2 featuring free fun events.

The Shingletown Library will host 'Tacos and Talent' this Saturday with live performances and a silent auction.

Tacos, adult beverages, and prizes will be available as local artists share dancing, singing, comedy, and family-friendly acts plus enjoy music by the Bear Creek Band.

Shasta College launched its Modular Fire Fighter 1 Academy in 2025, letting students earn certification with a flexible two semester schedule designed for working students and those with family commitments.

Officials (per college) expect 20 students next semester and will add a fitness requirement so graduates are job ready.

Cal Fire plans to resume a controlled burn on Tuesday and Wednesday at the Gore Ranch Vegetation Project in south Redding; the burn will torch 120 acres on McConnell Foundation land west of Highway 273 and north of Clear Creek Road if conditions are right.

A major construction project will rebuild Balls Ferry Road from Deschutes Road to Kimberly Road in Shasta County, starting mid-September and ending by the end of October.

Shasta County Public Works said the roadway will become gravel during peak hours & drivers should take alternate routes to avoid delays.

Mercy Medical Redding President G.

Todd Smith retires after over four decades with Dignity Health — his leadership launched key programs that raised care standards — and the hospital extends its best wishes as he begins his next chapter.

Dignity Health is hosting a complimentary prostate cancer screening event at 6 p.m. Thursday, Sept.

24 at Sierra Pacific Regional Cancer Center, 2396 Henderson Road in Redding. Registration is required; call 530-225-7470.

A Shasta County cat rescue has partnered with Mill Creek Animal Hospital to provide low-cost spay and neuter services for Tehama residents.

Vouchers will be available at Red Bluff’s Tractor Supply on Sunday, Sept. 13 from 4 to 6 — appointments start Sept. 21 and include a free microchip installation.

The City of Redding confirmed Ironman 70.3 will take place on May 23, 2027; the race features a 1.2-mile swim, 56-mile bike ride and 13.1-mile run (registration begins Sept.

17).

Redding Christian faces Maxwell + in a Northern Section high school football game scheduled for Friday, Sept.

11 at 7:30 p.m. The game is one of 27 non-conference matchups this week.