Good morning, Redding.

Sikh Center Anderson (with partner organizations) will host Inviting Cultures, a free multicultural event for families on Saturday, October 4th from 10:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Meadow Lane Elementary School (2770 Balls Ferry Road in Anderson) that will offer on-site health screenings and expert advice on health, nutrition, climate resilience and disaster preparedness.

The Turtle Bay Museum in Redding will host the Sea Monsters Unearthed exhibit from September 27 to January 11 that shows fossils and shares stories of science—collaboration and discovery.

The Redding League of Women Voters will host a free forum Saturday, Sept 27 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at Riverfront Playhouse Theater in Redding to explain Redding Measure A and Calif.

Prop 50, ballot items voters will see on Nov 4. The Measure A proposal would add a 1% tax for local services—while Prop 50 seeks temporary changes to district maps.

Shasta County's District One Supervisor Kevin Crye held a private town hall at the Red Lion Hotel on September 23 to address the healthcare crisis with about 30 local officials and community members—discussing issues like low doctor numbers and ideas for residency programs.

He said he will hold a public meeting in the next two months—residents are also invited to join his coffee event on September 26 at Kaleidoscope Coffee on Athens Ave.

Shasta County supervisors approved $131,961 for Registrar of Voters Clint Curtis' department to test a new ballot processing system that will count election night votes within three hours using six Hart InterCivic tabulators—this system excludes ballots received after election day. The elections office has kept only four ballot drop boxes due to fraud concerns, and the county also honored civil rights pioneer Isaac Lowe with a certificate before the Martin Luther King Jr. Center's monument dedication.

The Shasta County Board of Supervisors will discuss an amendment to the election budget that would add over $135,000 from the general fund during an upcoming meeting—official details on the implementation are pending.

On Tuesday, crews began work on the runway at Redding Regional Airport— the project will resurface the runway and upgrade its lighting for improved safety.

City leaders in Redding will speak at the annual State of the City Address today at the Redding Civic Auditorium from 11:30 AM to 1 PM—Mayor Jack Munns and Redding Chamber President and CEO Todd Jones will share local updates.

Week 5 of high school football in the Redding area will begin on Friday, Sept.

26 as teams play games scheduled between 6:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.—for example, Red Bluff at Orland and Redding University Prep at Fortuna—while many teams prepare for league play in October.

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.

Stillwater Pow Wow 2025

4-10 p.m. — Redding Rodeo Grounds — Free entry — Celebrate Native American culture with dance, music, and crafts at this vibrant pow wow.

Shasta Gem & Mineral Society Show

All day — Shasta District Fair & Event Center — Admission cost TBD — Explore a dazzling array of gems and minerals at this annual showcase.

Queen Revisited - A Tribute to Queen

8:00-9:30 p.m. — Cascade Theatre — Tickets from $106 — Experience the legendary music of Queen live with a tribute performance.

NORCAL GOLDEN PALOOZA

10 AM – 2 PM — Redding Civic Auditorium — Free entry — Celebrate all things Golden Retriever with a parade, costume contest, and dog demos.

Chris Tomlin Concert

5:30-8:30 p.m. — Redding Civic Auditorium — Tickets starting at $40.75 — Experience an evening of worship with Grammy-winning artist Chris Tomlin and The Heritage.

Homecoming Fireworks

7 p.m. — Shasta Meadows Elementary School — Free entry — Celebrate homecoming with a spectacular fireworks display and enjoy family weekend festivities.