Good morning, Redding.

Animal Control officers rescued a dog from a cactus patch today, and veterinary staff removed cactus spines and began care for the animal (which had likely gone several days without food).

An elegant banquet will be held at Win River Resort and Casino this Saturday to benefit the Alyssa Araiza Wings of Angels Foundation that assists families of critically ill children (cocktails at 4:30 p.m. and dinner at 7 p.m.).

Tickets are $100.

Redding residents will soon see the Harvest Moon peak Saturday, Sept.

26, lighting up the fall night ahead of six meteor showers scheduled from October through December. Stargazers can enjoy events like the Draconids on Oct. 7-8 and the Geminids on Dec. 13-14 — check local viewing tips.

Redding School of the Arts will break ground on a new high school campus at 955 Inspiration Place Sept.

28 at 4:15 p.m.; the one-story building will have seven classrooms, a multipurpose room and offices, plus space for a 650-seat theater. Construction ends December 2027.

NOAA and California water officials say El Niño will likely bring heavier winter rain and more mountain snow, so residents are advised to prepare for possible storm impacts (such as flooding and power outages) as the season approaches.

Yesterday, Redding Fire Department and CAL FIRE Shasta-Trinity Unit contained a vegetation fire near Mercy Oaks Drive after a call at 2:23 p.m. about flames covering up to one acre of grass; crews mapped it at three acres with no damage, and it was accidentally started by a mowing crew.

Californians will set their clocks back on Sunday, Nov.

1 as daylight saving time ends, giving an extra hour of sleep. Congress must act by Oct. 5 on the Sunshine Protection Act, which could make the change permanent — though the bill remains stalled.

Local breast cancer survivors have launched a support group called Community Lifting Up Breasties (The CLUB) sponsored by Nor-Cal Breast Cancer Connection.

The first meeting is scheduled for Oct. 20 at 5:30 p.m. at Valor Oncology on Dana Drive in Redding and welcomes all impacted by breast cancer.

Empire Recovery Center will reopen its outpatient recovery services in Redding by the end of 2026 after a year-long closure, supported by a grant from CommonSpirit & Dignity Health.

The program will offer counseling, recovery education and group sessions for 100-150 clients.

Weed High School forfeited its football game against Redding Christian after injuries left the team without enough healthy players; Redding Christian will host Weed’s junior varsity squad on Friday, Sept.

25 in Palo Cedro.

Local high school football Week 4 features key matchups on Friday, Sept.

25 at 7:30 p.m.; games include the Enterprise Hornets vs West Valley Eagles and others that carry playoff implications. Experts have shared predictions to guide local fans.