Good morning, Redding.

Shasta College and Trinity County signed a memorandum of understanding to support local libraries — in Weaverville, Hayfork and Trinity Center — by assigning college librarian Ky Watkins for staffing help.

The cost-sharing agreement will keep library services at last year's level for residents.

Eighty locals gathered Thursday, Sept.

24 near the south entrance of Sundial Bridge to dedicate a new peace pole displaying 'May Peace Prevail on Earth' in seven languages; Shasta Interfaith + community groups organized the event while a Wintu Tribe member offered a sacred prayer.

A landscaper mowing dry grass started a vegetation fire in north Redding on Wednesday near College View Drive at Mercy Oaks Drive by Shasta Senior Nutrition and Connected Living as the Fire Department arrived at 2:23 p.m. and contained the blaze from one acre to three acres within 20 minutes.

Shasta College released its Economic and Community Impact Report showing that in fiscal year 2025-26 it generated $249 million in output, supported 1,734 jobs + added $160 million to local economies across Shasta, Tehama and Trinity counties.

The study was led by its Division of Economic and Workforce Development.

Shasta College and Trinity County signed a memorandum to provide staffing support for the county library system.

The agreement, announced on Thursday, helps maintain services at Weaverville and Trinity Center while also benefiting about 300 local students taking classes.

Redding Mayor Mike Littau said five groups submitted proposals to manage the aging Civic Auditorium during his State of the City address on Sept.

24, 2026—an effort to find a new operator for the venue. The city will decide on the proposals soon.

Redding’s Empire Recovery Center will soon reopen outpatient services after securing a $100,000 grant — funding new treatment programs to expand community care.

The Range at Lake Redding will open on Oct.

1 and operate Thursday-Sunday from 11 a.m. to one hour before dusk. The reimagined facility (formerly Redding’s oldest public course) features repairs, a refreshed clubhouse offering beverages, and upgraded greens for local junior golfers.