Good morning, Redding.

A head-on crash on State Route 299 near Whiskey Creek Road on Sept.

19 killed five people, including Yurok firefighter April Moon (engine operator for her tribe) and her two sons.

Games and Brews closed after receiving a city work stop order — two other local restaurants also recently shut down in Redding.

In May 1876, a concealed infant was discovered beneath a woodhouse on Back Street in Shasta when Mrs. Anderson found the remains during routine chores, prompting a coroner’s inquest that identified the child as stillborn after examining muslin evidence (the verdict left lingering questions about the concealed tragedy).

Redding residents celebrated Dolly Parton Day on Sept.

25 after Gov. Newsom signed legislation on Sept. 20 to honor the iconic singer. Community members recalled how her music — especially hits like “Jolene” — has inspired generations.

Local beekeepers visited area schools to teach children about honeybees and pollination ahead of the 45th annual Honey Bee Festival happening today in Palo Cedro.

The Honeybee Association will continue its lessons during the festival — a hands-on way to learn where food comes from.

Cal Fire Shasta-Trinity explained how its investigators examined two fires near Palo Cedro on Sept.

22, determining both ignited accidentally when damaged batteries triggered a thermal reaction in vegetation—witness statements and burn patterns helped rule out arson. The agency detailed its rapid process for uncovering fire causes.

The California Supreme Court will hold an oral argument outreach session at David Marr Theater at University Preparatory School in Redding on Oct.

7 at 9 a.m. Students and community members may ask justices questions (they can also view the event live on the court's website).

Former program manager Jullie Calkins said that since Sunrise Mountain Wellness Center closed, many clients have faced severe setbacks, and she is planning a self-supporting wellness center inside a thrift store next year (to offer private counseling and meeting rooms).

Local health officials report that invasive Aedes aegypti mosquitoes are causing more daytime bites in residential areas, including here in Redding & across 28 counties, prompting residents to remove standing water from plant saucers, buckets, and pet bowls.

U-Prep volleyball clinched a thrilling five set win over West Valley on Thursday night with a decisive final point that rallied the crowd.

Enterprise football finished the half season with a 51-21 win over West Valley on Friday, Sept.

25, improving its record to 4-1. The Hornets, led by quarterback Izaiah Mikell, running back Koby Johnson & receiver Trason Fuller, bounced back from a loss to Oakmont with a strong performance.