Good morning, Redding.

PG&E plans to place 5,000 miles of underground electric lines in Northern and Central California over a period of 10 years starting in 2028.

The utility awaits approval by the California Public Utilities Commission to cut fire danger and reduce power outages.

A new hotel has opened near Grocery Outlet in the Buzz area while a new restaurant will soon open in the former Taphouse Pizza space in Happy Valley & provide fresh dining options for locals.

Lisa Barry is running for a seat on the Shasta County Office of Education Board.

She plans to improve school access and attendance by using her 16 years of teaching experience and community organizing background in Burney.

Fire restrictions in Shasta-Trinity + Klamath forests were lifted today as cooler temperatures and increased moisture lowered wildfire risk.

Officials advise visitors to remain cautious, secure campfire permits, and follow safety guidelines in designated areas.

City engineers began upgrading Shasta Dam Boulevard with new landscaping medians and bike lanes on Oct.

5 to improve safety between Hardenbrook Avenue and Shasta Way in Shasta Lake. The $4 million project, funded by a federal grant, is set to cause weekday traffic delays until completion in May.

Shasta Coalition, No Kings and Redding Resistance will hold a free get out the vote rally and food drive at Redding City Hall on Saturday, Oct.

17 from 10 a.m. to noon. The event urges residents to register and prepare to vote on Nov. 3 while donating nonperishable food.

Northbound lanes on I-5 face reductions from Monday, Oct.

12 as crews replace bridge joint assemblies on Antlers Bridge near Lakehead; southbound lanes remain reduced through the weekend. The $3.7M project began Sept. 21 and is set to finish by the end of October.

PG&E warned that high winds may lead to power shutoffs affecting up to 6,800 customers in Shasta over the weekend; customers were notified Thursday + the utility is monitoring the conditions closely.

Shasta County public works lifted the boil water advisory for Jones Valley residents on Friday, Oct.

9 after emergency pump repairs were successfully tested—homes 6 miles northeast of Redding can now use tap water normally.

The Foothill Cougars beat the Red Bluff Spartans 44-14 on Oct.

9 as quarterback Johnny Morales and receiver Ethan Andersen connected for four touchdown passes that set career highs. The team will prepare for their Eastern Athletic League game against the Shasta Wolves on Oct. 16.

High school football play in the Eastern Athletic League began Friday, Oct.

9 and teams are in a balanced race for the title. Reigning Division II champion Chico started with a 2-3 record—each loss was to a team ranked in the top 75 statewide.