Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 14th of October.
Good morning, Redding.
Local leaders, residents and organizations will meet at Cascade Theatre (6:00 p.m. on Thursday, Oct.
15) to share ideas on countering Shasta County's high rates of adverse childhood experiences.
Crews report the Blue Fire in Happy Valley, remapped at 38 acres and 75% contained after starting Sunday off Blue Horse Road — a dozer line built overnight lifted evacuation warnings; meanwhile a half-acre vegetation fire near Canby Road and a less-than-acre fire off Oasis Road were quickly controlled.
The U.S. Bureau of Reclamation will lower Whiskeytown Lake's water level by 10 feet later this week (for winter storm preparations) and it will remain low until April.
Visitors on the rocky shoreline are urged to use caution.
Shasta County supervisors approved reducing the loan for Hill Country Community Clinic in Round Mountain by $100,000 each year for three years, potentially forgiving the debt; the board voted 4-1 with Supervisor Kevin Crye opposing.
PG&E may begin another power shutdown late Wednesday due to rising fire danger from strong winds.
The outage could affect up to 30,000 customers across the region, including nearly 2,000 in Shasta, more than 800 in Tehama and over 8,300 in Butte as affected residents await notification.
Redding’s Post Office Kitchen and Spirits celebrates its 50th anniversary with throwback prices and a party this Saturday, Oct.
17. The restaurant features postal-themed decor that recalls historic mail retrieval methods.
Northern Section high school football continues with Week 7 games scheduled Friday, Oct.
16 and Saturday, Oct. 17. Local fans can catch rival teams, including a key matchup with Trinity at Redding Christian, as the season heats up.
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