Good morning, Redding.

Laura Christman Manuel, in her final year on the Shasta County Board of Education, criticized board decisions including a pay hike from $266 to $800 monthly and urged voters to choose candidates who will better support public schools in the upcoming election (Nov.

3).

PG&E turned off power in high fire risk areas in Shasta County — including Bella Vista, Lakehead and Castella — to reduce wildfire risk; power is expected to return by 8 a.m. on Saturday.

PG&E plans to bury 5,000 miles of power lines underground over the next decade to reduce wildfire risk and boost reliability for customers in high risk areas across Northern counties.

Crews will bury 1,900 miles by the end of 2027 as part of the ten year plan filed with the state.

Nor-Cal Breast Cancer Connection marked its 30th anniversary on Oct.

15 at Tri Counties Bank on Hilltop Drive in Redding, providing residents with breast health calendars. Bags remain at Mt. Shasta Mall from today through Sunday — and the Sundial Bridge will glow pink from Oct. 15 to 18.

Shasta County offers a free drive-thru flu shot clinic tomorrow (Saturday, Oct.

17) at 351 Hartnell Ave in Redding from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Open to anyone aged six months and older, the event is a partnership between the county Health and Human Services Agency and Partnership HealthPlan.

The pro tennis tournament Merrill Lynch Women's Open returns to Sun Oaks Tennis and Fitness this week to support young athletes with funds for scholarships and coaching (from the Ascension Project).

Semifinals begin today at 6:15 p.m. with repeats on Saturday, and finals are on Sunday at noon.