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Friday, October 17th, 2025
Good morning, Redding. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 17th of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ A tribute for flight nurse Suzie Smith will be held at the Redding Civic Auditorium on November 14th with doors opening at 5:00 p.m. and the service starting at 6:00 p.m.—Smith died in early October after a helicopter crash on Highway 50 in Sacramento. KQMS
- ➤ Tomorrow, residents will gather at City Hall for the No Kings Day of Action protest from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.— they will march down Cypress Avenue at 10 a.m. and donate non-perishable food for the Shasta College Food Pantry to express their support for people-powered democracy. A News Cafe
- ➤ Anderson VFW Post 9650 donated $25,000 to the Anderson Police Department’s K9 program—money that helped the department purchase a new police dog. Action News Now
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A house fire on Poco Vista Lane in Mountain Gate caused about $100,000 in damage on Oct 16th — firefighters rescued two cats and a rabbit, but one cat did not survive. Action News Now
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Leaders with the Cottonwood Fire Protection District received a $12,450 grant to remove dangerous vegetation from wildland-urban areas and will inspect target spots over the next 90 days. The grant lets the district hire crews to cut plants starting in the spring + helps it fight wildfires more effectively. KRCR
- ➤ On October 16th, the United States Forest Service shut down the Colby Mountain Fire Lookout Tower on Colby Mountain—where Ken Jordan had worked since 1985—and announced plans to tear it down. Action News Now
- ➤ On Thursday morning, drivers on W. 9th Street near Ivy Street experienced heavy traffic as road work on Highway 32 narrowed two lanes to one — causing long backups. Action News Now
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Ampla Health held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for its new family dental and care clinic on Cohasset Road—its 14 dental procedure rooms and 4 medical examination rooms are set to serve about 3,000 patients and over 1,600 pediatric patients each year. Action News Now
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Foothill football will honor the family of local nurse Suzie Smith, who died on Oct. 10 after a helicopter accident on Highway 50, during military and first responder appreciation night today before the game against Red Bluff. The Smith family—some of whom have been part of the program—will be recognized as team captains to show support for those who serve. Record Searchlight
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NORCAL GOLDEN PALOOZA
10 AM – 2 PM — Redding Civic Auditorium — Free entry — Celebrate all things Golden Retriever with a parade, costume contest, and dog demos.
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Chris Tomlin Concert
5:30-8:30 p.m. — Redding Civic Auditorium — Tickets starting at $40.75 — Experience an evening of worship with Grammy-winning artist Chris Tomlin and The Heritage.
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Homecoming Fireworks
7 p.m. — Shasta Meadows Elementary School — Free entry — Celebrate homecoming with a spectacular fireworks display and enjoy family weekend festivities.
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HOPE ART FAIR
You are invited to the HOPE Art Fair at Donaldson Fine Art Center! Join us on Saturday, October 25th, from 12 PM to 5 PM for a wonderful day filled with food, local artwork, live Music, fun art for kids! Don't miss this vibrant celebration of art and creativity!
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PMP Certification Training in Redding, CA
9 AM - 5 PM — Redding Business Center — $1599 — Engage in 32 hours of instructor-led training for PMP certification and enhance your project management skills.
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Fall River Line Dancing Lessons
6-7:30 p.m. — Fall River Brewing Co. Brewery — Free entry — Grab a pint and learn some country line dancing with no partner needed.
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The SSO Presents "Scenes — Music That Makes Us Feel"
7:30-10 p.m. — Shasta College Theatre — $5 - $15 — Experience a captivating evening of orchestral music including works by Tchaikovsky, Williams, and local composer Brian Bisetti.
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International Fly Fishing Film Festival
7-8:30 p.m. — Cascade Theatre — Check event for pricing — Experience stunning fly fishing adventures through captivating films from around the globe.
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T1Diabetes Strides Walk
10 AM – 12 PM — Sundial Bridge — $5 Registration — A 1.5-mile community walk to raise awareness for diabetes and promote healthy living.
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California Chocolate Expo 2025
12-5 p.m. — Red Lion Hotel Redding — $15 general admission, free for children 8 & under — A sweet celebration of craft chocolate featuring top chocolatiers and artisan vendors.
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