Good morning, Redding.

A local Oroville sailor earned recognition as Blue Jacket of the Quarter for her service aboard the U.S. Navy aircraft carrier USS John C.

Stennis; Petty Officer 3rd Class Hanna Perdue (Las Plumas High School alum) was honored for her dedication and strong performance.

Haven Humane Society opened its Disaster Response and Humane Education Center today with $2.5 million from a Zogg Fire settlement and an extra $200,000 for a spay and neuter program to honor four victims, with District Attorney Stephanie Bridgett saying the center will boost emergency response for people and animals.

After closing its Butte and Continental street location in April, Redding’s Caffé Pagato sold its remaining sites to local coffee businesses Theory Coffee Roasters+Black Rose; Theory now owns the breakfast and lunch spot at Mercy Medical Center.

Tacos Las Espadas said its South Market Street space will close soon — the old Movies 8 lot could be transformed into a new venue, with more details to follow.

Simpson University opened its new STEM building, the Hugh and Hazel Darling Center, on Friday.

The facility offers classrooms, labs and a 286-seat auditorium, will welcome students in Spring (2027) and is part of Homecoming weekend with a Red Hawk 5K Run/Walk today.

A longtime board member finishing her term criticized the Shasta County Board of Education for raising monthly stipends to $800 and shifting focus away from student needs.

She urges local voters to back candidates who will restore a student-centered approach in the Nov. 3 election.

Applications are open for the 47-year Junior and Family Pheasant Hunt on BLM land near Bend.

Interested hunters must apply by Nov. 1, and the hunt—which includes safety lessons—will occur on Nov. 14 and 15 + bring valid licenses and proper gear.

On Friday, Oct. 16, local high school football games featured live score updates that captured week 7 results across Redding area fields — offering fans clear insights as teams advanced through close contests.

U-Prep beat Central Valley on Friday as running back Brady Freilich scored three touchdowns to secure the win despite a late drive led by quarterback Ian Woolery and running back Havok Martin.