Good morning, Redding.

PG&E pledged $1.3 million to North State food banks today, donating $21,000 to Tehama County Gleaners, $16,000 to Trinity County Food Bank and $20,000 to Dignity Health Connected Living + Meals on Wheels to boost local food support programs.

On Tuesday, Oct. 20, local pizza maker Augie Collins of Noni’s Pizzeria and Slice Shop placed fifth at the Great American Pizza Challenge in Columbus after switching from vodka sauce to red sauce; he is preparing for an international contest in Las Vegas later this year.

The Poetry & Spoken Word Open Mic invites residents to share original works and poems by noted authors (with permission), held on the third Wednesday of each month at the venue detailed on its webpage.

Shasta County voters will elect four school board members on Nov.

3 as candidates with diverse backgrounds face debates over a pay hike (from $266 to $800 per month) and policy changes affecting nondiscrimination rules. The contest is split into two districts with incumbents and fresh faces competing.

Today, bright meteors from the Orionid shower are expected to peak as Earth passes through debris from Halley's Comet (best seen between midnight and dawn).

Observers in northern California may see 10 to 20 meteors per hour from dark sky spots.

Residents from Bixby Knolls and Riverland Mobile Home Parks met Monday night at the Frontier Senior Center to discuss rising rents and to review contracts offering $300+ rent credits from Harmony Communities; Supervisor Long said further discussions + a review of a rent stabilization ordinance will take place next week.

Residents can dispose of unused medications at Redding City Hall this Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. as part of the federal Prescription Drug Take-Back Day — a free, anonymous service designed to prevent misuse and protect the environment.

Redding-area high school football kicks off an exciting Week 8 with the River Bowl between Enterprise and Shasta set for 7 p.m. on Friday, Oct.

23 and the Valley Bowl between West Valley and Central Valley also at 7 p.m., while other games will impact league standings.

Redding area high school football fans are invited to vote (until noon on Monday, Nov.

2) to choose this season's best fan section. U-Prep's Rage Cage won last year, and voters may crown a new favorite before the season ends.

In Week 7, Enterprise (after a loss last week) clinched a 28-7 win over Red Bluff while Foothill dominated with a 42-7 victory, and Redding Christian broke records with standout plays.

Teams prepare for a key matchup later this week.