Good morning, Redding.

Community Foundation of the North State awarded over $71,000 in grants to local non-profits – $24,000 went to 16 animal welfare groups in Shasta, Siskiyou, and Tehama counties, $12,500 supported five arts organizations, and $35,000 assisted six recipients through the Burney Regional Community Fund.

Companies in California are hiring for the holiday season, according to the Labor Market Review by the Employment Development Department.

Spirit Halloween is hiring 52,000 workers, and Target + Amazon have posted seasonal jobs for retail, warehouse, and delivery roles.

Shasta College launched a weather balloon yesterday between 11 a.m. and noon at its main campus to boost atmospheric river monitoring for Northern California.

Scientists from CW3E, the California Department of Water Resources, and college staff tested the system (a radiosonde recorded key weather data) to fill local gaps.

Redding Electric Utility proposed 6% rate hikes that could add about $10 to monthly bills starting Jan.

1, 2027, as detailed at the Oct. 20 council meeting. A public workshop took place on Oct. 22 + a hearing is scheduled for Nov. 17 to review the changes.

REU trucks installed new street lights along a historic dark street — a project driven by community concerns — to boost safety for residents, students and trick-or-treaters.

After years of flooding, Redding is moving forward with a cleanup of Henderson Ditch.

Councilmember Audette raised the issue at the Oct. 6 meeting, and Cal Fire is set to begin work next week + the city expects $2,000 for four days of maintenance.

Shasta football will host Enterprise in River Bowl XXXIV today in Redding as the teams renew a rivalry that began in 1993; Enterprise leads 20+13 from previous matchups.