Good morning, Redding.

Haven Humane Society is holding a pet costume contest and adoption fundraiser on the patio at Redding Public Market; bring costumed pets to be judged by Haven staff and donate to the food drive run by Bad Dog and 32 Below.

Angel Serna and his family opened Black Sheep Cafe in downtown Redding, turning his lifelong love of cooking into a new neighborhood restaurant.

Americans are expected to spend a record $13.5 billion on Halloween this year, with about 74% planning to celebrate and shoppers averaging $115 per person (candy is the top purchase at $4.1 billion, followed by $4.4 billion for costumes and $4.3 billion for decorations).

Maintenance crews closed the Sacramento River Rail Trail from the Shasta Trailhead to the Keswick Dam Trailhead until Dec.

16 for resurfacing, including Rock Creek Trail and Middle Creek Trail (heavy equipment will be operating on and near the trail).

Redding Electric Utility is holding the second of four public workshops on a proposed 6% rate increase beginning in January 2027, and the City Council will hold a public hearing (Nov.

17).

Chico beat Foothill on Oct.

27, and Redding-area teams saw the Spartans top the Vikings while Red Bluff defeated Pleasant Valley, results that reshaped Week 8 standings and will affect playoff seeding.