Good morning, Redding.

On Thursday CAL FIRE responded to a fully involved barn fire off Highway 99 near Biggs that spread to a half acre of vegetation, threatened a house, downed power lines, and crews remained on scene for four to five hours while investigators worked and PG&E secured the line.

Fourteen-year-old Olivia Magee, who uses a wheelchair, performed at Redding School of Performing Arts on National Dance Day in September after weeks of rehearsals with teacher Claudia Howard, and said the experience pushed her beyond her comfort zone as she plans to keep dancing.

Redding has brought in about $700,000 more in sales tax than budgeted (over the past four months), a boost city leaders say could grow to roughly $2 million if the trend holds.

City officials say extra revenue could help restore a fire station, hire public-safety staff, and repair roads.

California Conservation Corps members from Redding, Chico, and Siskiyou practiced building flood‑fighting structures and sandbag techniques at the Red Bluff Recreation Area on Oct.

29 to prepare for potential El Niño storms. The CCC is recruiting new members to join crews for flood response.

The City of Redding will fully close North Buenaventura Boulevard at Sunflower Drive and Wind Cove Drive for the Buenaventura Fill Repair Project from Nov.

2 through Dec. 2, 2026, with 7 a.m.–5 p.m. work hours, vehicle detours, sidewalks open for pedestrians, emergency access allowed, and crews replacing about 325 feet of sewer main.

CalAnimals says it supports Congressman James Gallagher's Dunkin's Law (federal) to strengthen protections for pets but warns the bill could raise costs and prompt insurers to stop covering some animal care businesses.

A birding walk is scheduled to tour Coleman National Fish Hatchery and exit to the Battle Creek Salmon Trail, covering about (1.4 miles) with pond and riparian views during the fall salmon run.

Portable restrooms will be at the hatchery parking area; bring water, snacks, insect repellent, and sun protection.

Find final scores and key stats from Redding-area high school football games on Oct.

29 (Week 9), with play-by-play updates posted throughout the evening.