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Redding
Friday, November 7th, 2025
Good morning, Redding. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 7th of November.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Cottonwood residents voiced concerns over a planned truck stop that may bring more traffic and noise — local officials are set to review the project details soon — as they work to keep their neighborhood peaceful. Action News Now
- ➤ Redding Police will hold a toy drive for Operation Blue Santa to collect new unwrapped toys for local children and families. The event will run Saturday the 15th from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at City Hall—donations can also help provide extra treats like candy-filled stockings and stuffed animals along the way. KQMS
- ➤ The City of Shasta Lake will host the 32nd Annual Veterans Day Parade on Saturday morning with a pancake breakfast at 7 a.m. at the Shasta Lake Fire Hall and the parade beginning at 10 a.m.—rain or shine—with former U.S. Air Force Medic Sergeant Dave Thompson serving as Grand Marshal. Attendees may also see a flyover from Klamath Falls if weather permits and enjoy a pulled pork lunch at American Legion Post 720 afterward. KQMS
- ➤ The North Valley Community Foundation launched a Food Insecurity Relief Fund last week to support local food banks amid the government shutdown. On Monday, the foundation awarded five grants totaling $7,000 to pantries in Corning, Southside Oroville, Plumas County, and the North Valley Community Food Bank—efforts that will continue after the shutdown ends. KRCR
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ The Pilot travel center in Orland at 4444 Commerce Lane completed a major remodel as part of Pilot Company's $1 billion New Horizons initiative and donated $10,000 to Orland Unified School District on November 6 to fund new instruments for Fairview Elementary band. The upgrades include a refreshed interior, updated eateries, a new deli area, and improved restrooms — changes that Pilot says will provide better service for travelers. KRCR
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Cal Fire lifted the permit requirement for residential burn piles in areas under the Shasta-Trinity and Tehama-Glenn Units—residents must still follow burn guidelines and Redding continues to require permits until next May. KQMS
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The Nor-Cal Type One Diabetes Club will host its first annual Type 1 Diabetes Strides Walk on November 8th from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Sundial Bridge. Participants will complete a 1.5-mile route and visit health and wellness vendors while enjoying a hot dog lunch—the bridge will also be lit blue on November 7th, 8th, 14th and 15th in honor of World Diabetes Month. Action News Now
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Registration opens November 13 for the Ironman 70.3 Northern California triathlon that will run through Redding and Whiskeytown on August 16 — the race features a 1.2-mile swim in Whiskeytown Lake, a 56-mile bike course, and a 13.1-mile run along the Sacramento River Trail. City officials approved the event with an expected service cost of $250,000 to $500,000 while a local tourism group will help cover expenses. Record Searchlight
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T1Diabetes Strides Walk
10 AM – 12 PM — Sundial Bridge — $5 Registration — A 1.5-mile community walk to raise awareness for diabetes and promote healthy living.
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California Chocolate Expo 2025
12-5 p.m. — Red Lion Hotel Redding — $15 general admission, free for children 8 & under — A sweet celebration of craft chocolate featuring top chocolatiers and artisan vendors.
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Nutcracker Magical Christmas Ballet
7-8:30 p.m. — Redding Civic Auditorium — Tickets from $38.75 — Experience the enchanting Nutcracker ballet with an international cast and exquisite holiday decor.
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Shasta College Symphonic Band Concert
3-5 p.m. — Shasta College Theatre — $5 — Experience a dynamic performance of symphonic music featuring talented student and community musicians.
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Sugar Plum Tea
11 a.m.–1 p.m. — Redding City Ballet — Ticket sales close November 19 — Enjoy an elegant high tea with live performances of The Nutcracker and a special visit from the Sugar Plum Fairy.
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Fall River Line Dancing Lessons
6-7:30 p.m. — Fall River Brewing Co. Brewery — Free entry — Grab a pint and learn some country line dancing with no partner required.
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Jo Koy: Just Being Koy Tour
7:30-9 p.m. — Redding Civic Auditorium — Tickets starting at $59.75 — Experience the relatable humor of Jo Koy, a top stand-up comedian inspired by his colorful family.
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STOMP Performance
7:30-9:00 p.m. — Redding Civic Auditorium — Tickets starting at $59.25 — Experience the explosive and innovative rhythms of STOMP in an unforgettable indoor show.
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Jingle Bell Fun Run
4-5 p.m. — Sundial Bridge — $30-$35 for adults, $20-$25 for children — Kick off the holiday season with a festive 2-mile run/walk adorned with jingle bells.
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John Crist: Jokes for Humans
7-8:30 p.m. — Redding Civic Auditorium — Tickets starting at $37.25 — Enjoy a night of laughter with one of today's fastest-rising stand-up comedians.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts.
~ Henry Ford
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