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Wednesday, November 12th, 2025
Good morning, Redding. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 12th of November.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ A holiday gift giving event will be held at the Redding Veterans Home on Knighton Road at 10 a.m. Friday—community members can adopt-a-vet by choosing a tag that shows a veteran's gift wish until the tags are gone. KQMS
- ➤ Veterans gathered at the Veterans Memorial Hall on Skyway in Paradise to celebrate their service and share memories from the Vietnam, Korean and Middle East conflicts. The event featured rifle salutes, a pledge of allegiance, prayers and a large American flag cake while speakers discussed the mental health challenges many veterans face. Action News Now
- ➤ Downtown Barbers in Redding gave free haircuts on November 11 to veterans staying at Faithworks Transitional Housing in honor of Veterans Day. Ezequiel and Javier, who have offered this service for four years, said the act shows gratitude — one Navy veteran noted he had not had a professional haircut in decades. KRCR
- ➤ Yesterday, hundreds gathered at the Redding Elks Lodge to honor veterans with a cognac toast and a salute that included the Flag and Flower Challenge led by 20-year-old Preston Sharp, who asked participants to visit local cemeteries to place a flag and a flower on a veteran’s gravesite + local reporter Mike Mangas honored his Navy veteran father from World War II by joining the challenge. KRCR
- ➤ The Salvation Army of Redding has asked local residents for donations to raise $300,000 to support essential holiday programs such as the Hope Market and emergency services. A Red Kettle kick-off event with live comedy and refreshments will be held Nov. 18—showing the nonprofit's reliance on community help. KRCR
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Timber industry leaders from FABRIC Mass Timber and WRNS Studio are planning a 200,000-square-foot mass timber factory at Stillwater Business Park in Redding that will use forest thinning wood to make climate-positive building materials — they will work with the Shasta Economic Development Corporation, Cal Fire, and the U.S. Forest Service and plan to apply for a building permit next fall while training Shasta College students. KRCR
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Local country singer Chad Bushnell — Country Artist of the Year winner at the Josie Music Awards — will headline a benefit concert for cancer awareness at the State Theatre this weekend. He plans to raise funds and support research while performing his well-known hits. Action News Now
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Tehama County Sheriff's Office lifted evacuation warnings for Zones DLS-462-B and DLS-444—covering parts of Dales Station and Paynes Creek—after PG&E crews shut off the high power gas leak and closed Lanes Valley Road between Highway 36 and Manton Road. Action News Now
- ➤ The Redding Area Bus Authority is holding its 16th Annual Salute to Veterans event on Friday, November 14 from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m.—free bus rides and drive-thru donations at Plumas Bank branches and Burney Library will support veterans with transit fare for essential services. Action News Now
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ On Monday, June 30, Sunrise Mountain Wellness Center in Redding offered mental health support to veterans and advised them to use local services to cope with challenges such as PTSD and TBI – the center connected veterans to programs from local agencies and the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. KRCR
- ➤ Haven Humane Society is partnering with Animal Balance to host two clinics that will offer over 400 low-cost spay and neuter surgeries for cats and dogs. The events will be held Nov. 14 to 16 and Dec. 5 to 7 in Redding—pet owners must register online and meet eligibility requirements. Record Searchlight
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The NSCIF released high school football playoff brackets on November 8—Redding-area teams will begin postseason play on Friday, November 14 at 7 p.m., except for Division V games at Portola at Biggs and Los Molinos at Fall River, which will kick off at 6 p.m. Record Searchlight
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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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The Nutcracker Ballet
7-8:30 p.m. — Cascade Theatre, Redding, CA — Ticket prices vary — Experience Tchaikovsky’s enchanting holiday classic with Clara, her Nutcracker Prince, and a whimsical cast.
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