Good morning, Redding.

A Redding veteran was welcomed into his new home yesterday during a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Waldon Street as the city and Nation's Finest restored a 105-year-old house using a 200,000 dollar grant to provide permanent housing for four veterans.

Stephen Hernandez, the regional site director for Nation's Finest, said they are now identifying veterans in need of housing to complete the process.

Turtle Bay Exploration Park is hosting the 6th annual Redding Garden of Lights festival starting today until Jan.

4 on 10 acres near the Sundial Bridge. The festival features more than two million lights — including returning favorites such as Glowing Swings, Model Train Town, and the Enchanted Forest, along with a new Turtle Express Train Ride selling tickets for $10.

The California Community College Board of Governors approved Shasta College’s petition for the Tehama Campus in Red Bluff to become an educational center.

The new status will give the campus — now offering 20 certificate programs, 8 associate degrees, and serving over 4,000 students — extra state funding when it reaches 1,000 full-time students by 2029.

Rain has returned at Serendipity Ranch in Anderson, boosting apple growth on their 13 acre farm while also causing some ripe fruit to fall when the apples split in the rain (fallen fruit is not safe for eating).

The ranch is open every day except Tuesdays (visitors may pick fresh, watered fruit and animals receive the dropped apples).

Crews marked the cable hanging over Pit River Bridge in the Shasta-Trinity National Forest to address boater safety concerns — the U.S. Forest Service confirmed the cable was not live.

Neighbors in Redding raised concerns at a public meeting about the county's plans for a three-part correctional facility off Eastside Road, saying the project could affect safety and groundwater access—county supervisors said the design work is only beginning and will include public listening sessions as part of an Environmental Impact Report.

California Energy Commission Executive Director Drew Bohan recommends that the state deny the Fountain Wind project in eastern Shasta County because its environmental impacts outweigh the benefits—he will present his recommendation at a meeting on December 19 in Sacramento that will be available via Zoom.

The Redding Rancheria Tribal Health System is hosting the 2nd Annual Northern California Diabetes Conference today at Win-River Resort & Casino.

The event will bring together local healthcare professionals, educators, community leaders, and industry experts to share new diabetes care strategies—offering practical tools and culturally informed approaches for Native and rural communities.

Good News Rescue Mission will match a state grant with $2.2 million from Shasta County funds to build an $18 million, 24/7 treatment facility for up to 75 people in Shasta County.

The project will break ground in March 2026 and aim to rehabilitate 700 homeless locals—offering counseling, skills training, and job readiness programs.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

12Ks of Christmas

9 AM - 12 PM — Lake Redding Park — Custom medals for top finishers — Celebrate the holiday season with a festive run featuring music and awards.

A Celtic Christmas Concert

7:30-9:30 p.m. — Cascade Theatre — $32.50 – $62.50 — Experience a festive evening of Irish music, dance, and storytelling in a cozy atmosphere.