Good morning, Redding.

Redding is partnering with California Soccer Park to reopen a new gastropub called The Black Sheep at the former Big League Dreams sports park on Viking Way.

The restaurant will open in January or February to serve families and couples on game days and off.

MONCA is hosting a Community Gingerbread House Contest and Showcase from Dec.

5 to Dec. 19. Local residents can admire creative gingerbread designs at the museum—Action News Now detailed the upcoming contest.

Regional health and education leaders formed the Rural Northern California Medical Education Consortium to plan a new medical school serving 17 counties and address provider shortages in rural & tribal communities.

Project leaders will seek federal grants and build the institution over 7 to 10 years.

Camp Cinder is accepting applications from young women aged 15 to 17 for a four-day firefighting camp in Redding — June 22 to 25, 2026 — with about 30 spots available for training in wildland, structure and water rescues, CPR and vehicle extrication.

The U.S. Forest Service began a prescribed burn on Dec.

8 in the Shasta-Trinity National Forest, burning 25 acres in Weaverville near Mariner's Roost and Captains Point campgrounds on Trinity Lake (an effort to manage forest health).

Shasta-Trinity National Forest officials have banned transporting golden, zebra, and quagga mussels on five lakes (effective Dec.

4 through Dec. 4, 2027) to protect local ecosystems and infrastructure. Violators may face fines or jail time.

On Dec. 8, a town hall meeting on Shasta County's mental health campus proposal took place.

Local officials + community members shared feedback that may shape future plans.

The Shasta Lake veterans village project was cancelled after the city terminated its agreement on Dec.

2 due to a $4 million funding gap (the city forgave a $100K loan to clear the title). City Manager Lugo said the property will return in 2026 for new affordable housing plans.

Local post offices are running long lines as residents use prepaid labels to drop off holiday packages quickly.

The Postal Service advises shipping early to avoid delays, with today as the cutoff for international and military mail and upcoming deadlines for express and priority deliveries.

Simpson University’s Red Hawks earned their first-ever win over Chico State, defeating them 76-60 in a historic game.

The team, boosted by an 85-67 win over Cal Maritime, will now travel (to Stockton) to face University of the Pacific on Saturday.

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.

The Nutcracker: A Holiday Ballet Experience

9:30-11:30 a.m. — Shasta College Theatre — Free for sponsored class attendees — Experience the magic of Tchaikovsky’s classic holiday ballet performed live with orchestra and vibrant costumes.

New Year's Eve Bash

7:30-10:30 p.m. — Win-River Event Center — General Admission $65, VIP $300 — Celebrate the New Year with comedy, live music, dancing, and a buffet.