Good morning, Redding.

Redding is glowing with festive holiday lights displays tonight in neighborhoods from Shasta Lake to Cottonwood.

Homes are competing in contests—with top honors going to Lucerne Court—and a map is available to help plan your tour + guide you to these dazzling sites.

The Redding Rancheria Community Fund awarded more than $89K in grants to 35 nonprofits across Shasta and Trinity counties to support local cultural, historic and educational projects.

The fund has invested over $4.6M in community causes since 2002.

Redding firefighter Bob Diaz won a Disney World trip on Wheel of Fortune, which includes airfare, hotel, and park passes for his family.

Diaz celebrated his win with a watch party attended by his wife and three young children.

First 5 Shasta held an open house and holiday party at its Redding office on Wednesday, Dec.

10 to thank local partners and launch the Dolly Parton Imagination Library program that provides free monthly books to children until they turn five.

Due to tule fog reducing visibility, Redding Regional Airport experienced several flight delays and cancellations on Dec.

10. Airport manager Andrew Solsvig said poor weather impacted operations.

Willy, a miniature long-haired dachshund from Montague, was named California’s Farm Bureau’s 2025 Farm Dog of the Year — he now works with his owner Marshall Hagedorn on ranch tasks across Shasta, Tehama and Siskiyou counties.

Whitmore Elementary and Mountain Union School Districts will merge on July 1, 2027 for smoother curriculum and improved staffing + both school boards will continue governing until a new five-member board is elected in November 2026.

The TSA at Redding Regional Airport announced that starting Feb.

1, 2026, travelers without a California Real ID will be charged a $45 fee covering 10 days of travel + officials warn extra delays may occur, and the DMV suggests applying online early.

Shasta County HHSA specialist Makaylah Fazzari said Wednesday's fog reduced daylight in Redding, which may have worsened Seasonal Affective Disorder symptoms in residents (she urged those with severe signs to seek professional help).

In 2026, residents will see a total lunar eclipse on March 3, two supermoons on Nov.

24 and Dec. 23, and 11 meteor showers including the Perseids in August and Geminids in December. Experts advise finding dark spots like Whiskeytown for the best views of these events.

Residents can enjoy festive Christmas light displays in popular community areas this holiday season, offering a joyful way to celebrate and brighten the evenings & spark local cheer.

Two high school athletes from Weed and West Valley were recognized as the Shasta Family YMCA Athletes of the Week for Dec.

1-7. Jaxon King set a school record with 53 points on Dec. 3, and Rainessa Matthews earned tournament MVP honors during a win on Dec. 1.

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.