Good morning, Redding.

The North Valley Community Foundation awarded $154,985 in 23 grants for Camp Fire recovery projects this week, funding housing, tool lending, and wellness programs in communities like Paradise and Concow — the grants support ongoing recovery efforts.

VECTORS is holding its annual donation event for homeless veterans at its Transitional Home to offer holiday aid and essential support.

Local news details explain how veterans will benefit from the care provided + further community updates.

Good News Rescue Mission hosted its annual Christmas feast on Dec.

19 in downtown Redding, serving full meals and free coats amid windy, rainy weather. The event also featured a toy store where parents could select and wrap gifts for children.

Residents at the Veterans Home enjoyed a holly jolly day on Friday, Dec.

19 when Santa and Mrs. Claus delivered Christmas gifts from community donors through the Adopt-a-Vet program, ensuring every resident received a present.

Redding Garden of Lights will host a New Year's Eve celebration on Wednesday, Dec.

31 from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. featuring live music by Black Vinyl 45, festive treats + a New York countdown at 9 p.m.; ticket proceeds will benefit Turtle Bay's educational programs.

PG&E announced on Friday that its Match My Payment Program will extend into 2026 (while funds last) to give eligible customers up to $1,000 to pay overdue energy bills.

In 2025, the program and the REACH initiative aided over 60,000 customers across regional counties.

On Friday, the California Energy Commission denied the Fountain Wind Project in eastern Shasta County, aligning with previous local rejections.

Officials credited longstanding opposition by the Pit River Tribe (and Redding Rancheria) for the decision.

Shasta County Health and Human Services Agency has been awarded a $250,000 safe driving grant to fund education campaigns on impaired and distracted driving—targeting teen and young adult safety, as well as pedestrian and seatbelt use.

The campaign will run through next September on high school and college campuses and via social media.

Simpson University announced on Friday that Head Football Coach Shawn Daniel resigned and Trevor Utter, formerly the team’s receivers and tight ends coach, is promoted as his replacement — his formal introduction is scheduled for the new year.

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.