Good morning, Redding.

Janet Jackson will perform at Thunder Valley as 2025 nears its end, with headliners Karl Denson and comedians Erik Griffin and Joe Machi set to bring live entertainment to Northern California and Lake Tahoe + more local concerts are on the way.

Holiday events feature pop icon Janet Jackson headlining at Thunder Valley Casino on Dec.

27, funk and rock shows at nearby casinos on Dec. 26 and 30, and New Year’s Eve comedy and Latin music in Redding and Corning — offering diverse end-of-year fun.

Comedian Erik Griffin is set to perform at New Year's Eve celebrations in Redding & Yreka as locals prepare to ring in 2026.

The live events will offer a festive atmosphere for community members across both areas.

Redding is under a flood watch through Friday as a series of atmospheric rivers will bring 7.5 inches of rain through Christmas while colder storms on Wednesday to Friday will lower mountain snow levels to 4,500 feet for a white Christmas in nearby areas.

Storms dumped heavy rain on Sunday, Dec.

21, forcing several roads to close in Redding and prompting the police to open an American Red Cross shelter at Pilgrim Congregational Church for residents displaced by flooding. Some power outages continue and pets are not allowed at the shelter.

Homeowners facing repeated dog waste on their lawns might sue under nuisance or trespass laws, local attorney Joseph Tully explains+ only repeated incidents that harm property use can meet legal standards and lead to penalties up to $12,500.

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.