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‘You Are Who You Think You Are:’ How To Help Girls Aim High

Kelly Brewer — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 01:47:54 +0000

To raise emotionally stable and successful children, we have to know a couple of things about how the brain works. Recent research on early childhood development has taught us that humans of any age do best when in environments and relationships where we are important, we are safe and we belong.

In Chico, Redding Theater Company Focuses on Gaza Strip

Kelly Brewer — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 11:57:17 +0000

from press releases

The Root Theatre Company’s production of the controversial “Seven Jewish Children: A Play for Gaza” wraps up this week at Chico’s Café Culture with doors opening at 7 p.m. Thursday through Saturday with a $5 donation at the door and 7:30…

An Idea to Save Kilarc-Cow Creek Hydro Project

Kelly Brewer — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 22:40:30 +0000

from press releases

A local coalition that includes Shasta County government is proposing a settlement and resolution that would avoid the decommissioning of the Kilarc-Cow Creek Hydro Project.

The deal essentially would authorize a new operator to continue on an economic and…

Super Bowl? What Will Those U-Prep Students Think Of Next?

Kelly Brewer — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 00:18:44 +0000

This just in …

On Nov. 1, 2009, 30 students from University Preparatory School in Redding, Calif., in conjunction with Blownapart Studios, a small group of filmmakers based in Redding, shot a video entry for a Doritos Super Bowl Contest. It…

Shasta Area Teens Ask For Haiti Relief Cash This Weekend

Kelly Brewer — Fri, 22 Jan 2010 21:17:15 +0000

From the mailbox…

We are a group of teens ranging from fifteen to seventeen who feel for the horrific tragedy that has struck Haitian people and have started a Haiti Relief Fund because of this. We would like to provide a…

Pervert Alert: Redding Police Ask Public to Help Find Suspect

Kelly Brewer — Thu, 21 Jan 2010 23:48:10 +0000

The Redding Police Department is investigating two separate incidents involving a male suspect who contacted two 13-year-old girls as they were walking to their school bus stops in the morning hours. The cases are similar and the police are requesting assistance from the public in identifying and locating this dangerous person...

Shasta County DA Race: Lowery Bows Out, Carlton Waltzes In

Kelly Brewer — Thu, 21 Jan 2010 17:05:24 +0000

The Shasta County District Attorney race experienced a sudden switcheroo today as early opposition candidate Josh Lowery changed his mind about running.

Legal heavyweight and former DA Steve Carlton stepped into the race instead.

“Carlton’s experience level sets him apart from all other…

Everyday Redding 2

Kelly Brewer — Thu, 21 Jan 2010 01:53:17 +0000

Look at the wind - gusts up to 60 mph on Wednesday, and 2 to 3 inches of rain. Just another winter day in Redding. The weather priests say Thursday is a softer day.

‘You Are Who You Think You Are’

Kelly Brewer — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 23:07:50 +0000

I'm highly recommending a Redding event early enough that you can make a plan to attend and get a reservation before it fills up. It's a free community forum held during lunchtime that will focus on inspiring and motivating girls in our area. Parents, teachers, counselors, clergy and community leaders are especially encouraged to attend...

Looming Storm ‘Likely to be Memorable’

Kelly Brewer — Sat, 16 Jan 2010 12:16:24 +0000

The snow and rainstorms moving in on Sunday sound like real toad-stranglers. Get daily updates (and more) from our expert weather blogger here or here.

Meanwhile, read up on some USGS warnings contributed by a reader today…

Subject: Winter Storm Warning starting Sunday…

Everyday Redding 1

Kelly Brewer — Fri, 15 Jan 2010 23:16:43 +0000

First reader to correctly name the location wins … bragging rights.

Services Friday 11 a.m. for Charlene Williams

Kelly Brewer — Tue, 12 Jan 2010 23:57:24 +0000

Services for Charlene Dale Williams of Millville, Calif., are scheduled for 11 a.m. Friday, Jan. 15, at Pilgrim Congregational Church, 2850 Foothill Boulevard in Redding.

A reception and fellowship will follow.

Charlene, 78, died Friday, Jan. 8, in an automobile accident. Her…

90-Ton Crane Collapses On Redding’s Cypress Bridge; Traffic Closed

Kelly Brewer — Mon, 11 Jan 2010 23:35:17 +0000

Traffic across the Cypress Avenue Bridge was closed in both directions Monday afternoon after a 100-foot tall crane collapsed onto the newly constructed north span about 1:45 p.m.

No one was injured in the incident and no vehicles were damaged by…

Shooting, Car Crash, Death at West & Gold - UPDATED With 2 Arrests

Kelly Brewer — Sat, 09 Jan 2010 14:15:05 +0000

from press releases

On Friday night at 9:21, Redding Police Department officers responded to the intersection of West and Gold Streets after a citizen complaint of indiscriminate shooting. While checking the area, another call was received about a traffic accident…

Sundial Film Festival Entry Deadlines Are NOW

Kelly Brewer — Wed, 06 Jan 2010 11:09:43 +0000

Hurry-hurry-Hercules, the deadlines are arriving zippy-quick for digital film and photography entries into the second annual Sundial Film Festival competition in Redding, Calif.

Monday, Jan. 11, is the last possible due date for both segments of the March 10-13, 2010, festival.

Click…

Letter Warns Redding on Medical Pot - UPDATE: City Responds

Kelly Brewer — Thu, 31 Dec 2009 21:00:39 +0000

The national ACLU’s Drug Law Reform Project has sent a certified letter to the city of Redding saying portions of its proposed ordinance regarding medical-marijuana collectives and cooperatives “illegally contravene state law and create undue burdens for the City’s legitimate medical-marijuana…

Redding Police Taking Community Survey

Kelly Brewer — Wed, 30 Dec 2009 17:13:21 +0000

from press releases

From Redding Police Chief Pete Hansen on Wednesday:

In an effort to provide more efficient and quality service to our residents, the Redding Police Department is requesting assistance from the community.

In light of the current economic situation which has…

Letter Warns Redding of Legal Issues in Medical Pot Ordinance

Kelly Brewer — Wed, 23 Dec 2009 12:19:03 +0000

Redding Educator, Poet Larry Harris Takes on ‘Blue Train’ Project

Kelly Brewer — Tue, 22 Dec 2009 12:00:34 +0000

Recently retired from teaching at-risk youth in Redding, poet Larry Greco Harris was looking for a new adventure. “I wanted to step outside of the usual, do something that would make my brain grow new brain cells,” he says.

Then he…

Slide Show: Shasta College Community Teaching Garden

Kelly Brewer — Sat, 19 Dec 2009 12:41:50 +0000

Shasta College Foundation Director Scott Thompson writes this month: “We received word from the Shasta Regional Community Foundation that we were awarded a grant in the amount of $5,900 from The McConnell Fund, for our Community Teaching Garden! … [Recently]…

City of Redding Ordered to Disclose REU Investigation

Kelly Brewer — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 17:14:23 +0000

An administrative law judge has ordered the city of Redding to disclose a sealed internal report to city workers that contains information about the operations of Redding Electric Utility.

The case stems from an ongoing dispute with Service Employees International Union Local…

Redding Writer Margery Ada McAleer Publishes First Book

Kelly Brewer — Mon, 14 Dec 2009 12:37:44 +0000

"In 1926, with the world still licking its wounds from a devastating war, a young man stands at the gates of San Quentin, hesitant at the thought of employment in this grim setting. But he walks through the gates into the bowels of the prison, where he remains for the next thirty-five years. He soon realizes that insanity reigns in the cell blocks and medieval practices of discipline are still enforced. ... "

Who Says Customer Service Is Dead?

Kelly Brewer — Fri, 11 Dec 2009 00:10:18 +0000

Our friend Kyle, of Rather-Be-Shopping.com website (coupons galore and frugal living information), sends this uplifting local story our way…

It seems all I ever hear is how bad customer service is this time of year. Crowded stores and overworked employees often combine to…

Young Trinity County Author Publishes First Novel

Kelly Brewer — Wed, 09 Dec 2009 12:25:18 +0000

Author Emily Martens, a 2006 graduate of Trinity High School and the Shasta College Connection Program, recently released her debut novel, “The Shards of Morning.”

Q. Emily, congratulations on writing and publishing your first novel. First tell us a little about…

Giant Stocking Says Merry Christmas and Thank You

Kelly Brewer — Wed, 02 Dec 2009 19:51:47 +0000

The Holidays on Hilltop festivities feature a chance to win an 8-foot-tall Christmas stocking filled with toys.

The drawing for the stocking, which is sponsored by and on display at Minuteman Press, will be held Dec. 19 and is being done…

Hilltop Drive Sparkles With Holiday Lighting

Kelly Brewer — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 00:45:00 +0000

from press releases

Redding’s newest holiday tradition began Tuesday (Nov. 24, 2009) with the festive lighting of nearly four dozen palm trees along the Hilltop Drive medians.

A total of 46 trees inside 12 medians were wrapped with nearly 13,000 energy-saving LED…

New Redding Rancheria Council Chair Enjoyed Meeting Obama

Kelly Brewer — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 11:46:28 +0000

Redding Rancheria Tribal Council Chair Jack Potter Jr.
at First Nations Conference

First, Jack Potter Jr., congratulations on your recent election as Redding Rancheria Tribal Council Chair and your first trip as chair to Washington D.C. for the First Nations Conference, the…

‘You Think You Know People’ –Kurt Starman

Kelly Brewer — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 12:47:50 +0000

Because people are more than just the bodies they haul to work, we sometimes ask well-known folks nosy, personal questions that have nothing to do with their jobs, just for fun. Call us crazy. Today's interview is with City Manager Kurt Starman.

Redding City Council OKs Strict Rules on Medical Marijuana Collectives/Cooperatives

Kelly Brewer — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 01:46:18 +0000

Update: Redding City Council adopts medical marijuana ordinance by a 3-2 vote. 10:12 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 17.

Voting in favor of the regulations were Councilors Dick Dickerson, Mary Stegall and Mayor Rick Bosetti. Voting against were Councilors Missy McArthur and Patrick…

Remember the Lowe’s $1 Million Mitigation Fee?

Kelly Brewer — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 23:45:41 +0000

Click here to read what finally happened to the $1 million mitigation fee Lowe’s gave the city of Redding for affordable housing four years ago. Hint: It’s going for affordable housing — in a bigger way. Council unanimously approved the idea…