A proposed alternative custody facility that could see the construction of a new River Ranch Neighborhood Association close to the Sacramento River is facing a promised legal challenge over environmental concerns. The River Ranch Neighborhood Association is following through with… Continue Reading
Police Chief Brian Barner has announced his retirement from the City of Redding, effective September 19, 2026, concluding a 34-year career with the Redding Police Department, including the past three years as Chief. Chief Barner began his career with the… Continue Reading
Exploring neurodiversity, connection, and the full spectrum of human experience Not all minds work the same and that’s exactly the point. The Shasta Arts Council invites the community to experience Art & Mind, a new gallery exhibition opening May 1,… Continue Reading
Donna Jones Nelson, cherished wife, mother, sister, friend and volunteer extraordinaire, passed away at 90 years of age on Easter Monday, April 6, 2026. Donna was born on June 30, 1935, in Oak Park, Illinois, the eldest of five children,… Continue Reading
More than two dozen tree and rock structures known as “rockwads” will be added to the Sacramento River to provide juvenile salmon and trout populations with places to rest, feed, and hide before outward migration. The rockwads will replicate debris that… Continue Reading
The Shasta County Office of Education, along with the Friends of the Schreder Planetarium, invites families, educators, and science enthusiasts of all ages to a free, family-friendly science festival in celebration of the 101st anniversary of planetariums across the world.… Continue Reading
Shasta College proudly announces its 73rd Annual Art Student Exhibit, slated to run from May 5 to May 19. The event will showcase the exceptional talent of student artists and feature a diverse array of visual practices across various genres… Continue Reading
A few years ago I fulfilled a rather simple but meaningful life goal: I placed a Little Free Library in front of my house. This minor bucket list acquisition took a little bit of doing. After all, it’s not as… Continue Reading
As a parent of two young children, I’ve learned that raising a family is equal parts joy, chaos, and constant learning. Like many other parents, I’ve spent countless hours wondering if I’ve made the right choices for my kids during… Continue Reading
The story of midwifery in Shasta County is inseparable from the 50-year career of Nora McNeill, whose impact was recently celebrated at the Shasta District Fairgrounds on March 21, 2026. This milestone offers a chance to look back at how… Continue Reading
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