As I compare and contrast me now and me way back then, I barely recognize my former self during the holidays, especially in my 20s, 30s and 40s. Back then, I started playing holiday...
This “Encore” article was originally published December 24, 2016. Today I talk with Randy Plummer, someone I respect as an excellent cook and retired caterer, but also someone whose specialty is prime rib, a...
Nearly four months ago, the Carr Fire ripped through Shasta County destroying homes in the community. California Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) originally projected the first week of December as the deadline for having...
Hello Clever People! Welcome to my review for the Oscar contending film Green Book. This film follows the true story of the Don Shirley trio, a jazz trio where the lead pianist, Don Shirley,...
OK, I may have overstated it with the”beautiful jewelry” headline. But it’s no exaggeration when I say that this project is a lot of fun, and not just for kids. I think the outcome...
Normal high/ low temperatures for Dec 10-Dec 17 (high/low) Redding 56/36, Chico 55/35, Quincy 46/24, Chester 43/21, Susanville 41/22, Grass Valley 53/31, Weaverville 47/29, M...
On Thursday, 12/6/2018, at 5:26 AM a Redding Police Officer was on patrol in the area of South Market Street and South Bonnyview Road when the officer saw what was believed to be a...
Today we check in with Peter Bonkrude, District Manager of the Shasta Mosquito and Vector Control District, an independent special district that provides public health mosquito and vector control to 1,100 square miles of Shasta...
Happy trails to Eugene Rand, who is moving from Shasta County to Washington. Eugene has been a steadfast supporter of this column, and his encouragement has meant more than he knows during those “I...
This “best of” article was originally published December 12, 2016. Christmas. I’m not the biggest fan. I’ve moved a safe distance beyond the days when my Grinch-like attitude was a downer for my wife...
Here’s the saga about the story. I went to the AAUW home tour and at one of the homes I ran into an old friend with such a smashing necklace, I wanted to rip...
Since the #campfire in my area broke out Thursday Nov 8th, I’ve had a hard time getting my head around what it is to lose your home and garden. Your garden life, garden tools,...
On Saturday, February 2, 2019, One SAFE Place’s 32nd Annual Crab Feed will transform the Shasta District Fairgrounds Lassen Hall into one of the largest parties in Northern California with 1,200 hungry crab cracking...
Rolling Hills Casino has extended the offer of free buffet meals to the evacuees of the Camp Fire through December 30, 2018. “The gratitude of the people displaced by the fire has been very...
The McConnell Foundation finalized the purchase of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows (IOOF) Hall from Redding Lodge No. 271 on Nov. 15. The Italianate building, built in 1888, is the oldest remaining brick...
Don’t miss an opportunity for one-stop giving at www.northstategives.org on Giving Tuesday, this year on November 27th. This worldwide recognized day of giving back follows two days of holiday ‘deals’ at Thanksgiving time –...
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