Nearly 1,700 athletes and thousands more spectators and volunteers converged upon Redding, California, over the weekend to participate in the city’s first-ever Ironman 70.3 triathlon event. Technically, although the event is billed as a triathlon, the running portion is equivalent… Continue Reading
Following a 3-1 vote to censure Clint Curtis, Shasta County Clerk/Registrar of Voters during their regular meeting on Tuesday, August 11, 2026, the County of Shasta, in tandem with a majority of the Board of Supervisors, disavows and denounces all… Continue Reading
Like all edible novelties, I approached my first charcuterie-board experience with curiosity. First, I had to learn how to pronounce the darn thing: “Char cute er what?” According to Wikipedia, the word charcuterie is French, and combines “chair” (flesh or… Continue Reading
The City of Redding provided the following answers to frequently asked questions regarding the Aug. 16 Ironman event.
We’ve received many questions about the upcoming IRONMAN 70.3 Northern California race, especially regarding road closures. Today, we’re answering the questions Continue Reading
I’m a good cook, but I wouldn’t dream of bringing homemade ice cream to a family gathering. I know my place. That honor is reserved for twin Shelly Siler, who’s mastered the art of making a delicious homemade vanilla ice cream. Continue Reading
It’s an unspoken North State rule that we residents don’t complain about our unbearable heat. To do so is considered whiney and in poor form. Instead, we keep our mouths shut and endure successive triple-digit temperatures as if we aren’t… Continue Reading
The Shasta Mosquito and Vector Control District (SMVCD) have confirmed the first findings of West Nile virus (WNV) in Shasta County in the 2026 mosquito season from two mosquito samples. The two batches of mosquitoes were collected during routine trapping… Continue Reading
It is with deep sadness that the City of Redding announces the unexpected passing of City Manager William Tarbox on Sunday, July 19, 2026. Tarbox was appointed by the Redding City Council in late 2025 and began serving as City… Continue Reading
Shasta College is pleased to present “Bob McGill: Retrospective.” The exhibition is on display from August 17 – November 5, 2026 at the Shasta College Art Gallery. An artist lecture by John Harper will take place on Thursday, August 20,… Continue Reading
My bits-and-pieces file is full, so it’s time to purge. First up, I realize this is a bratty, First-World “problem” to mention, but Costco forced me to do what I never wanted to do: shop online. But I had no… Continue Reading
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