CHP Warns Against Leaving Children Unattended in Vehicles

The scorching summer sun can turn an automobile into a deadly oven-on-wheels for young ones, pets and adults alike. The California Highway Patrol (CHP) warns the public about the dangers of leaving children, loved ones or pets unattended inside a… Continue Reading

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Tippin Named Redding’s Interim Electric Utility Director

Assistant City Manager Barry Tippin will serve as Interim Director of Redding Electric Utility (REU), replacing Director Paul Hauser, whose last day is August 31, City Manager Kurt Starman announced today. Tippin, who also is the City’s Personnel Director, will… Continue Reading

Shasta College to Host Annual ‘Welcome Day’ Monday

Shasta College is gearing up to hold its annual Welcome Day on Monday, August 15, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the “Quad” area at the Shasta College main Redding campus. The purpose of this event is to provide… Continue Reading

Video/Essay Contest: How Does Your Family Create Healthy Habits?

Families are invited to enter a new KIXE family contest entitled, “Creating Healthy Habits.” Participants may submit their entries, in either an essay style or in a DVD format, showing how their family creates healthy habits. These habits can involve health and nutrition, along with best parenting practices, such as reading with your children and spending quality time. A panel of judges will be formed from the top sponsors of this contest, including: KIXE, Turtle Bay, the YMCA, the Redding Library, and Need 2 Speed. Families with at Continue Reading

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Redding Police Foil Duo’s Attempted Enduro Theft

On Thursday morning, August 11th, at 1:45 a.m., Officer Rusty Bishop observed two male adults pushing a motorcycle on Market Street near Trinity Street. When he stopped to investigate, both men fled, leaving the motorcycle abandoned. The two men were… Continue Reading

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Venturing Back into the Woods, Toddler in Tow

My husband Bruce scoffed “that’s not camping” when I suggested we could gradually ease back into our pre-child camping habit by staying in one of Lassen Park’s new Manzanita Lake cabins. He balked, but Bruce also jumps at any chance… Continue Reading

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‘Get Outta Town’ On the Fly

I don’t know what attracts me most to trailers. No, I don’t mean the sort that hog Redding’s prime riverfront property. I mean the small, cute, stylish travel variety that simultaneously fulfill my craving for a dose of retro style,… Continue Reading