My dearest Canadian cousins Kathleen and Winnie: This sweet little Christmas bird card reminds me of you two Canadian sisters, but they could also be your two California cousins, Doni and Shelly. First, thank you for the lovely holiday card,… Continue Reading
Our favorite American in Paris, Doug Cushman, has once again graced us with one of his signature holiday illustrations. Thank you, Doug! And I thank you, dear readers, advertisers, staff, contributors, and everyone who makes A News Cafe possible, for… Continue Reading
These are my New Year’s resolution suggestions for the Shasta County Board of Supervisors:
First, commit to respectful engagement with the public. Public testimony is not an inconvenience; it’s the foundation of representative government. Continue Reading
Please join me in welcoming Erin Resner, Shasta County District 1 Shasta District 1 candidate, to A News Cafe as she answers a few questions about her campaign. According to her campaign website, Resner was raised in the North… Continue Reading
With the return of valley fog many of you have asked why?
This is known as “Tule Fog” and it typically occurs in the Fall and Winter months. We have seen the perfect setup for the fog. There is a persistent ridge of high pressure over the Eastern Pacific. Continue Reading
Gary Sanda died peacefully at the age of 76 on Nov. 19, 2025, in Redding.
He was well known for his caring, thoughtfulness, patience, generosity and very dry sense of humor. He was also a great sourdough and Christmas bread baker. Continue Reading
A word to Thanksgiving food snobs: This might be a good time for you to stop reading and head to a gourmet market to purchase some indispensable holiday ingredients, like foie gras, truffle oil, saffron, or perhaps a tin of… Continue Reading
While many people are looking forward to the annual festivities of a holiday season, many others are scouting out places to hibernate through the dark winter days and nights. I was one of those people until I learned about Seasonal… Continue Reading
Republished with permission of Rachel Hatch Today the City of Redding Council has interviewed candidates for City Manager. This is perhaps the most consequential decision any City Council can make. Here is what I said during public comment at the… Continue Reading
Please join me in wishing A News Cafe a very happy 18th birthday. Happy birthday, A News Cafe! It seems just yesterday you were an innocent little baby blog. Now, look at you! See how much you’ve grown? I am… Continue Reading
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