Next Monday, unless the Shasta County District Attorney’s office pulls a rabbit out of its hat, local medical marijuana cultivator and activist James Benno and his two sons will walk out of the courthouse free men, completely exonerated of all… Continue Reading
If Redding voters see fit to approve a half-cent sales tax hike to bolster police and firefighter ranks and increase jail capacity—which in of itself is a pretty big ‘if’ at this point—it will require some trust in the electorate… Continue Reading
There’s an old saying – Ignore your dog’s teeth and they will go away – or worse! Your best buddy has 42 adult teeth. Twelve are incisors in the front, used to grasp. Four canines which are fang-like, used to… Continue Reading
Hello Clever People! Welcome to my predictions for which films will win at tomorrow’s academy awards! This is one of the better academy awards we’ve ever had, with some truly creative and great films getting major recognition. Click the video below to… Continue Reading
My husband and I have now lived in the even-farther north of Scotland for just over a year. Hard to believe! In some ways it seems longer, and in others I feel hardly settled in. Time can be strangely elastic.… Continue Reading
When it comes to public safety in Redding, there are two options: lower expectations or raise revenues. Both the City Council and the city manager support the latter option, and using proceeds from a sales-tax hike to make it happen.… Continue Reading
Hello Clever People! Welcome to my review for the new Marvel film Black Panther! This film follows T’challa, who must take over the position as the leader of the most technologically developed nation in the world, and deal with all… Continue Reading
It’s another week with another school shooting in America, but this time it feels different. The Republican strategy of offering thoughts and prayers, along with admonitions that now is not the time to talk about gun control, has been met… Continue Reading
Redding officials have been asking residents how they feel about public safety, and the responses shouldn’t come as a big surprise: people are tired of getting ripped off and they want to see more cops on the job. City Manager… Continue Reading
Over the centuries, vinegar has become well known as a common remedy for a long list of aches and ills. Vinegar is also the cleaning agent of choice for those with allergies, asthma, or are sensitive to harsh chemicals. It… Continue Reading
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