Paul Shigley’s Take Out Window
Those of us who live in the Redding and Red Bluff areas have a tendency to take the Sacramento River for granted. We shouldn’t. I’m working on a story for a different publication about the City of Bakersfield’s efforts to… Continue Reading
I declare winter officially over! OK, OK, that sort of decision is above my pay grade, and I’ve lived around here long enough to know that the cold rain could return at least until the Kool April Nights car show… Continue Reading
Redding gets scant attention in the world of California public policy development. But that changes, at least momentarily, on Wednesday, when representatives of the Caltrans home office in Sacramento come to Redding for a big transportation planning workshop. The California… Continue Reading
It can be smoking hot at the Whiskeytown National Recreation Area beaches during the summertime. But when the next beach season arrives, there may not be any actual smoking. National Park Service officials are considering banning smoking at Whiskeytown’s four… Continue Reading
Last Sunday’s sunny weather reminded me that, back in the good ol’ days, Shasta Speedway began its season on the first full weekend in March with an open competition stock car race. The feature event was run on Sunday afternoon,… Continue Reading
Over the top. That’s the only way to describe the Academy Awards party scheduled this Sunday, March 7, at Redding’s Cascade Theatre. We’re talking limousines and red carpet, outlandish outfits, flowing champagne, a big-screen simulcast and awards for just about… Continue Reading
You think nothing lasts anymore? If you’re talking about electric appliances, I agree. But some things seem to keep ticking. For example, the NorCal John Frank Memorial footrace celebrates its 40th anniversary on Saturday, March 6, at Lake Redding Park.… Continue Reading
Igo Store owner Tom Schlenker has been at the center of the Igo community for many years. His one-stop shop IS the middle of town, and he personally is right there for every fundraiser and good cause. Now he could… Continue Reading
Thanks for stepping up to the Take-Out Window, where I’ll be dishing out big portions of local news, community event previews and useful information, spiced with the occasional thought-provoking comment. As some of you diehard visitors to A News Café… Continue Reading
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