Temporary fencing will be erected soon on The McConnell Foundation’s Bell Plaza project, located on the corner of Shasta and California streets in downtown Redding. In 2017, the Foundation made a 10-year funding commitment to Community Vitality, and the Bell… Continue Reading
Following guidance from the White House, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and state and local public health authorities, Lassen Volcanic National Park is increasing recreational access and services. The National Park Service (NPS) is working servicewide with federal,… Continue Reading
By now you’ve heard of Tuesday’s tumultuous dust-up at the Shasta County Board of Supervisors meeting in Redding. There, in the hallway outside the chambers, a few dozen protesters raised a wild ruckus, complete with horns, bells, a full-on regulation-sounding… Continue Reading
Following guidance from the White House, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and state and local public health authorities, Whiskeytown National Recreation Area (NRA) is increasing recreational access and will resume collecting entrance fees on Friday, May 22. The… Continue Reading
Sheriff Eric Magrini was once again connected to a local disturbance Tuesday when the Shasta County Board of Supervisors meeting was interrupted by a crowd with a bullhorn insisting “we the people of Shasta County… appeal to our Shasta County… Continue Reading
The City of Redding is providing temporary relief from permitting requirements for restaurants, bars, and breweries seeking to expand operations into outdoor areas in response to the COVID-19 emergency. The City is also working closely with the local Alcoholic Beverage… Continue Reading
There’s been much discussion here on A News Cafe.com about masks and COVID-19, and our country’s polarization between the mask-wearers and the mask-deniers. Earlier this week one wise reader wondered in the comments section what tool we might use to… Continue Reading
You may not like the concept of wearing a mask for political reasons, but it is hard to ignore the mounting data that wearing a mask can turn the tide of this pandemic. I don’t like wearing a mask, it… Continue Reading
Any time I see someone struggling to assemble a mechanical gadget, I always ask, with not small pleasure, “Did you read the manual?” Because no one ever reads the manual. That includes me sometimes. Almost three months into the novel… Continue Reading
Today is Sunday, a day of worship for many religious organizations. But because of the pandemic and California’s executive order against mass gatherings, churches are not allowed to open their doors for in-person services. While the majority of religious organizations… Continue Reading
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