On the morning of April 26, 62-year-old United States Marine Corps combat veteran Norman Valdez and Lisa Valdez, Norman’s 59-year-old wife of 19 years, hopped into their car at their McArthur area ranch in rural eastern Shasta County. They headed… Continue Reading
When newly selected Shasta County Registrar of Voters Clint Curtis was asked during interviews earlier this month what the first thing he would do if given the position, he said he’d restore transparency to the office. Saturday, Curtis chuckled as… Continue Reading
Waiting for the May 13 Shasta County Board of Supervisors meeting to begin, Jim Rickert leaned his lanky body into a nearby wall and sighed. Jim and his wife, former Shasta County District 3 Supervisor Mary Rickert, own Prather Ranch… Continue Reading
Glenn Alan Watkins, 71, passed away on April 20, 2025, after a brief, brave battle with cancer. A devoted husband, father, grandfather, and friend, Glenn lived a life centered on family, creativity, and quiet strength. He was born in Visalia,… Continue Reading
Eye-opening ideas for Redding’s riverfront property—including a multi-use event center to replace the Civic Auditorium and rodeo arena—surfaced Tuesday as consultants and city staffers reported on the ongoing Riverfront Specific Plan update. Another noteworthy design concept includes remaking Highway… Continue Reading
A News Cafe raked in a dozen California Journalism Awards via the California News Publishers Association for journalism excellence published by ANC in 2024. We are blown away, and honored to tell you more about the winning submissions in a… Continue Reading
On May 13, 2025, the Shasta County Board of Supervisors adopted a resolution declaring a local state of emergency in response to increased gray wolf activity, including confirmed livestock attacks and growing concerns from rural residents. The resolution, sponsored by… Continue Reading
It’s official. Now that Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has posted topless photos of himself cavorting in a polluted Washington D.C. stream with his grandkids the United States is literally up shit creek without a paddle.… Continue Reading
At a recent demonstration in Redding, one sign stood out among the rest. “Hands off! cancer funding,” read the one waved by Cori Casebeer of Redding. While others at the April rally protested Trump administration threats to slash any future… Continue Reading
As part of a long-planned renovation project aimed at improving safety, accessibility, and long-term usability of its main campus quad, Shasta College is considering the removal of approximately 24 trees, including oaks and other native species. The proposed scope is… Continue Reading
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