The first indication of West Nile virus (WNv) for 2019 has been reported in Shasta County in one positive mosquito sample collected in the West Cottonwood area. “Although this is our first indication of West Nile virus activity, we know… Continue Reading
I always have a Decomposition Book I write in and when the fire hit, I had two different ones going, one at home and one at work. On August 25, 2018, I wrote a piece I called Burned House Blues.
Here is an excerpt:
On July 19, 2018, Pamela died. One week later, our house burned down along with 1,078 other homes full of stuff in Redding, California. Continue Reading
I’m reminded of the Carr Fire every time I drive on Eureka Way or Placer Street toward my west Redding home, and I’m still taken aback at how close those flames got to my neighborhood. With the one-year anniversary upon… Continue Reading
Hello Clever People! Welcome to my review for the most recent Marvel film, “Spider-Man: Far From Home”. This film follows the story of Peter Parker as he travels to Europe hoping to land the girl of his dreams, which is… Continue Reading
This year will be the 20th anniversary of the Lions Turtle Bay Run, and we will again offer your choice of a Half Marathon, 10 K or 2 mile Fun Run. Group entries will be offered to schools at reduced… Continue Reading
Dear Friends, Often we don’t know our true strength until we are tested. After such a test, we learn we possess resiliency — the psychological strength to cope with stress and hardship. The 2018 fires shook Shasta County, and neighboring… Continue Reading
On July 26, 2019, at approximately 12:45 am, Officer Odell was patrolling in the area of White Hawk Estates. While in the 3900 block of Teton Drive, Officer Odell observed a suspicious suspect prowling the neighborhood. Officer Odell attempted to… Continue Reading
The City of Redding put up a sign earlier this week at the top end of Blazingwood on the west side. It says: “This parcel was cleared on Wildfire Preparedness Day, May 4 2018 by the Redding Fire Department, City of Redding Parks and community volunteers. Defensible space is essential to improve your home’s chance of surviving a wildfire.” Continue Reading
Some of you will know that I often rage against the sheer screw-uppery of NHS Highland (NHS = National Health Service), and with good reason. On the whole I think the NHS is brilliant and for an overloaded system, it… Continue Reading
On Tuesday, July 23rd, 2019, at approximately 5:24 P.M., Redding Police Officers were called to 3710 Bechelli Lane in Redding regarding an injured subject at that location. The caller reported that the victim was bloody and in need of help.… Continue Reading
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