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50 years, and more than 1,200 births later, Saturday event to celebrate longtime Redding midwife

It was still dark outside, barely two days into February, when my phone pinged a text message notification that roused me from a deep sleep in the wee hours of the morning: “Good morning! It’s Nora the midwife. We’re having… Continue Reading

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Anderson High grad returns decades later to offer first-hand lessons about building, construction, and life

A few hours each school day, an industrial-level high-decibel racket emerges from the school’s cavernous woodshop in the 700 building that dominates a portion of West Valley Early College High School’s Cottonwood campus. If you dare, open the door and… Continue Reading

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Bethel Church leaders: Step up to compensate victims. Step down to save the church, restore trust.

Three years ago, one day after Valentine’s Day, I met with Kris Vallotton, Bethel Church’s second in command, or, as he likes to call himself, Bethel’s chief prophet. It was a noteworthy arrangement, because Vallotton typically shuns secular-media journalists, which… Continue Reading

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Mother of former football hazing victim implores Anderson Union High School District Trustees to deny reinstatement of former West Valley football coach

Editor’s note: On Wednesday, Stacy Knott, the mother of a former football player who was assaulted by older football players during hazing incidents at West Valley High School, attended the Anderson Union High School District’s regular meeting of the Board… Continue Reading