My dearest Canadian cousins Kathleen and Winnie: This sweet little Christmas bird card reminds me of you two Canadian sisters, but they could also be your two California cousins, Doni and Shelly. First, thank you for the lovely holiday card,… Continue Reading
While the City of Redding continues to assess impacts from the December 21 storm, which brought an extraordinary amount of rainfall in a very short period and caused localized flooding in parts of the community, it is important to place… Continue Reading
Oh, wild rice! Where have you been my whole life? I’m a decent cook, but I’m embarrassed to admit that until a few weeks ago, I was a wild-rice virgin. I can’t exactly explain why, except that I’d never eaten… Continue Reading
Our favorite American in Paris, Doug Cushman, has once again graced us with one of his signature holiday illustrations. Thank you, Doug! And I thank you, dear readers, advertisers, staff, contributors, and everyone who makes A News Cafe possible, for… Continue Reading
After the flooding rains on Sunday many were asking, “Why so much rain?” “What happened?’ The short answer is it was all thanks to a Convergence Line but I think most people are going to need more than that so… Continue Reading
On December 21, 2025, at approximately 1745 hours, the Shasta County Coroner’s Office was dispatched to Shasta Regional Medical Center in Redding, California regarding an individual who died as a result of the severe flooding. The subject was pronounced deceased at the hospital… Continue Reading
Shasta County Sheriff Michael L. Johnson declared a State of Emergency on Monday, December 22, 2025, due to flooding across numerous Shasta County communities. Declaring a State of Emergency allows the California State Office of Emergency Services (OES) and allied… Continue Reading
A Redding woman who protested during a Shasta County Board of Supervisors session last year was found guilty Thursday of disrupting a public meeting. A jury of seven men and five women announced the guilty verdict on the fifth day… Continue Reading
These are my New Year’s resolution suggestions for the Shasta County Board of Supervisors:
First, commit to respectful engagement with the public. Public testimony is not an inconvenience; it’s the foundation of representative government. Continue Reading
Today Roger Neil Schmidt Sr. was sentenced to Life without the possibility of parole; 41 years and 2 days after he ambushed and shot Terrance (Terry) Arndt and sexually assaulted the Confidential Victim. At the sentencing, Terry’s parents and brothers… Continue Reading
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