Lassen Volcanic National Park’s summer programs explore the rich volcanic landscape and celebrate an explosive history and wondrous night sky. Summertime visitors have the opportunity to join in on nature walks, talks, living history and junior ranger programs by day… Continue Reading
On July 14, 2015 the New Horizons spacecraft will make the historic first encounter with the only major solar system body that has not been explored robotically – Pluto. Dave Schlom, host of NSPR’s The Blue Dot Report, wrote this… Continue Reading
Pity the poor tweaker! I know I do. It’s hard not to feel at least some sympathy for your average methamphetamine addict, what with the missing teeth and all. There but for the grace of God go I, and according… Continue Reading
The Kaiser Family Foundation (KFF) is a fascinating resource. It is a non-partisan organization that provides a wealth of technical information on health care issues including cost information and policy data, as well as opinion polls. In last week’s column… Continue Reading
On-stage chemistry can be an elusive element in musicals, and especially in student productions. Happily, both the guys and the dolls have it in abundance in the Shasta College production of “Guys and Dolls.” There is a lot to enjoy… Continue Reading
Food rarely photographs as well as I’d like, which certainly is the case with this dish that I invented, Summer Pasta Stacks. I prepared it last month for a fundraiser to benefit Kids Turn Shasta Cascade, where about 140 guests… Continue Reading
City of Redding water customers have done an excellent job of limiting outdoor irrigation to reduce water consumption during this critical drought. Even during the record heat of June, customers came within 6 percent of the 36 percent reduction mandated… Continue Reading
The ARPEE ballots have been sent out to Riverfront Playhouse members to vote for their favorite performances staged in 2014. The plays along with the performers and directors will be recognized. The 2014 Season included 2 Across, Doubt: A Parable,… Continue Reading
Once there was a dog trainer who said, “If your dog won’t come when you call, he isn’t your dog.” A provocative statement, but I must say, I agree with him. If you can’t successfully call your dog, his life is limited… Continue Reading
On Tuesday, 07/07/15, Agents with the Shasta County Sheriff’s Office Marijuana Investigative Team, California Department of Fish and Wildlife Marijuana Enforcement Team, California Department of Fish and Wildlife Wetland Team and Whiskeytown National Park Rangers conducted an operation in an… Continue Reading
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