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Return of the Black Rebels Motorcycle Club – Biker Sees Red Over Proposed Park Fee Hike

“What are you rebelling against, Johnny?” “Whaddaya got?” –The Wild One, 1953 Doug LaMalfa and I are Facebook friends, but I take it with a grain of salt.  It’s not like we know each other, unless he remembers the time… Continue Reading

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Prescription Drug Abuse Community Forum and Film Screening

Are you concerned about the prescription drug abuse problem in Shasta County? Everyone is invited on Thursday, April 16th at 6 PM to the Redding City Council Chambers for a special free screening of “Out of Reach,” a short-film documentary… Continue Reading

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Torpedoes of Death Masquerade as Innocent Grass to Torture Dogs

I see foxtails. Everywhere. Hordeum murinum or “Hare Barley,” a non-native invader from Spain, grows in healthy, thick patches along the trails and in open spaces where people walk their dogs. What appears to be innocent, lush grass in early… Continue Reading

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Be Attentive, Be Engaged; Manage Your Covered CA Account

In January, Covered California reported consumers’ health care coverage information to the IRS. This is done to ensure individuals are meeting their health insurance requirements for the year. Form 1095-A was mailed to consumers who purchased individual coverage though Covered… Continue Reading

Oregon Street Antique Mall Celebrates First Anniversary With Gifts, Events

Oregon Street Antique Mall is celebrating its one-year anniversary throughout the month of April. As a show of customer appreciation, Oregon Street Antique Mall will offer gift give-aways, drawings, treasure hunts and other other events within the store. April also… Continue Reading

April in the North State Garden & Monthly Calendar of Gardening Events

Our very mild winter and early warm temperatures, with little precipitation, have brought us to what feels like an early burst of life and color in the garden this year some of my garden plants – roses and salvias for… Continue Reading

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Red Light Enforcement Program Thirty-Day Warning Period

In an effort to reduce collisions and enhance traffic safety, the Redding Police Department will begin monitoring the intersection of Hilltop Drive and Cypress Avenue as part of the Red Light Photo Enforcement Program.  On Tuesday, March 31, 2015 at… Continue Reading

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Mistress of the Mix: Honky Tonk Girl

I grew up in public radio. First, roaming the halls of KLCC in Eugene, Oregon, and later at KSOR in Ashland, which then became the Jefferson Public Radio you know (and hopefully listen to) today. At first I was accompanying… Continue Reading

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Old Windows: Clearly, Many Uses

Bone yard:  Slang. an area where old or discarded ships, planes, etc., are collected prior to being broken-up for scrap, or otherwise disposed. Years ago, while on a job for a client at a window and glass shop, I noticed… Continue Reading