Planning is underway for the Rotary Club of Mount Shasta’s 3rd annual “Castle Crags Century” on Saturday, June 20, 2015. Last year’s ride was a huge success with over 300 cyclists pouring into the community. This year’s attendance is expected… Continue Reading
In his 1983 book “Third Helpings,” journalist Calvin Trillin investigated the infamous Fried Chicken Wars of Crawford County, Kansas. It seems that Chicken Annie had made a name for herself in the 1930s until 1943, when Chicken Mary opened up… Continue Reading
“Life is difficult. This is a great truth, one of the greatest truths. It is a great truth because once we truly see this truth, we transcend it. Once we truly know that life is difficult — once we truly… Continue Reading
The new director of Shasta Public Libraries believes libraries are welcoming places where people of all ages learn and grow. “No matter who you are, there is something the library can do for you,” Erin Francoeur says. Francoeur, 35, brings… Continue Reading
One of the areas along the Sacramento River shoreline most affected by transient camps has been on the river front property below Hemsted Drive, north of the Cypress Street Bridge. The property is owned by Shasta Enterprises. The City of… Continue Reading
March Fourth Marching Band brings a 17 member, big-band experience to the Cascade Theatre this Sunday. Imagine Duke Ellington meets Sgt. Pepper. Redding is the final show of this year’s birthday tour. What began as a Fat Tuesday party in… Continue Reading
So, State of Jefferson fans, here’s my plan. I’m not claiming that it’s fleshed out entirely, and I’m not guaranteeing that it would work, but it’s a start.
First, Jefferson proponents would collect enough signatures for a state ballot initiative that would, as an amendment to the state constitution, allow self-selected counties to form an autonomous region, somewhat similar to self-governing Greenland, the Falkland Islands, and the tribal areas of northern Pakistan. Continue Reading
So, I whined to Doni the other day, “What happens if I run out of stuff about which to write?” She answered something to the effect of, “If you’re still alive, you’re making new material!” Oh! Well, there’s a bit… Continue Reading
Wednesday, March 4 The California Honeydrops perform at the Vintage Wine Bar and Restaurant at 8 p.m. All ages. (530) 229-9449. Adrian Taylor performs at the California Brewing Company in Palo Cedro at 6:00 p.m. All ages. (530) 222-2739. Cowboy and Indian (Matthew Songmaker and Eldon Williams) at the Post Office Saloon in Redding at 6:30 p.m.21… Continue Reading
Shasta Early Literacy Partnership (SELP) will present Take 10 & Do It Again taking place at multiple locations on Friday, March 20, 2015. SELP is proud to bring the Take 10 event to Shasta County for the 11th time. The… Continue Reading
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