I feel sorry for Thanksgiving. It’s a great holiday. So unique, so North American, so full of mashed potatoes and gravy. It’s such a warm and fuzzy holiday that bridges the gap between the Christian idea of giving a shout out… Continue Reading
In October, my husband Richard and I celebrated our marriage with a honeymoon in Italy. It was our first trip to Europe. It was the adventure of a lifetime. We created our own itinerary, which included seeing four cities in… Continue Reading
You may recall that Sunday, a black bear romped through my Garden Tract neighborhood in Redding. He made a stop on my roof and exited through my back yard before touring other parts of downtown. Eventually, he was “darted” by… Continue Reading
On November 10th, after nearly 27 years of volunteer service to Northern Valley Catholic Social Service (NVCSS) Board of Directors, Dr. Dave Gasman has stepped down from the role of Board President. Dr. Gasman has been a part of NVCSS… Continue Reading
Veterans and victims of domestic violence both received help from the Redding City Council this week. In the first case, former state Sen. Maurice Johannessen’s dream of an independent living complex and clinic for veterans is a step closer to… Continue Reading
Editor’s note: this is a best-of A News Cafe column originally published on November 22, 2008. Thanksgiving is full of family traditions, food memories, and of course hours of fantastic kitchen fun for the dedicated foodies. Thanksgiving is one of… Continue Reading
The Redding City Council found time for one last squabble before new members are seated next month, and on Tuesday the subject again was the sale of 14 acres of land to the McConnell Foundation to allow Turtle Bay to… Continue Reading
Face it. Turkey’s a wonderfully versatile bird. But turkey aside, I must say that I’m partial to this Spiced Orange Cranberry Relish recipe. I make it every year. I love its color, so deep and ruby. I love its sweet-tartness. I… Continue Reading
Some years back, I was driving through Igo late one night. I slammed on my brakes as I rounded a corner. There, in the middle of the road, staring at me through the windshield, was a huge mountain lion. It… Continue Reading
The City of Redding Recreation Division and Viva Downtown Redding are pleased to announce “Winter Rink Downtown” presented by Shasta Regional Medical Center. “Winter Rink Downtown” is a unique, environmentally sound, non-refrigerated skating rink that will offer family fun for… Continue Reading
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