Multiple firearms and thousands of rounds of ammunition were recovered in Anderson, Calif., following a tip and subsequent investigation that led to an illicit cannabis cultivation operation and underground bunker. In December 2025, the California Highway Patrol (CHP) Northern… Continue Reading
Chicken Marbella checks off so many boxes. Easy? Check. Delicious? Check. Economical ingredients? Check. Guaranteed to have people begging for the recipe? Check. A perfect winter meal? Check. A couple of things to know about Chicken Marbella, a recipe that… Continue Reading
A Redding man who won his Shasta County job back says his legal victory is an example to others that they, too, can successfully fight for their rights. Benjamin Nowain, 43, says political pressure was the reason behind his firing… Continue Reading
A Redding woman prefers going to jail rather than accept a sentence that she feels would suppress her freedom of expression. Jenny O’Connell-Nowain, a social activist and frequent local protester, faces a maximum sentence of six months in jail when… Continue Reading
An independent arbitrator, David Weinberg, has ruled in favor of Benjamin Nowain in his employment dispute with Shasta County, overturning his termination and finding the County’s actions were not supported by proper procedure or due process. The decision was issued… Continue Reading
Early this morning Congressman Doug LaMalfa returned home to the Lord. He leaves a lasting legacy of servant leadership kindness to the North State. His humor and work effort are legendary – with one reporter once saying he’d look in… Continue Reading
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
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