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Make Room in Freezer for Tops’ Truckload Meat Sale, Then Bake Some Shortbread

The truckload meat sale is by far the  main event this week at Tops Market in Redding and Weaverville.  This week-long special is enough to entice me to clear out my chest freezer and stock up for fall cooking. But… Continue Reading →

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Reflections In The Mirror (While Shaving) #33

• I haven’t written anything for months… I would like to blame it on illness or a heavy workload but I think my brain just decided to dormicate for a while… (the result of dormant hanging out with a smooth-talking… Continue Reading →

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Government Shutdown Forces Closure of Lassen Volcanic National Park

Mineral, CA – Because of the shutdown of the federal government caused by the lapse in appropriations, the National Park Service (NPS) has closed all 401 national parks, including Lassen Volcanic National Park.  All visitor facilities including Kohm Yah-mah-nee visitor… Continue Reading →

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Council Briefs: Redding Airport Parking Changes, End of Tax-sharing Talks and Anti-DUI Grants Accepted

Long-term parking at Redding Municipal Airport just got a little more expensive, while short-term parking is now free. With a unanimous vote, the City Council on Tuesday agreed to switch the parking concessionaire, change rates and install a pair of… Continue Reading →

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A Divided Redding City Council Withholds Support of the State of Jefferson Movement

Aspiring residents of the proposed State of Jefferson, many wearing matching “Don’t Tread on Me” yellow and green T-shirts, filled the Redding City Council chambers Tuesday to make their case for a 51st state. They filed out, disappointed but obviously undaunted,… Continue Reading →