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Redding Among 24 U.S. Cities for Free Film Screening: ‘A Place at the Table’

Growing Local, Healthy Shasta and First United Methodist Church present a premiere screening of the film, “A Place at the Table” Saturday evening. From the creators of “Food, Inc.”, this documentary asks the question “Why are almost 50 million Americans hungry and why are… Continue Reading →

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Raising Shasta Dam Raises Concerns at Redding City Council Meeting

Given Redding’s strong emotional, financial, geographical and recreational ties to Shasta Dam, any talk of raising the dam by 181/2 feet is certain to raise eyebrows, if not outright concerns. Those concerns and questions were plentiful Tuesday night when the… Continue Reading →

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John Reit, BBQ Boot Camper Grill Master, Isn’t Intimidated by Prime Rib for a Crowd

John, welcome back to anewscafe.com. You’re somewhat of a regular here, mainly about your barbecue classes. And if I live to be 100 I’ll never forget the time you roasted a whole pig. I think the last time we spoke was last year,… Continue Reading →

Anderson Town Hall Meeting Hosted by Susie Baugh, Anderson City Council Member

Anderson City Council member Susie Baugh will host a community Town Hall meeting on Wednesday, September 25, 6 PM at the Anderson Community Center, 1887 Howard Street. Do you have concerns about your neighborhood? Wonder how code enforcement is handled?… Continue Reading →

Firefighter/Fire Victim Donation Drive at North Valley Bank

North Valley Bank will be helping the Salvation Army to support the firefighters and fire victims of the Clover Fire.   Our local NVB branches will serve as drop off locations. Here are the current needs. Protein snacks – individually wrapped… Continue Reading →

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Local Print Artist Competes for Martha Stewart Award

Today we speak with Rich Tough, a Redding printer and artist who’s competing in Martha Stewart’s annual American Made contest. Readers may also recognize his wife, Gwen Tough, who has a blog about her chickens here on anewscafe.com. Welcome to A… Continue Reading →

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Clover Fire Survivors Share Stories of Escape

IGO, Calif.—As residents left homeless by the Clover Fire sift through rubble, tales of narrow escapes and altruistic neighbors continue to emerge from a community rallying to absorb and rebuild.  The 8,073-acre blaze, which scorched about 11 square miles of woodland… Continue Reading →