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Redding High School Teacher Wins National Science Award

Brian Grigsby, a Shasta High School science teacher, says he has always been fascinated by the world around him, and what makes it work. It’s this sense of curiosity and wonder that lead Grigsby to teach Earth Science, Physical Science… Continue Reading

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‘Pilgrims and Tourists’: Local Connection to Worldwide Film

The climactic scene of the first film in Toby McLeod and Jessica Abbe’s “Standing on Sacred Ground” film series—”Pilgrims and Tourists”—is of the Winnemem Wintu coming of age ceremony on the McCloud River. “We’ve filmed three of these puberty ceremonies… Continue Reading

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In the Artist’s Studio – Ron Black: ‘Secret Formula’ & Recycled Materials Attract Loyal Customers

When I visited artist Ron Black at his Oak Run studio, it felt like Willie Wonka was leading me through the Chocolate Factory. Ron, better described as an eccentric contractor than deranged candy maker, has worked on projects as diverse as… Continue Reading

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In the Artist’s Studio – Connie Murray’s Wonderland

“I would not have made it without art,” said Connie Murray, about a recent  tumultuous period in her life. During the same time period, Murray said she was simultaneously fired after a 10-year career as the Clinical Program Manager for… Continue Reading

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Market Street Fair – A New Twist on a Redding Summer Tradition

Even before I moved to Redding, Marketfest was one of my favorite summertime rituals. Despite the event’s reputation, in the last few years, as a hangout for rowdy emo teens and an assorted cast of other characters, I was a… Continue Reading

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Fatherhood, Repeating: Hurry Up and Wait … for Baby!

Parenting is my favorite job. But the road to having another baby has been curvy. My husband and I have hemmed and hawed, planned and reneged our plans. We thought we were through with kids.
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Pink Box Bakery

Tiramisu, cannoli cake, cream puffs, spumoni cookies. These are just a few of the delectable treats from Pink Box Bakery that you missed if you styed home last Sunday. Pink Box was one of the incredible local food producers featured during A News Cafe’s… Continue Reading