Redding continues to make progress in tackling the twin issues of crime and homelessness—cracking down on problem motels, clearing out makeshift camps and putting police on bicycle patrol—but any significant changes recommended in the much-discussed countywide “Blueprint for Public Safety”… Continue Reading
Wild Bill and the Mudwhompers host the Halfway to Paddy’s Day party at Kelly’s Pub & Wine Bar on Friday, September 18 Wednesday, September 16 Open mic at the Maltese in Chico, starting at 6 p.m. Hosted by Jeff Coleman and… Continue Reading
For a limited time, if you drive north on Interstate 5 from Redding, there is a rare opportunity to enjoy magnificent art – 150-feet in the air – from your vehicle during the Antlers Bridge replacement project. There, you’ll see two… Continue Reading
Not every good idea gains traction, but the concept cattlewoman Cathy Tobin brought to the city’s Downtown Business Association seven years ago turned out to be one people would sink their teeth into. Literally. The annual Beef ‘n’ Brew, scheduled… Continue Reading
Let’s take a look at a special piece of property you might want to consider buying. Consider making this proposition to your banker. Benjamin (Woody) Woodson made the proposal some years ago. I am interested in buying a piece of… Continue Reading
The first time I remember getting behind the wheel, I was in the 8th grade. It was a 1971 Ford Galaxy 500. A huge, ugly gas guzzler. I was 13, hanging around with the wrong crowd, and Tony, who worked… Continue Reading
The 4-mile Hornbeck Trail, much of which follows the bed of an abandoned historic narrow gauge railroad, is part of complex of single-track dirt trails east of Keswick Reservoir. It is restricted to non-motorized use by hikers (dogs allowed), bicyclists,… Continue Reading
Wednesday, September 9 Maxwell’s Eatery in Redding has an open mic starting at 7 p.m. Hosted by Mark McAbee. All ages. (530) 247-7200. Open mic at the Maltese in Chico, starting at 6 p.m. 21 and over. (530) 343-4915. In Paradise, the “Open… Continue Reading
Upfront disclosure: Mei-lang and I had never heard of the Go-Go’s until we settled into seats G19 and G21 of Ashland’s outdoor Allen Elizabethan Theater. We opened our Playbills to learn that the new musical “Head Over Heels,” which is… Continue Reading
A while ago my husband and I noticed that our oven/stove combo (called a “cooker” here) was starting to fail. One side of anything that went into the oven would be burnt nearly to a crisp, while the other side… Continue Reading
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