So, I whined to Doni the other day, “What happens if I run out of stuff about which to write?” She answered something to the effect of, “If you’re still alive, you’re making new material!” Oh! Well, there’s a bit… Continue Reading
Wednesday, March 4 The California Honeydrops perform at the Vintage Wine Bar and Restaurant at 8 p.m. All ages. (530) 229-9449. Adrian Taylor performs at the California Brewing Company in Palo Cedro at 6:00 p.m. All ages. (530) 222-2739. Cowboy and Indian (Matthew Songmaker and Eldon Williams) at the Post Office Saloon in Redding at 6:30 p.m.21… Continue Reading
Collectively, Redding, its police department and one of its more popular neighborhoods have a high-powered headache on its hands, and it stems from the indisputable fact that shooting ranges and subdivisions make lousy neighbors. At issue is the Record Range,… Continue Reading
Shasta College will launch its new Community Speaker Series on Wednesday. This joint effort between the Shasta College Foundation and the McConnell Foundation is designed to inspire, educate and challenge participants with fresh ideas / perspectives on education, our community… Continue Reading
Nothing is so constant as change, especially when it comes to health care rules and regulations. I have said that multiple times in this column and this year is no exception. First, individuals may have another new extended enrollment period.… Continue Reading
Governor Brown’s recently announced plan to have California derive 50 percent of its electricity from renewable sources by 2020 has opened the door for bold ideas to help achieve this. Carl Weidert, a retired, self-employed biologist who lives in Shingletown,… Continue Reading
Wednesday, February 25 Black Vinyl 45 at Shameless O’Leary’s Irish Pub, starting at 8 p.m. 21 and over after 9 p.m. (530) 246-4765. Hal Johnson at the Post Office Saloon in Redding at 6:30 p.m. 21 and over. (530) 246-2190. Maxwell’s Eatery in Redding has an open mic starting at 7 p.m. Hosted by Mark McAbee.… Continue Reading
Two traits I’ve noticed about Highlanders are that they look out for each other, and they know everything about each other. The first is a consequence of remoteness – so far away from “civilization,” people have drawn together and helped… Continue Reading
The security breach at Anthem Blue Cross can be a very disturbing issue since our insurance companies have so much data about us. Even though the current enrollment process does not require a lot of health history, the simple fact… Continue Reading
I am in pain. I am not the only one. I feel like a self-absorbed baby even writing about it. It is not “manly” to admit I hurt. I know better of course. I am well-acquainted with the heavy burden… Continue Reading
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