The first Texan I ever met was my mother. Mom grew up in Corpus Christi, married young and then fled the state. In the next 20 years, she and my Dad—a Californian—returned three times to visit her parents. Two of… Continue Reading
It just occurred to Femme de Joie that someone who works in the area of Market and Tehama is spoiled for choice at lunchtime. Within a block each way lie two sandwich shops, two Mexican restaurants, one pizza place, one… Continue Reading
Whiskeytown offers a variety of free, family friendly ranger-led activities throughout the summer. From kayaking to stargazing, there is something for everyone! Programs begin June 14 and run through Labor Day weekend. Reservations are required for the park kayak programs… Continue Reading
This summer North Valley Bank invites your family to help support Turtle Bay Exploration Park in Redding. Be sure to check out the Parrot Playhouse, sponsored by North Valley Bank. Show your NVB debit card and receive one nectar cup… Continue Reading
Five local playwrights, Jonessa Brittan, Dan Beckman, Jim Dowling, Jason Prado and Chad McFarlane, stage readings of their original work. This is a Riverfront Playhouse Capital Campaign event. Tickets available at the door for $10. Show starts at 7:30 PM.… Continue Reading
Director Tony Taccone. magus of the Berkeley Rep, doing a guest turn this year at the Oregon Shakespeare Festival (OSF), launches his new production of “The Tempest” not quite in a teapot but at least in a washtub. In the… Continue Reading
The Redding Peace Officers’ Association (RPOA) would like to invite you to the First Annual South City Park Revitalization. The purpose of this event is to re-introduce citizens and families to South City Park. The RPOA strongly encourages families to… Continue Reading
My little baby left home today. Ma petite citrouille, my little pumpkin, is flying to France for ten days with about a dozen other kids from her high school. I’m used to saying goodbye to my teenager every summer. She… Continue Reading
To head forward, sometimes you’ve got to go back. On the road at last. Destination Charleston, South Carolina by way of Houston, New Orleans and Tallahassee. Motoring towards the land of Dixie. I expect to travel 3,200 miles to get… Continue Reading
In the beginning, I rode a tricycle, my gateway bike. I grew into a confident, fearless bicyclist who rode my blue Schwinn all over downtown Redding. I rode on sidewalks. I rode in gutters. I rode through creeks and culverts.… Continue Reading
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