Highest Levels of West Nile Virus Found in Shasta County Since 2007

The Shasta Mosquito and Vector Control District (SMVCD) reports that mosquito-borne disease surveillance has detected the highest levels of West Nile virus (WNv) activity in this area since 2007. Although no human or horse cases have yet been reported, SMVCD… Continue Reading

You’re Invited:16th Annual Latino Independence Day Fiesta – Sept. 16

The highly attended 16th annual Latino Independence Day Fiesta is coming on September 16 from noon until 5 p.m. at the Anderson River Park’s K.C. Grove Amphitheater, in Anderson, CA. Organized by the NORTHERN HISPANIC LATINO COALITION, this year’s theme is, “Year of… Continue Reading

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Rock & Roll Hall of Famer Elvis Costello To Appear At The Cascade Theatre Sept 24

Jefferson Public Radio and the Cascade Theatre present the versatile talent of Grammy winner Elvis Costello at Redding’s historic Cascade Theatre in a solo performance at 7:30pm Monday, September 24th, 2012. The versatile British singer-songwriter was a pioneer of the… Continue Reading

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Advance Health Care Directive Class Offered

Making health care decisions can be a complex process.  It is important that families and health care providers are aware of a person’s wishes if they are unable to speak for themselves.  This class offers valuable tools to help a… Continue Reading

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Couple Assaulted During Once-in-a-Blue-Moon Walk on Sundial Bridge

All Friday evening as I worked at my computer I had the nagging urge to go for a night walk to see the full moon. Let’s see. Where does a single woman feel most safe to walk alone at night in… Continue Reading

Special Tours at Camden House on Saturday July 28 and Sunday July 29

Take a special tour of the historic home built in 1852 and discover how pioneer/prospectors Charles Camden and Levi Tower re-shaped the landscape to create a home for their family and an “oasis” for the many travelers during and after… Continue Reading

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Prima Donna Bongo Band performing at Vintner’s Cellar August 4

Prima Donna Bongo Band performs Saturday, August 4 from 7 to 10pm at Vintner’s Cellar (1700 California Street, Redding).  You will hear folk rock and Americana originals as well as other tunes you may recognize ranging from Van Morrison to… Continue Reading

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Out of a motel, beyond chemo and into a place of her own; one door-to-door jewelery sale at a time

It was 103 degrees Sunday afternoon when my doorbell rang unexpectedly and I met Sally Good for the second time. She looked smaller and more pale than I recalled. Her hair looked almost too perfect to be real. I first… Continue Reading

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Dale Fire Saturday Update: 75% contained, full containment expected today

UPDATE Saturday 8 a.m.: The Dale Fire is 75 percent contained. Full containment expected by the day’s end. Demobilization of resources is in progress. All evacuations are lifted. All roads are open. The fire covered 1,200 acres. More than 150 homes were… Continue Reading

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I’ll vote for anyone who’ll get U.S. passenger railways on track

I will vote for anyone who’ll get our country’s passenger railway system on track. I am exaggerating only slightly. However, it’s no exaggeration to say that I am convinced that a modern, national railway system would be our country’s salvation; the solution for our current… Continue Reading