Chuck McCabe The north state holds warm thoughts for Bay Area-based songwriter Chuck McCabe, who died of cancer at age 65 last Friday in Santa Clara. McCabe received airplay on the exceptional radio station KPIG for his lighthearted ode to… Continue Reading
The cast of “Club Dead — The Last Resort.” Bill Collins has been involved in music, theater and film for five decades. Yet nothing has him more excited than the current performance of “Club Dead — The Last Resort” at… Continue Reading
Last week I sat down with Redding Police Chief Peter Hansen to discuss the June flare-up in gang-related crimes. In last Tuesday’s Part 1, Hansen discussed gangs and the history of gangs in Redding. The interview stretched into many other… Continue Reading
What in the world happened last week in the sporting world? Well, actually, quite a bit: Major League Baseball was having a dynamic week leading up to the All-Star Game. World Cup soccer was building to its grand finale. The… Continue Reading
Gang problems in cities are a lot like nasty, invasive plants. If you allow them to spread and grow roots, they can be extremely hard to remove. In this respect, Redding has a huge advantage. Gangs haven’t been able to sink… Continue Reading
It was so hot the other day, I saw a dog chasing a cat … and they were both walkin’. Let’s face it, we caught a break in June with fairly mild temperatures. We can’t expect July to hold the… Continue Reading
Dennis Smith’s sculpture “Coming Home.” If you’re traveling through Siskiyou County and have a bit of extra time, I suggest stopping at the Living Memorial Sculpture Garden near Weed. I had been hearing about the garden, which honors American veterans… Continue Reading
The Infamous Stringdusters are one of the hottest bands on the Americana touring circuit and the group will kick off the Oaksong Music Society’s 2010 outdoor concert series on July 3 at Gray Pine Farm in Oak Run. It’s a… Continue Reading
Every time I turn around someone’s squawkin’ about chickens. Chickens in your backyard and fresh eggs every morning. Sounds like a lifestyle. Before you dive claw first into the endeavor, you might want a bit more information. “Backyard Chickens and… Continue Reading
One of the all-time great bands from one of the all-time great music towns (Austin, Texas) performs at 8 p.m. tonight at the Shasta District Fair in Anderson. The Fabulous Thunderbirds are known from such hits as “Tuff Enuff,” “Wrap… Continue Reading
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