We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness. —Declaration of Independence, excerpt, 1776.… Continue Reading
Has there ever been a more clutch sports performance? Reggie Jackson hitting three home runs on three consecutive pitches in the World Series. Babe Ruth famously, or infamously, calling his shot in the 1932 World Series? Joe Namath guaranteeing a… Continue Reading
This week, as I prepare to march in my hometown 4th of July parade, I’m feeling more patriotic than ever. Wanna know why? Because I give a shit. I feel like America has been rotting from the inside out for… Continue Reading
Even though she was 420 miles to the north, in Portland, Ore., Women’s World Cup soccer standout and Palo Cedro native Megan Rapinoe starred at Tuesday’s Redding City Council meeting as the mayor proclaimed July 21 Megan Rapinoe Day. Accepting the proclamation… Continue Reading
Mayor Francie Sullivan has declared July 21st at Megan Rapinoe Day in honor of the Redding native’s key role on the United States Women’s National Soccer Team, which won the World Cup on Sunday (July 5, 2015). Ms. Rapinoe, who… Continue Reading
Join Viva Downtown in “Megan’s Promenade Parade,” honoring local soccer star and U.S. women’s soccer team player Megan Rapinoe this Saturday at 11 a.m. as she rides from Grilla Bites to Placer Street in Redding. Bring your kids, family, and… Continue Reading
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