Variety is the headliner at Shasta Raceway Park in Anderson this season, as the fairgrounds facility has scheduled everything from late model stock cars to open-wheel super modifieds to motorcycles. There’s even a weekend for monster trucks. The season kicks… Continue Reading
Free assistance with filing income tax returns is available for low-income individuals and families, disabled people and senior citizens, thanks to AARP and Legal Services of Northern California. These tax experts know the tricks of the tax trade, such as… Continue Reading
You do know that Interstate 5 in and near Redding is going to be a minor mess for a while, right? But all the work is for the sake of better traffic flow and safer conditions. The two biggest and,… Continue Reading
Congratulations to the nearly 700 runners who competed in last Saturday’s Nor-Cal John Frank Memorial 10-, 3- and 1-mile races on the Sacramento River bike path in Redding. Congrats also to everyone who competed in the Frosty Fun Runs series,… Continue Reading
Twenty-five years ago, breakfast for me was either two cups of coffee, or two cups of coffee with a maple bar. At lunchtime, I’d grab a burger or a dog, usually accompanied by fries and a Coke. By mid-afternoon, my… Continue Reading
It’s great to know that people and organizations that are leading the way locally are, in fact, leading the way for the state as well.
During the recent CalFresh Forum in Sacramento, sponsored by California Food Policy Advocates and the California Department of Social Services, … Continue Reading
Big-time auto racing started in February in Florida, and racing at Northern California’s short oval tracks is only a few weeks off. One racer from Redding who should be looking forward to the 2011 season is, unfortunately, still looking for a ride. That’s a shame, but it’s likely to be only a temporary setback.
In 2010, Alex Schutte, a Shasta High School graduate now … Continue Reading
All of a sudden, I noticed that this weekend’s calendar is jam-packed with activities and entertainment. It’s crazy how much is going on in Shasta County. Here are some of the highlights: • The film “From The Quarters to Lincoln… Continue Reading
The recent return of winter after a four-week hiatus has made training for the spring running, mountain biking and cycling season a bit more challenging. It’s been cold, it’s been wet, and snow lingers at surprisingly low elevation. And it… Continue Reading
All right, maybe you can’t change the world by winning, or giving away, a couple of bicycles. But it’s clear that the bicycle essay contest sponsored by Healthy Shasta, The Bike Shop and the Safe Routes to School program is… Continue Reading
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