Editor’s note: Renae Tolbert was a frequent contributor of writing and photography to aNewsCafe.com. She died on March 26 following complications from cancer. ANC will publish some of her work in the coming months in memory and honor of Renae.… Continue Reading
If I have learned nothing else in my 81 years of living, I’ve learned that beauty is most certainly in the eye of the beholder. However, I also believe that the eye for beauty can certainly be enhanced, honed and brought to life by exposure and appreciation. In that light, I really believe the human desire for beauty is inborn. Continue Reading
The City of Redding (City) is working closely with Shasta County (County) to create a unified response to the recovery in conjunction with state and federal officials. The City has never dealt with an event of this scope and this… Continue Reading
This summer, local historian and urbanist Michael Kuker will lead a series of three guided, hour-long walking tours discussing various aspects of Redding and Shasta County history. Michael will bring along historic photographs, putting you in the footsteps of photographers… Continue Reading
Nothing comes easy, or quick, on Redding’s hazy path to recreational pot sales. The latest setback, of sorts, came last week when City Manager Barry Tippin postponed announcing the first applicants accepted for tentative approval to begin operating retail marijuana… Continue Reading
Confession: The second half of this column is an an unabashed rip-off of Doug Mudford’s “Reflections in a Mirror While Shaving”. But before I share my reflections, I want to share my gratitude. You may remember my Valentine’s Day column… Continue Reading
The dead of winter is a great time to organize one’s notes and photographs, and rummage through memories of last year’s adventures. This is the tale of a solo trip to a seldom-visited string of lakes in the Trinity Alps.… Continue Reading
I’m not going out that way. I will not slowly lose control of myself and take my family down with me. I will die with my dignity intact. These are words my husband, Rich, said loudly and clearly to anyone… Continue Reading
Some of the most cringe-worthy phone calls I receive are those from desperate pet owners describing how their two dogs have, “started fighting out of the blue.” I cringe because 99.9% of the time, the call comes long after the… Continue Reading
Many of you know this story, so bear with me as I share this with those who’ve not heard it lately. Like a mother who likes to retell the story of the day her child was born on his birthday,… Continue Reading
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