Now that Sarah Palin has come and gone, and it’s safe to go outdoors again, I find myself strangely drawn to the exposition that sponsored her two speeches in Redding. The annual Forest Products and Construction Equipment Exposition at the… Continue Reading
Valentine’s Day is coming up on Sunday, and a new art showing at Vintage Wine Bar & Restaurant is perfect for setting a romantic mood. A reception is scheduled for TONIGHT to meet some of the 30 artists in the “Conditions… Continue Reading
What an exciting Super Bowl! The New Orleans Saints finished their stellar season by upsetting the Indianapolis Colts, 31-17, in a come-from-behind win. Drew Brees tied the Super Bowl record for completed passes (32), but the biggest play came on… Continue Reading
February is National Go Red for Women Month, part of a movement to encourage women (and men, too) to embrace heart-healthy lifestyles. Mercy Medical Center in Redding marked the event on Friday by inflating a big red dress on top of its… Continue Reading
An earthquake that registered 6.0 on the Richter scale struck just off the Pacific Coast at 12:20 p.m. Thursday. Some folks in Redding felt the quake, but no reports of damage so far. The 6.5-magnitude quake that hit the same… Continue Reading
I was driving down Highway 273 toward Anderson the other day, windshield wipers slapping, when I passed a familiar stand of palm trees. Big old palms, left from the days when a home or business occupied the now-vacant lot. The gray… Continue Reading
Why didn’t I (and thousands of other struggling authors) think of this? You can sell way more books if you form a political action committee. Take the money donated to the PAC and buy copies of your own book. Instant… Continue Reading
The Shasta College Theatre presents opera performances this week, including Puccini’s comedy “Gianni Schicchi” and scenes from “Rigoletto” and “I Pagliacci.” The operas are presented fully staged by Robert Waterbury, accompanied by Elizabeth Waterbury, and Ellen Southard on piano. The… Continue Reading
Kids in Shasta County can get FREE dental care next Friday as Shasta College dental hygiene students, local dentists and other volunteers participate in national “Give Kids a Smile Day.” From 9 a.m. until 4 p.m., kids 18 and under who… Continue Reading
Redding’s Cultural Cruise is TODAY, and great art will be on display at eight different venues around town. Go here for details and a map of locations. Kelly and I are looking forward to the reception at City Hall, where… Continue Reading
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