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Council Briefs: Redding Airport Parking Changes, End of Tax-sharing Talks and Anti-DUI Grants Accepted

Long-term parking at Redding Municipal Airport just got a little more expensive, while short-term parking is now free. With a unanimous vote, the City Council on Tuesday agreed to switch the parking concessionaire, change rates and install a pair of… Continue Reading

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A Divided Redding City Council Withholds Support of the State of Jefferson Movement

Aspiring residents of the proposed State of Jefferson, many wearing matching “Don’t Tread on Me” yellow and green T-shirts, filled the Redding City Council chambers Tuesday to make their case for a 51st state. They filed out, disappointed but obviously undaunted,… Continue Reading

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Give a dog a break!

Not everybody loves the 4th of July. Just ask your family dog or cat for their 2 cents, and this is likely what you’ll get: Panting Drooling Pacing Hiding Decreased appetite Abnormal urination & defecation Dilated pupils Excessive grooming Howling… Continue Reading

Looking for Summer Fun? Head to Ashland for An Outdoor Play

ASHLAND, Ore.—Summertime means outdoor theater in this cozy hamlet some 140 miles north of Redding. Many north state residents join visitors throughout the West Coast at the Oregon Shakespeare Festival (OSF) for stellar performances on the repertory company’s full-scale Elizabethan… Continue Reading

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Dale Fire Saturday Update: 75% contained, full containment expected today

UPDATE Saturday 8 a.m.: The Dale Fire is 75 percent contained. Full containment expected by the day’s end. Demobilization of resources is in progress. All evacuations are lifted. All roads are open. The fire covered 1,200 acres. More than 150 homes were… Continue Reading

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Give a dog a break!

Not everybody loves the 4th of July. Just ask your family dog or cat for their 2 cents, and this is likely what you’ll get: Panting Drooling Pacing Hiding Decreased appetite Abnormal urination & defecation Dilated pupils Excessive grooming Howling… Continue Reading

Whiskeytown Calls to Plein Air Artists

Whiskeytown National Recreation Area’s Artist-in-Residence Program is seeking submissions from professional plein air artists to apply for the park’s 2012 residencies. Selected artists will have the opportunity to spend up to four weeks in an artists’ cabin in Whiskeytown to… Continue Reading

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Menu Please: Kanya Garden Blooms on South Market Street

Back in the 1960s and ’70s, an unimpressive cinder block building on South Market Street was a liquor store. Later on it became, variously, Asian markets, Chef Paul Trout’s Experience, and now Kanya Garden. Located virtually across the street from… Continue Reading

Robust Returns for Tehama County’s 100 Mile Harvest

Early fall rains may have forced the banquet indoors, but it did not dampen the enthusiasm for our region’s delicious bounty served at the recent 100-mile Harvest Dinner. The event, which featured local foods, wine, music, art, and experiences, raised… Continue Reading