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Smack N' Burgers a new age burger scene with old-school charm
At Market Street Smack N' Burgers, everything revolves around the fusion of the old school and the new school. According to the husband and wife duo who own the joint, Kevin Le and Amanda Meuy (pronounced May), their Smack N' burgers — most of which come with a crispy smashed patty, American cheese, their signature Smack N' Sauce and all the traditional veggie fixings on a potato bun — were designed to be a combination of the simplified smash burger that took the world by storm over the last decade, and the classic veggie-stacked burger. But whereas the old-school style involved "frozen pucks you throw on (a grill)," Le said, Smack N' Burgers prides themselves on their fresh, never frozen, angus beef and vegetables prepped for service daily. "Nothing's sitting for two or three days or whatever it is. It's that day," said Le. The historied building that houses Smack N' Burgers has also been imbued with a modern touch. Located on 3443 South Market Street, the building has long been the home of old-school burger spots. Most will remember it as Pop's 50's Place , but before that it was an A&W Root Beer drive-in in 1960s and '70s,
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Anderson's Haven Humane Society spays, neuters nearly 200 pets in 1 weekend
Anderson's Haven Humane Society, in partnership with Animal Balance, spayed and neutered nearly 200 pets — 118 dogs and 76 cats — over a single weekend, while also administering 264 vaccines and implanting 123 microchips. The shelter says spaying and neutering is one of the most important tools in addressing the animal overpopulation crisis.
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Giant award-winning pumpkin lands near Red Bluff
A 2,359-pound pumpkin is now on display at Julia's Fruit Stand near Dairyville, and you can see it in person until Halloween. Grower Mike Alves took second place at the National Pumpkin Weigh-In with this record-breaking gourd, located on Highway 99 East just south of Red Bluff.
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Blitz the therapy dog supporting Northstate first responders
CORNING, Calif. — As a community, we rely on our everyday heroes, from firefighters to police, to keep us safe and healthy. But who helps these heroes when they’re in distress? Our latest addition to our K9 Heroes, Blitz the mini-Australian Shepherd, does exactly that by supporting first responders as a therapy dog across the Northstate in their times of need.
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2 Redding restaurants, gaming lounge close. IHOP's back | The Buzz
While the restaurant cited several things that led to its closing, the Olney Creek Bridge replacement project certainly played a role in Bird & Beef’s decision. The restaurant, which opened in November 2025 in the old Snack Shack building on Eastside Road, posted on its Facebook page on Sept. 9: “Over the last couple of months, Bird & Beef has been navigating a lot of changes with the construction on our road, traffic flow, staffing, and rising food costs.” Bird & Beef is just yards away from the bridge replacement project, which has been long delayed. But work has kicked into high gear over the last several months. That work has reduced traffic to one lane for portions of Eastside Road. Vehicles traveling north and south are piloted via temporary traffic signals. The wait for the light to turn green backs up traffic on Eastside Road in both directions. In its Facebook message, Bird & Beef stated the work made it a challenge for customers. “We’re incredibly grateful for all the love and support you’ve shown us over the last year. Our joy has been getting to cook for you, create something new, and bring fun, creative food to the
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Former Sunrise Mountain program manager seeks new support after center closure
REDDING, Calif. — Months after the Sunrise Mountain Wellness Center closed, a former program manager says people who depended on its daily services are still struggling — and she is working on a new model to bring that support back. Former program manager Jullie Calkins said the closure...
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Palo Cedro Honey Bee Festival nears as beekeepers bring bee lessons to schools
PALO CEDRO, Calif. — The 45th annual Honey Bee Festival begins on Saturday, Sept. 26, and local beekeepers are already bringing the buzz into area classrooms. The Honeybee Association has been taking lessons on the road, visiting about five schools in the Northstate this week. On Thursday, the group stopped at Nor Cow Creek Elementary to teach students about honeybees, pollination and where their food comes from.
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Whiskeytown Visitor Center unveils new mural in native plant garden
WHISKEYTOWN, Calif. — Visitors to Whiskeytown now have a new way to explore the park’s native species, thanks to a mural unveiled Saturday at the Whiskeytown Visitor Center’s Native Plant Garden. The mural, created by Anyssa Interrante of Weaverville, took more than 350 hours to complete. Interrante...
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California's Best Fall Hike Follows a River Down a Volcano
The water you walk beside on this trail fell as snow on a 14,179-foot volcano. The McCloud River drains the southern slope of Mount Shasta, runs 77 miles, and, just east of the town of McCloud, hits a stack of old basaltic lava flows and begins to fall over them. Three times, in fact, which […]
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Golden Palooza: Hundreds of golden retrievers take over Redding's Tiger Field on Oct. 3
Amber Moore joined Action News Now to share all the details about the Oct. 3 event at Tiger Field in Redding. The gathering will bring together golden retrievers and their owners for an afternoon of fun.
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On Dolly Parton Day, Redding community shares what they love about the iconic performer
NORTHSTATE, Calif. — September 25 is Dolly Parton Day, honoring the well-loved singer, songwriter, actress, and philanthropist. Gov. Gavin Newsom signed legislation on Sept. 20 establishing the day in California to celebrate Parton. This follows the iconic performer passing away at the age of 80 last month. On September 25, we asked people in Redding why they're fans of the “9 to 5” singer-songwriter.
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Dutch Bros in Redding raises funds for Turtle Bay animals
Dutch Bros locations in Redding, Anderson, and Palo Cedro are donating $1 from every drink sold today to Turtle Bay Exploration Park — money that will go toward supporting rescued animals and educational programs. Turtle Bay even brought out animal ambassadors like Tumbleweed, a Sonoran Desert Tortoise who was once kept illegally as a pet, as a reminder of why rescue and education matter.
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Anthony’s Bar & Grill is a Mediterranean odyssey into food and drink
Stepping into Anthony’s Mediterranean Bar & Grill in downtown Redding is best described as two experiences in one. There’s the restaurant side, where diners can explore the healthy flavors of Greek cuisine, and then there’s a hidden part in the rear – a modern-day speakeasy that caters to connoisseurs of top-shelf liquor. Anthony’s owner Amin Wahbi declares on his website that he has the best Greek food in the North State. “Of course,” he says. “We have really good food.” Wahbi has pretty much cornered the market on Greek fare in Redding. Originally from Syria, Wahbi moved to Redding in 2007 when he was 24. He came here after living in Michigan for 4 years, where he was in the liquor business. He purchased Bob’s Liquors on Hartnell Avenue, which he still owns, and in 2011 opened the Greek Shack in a blue hut next door. Wahbi expanded by opening the original Anthony’s Mediterranean Cuisine in July 2015 on Eureka Way in west Redding. His loyal fan base was disappointed when he closed that location in 2021 in his quest to open a full restaurant and bar. He also operated a drive-thru kiosk called Xander’s Greek Gyro on Churn Creek
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Nearly 300 wild horses roam free at Shingletown sanctuary
The Wild Horse Sanctuary in Shingletown — the nation's oldest of its kind — is home to nearly 300 horses and donkeys roaming freely across 5,000 acres, and today's open house gave visitors a rare look at how these animals live in their natural herd structure.