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Lake Redding Regatta set for weekend, aiming to boost local businesses
REDDING, Calif. — With paddlers, families and spectators expected to fill Lake Redding Park this weekend, organizers of the Lake Redding Regatta say they’re aiming to turn the event into a boost for local businesses. Along with the races, the regatta will feature classic cars, face painting, food...
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Monks bless the harvest at Vina vineyard this weekend
The Abbey of New Clairvaux Monastery in Vina is hosting its annual Blessing of the Grapes this weekend, where monks will lead a procession and bless this year's harvest. The free event kicks off with a local market at 9 a.m., followed by the blessing ceremony at 10:30 a.m. and wine tastings, tours, and more starting at 11 a.m. for $10.
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No decisions yet on proposed Oasis Road shopping center project
Last night, for the second time, the Redding Planning Commission pushed back approval for a development plan that could lead to eventual construction of a commercial center near Oasis Road and Twin View Boulevard. Two decades ago, the site was originally planned to house a 300,000 square feet project centered...
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Mount Shasta looks to tiny homes as another option for affordable housing
SHASTA COUNTY, Calif. — Mount Shasta is taking a new approach to its housing shortage after the City Council approved an ordinance allowing Tiny Homes on Wheels as a permanent housing option within city limits. Supporters say the new rules won't solve the housing crisis on their own, but...
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Redding's Sunday brunch rush is boosting downtown businesses
REDDING, Calif. - The Redding Public Market's Sunday brunch series is drawing crowds and boosting foot traffic for businesses across downtown. The weekly event features live music, special menu items and a festive atmosphere that attracts families, friends and visitors from across the area. Business owners say the brunch rush...
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1,000+ grazing goats head to work in Redding as wildfire risk climbs
Hundreds of goats marched through Redding's Clover Creek Preserve over the weekend of July 18, munching dry grass to help reduce wildfire risk. They've been reporting for duty all over Redding this summer, including overgrown areas off of Hilltop Drive and the canyon behind Mercy Hospital. Goats and sheep are increasingly being used to eat flammable vegetation, making them a key part of California’s wildfire prevention efforts, according to the California Farm Bureau. The animals can get to steep areas humans and machines cannot easily reach. Dispatching goats as part of the city's wildfire prevention crew in Redding began in the aftermath of the devastating 2018 Carr Fire , when former Mayor Julie Winter began pushing for the city to bring dry brush-eating goats as an ecological way to reduce fire risk and water use. The Carr Fire ignited eight years ago , on July 23, 2018, and wasn't fully contained until Aug. 30, 2018. The monster blaze killed eight people, including three firefighters , charred nearly 230,000 acres in Shasta and Trinity counties and destroyed more than 1,000 homes. At that time, Winter spearheaded an amendment to an ordinance that banned farm animals within city limits. The amendment passed,
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Greater Life Realty Establishes Trust as Premier Real Estate Advisor for Home Buyers in Redding, CA
Greater Life Realty operates as a trusted real estate advisor in Redding, CA, guiding home buyers through complex property transactions in Northern California's competitive market. The firm specializes in residential purchases throughout Redding and surrounding Shasta County communities, providing personalized counsel to clients seeking reliable representation. Navigating the home-buying process...
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Northern California homeowners may be missing out on rebates
SHASTA LAKE, Calif. - Homeowners planning improvements could save hundreds or even thousands of dollars through rebate programs available for energy-efficient upgrades. The City of Shasta Lake offers one of the most extensive local rebate programs in the region. The program provides incentives for everything from energy-efficient windows and insulation...
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BLM approves projects to improve forest health and reduce wildfire risk in the Fall River Valley
The Bureau of Land Management Applegate Field Office has approved two forest resilience projects in the Fall River Valley, aimed at improving forest health, reducing wildfire risk, and strengthening community preparedness. Work on both projects is expected to begin in fall 2026. The Day Fire Pre-Commercial Thinning Project builds on...
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EPA seeks community input on Iron Mountain Mine for the first time in 35 years
For the first time in over 35 years, the Environmental Protection Agency is seeking community input to form a community involvement plan for the Iron Mountain Mine Superfund site. Located about 9 miles northwest of Redding in the Klamath Mountains, Iron Mountain Mine is a 4400-acre site that was mined...
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Local businesses urged to prepare for thousands of visitors for Ironman race in August
Local businesses are being told to get ready to welcome thousands of visitors next month for a highly anticipated event: the Ironman 70.3 Northern California. The internationally known triathlon will take place on Aug. 16, and it’s expected to bring more than 1,700 athletes and thousands of spectators. So far, over 1,600 athletes have registered for the race, coming from almost all 50 states and 11 different countries. Officials with local tourism groups said there could be over 6,000 tourists in Redding during the week of the race as friends and family join race participants to cheer them on.