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Foothill Cougars moving forward with new QB & section championship goals
PALO CEDRO, Calif. - The Foothill Cougars football club is gearing up for its season to officially begin later this month. It's another year of high expectations for the Cougars, as the team is returning a good amount of players from the last year's section-title appearing squad. The Cougars have...
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Redding detours, roads closed and traffic warnings during IRONMAN race
Shasta County motorists driving on Aug. 16, should take detours and plan for traffic delays and congestion in the Redding area during the 2026 IRONMAN triathlon race. Law enforcement will close roads as participating athletes swim, bike and run through Whiskeytown National Recreation Area, the Shasta-Trinity National Forest and greater Redding areas. Road closures and detours include stretches through or near residential areas, according to race planners. Drivers won't be able to use closed streets for up to 4.5 hours on race day, so roads serving as detours could see higher traffic than most Sundays, said city of Redding Communications Manager Katie Hunter. Here are detours drivers can take, which roads close and when, and a list of other streets that could face heavy traffic on Aug. 16, according to the city of Redding and race planners . Note to readers: If you appreciate the work we do here at the Redding Record Searchlight, please consider subscribing yourself or giving the gift of a subscription to someone you know. Where you can go: These roads serve as detours during the 2026 Redding IRONMAN The following roads serve as detours for closed areas during the 2026 Redding Iron man on Aug.
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Foothill softball team welcomed home in Redding after world series finish
REDDING, Calif. - The Foothill Area girls jr. softball team returned home as runner-up at the Little League Softball World Series held in Kirkland, Washington. This marks the second year in a row Foothill has made it to the international competition. Hundreds of fans braved triple-digit heat Sunday to give...
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Heat wave breaks before IRONMAN swims, bikes, runs through Redding
Redding and Shasta County will get a break from triple-digit heat before the IRONMAN 70.3 Northern California kicks off on Sunday. But it will still be a warm, intensely sunny week in Redding. Concerns for the health of even the most hale triathletes swimming, biking and running the 70-mile route in Redding’s August heat have race officials taking steps to keep athletes safe. “We have developed a heat management plan … in coordination with our medical team and local healthcare partners,” said IRONMAN race organizers, based in Florida. The race starts early Sunday morning, Aug. 16, taking advantage of what’s usually the coolest time of the day, according to National Weather Service and AccuWeather forecasts . Temperatures will drop into the mid- to high 60s in the pre-dawn hours every morning this week. Once the sun comes up, daytime temperatures rise to the mid-90s every day starting Thursday — a few degrees below Redding’s usual high temperatures in August, according to weather service data . Here’s how hot it will be during the rest of the week, and what triathlon planners are doing to protect athletes and guests from heat-related illnesses. What IRONMAN race planners are doing to keep triathletes
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IRONMAN 70.3 Northern California Brings Road Closures to Redding Area Sunday
Redding is getting ready to welcome athletes from around the world as the IRONMAN 70.3 Northern California triathlon takes place Sunday, August 16 — but drivers should be prepared for temporary road closures and delays. The biking portion of the race will impact several roads throughout the Redding area...
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Cattlemens to host Tip-A-Cop fundraiser for Special Olympics
NORTHERN CALIFORNIA — Cattlemens Steakhouse will host its first annual Tip-A-Cop fundraiser benefiting Special Olympics Northern California on Tuesday, Aug. 11. The event runs from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. at all Cattlemens Steakhouse locations, including Redding. Special Olympics athletes and local law enforcement officers will volunteer alongside restaurant staff to help raise money for Special Olympics Northern California programs.
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West Suburban softball advances to bracket play of World Series
KIRKLAND, Wash. (WTAJ) — The West Suburban Junior League Softball team advanced to the bracket of the Junior League Softball World Series after their 2-0 win over Asia-Pacific on Wednesday. The team went 3-1 in Pool B play, only losing to the undefeated West team out of Palo Cedro, Calif. The top four teams in […]
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Redding council funds services for Ironman 70.3 with city cash and assistance
Redding backs Ironman 70.3 with city cash and services. The Redding City Council voted unanimously to approve funding for the upcoming Ironman 70.3 race. The decision means thousands of dollars will go toward police and fire services, shuttle services and other costs needed to pull off one of the biggest sports events to come to Redding.
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Simpson University Redhawks football team prepares for 2026 season with new head coach
REDDING, Calif. - The Simpson University Redhawks football team opened its training camp this week ahead of the squad's first game later this month. With a new face at the helm, and another year of playing under most guys' belt, the Redhawks are looking to make a statement this fall.
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Lake Redding Regatta grows for 3rd year since revival
REDDING, Calif. - A tradition that once drew crowds to the Sacramento River in the 1930s returned to Lake Redding Park this weekend for its third year since being revived. The Lake Redding Regatta brought paddlers, rowers, racing and family fun back to the community. Nearly 1,000 people and more...
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Foothill Little League Jr. Softball tops Pennsylvania 2-0 in World Series
Foothill Little League’s junior softball team stayed unbeaten Monday in pool play at the Junior League Softball World Series with a 2-0 win against West Suburban Little League of Pennsylvania, the East Region representative. Foothill got all the offense it needed in the first inning when Kylie Kenyon hit...
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Redding motorists should avoid these race areas during IRONMAN
The Ironman 70.3 Northern California triathlon isn't too far off from its start in Redding. That's prompted the California Department of Transportation to advise motorists to avoid race route roads that wind through miles of the city and Shasta County because "significant traffic impacts" are expected along portions of several state highways and other roads during the competition. The event begins Sunday, Aug. 16 with a 1.2-mile sunrise swim at Oak Bottom Marina in Whiskeytown National Recreation Area. Then more than 1,600 athletes will peel off their wetsuits and hop on bicycles to ride a 56-mile course heading north to Shasta Lake, south nearly to Redding Regional Airport and along Hartnell Avenue toward downtown Redding. That's followed by a 13.1-mile run along the Sacramento River trail to the finish line at the Redding Civic Auditorium. Traffic impacts will vary by location, with race day delays generally starting before 7 a.m. and lasting until about 1 p.m. During that time, some ramps will be closed or traffic will be subject to one-way traffic controls, with pilot vehicles escorting motorists in alternating directions on those streets. "Motorists are strongly encouraged to avoid these areas until the event has concluded. Those who must
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Redding’s Kansas Crawford to represent Team USA in world baton twirling competition
REDDING, Calif. — A Redding athlete is preparing to take her baton-twirling talent to the world stage, with a trip to Paris ahead as part of Team USA. Kansas Crawford, a Foothill High School feature twirler, has spent years competing across the country in a sport many people only associate with parades and football games. Now, she is set to represent the United States at the world championship in Paris.
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More than 100 volunteers to help keep Ironman 70.3 swimmers safe at Whiskeytown Lake
SHASTA COUNTY, Calif. — With hundreds of athletes expected to take to Whiskeytown Lake for the Ironman 70.3’s debut in Redding, organizers are putting a major focus on safety during the swim. More than 100 kayakers and stand-up paddleboarders have already signed up to provide on-water support during...
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Lake Redding Regatta returns this weekend to Sacramento River
The Lake Redding Regatta is back this weekend, bringing 2 days of paddle racing to the Sacramento River at Lake Redding Park. Whether you're competing or cheering from the shore, racers of all ages can take on 1, 2, or 4-mile courses in kayaks, canoes, stand-up paddleboards, or crew boats — with registration at $35.
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Inaugural Ironman 70.3 Northern California nears as residents seek route details
SHASTA COUNTY, Calif. — With the inaugural Ironman 70.3 Northern California race just weeks away, some residents along the planned route say they are still looking for answers about where athletes will travel and how road closures could affect them on race day. Next month, athletes are set to...