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Simpson University launches global studies program this fall
Simpson University in Redding is launching a new Global Studies program this fall, offering courses in international business, world religions, and cross-cultural communication. The degree will be available as a major, minor, or certificate for students looking to build skills for working and living across cultures.
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Lions Club all-star football games kick off June 20 at Foothill High in Palo Cedro
SHASTA COUNTY, Calif. — The annual Lions Club All-Star football games return Saturday, June 20, 2026, to Foothill High School in Palo Cedro, bringing together graduating high school seniors from across Northern California for one final game of their prep careers. For the first time in the event's nearly...
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Quincy High student heads to Lions all-star football game
Lions Clubs International reports Quincy Junior-Senior High School senior Nathan Schmid will be participating in the 2026 Lions high school all-star football game. The 49th annual game for graduating high school seniors is set for Saturday, June 20, at Foothill High School in Palo Cedro. Schmid will play for the...
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Scholar Athlete of the Month: Kaleb Flournoy
CORNING, Calif. - Corning High School Class of 2026 graduate Kaleb Flournoy is our Scholar Athlete of the Month, presented by Chico Sports Club. Flournoy averaged a 3.2 GPA throughout high school, and says his favorite subject is history. Flournoy finished his two varsity seasons of football averaging 9.4 yards...
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Teacher, students hospitalized after ingesting THC cookies
DUNSMUIR, CA. – A teacher and multiple students from Dunsmuir Elementary School are recovering after being released from the hospital following exposure to cannabis products on June first. The elementary school says a teacher left cookies out in a classroom, later hospitalizing those who consumed the cookies. The teacher...
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West Valley High School softball forfeits playoff win, appearance in NorCal regional championship game
COTTONWOOD, Calif. - West Valley High School announced today that it's forfeiting its regional semifinal win earlier this week. West Valley announced the news in a social media post, explaining that due to one of its players playing in a travel-ball tournament during the school's softball season, which is against NSCIF rules, they will have to forfeit their appearance in the NorCal regional championship game.
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Chico High seniors graduate tonight at Panther Stadium
About 400 Chico High School seniors are graduating tonight at Panther Stadium, and this morning they got one last practice run before walking the stage at 8 p.m. Pleasant Valley, Shasta, and Enterprise high schools are also holding graduation ceremonies tonight at 8 p.m.
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Class of 2026: Shasta College marks 76th commencement in Redding
Shasta College held its 76th commencement ceremony Friday night, celebrating hundreds of graduates at Memorial Stadium. Shasta College held its 76th Commencement Ceremony Friday night, with more than 1,800 degree applications submitted this year — including honors graduates, transfer students, and 16 Bachelor of Science recipients. The Shasta College Foundation also awarded more than $900,000 in scholarships to help students continue their educational journeys.
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Pacheco School career day gives Redding students a real-world look
Middle schoolers at Pacheco School in Redding got a firsthand look at what it takes to build a career, with about a dozen local professionals — from a barber to a veterinarian — sharing the highlights and challenges of their work. Students spent the afternoon asking questions about each path and what it takes to get there.
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Shasta College celebrates 400+ graduates tonight
More than 400 students will walk the stage tonight at Shasta College's commencement ceremony, with the college receiving more than 1,800 degree applications this year — including veterans, health sciences graduates, and Bachelor of Science recipients entering the workforce. The Shasta College Foundation awarded more than $900,000 in scholarships this year to help students reach their educational goals.
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UC Davis proposal sparks debate over future of Redding medical school plans
SHASTA COUNTY, Calif. — A presentation on a possible UC Davis regional branch campus sparked discussion Tuesday among the Shasta County Board of Supervisors over whether the proposal should compete with or be combined with a previously proposed medical school project tied to Simpson University. Doctors Debbie Lupeika and...
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Shasta College set for 76th commencement Friday at Memorial Stadium, 7 p.m.
SHASTA COUNTY, Calif. — Shasta College will hold its 76th Commencement ceremony Friday, May 22, at 7:00 p.m. in the Shasta College Memorial Stadium. The college received 1,869 graduation applications, including 326 for certificates. Among the graduates are 371 students earning transfer degrees, 514 honors graduates and 16 students receiving Bachelor of Science degrees. Twenty-six veterans will also graduate during the commencement ceremony.
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Whiskeytown’s Outdoor School That Burned in the Carr Fire Is One Step Closer to Coming Back
A beloved outdoor science school near Redding that was destroyed in the 2018 Carr Fire just cleared one of the biggest hurdles standing between its past and its future. The National Park Service issued a Finding of No Significant Impact and Floodplain Statement of Findings for rebuilding the Whiskeytown Environmental School campus inside Whiskeytown National Recreation Area. The environmental review was circulated for public comment in January and February 2026, and the completed documents signal to donors, foundations and government agencies that the project is real and moving forward.
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Parsons Junior High musicians win gold at national festival in Anaheim
Parsons Junior High School music groups won multiple gold awards at the World Strides Music Festival in Anaheim, with individual students also receiving honors, and upcoming school concerts are scheduled for next week.