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Foothill celebrates special education students in 2nd annual 'Football for All'
There were touchdown celebrations, cheering crowds, a vibrant band and plenty of smiles filling Bill Johnson Stadium at Foothill High School on Thursday, Sept. 17. The Foothill football team hosted the second annual “Football for All” event, welcoming dozens of students from the Shasta Union High School District's Special Day Class Instruction (SDCI) program for a day of football, community and fun. Foothill SDCI teacher Kory Kammersgard worked with football coach and special education teacher Ross Griffith to create the event last year, and the positive response prompted a return in 2026. “‘Football for All’ was an idea Ross (Griffith) and I had, and it’s an opportunity for our students in the SDCI program to shine,” Kammersgard said. “These are students that are often left out of the limelight, and this is a chance for them to have a day that’s exclusively for them.” Students kicked off the event by running through a Cougar tunnel and onto the field, where they were met with high-fives from Foothill cheerleaders and football players. Shortly after, the students split into different groups to participate in throwing, catching, running and tackling drills alongside the football team. “Being a special education teacher myself, this means
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Registration opens for 2027 Ironman 70.3 Northern California race in Redding
REDDING, Calif. — Athletes hoping to take on Ironman in Redding next year can now sign up, with general registration opening today for the 2027 Northern California 70.3 Ironman. Participants must be at least 18 years old and have a USA Triathlon membership to register. The race is capped...
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Friends of Redding Rodeo launch inaugural formal gala to help fund grounds upgrades
REDDING, Calif. — Friends of Redding Rodeo is hosting its first official red-tie, dress-up gala, the 2026 Redding Rodeo Gala. It’ll be a formal Western evening to celebrate the rodeo’s history and look toward its future. Redding Rodeo Association President Skip Barker and Friends of Redding Rodeo...
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Week 3 - Play of the Week
CHICO, Calif. - Its a wrap for all the action on the gridiron in Week Three of Under the Lights, but two big plays made by exceptional athletes will battle it out for Play of the Week honors. Action News Now Sports Director Blake Mayfield and co-anchor Raishaud Pinkney have...
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Mt. Shasta football forfeits upcoming game against U-Prep
The Mt. Shasta football team has forfeited its Sept. 11 matchup against University Prep because it does not have enough healthy players available to compete, Mt. Shasta athletic director and football coach Josh Disbro told the Record Searchlight. The Bears have 23 players listed on the roster on MaxPreps, and while only 11 players are required to field a team, Disbro said injuries have impacted the number of players available this week. The Panthers junior varsity team is still expected to face off against the Bears' JV team at 5 p.m. on Friday at Mt. Shasta High School. GAME ANNOUNCEMENT...
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Redding area high school football Week 2: Top games and predictions
Following an eventful Week 1, Northern Section football teams will return to the field this Friday, Sept. 11, for another round of non-conference matchups. Week 2 of the Redding-area high school football season features several intriguing contests, including a 2025 section championship rematch and a number of early-season tests. Each week, the Record Searchlight will select the top games of the week and provide predictions for each Redding-area matchup. So far this season, the RS is 11-4 on picks (73.3%), with the Foothill Cougars proving to be the hardest team to predict early in the year. Take a look at the top games of Week 2, plus our predictions. More: Northern Section high school football: Complete Week 2 schedule Gridley Bulldogs (1-0) at Red Bluff Spartans (1-0) | 7:30 p.m. The Spartans kicked things off with an impressive 34-0 win over Lassen, and they'll have a stronger opponent in Gridley this week. The Bulldogs finished the 2025 season with a 13-1 record, and they didn't suffer their first loss until the state playoffs. Similar to Lassen, Gridley is reliant on the run game. In their 34-6 win over Pierce last week, the Bulldogs rushed for 362 yards to only five
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Redding Pickleball Club plans indoor facility with eight courts on Lake Boulevard
REDDING, Calif. — Pickleball’s rapid growth is bringing a new indoor option to Redding, where players could soon have a dedicated facility designed for year-round play. The Redding Pickleball Club is planning an indoor facility on Lake Boulevard near Raley’s and Grange Co-op. Charlie Hauser, a partner with the club, said the facility will include eight fenced and divided pickleball courts.
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Simpson University wins 1st ever football game in blowout
REDDING, Calif. - The Simpson University Red Hawks football team won its first ever game in program history. The Red Hawks traveled to Southern California to take on the Whittier Poets for their week 2 matchup. Simpson took control of the game early and never looked back, blowing out the Poets 56 to 14.
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Redding Ironman 70.3 race will return with earlier 2027 date
Redding, Calif. — Triathletes have a new date to circle on the calendar as Ironman 70.3 Northern California returns to Redding for the second year. The Dignity Health-sponsored Ironman 70.3 will be held about two months earlier than its debut, taking place on May 23, 2027. General registration will open Sept. 17, 2026.
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Huskies rack up 392 yards rushing in hard-fought win at U Prep
The Fortuna offensive line continued to set the tempo at University Prep in Redding on Friday night, as the Huskies came away with a hard-fought 27-20 win in a back-and-forth showdown between two quality teams. Sophomore running back Easton Essig, who is enjoying an outstanding start to the new season,...
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Red Bluff football shuts out Lassen to open 2026 season
Red Bluff football came into the season with eyes on a section title , and it know that to get there, it needs to rely on defense. The Spartans (1-0) returned a group of defensive stars with significant varsity experience and a long list of accolades. Reigning EAL defensive MVP Jaret Bridwell and all-state lineman Adan Rodriguez headline the list. First-year head coach Derrick Watson knew they had the talent, but on Friday, Sept. 4, facing off against Lassen, the Spartans had their first chance to prove it. The Grizzlies (0-2) were able to move the ball downfield on their first possession, but the Spartans held strong to force a turnover on downs. After that, something seemed to click for that Spartan defense. The result? A 34-0 shutout win to open the 2026 season. “I love the way they battled through adversity,” Watson said. “(Lassen) would get a couple long drives, and our guys didn’t stop believing in themselves, didn’t stop believing in the system, didn’t stop believing in their teammates, and they just kept playing.” The first Lassen drive was an eye-opener for Bridwell and the team. On the first play, the Grizzlies completed a 35-yard pass to put
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Redding indoor pickleball complex OK'd over attorney's objection
Indoor pickleball courts with a lounge to cool off with a beer or non-alcoholic drink took a big step toward reality on Wednesday. The Redding Board of Administrative Review unanimously approved the complex, which will be next to Grange Co-op on Lake Boulevard in north Redding . But the Sept. 2 approval came after an attorney representing a property owner in the shopping center advised the board to have the city attorney look at the project before the board made a decision on the project. Redding attorney Jonz Norine told the board that he represents Maurice A. Ladrech, who owns the property that Raley’s sits on in the shopping center. “You may or may not know that there is litigation right now between the owner of the property underneath Raley’s and the owner of the property underneath the current Grange (Grange Co-op),” Norine said. Ladrech contends in the lawsuit that the shopping center’s covenants, conditions and restrictions (CC&Rs) have been violated with the construction of the Grange Co-op outdoor display that sits in the parking lot in front of the store, Norine said. The lawsuit was filed in August 2025. “If this gets approved, I guess we will have something
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Red Bluff Spartans get $12K boost to play in Texas
The Red Bluff Spartans football team is heading to Texas, thanks to a $12,000 donation from the Tehama County Major Crimes Unit's Anti-Drug and Anti-Gang Board. The board, which oversees funds from drug asset seizures, says investing in youth programs like this helps steer students away from drugs and gangs.
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Tehama County Anti-Drug board donates $12,000 for RB High Football trip to Texas
RED BLUFF, Calif. - The Red Bluff High School Football Team received a $12,000 donation from the Tehama County Major Crimes Unit's Anti-Drug/Anti-Gang Board to complete funding for their upcoming trip to Texas. The donation was the last funding necessary to ensure the team could take advantage of the opportunity...
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Week 2 - Play of the Week
CHICO, Calif. - Week Two of Under the Lights wrapped up with standout performances and big plays on the high school gridiron. Action News Now Sports Director Blake Mayfield and Under the Lights co-host Raishaud Pinkney have selected two plays that will battle it out for Play of the Week honors.
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Simpson holds off Walla Walla's comeback
REDDING, Calif. - The women's volleyball squad won its home opener tonight as they took down Walla Walla University in five sets: 25-19, 25-23, 21-25, 21-25, and 15-9. The Red Hawks took the first two sets to take the commanding lead, as the Wolves battled back to force a fifth set, denying the Wolves a reverse sweep.
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Relentless Wildcats’ ground attack too much for Anderson in season opener
After one of the most dominating seasons in H-DNL history last fall, North Coast football fans came into this year wondering what to expect from Ferndale football in 2026. On Friday night, we got a first look at this year’s team and it was another impressive start for the most successful public school program in North Coast Section history.