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Redding’s inaugural IRONMAN 70.3 Northern California on Sunday, August 16, 2026, delivered a successful debut that highlighted the region’s scenery, community energy, and endurance sports potential. The event drew roughly 1,600+ athletes (plus thousands of supporters and spectators) for the classic 70.3 distances: a 1.2-mile swim in Whiskeytown Lake starting at Oak Bottom Marina, a 56-mile point-to-point bike through rolling Shasta County roads (with a net elevation loss of n

Mother and 17-year-old daughter forced to cover “XX-XY” and “For the Girls” shirts or leave Atlanta Dream-Indiana Fever game A Georgia mother and her teenage daughter say arena security singled them out during overtime of Sunday’s Indiana Fever-Atlanta Dream game, ordered them to cover their XX-XY Athletics T-shirts or face ejection, and handed them promotional Atlanta Dream “Wellness & Health Night” shirts to wear instead. Mom and daughter told to cover up XX-XY T-shirts, sa

Kudos, congrats—way to go—call it what you will to the Redding Rancheria Tribe for organizing, with competent assistance from the City of Redding, Redding Chamber of Commerce (Visit Redding ), and Viva Downtown, not to mention scores of volunteers, the 1st annual Start Line Social on Friday (8-14) night at Whistlestop Park in downtown Redding. The event drew a sizeable crowd of well wishers looking forward to Sunday (8-16-‘26) morning’s 5 a.m. start of the first annual Ironma

Drawing athletes and visitors from across the country while showcasing Shasta County’s outdoors. This Friday through Sunday, August 14–16, 2026, the City of Redding and surrounding Shasta County will welcome the inaugural IRONMAN 70.3 Northern California. More than 1,600 athletes have registered for the high-intensity half-distance triathlon—featuring a 1.2-mile swim, 56-mile bike, and 13.1-mile run—with thousands more family members, supporters, and spectators expected. Offi

The Foothill Area Little League Junior Softball All-Stars, representing Palo Cedro and the greater North State, returned home this weekend to cheers, posters, balloons and a police-and-fire escort after capturing second place at the 2026 Junior League Softball World Series. Team members were Cate Brard, Rylee Haynes, Bri Songer, Kylie Kenyon, Olivia Rouland, Val Shaw, Josie Cogle, Hailey Mann, Weslee Barry, Graci Wilson, Emma Saelee, and Sam Wellington. The team manager was

Redding City Hall (photo from the city's website) REDDING, Calif. — The Redding City Council held a relatively short regular meeting on August 4, 2026, with most items advancing quickly through the consent calendar. Key actions included approval of several infrastructure projects, among them the Tarmac Road storm drain repair update, the purchase of a new hydro-cleaner vehicle for the Wastewater Collection Division, and the acceptance of $2.4 million from a class-action settl

The PGA Tour is about to look very different. Under new CEO Brian Rolapp, the organization is rolling out the biggest competitive overhaul in decades, set to take full effect in 2028. For everyday fans, the changes are designed to make the product simpler, more dramatic, and easier to follow — with the best players facing each other more often. PGA TOUR CEO Brian Rolapp's Press Conference ahead of THE PLAYERS | 2026 - Credit: youtube.com What the New System Looks Like for Fan

In a story that perfectly captures the hypocrisy of corporate "diversity" in 2026, the San Francisco Giants hosted their annual Pride Night on June 12 against the Chicago Cubs. Players were expected to don special rainbow-themed caps featuring the team's logo in Pride colors. Several pitchers—Landen Roupp (the starter), JT Brubaker, and Ryan Walker—complied but added a personal touch: they wrote "Gen 9:12-16" (or similar) on their caps with a marker. Genesis 9:12-16 recounts

It was “batter-up time” on Friday, May 30, 2026, when the beloved Colt 45s baseball team, under the direction of general manager Rick Bosetti, and team manager Bob Anderson, played host to the Watsonville Aggies to kick off the 22nd season, playing at historic 100-year-old Tiger Field. And after the Colt 45s shut out the Aggies, 2-0, several Colt 45 fans weighed in on why they absolutely dig the Colt 45s: Dr. Samuel Carrino, Jr. “I was the original Colt 45s catcher in 2002-

Redding, CA – May 30, 2026 — Under the lights of historic Tiger Field, the Redding Colt 45s launched their 2026 summer collegiate baseball season on Friday, May 29, with a strong 2-0 shutout victory over the Watsonville Aggies. The home opener against the Watsonville Aggies doubled as Honor Veterans Night, drawing a strong crowd of families, baseball fans, and local veterans. General Manager Rick Bosetti, the driving force behind the Colt 45s for over two decades, once again

Jessica Rapoza, softball coach, El Camino College - image eccwarriors.com Torrance, Calif. — Jessica Rapoza, who grew up playing softball in the fields of Redding, California, reached another historic milestone Friday. The Redding native became the all-time winningest coach in El Camino College (ECC) softball history with her 328th victory at the school — a 6-3 win over Fullerton — while pushing her overall head coaching record over 400 wins. From Redding Roots to National Re

Phil Mickelson - one of the earliest defectors to LIV Golf - image by media.cnn.com It was supposed to be the revolution that saved professional golf. Instead, LIV Golf is limping toward an uncertain end, its Saudi millions drying up and its biggest stars quietly eyeing the exit doors. Launched in 2022 with the backing of Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF), LIV arrived like a wrecking ball. It dangled nine-figure guaranteed contracts in front of PGA Tour stars, promi

Red Bluff, California — With just days until the chutes open, the historic Red Bluff Round-Up is gearing up for its 105th annual celebration, cementing its reputation as the largest three-day professional rodeo in the country. Held at the Frank Moore Arena on the Tehama District Fairgrounds (670 Antelope Blvd.), the event draws thousands of fans, top PRCA competitors, and world-class livestock for three days of heart-pounding action from April 17-19, 2026.

The weather at Augusta National Golf Club was postcard perfect all week for the 2026 Masters Tournament: bright sunny skies, mild temperatures in the 70s, light winds, and not a drop of rain. Yet despite those ideal scoring conditions, the legendary course — with its lightning-fast greens, treacherous bunkers, and strategic demands — proved as punishing as ever.

The 19-hole, par-60 PDGA-style layout was designed by professional course designer Leonard Muise. Expect dramatic elevation changes, technical wooded fairways, dual tee pads (short and long), and stunning panoramic views of Shasta Lake and the surrounding mountains. Funded by American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) dollars and supported by Flightpath Disc Golf, the course is built to be challenging for experts while remaining fun and accessible for families and beginners alike.

In a stunning front-office overhaul, the Chicago Bulls fired Executive Vice President of Basketball Operations Artūras Karnišovas and General Manager Marc Eversley on April 6, 2026 — just eight days after the controversial waiver of guard Jaden Ivey. Ownership’s decision comes as the team sits at a dismal 29-49 record, 12th in the Eastern Conference, and long eliminated from playoff contention. Under Karnišovas and Eversley’s six-year tenure, the Bulls managed just one playof

In a move that has sent ripples through the sports world and reignited debates about religious freedom in professional athletics, the Chicago Bulls waived guard Jaden Ivey on March 30, 2026, citing “conduct detrimental to the team.” The timing was no coincidence. Hours earlier, the 24-year-old former No. 5 overall pick had gone live on Instagram, delivering an unapologetic, hour-long testimony rooted in his Christian beliefs.

March 28, 2026 – Golf legend Tiger Woods was arrested Friday afternoon on misdemeanor charges of DUI with property damage and refusal to submit to a lawful test following a single-vehicle rollover crash near his home in Jupiter Island, Florida. The incident occurred around 2 p.m. ET on South Beach Road, a residential two-lane street. According to Martin County Sheriff John Budensiek, Woods was driving a black Land Rover at high speed while attempting to overtake a pickup t

Nestled along the scenic banks of the Sacramento River in Redding, California, the Riverview Golf and Country Club remains Shasta County's only private, member-owned gem of a golf course. Founded in 1947, this North State landmark has grown from a nine-hole pioneer course into a full 18-hole championship layout with tennis and pickleball courts, a heated swimming pool, fitness center, river-view dining, and so much more.

On March 4, 2026, the world of college football—and beyond—lost a towering figure. Lou Holtz, the charismatic coach who led Notre Dame to its last national championship in 1988, passed away peacefully at his home in Orlando, Florida, at the age of 89, surrounded by his loving family.