If you’ve been around for a long time (multi decades!), maybe even born and raised in the North State, attending that very first Redding Rodeo Parade on a Saturday morning in the late 1940s, when you were “knee-high-to-a-grasshopper,” you might say that this year’s Redding Rodeo Parade, held on a splendid May 16, 2026, Saturday morning……”was the best ever.” The late 1940s was when the Redding Rodeo Parade started, 1949 to be exact, and it debuted as the Shasta County Sherif

The 78th annual Redding Rodeo, ranked as one of the “60 best rodeos in the country,” kicked off with a high energy, family friendly Launch Party, held smack dab in the middle of the Redding Rodeo Grounds, featuring live music, country and line dancing by Better in Boots, plus Tri tip sandwiches served by the Redding Rodeo Auxiliary Association, more commonly known as the “The Ladies Behind The Red Shirts” who’ve been assisting the Redding Rodeo Association since the ‘50s. Fr

Redding’s signature Western celebration is saddling up once again. The 78th Redding Rodeo kicks off this week at the historic Sheriff’s Posse Grounds, bringing four days of professional rodeo action, family-friendly events, and community tradition to Northern California. Redding Rodeo Flag Girls - Credit: redding.com What began as a small-town idea from Sheriff John Balma has grown into one of the region’s premier rodeo traditions. Rooted in the ranching and farming heritage

Redding, CA — The Shasta County Sheriff’s Office Major Crimes Unit (MCU) has arrested a local man after recovering stolen chain-link fence panels valued at more than $1,000 from a Redding residence. On Tuesday, May 5, 2026, deputies responded to a theft report from a home on Victoria Drive in Redding. The property, which had previously been impacted by the Carr Fire, had chain-link fence panels taken. Initial evidence gathered during the investigation led the case to the Majo

Giff’s owner, Dick Blake, with trusted assistant, Sammy Escatel Redding has no shortage of burger joints, that’s for sure, but there’s only one restaurant where you can cravenously chow down on an absolutely delicious Steakburger—or Ugly Burger—and that’s Giff’s Steakburger, owned for over 40 years by Dick Blake, a Vietnam Vet known for his good-natured, irreverent trash talk. “I like the place,” said George Knight, a graduate of the Michigan State Police Academy and now reti

Residents of the River Ranch neighborhood are pushing to preserve city-owned land near Eastside Road as open space and recreational trail connections rather than see it developed into a correctional facility, with attorneys reporting progress toward a potential settlement following a court hearing Monday. In a status hearing held April 27, 2026, in Department 64 of Shasta County Superior Court, Judge Ryan H. Biras set a follow-up status hearing for June 15 at 9 a.m.

The Redding City Council convened for its regular meeting on April 21, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers. The session was notably short, with limited open-session business before the council returned to closed session. Mayor Mike Littau presided, with all council members present following roll call.

Dozens of local business owners and chamber members gathered bright and early this morning for the Anderson Chamber of Commerce’s weekly Greeters networking event, hosted by Budget Blinds of Redding at their showroom located at 9690 Tanqueray Ct. Owner Jerry Bay, who has proudly operated the Budget Blinds franchise since 2003, welcomed attendees with a warm, full-service hospitality that perfectly reflected his business philosophy. Budget Blinds of Redding serves the entire N

Man, sometimes I wanna’ toss my smart phone into the nearest dumpster. But early Sunday morning, April 19, 2026, my frustration turned to elation when it flashed on the screen that the Redding Grange #446 was having its first-ever brunch, featuring a breakfast casserole, sausage, country potatoes, biscuits & gravy, a fruit cup, coffee, and juice. YUM! “Honey,” I called out to my lovely wife, Cheryl, “grab your coat, we’re goin’ to the Redding Grange to not only have brunch, b

The BLACK SHEEP GASTROPUB, recently opened for gastronomical delights inside the recently remodeled sports complex known as Big League Dreams in east Redding, was treated to a welcoming ceremony by the President of the Shasta County Chamber of Commerce, Nigel Skeet, its members and guests, including Redding Buzz (Jason Stovall) KQMS radio (Nick Gardner), Eat Shasta (Larry Ramsey) and the SHASTA UNFILTERED eNewspaper (Kari Chilson, Elisa Ballard and Jerry Sanchez, Sr.). Shasta

It was a happy, energetic and joyous scene at Whistlestop Park in downtown Redding on Friday afternoon, April 3, 2026, as young children and

Caliber Office Furniture owner, Chris Cable, stood before an impressive number of Anderson Area Chamber of Commerce Greeters gathered at the store’s location on Airport road in Redding, on the first day of April 2026, and regaled them with the following: “I made the decision about two years ago to offer my employees a “paid for gym membership,” through the business, under one condition: that they would go to the gym, at least three times a week, even it meant on company tim

Redding’s local churches are coming together for a special Good Friday service at the Civic on Friday, April 3rd. All are welcome to attend.

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.

In the heart of Redding's community, a small cry for help echoed near Sundial Bridge Drive last month, leading to one of the most touching rescues in recent memory. A compassionate passerby, out for a walk, followed the desperate sound and discovered a young cat wedged deep inside a drain pipe—trapped, starving, and injured. Animal Regulations officers from Haven Humane Society responded swiftly. Using careful technique and snake tongs, they worked for about 15 minutes to saf

The Redding Library, a key branch of the Shasta Public Libraries system, is set to welcome patrons back through its doors on Tuesday, February 17, 2026, following extensive renovations funded by a competitive $798,000 Building Forward Grant from the California State Library.

In a disturbing incident that unfolded in a quiet Redding residential neighborhood yesterday, a 43-year-old local man faces multiple felony charges after police say he intentionally drove his vehicle into a group of pedestrians following verbal threats. According to the Redding Police Department (RPD), officers responded around 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, February 8, 2026, to reports of a vehicle striking multiple people on Reservoir Lane. Upon arrival, they found several victims, i

The City of Redding has recently updated its local zoning code to match California's ongoing changes in laws governing Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) and Junior Accessory Dwelling Units (JADUs). In a short informational video posted on YouTube on January 7, 2026, Jeremy Pagan—Director of Development Services and the city's Building Official—explains the key updates and what they mean for homeowners, builders, and the community.

Anderson Chamber Greeters Chris Goddard, Country Bowl Day/Catering Manager Beginning at 7:30 on Wednesday morning, January 28, dozens of well-dressed (enthusiastic!) men and women started streaming into Country Bowl, located at 2615 Bechelli Lane in Redding, California. They were there because the Anderson Chamber of Commerce asked them to play a greeters role—i.e., to honor and recognize Country Bowl while simultaneously “networking” with other businesses and nonprofits repr

The Haven Humane Society is having its Doggie Dash 5K Fun Run and Community Fair fundraising event at the Lake Redding Pavilion, 56 Quartz Hill Rd., Redding, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, March 28th. The run starts at 10 a.m. and preregistration is advised to take advantage of early registration discounts. This is a family- and dog-friendly event and costumes are encouraged! Prizes will be awarded for the best-dressed pups and the fastest runners.