Hundreds gathered at the Shasta District Fairgrounds in Anderson, California, on Saturday, March 21, 2026, to honor Nora McNeill, RN and licensed midwife, who has dedicated 50 years to serving families in Redding and across Northern California. The free, family-friendly event celebrated her remarkable career, during which she has attended more than 1,185 births—many in home settings—while mentoring future midwives and advocating for low-risk pregnancies outside traditional ho

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