Karen Hansen moved from the Bay Area to Northern California in the early 1990s. She was shocked to discover widespread animal neglect and abuse in the area. Unable to turn away, she stepped up, volunteering at local animal shelters and becoming the first in Tehama County to start a "Pet of the Week" feature to highlight adoptable pets and raise awareness of the many animals in need of adoption. 

Not even cold, overcast weather could stem the flock of kids, parents in tow, from attending Cottonwood’s Christmas Celebration, one of the town’s biggest events of the year.  Held “all day” on Saturday, November 29, 2025, smack dab embedded in the middle of Cottonwood’s historic Front Street, and organized by the town’s Chamber of Commerce, the Christmas Celebration did not disappoint.  Said the Chamber’s president, Dan Canavan:  “Thanking all of the Chamber’s volunteers, wh

Shasta County Board of Supervisors approved a resolution in support of a state split presented by Assembly Member James Gallagher and a separate resolution to place the citizen-led petition for local election reforms on the June 2026 ballot.

The Tehama County CattleWomen are putting on a "100 Years of Cowgirls Luncheon and Fashion Show" to be held Saturday, November 15th in Redbluff. Tickets are on sale now and include lunch and live entertainment.