Now entering its 18th year, the Sundial Film Festival stands out for its commitment to a filmmaker-focused experience. It spotlights over 200 films (across its history), many from creators with ties to Northern California, while also welcoming standout works from national and international talent. The festival has earned a reputation as a genuine launching pad for emerging voices—past screenings have included early projects from filmmakers who later achieved wider recognitio

Situated in the welcoming community of Anderson, California, the Frontier Senior Center stands as a testament to collective determination and compassion, serving over 5,000 seniors in southern Shasta County since its opening in November 1996. This vital hub provides nutrition programs, social activities, health counseling, and a sense of community, all born from a simple yet urgent need voiced by local elders back in 1992.

Nestled in the heart of Northern California's intermountain region, the town of Burney offers visitors a gateway to some of the state's most stunning natural landscapes. While McArthur-Burney Falls Memorial State Park and its iconic 129-foot waterfall often steal the spotlight, there's far more to discover in this rugged corner of Shasta County. To uncover the full story, head to the Burney Chamber of Commerce at BurneyChamber.com

Earlier we posted an article about Nora McNeill a Redding based registered midwife who has been helping mothers bring children into this world for over fifty years. There will be an anniversary celebration open to the public on March 21, 2026 at 4:00 pm. The gala event will be held at the Shasta District Fair and Event Center in Anderson, CA.

Hey, everybody—especially you classic car enthusiasts from throughout the western USA—now is the time to set your calendars for Kool April Nites' 10-day celebration, April 17–26, 2026, that Redding, California, is famous for... and rightly so! A few Anderson Chamber Greeters If you were fortunate enough to be at the Gaia Hotel in Anderson, California, on Wednesday morning, February 4, 2026, you were front and center to hear Kool April Nites president Ryan Dorosz address doze

A local activist group known as Redding Resistance is mobilizing community members for a “peaceful" protest against an upcoming Turning Point USA (TPUSA) event in Redding. The protest is scheduled for February 7, 2026, from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. The calls for protest are being distributed through social media posts circulating on Facebook. They are accusing the conservative organization of promoting “hate-based extremism.” Flyers shared across several Northern California Fa

Every February 2, Americans eagerly await the weather prediction of a furry rodent. Groundhog Day blends ancient folklore, quirky tradition, and pure fun as Punxsutawney Phil emerges to forecast spring—or six more weeks of winter.

Get ready to celebrate all things Irish and American this St. Patrick's Day weekend! The Great American Irish Fair is coming to the Tehama County Fairgrounds on Saturday, March 14, and Sunday, March 15, 2026. This family-friendly festival promises an unforgettable weekend packed with live Irish music, traditional and modern dancing, poetry and spoken word performances, street performers, medieval and contemporary food vendors, historical and educational exhibits, amazing raf

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. 

The 2nd Annual Red Bluff Banquet  will be hosted by the California Waterfowl Association!   Date:  Saturday, February 7, 2026   Hosted Bar : 5 PM Dinner:  7 PM   Location:  Tehama County Fairgrounds, 650 Antelope Blvd., Red Bluff, CA 96080 No tickets at the door—secure yours now!   Ultimate Sportsman Package:  $50/ticket (130 available) Grand Prize: Franchi Momentum Elite 6.5 PRC rifle, Weatherby Element 12Ga shotgun, Ruger LCP Max .380 pistol, Traeger Ranger grill, Yeti Tun

The Tribal Employment Rights Office (TERO), an arm of the Pit River Tribe, is partnering with the SMART Work Force Center, to host a “Work Force Development Day,” on Wednesday, February 11, 2026, from 11 to 3, inside the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) hall, located at 37392 Main Street, Burney, Ca., 96013. According to Renee Gemmill and Josiah Jacobs, TERO representatives, the “Workforce Development Day” will focus on connecting tribal and community members with employers, tr

On Monday, January 19, 2026, the annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration takes place from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Sequoia Middle School Performing Arts Center , 1805 Sequoia Street, Redding, CA. The event is rain or shine. Theme : "Mission Possible: Building Community, Uniting a Nation the Nonviolent Way." Key Events: - Starts with a Prayer Circle and March at 10 a.m. from the Shasta County Superior Courthouse (1500 Court Street). - Mini March option from First Un

In the quiet hills of Northern California, where the Sacramento River winds through Redding like a lifeline, Nora McNeill has spent half a century ushering new lives into the world. With gentle hands and an unshakeable faith, Nora a licensed midwife (RN, LM) has attended over a thousand births, turning what could be moments of fear into triumphs of empowerment. As she has completed her 50th year in midwifery. An exciting and inspiring documentary about her life is in the wor

On Thursday, January 15, 2026, six grassroots candidates for California Governor will come together in Shasta County for a special candidate forum focused on election transparency and meaningful election reform. The event is being coordinated by the Take Our California Back Movement and the Shasta County Community. The event, titled a “Take Our California Back” Governor Candidate Forum, will feature: Lewis Herms, Scott Shields, David Collenberg, Leo Zacky, Coby Marcum, Dani

Comedy Cares is a comedy benefit show designed to bring awareness to the plight of Redding’s unhoused, offering ideas and suggestions on how our community might be able to bring hope to these folks.

Please celebrate the reason for the season. A listing of churches in the greater Redding area that are offering Christmas Eve programs.