Which North State town or city has the best small-town park? Well, if you had the good fortune of attending the 2nd-annual Palo Cedro Park Fall Fest on Saturday, October 24, 2026, then you might just concur. It was a day full of family fun, featuring over thirty vendors that gladly passed out (gratis) trick-or-treat goodies, free games, a pumpkin carving contest, talent show, costume contests, and live music by the Flash Back Band. And did you see the stilt walking performan

On Saturday, October 24, 2026, Reform California candidates and supporters gathered at Riverfront Park, next to the Sundial Bridge, for a free community event focused on voter turnout. Organizers framed the afternoon around the message that “elections belong to those who vote,” urging attendees to complete full ballots—from statewide offices down to school boards—and to encourage low-propensity voters among friends and family. Speakers repeatedly noted historically modest loc

If you weren’t front and center on Sunday, 10-18-‘26, for the 1st annual Gaia Hotel “Bikes For Kids” Car Show and Brunch, you missed Ted Blankenheim thanking everyone for coming and explaining to the classic car crowd gathered around that the show proceeds would go towards the purchasing, storing, and distribution of new bicycles for youth in need, including those in foster care. According to Blankenheim, who founded Bikes For Kids in 2003, they will begin distributing hundre

REDDING, CA — The Redding City Council met for roughly six hours on October 20, 2026, taking up permitting improvements for restaurants, a proactive local emergency declaration for the anticipated 2026-27 El Niño, ongoing flooding concerns along Henderson Ditch, proposed electric utility rate increases, tobacco retail enforcement, airport racetrack use, and mid-cycle budget adjustments that include public safety staffing reductions. All five council members were present: Mayo

The public is invited to attend the rally at Riverfront Park where the following candidates are scheduled to speak: Robin Littau, U.S. House of Representatives - California's 2nd Congressional District Chris Kelstrom, Shasta County Board of Supervisors - District 5 Helen Mead - Anderson Union High School District Charlie Hawkins - Anderson Union High School District Sanny Ong - Redding School District Paul Goedecke - Bella Vista School District Linda Glass - Gateway Unified S

Dr. Dan Sloan Authur Gorman, R.N. Shasta County, Calif. — On October 4, 2026, KQMS News Talk 105.7 host Kevin Crye and intern Deasle Delello interviewed Dr. Dan Sloan, a candidate for Shasta County Office of Education (SCOE) Trustee Area 1, and incumbent Trustee Authur Gorman of Area 2. The two are not competing against each other; voters in each area elect their own trustees. The Shasta County Board of Education consists of seven members representing two trustee areas. Area

Paul Preston, founder of the New California State movement Redding, CA — October 17, 2026 On Saturday afternoon, Paul Preston led a town hall at the Red Lion Hotel before a crowd of about 40 residents. Preston is the founder, president, and self-styled governor pro tempore of New California State. A Northern California radio host and former educator, he has led a multi-year effort to form a new 51st state from most of California’s rural and inland counties. The movement, whic

SHASTA COUNTY, Calif. — Voters in Shasta County’s District 5 will choose between incumbent Supervisor Chris Kelstrom and Anderson City Councilman Mike W. Gallagher in the Nov. 3 general election. Neither candidate secured a majority in the June 2 primary — Gallagher received approximately 49% of the vote, Kelstrom about 41%, and challenger Gary Oxley roughly 10% — sending the race to a runoff. District 5 covers southeastern Shasta County, including Anderson, Cottonwood and Sh

Part of a slide presentation to the Board of Supervisors on March 18, 2025, by then-Director of Public Works Troy Bartolomei. (Click on photo to enlarge.) SHASTA COUNTY, Calif. — More than 18 months after the Shasta County Board of Supervisors voted (4-1) to demolish the Old Courthouse complex and replace it with a parking lot, a public records request has turned up no formal independent assessments, internal emails, meeting notes, or cost estimates supporting the options pr

REDDING — A 64-year-old French Gulch man has been arrested and is being held on $1 million bail after detectives determined he sexually abused a juvenile female over several years, according to the Shasta County Sheriff’s Office. The investigation began on August 25, 2026, when the Sheriff’s Office received information about a possible sexual assault involving a young girl. Detectives identified the suspect as Richard Alan Thompson of French Gulch. The investigation found tha

The 4th Annual Car Show took place on October 11, 2026, at the Redding Elks Lodge, drawing car enthusiasts and supporters of breast cancer awareness. The free event featured a wide array of classic, custom, and exotic vehicles, along with health information booths, food trucks, and craft vendors. The car show will split all proceeds evenly, with 50% going to Nor-Cal Breast Cancer Connection and 50% to the Breast Cancer Detection Fund. The fund helps cover the cost of screenin

Classic car and motorcycle enthusiasts are invited to bring their rides to the Cottonwood Certified Farmers Market Season Finale Show & Shine on Sunday, October 18, 2026, at Cottonwood Community Center Park (20595 Gas Point Rd, Cottonwood, CA). The free event runs from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., with vehicle check-in from 7:30 to 8:45 a.m. All makes, models, and motorcycles are welcome. Awards for People’s Choice, Kid’s Choice, and Farmers Market Favorite will be presented at 12

October 14, 2026 - PALO CEDRO — Nearly three weeks after authorities say a driver intentionally struck him with a vehicle while he was helping clean up after the inaugural Palo Cedro Rodeo, Carlos Zapata says he is getting stronger every day and remains hopeful about a full recovery. In a Wednesday evening interview with Shasta Unfiltered, Zapata declined to discuss specific injuries, citing ongoing insurance matters and the criminal case. News reports at the time described h

October 12, 2026 - REDDING — The Redding City Council on Monday approved a mid-cycle budget report and resolution that increases citywide appropriations by $4,281,210 for fiscal year 2025-26 while reducing them by $9,041,220 for fiscal year 2026-27, as staff presented updated figures showing tighter cash positions than earlier estimates. Vice Mayor Dr. Paul Dhanuka led the special meeting. Mayor Mike Littau was initially absent and joined remotely. Council members Tenessa Aud

REDDING, Calif. — The Shasta County Board of Supervisors opened its October 13, 2026 meeting by adopting a resolution recognizing Ashleigh Roller, Investigative Technician II with the Sheriff’s Office, as the county’s Employee of the Month for October. The board also adopted a proclamation designating October 2026 as Breast Cancer Awareness Month in Shasta County, sponsored by Board Chair Chris Kelstrom. Employee of the Month Ashleigh Roller with the Sheriff's Office 4 H Amba

In 1926, Corning—incorporated 19 years earlier in 1907—became widely known as Olive City, or the Home of the Green Olive. The community eagerly embraced the notoriety and heritage that came with establishing this brand, which has enabled Corning to accomplish some impressive things, such as: The recently concluded 79th annual Olive Festival and Car Show actually began the night before with the Olive Festival Cruise, headquartered at the historic Bartels Giant Burger. The next