Jerry Sanchez, Sr.

Kudos, congrats—way to go—call it what you will to the Redding Rancheria Tribe for organizing, with competent assistance from the City of Redding, Redding Chamber of Commerce (Visit Redding ), and Viva Downtown, not to mention scores of volunteers, the 1st annual Start Line Social on Friday (8-14) night at Whistlestop Park in downtown Redding. The event drew a sizeable crowd of well wishers looking forward to Sunday (8-16-‘26) morning’s 5 a.m. start of the first annual Ironman 70.3 Northern...

The Mountain Lakes Center at 4300 Caterpillar Road in Redding, California, was the perfect venue for the 1st-annual Charity Car Show, the brainchild of the Shasta County Sheriff’s Association, held on Saturday morning, August 8, 2026. Besides the obviously beautiful, virtually perfect array of cars (most of ‘em classic), trucks, muscle cars and motorcycles, the Charity Car Show featured some great prizes, awards for top categories, raffles and a 50/50 drawing. The first-annual event was...

Spencer James Confectioners in downtown Redding served as ground zero on Tuesday, August 4, 2026, for the official launch of first-term Redding City Councilman Tenessa Audette’s re-election campaign. Despite the 100+ degrees heat, dozens of Audette’s supporters cozied up in the boutique-ly cozy surroundings to hear her welcoming remarks, which included the following: “One of the first things I learned is that good government doesn’t happen by accident. It requires preparation, persistence...

With a gaggle of paddle and rowing enthusiasts participating—and competing—the Lake Redding Regatta, for a third straight year following an 85-year hiatus, and with a stunning backdrop of the historic Dieselhorst Bridge spanning the Sacramento River, concluded its two-day run on Sunday, August 2, 2026. Hosted by Visit Redding, in partnership with the Shasta Historical Society, the Lake Redding Regatta attracted over 50 rowing and paddle enthusiasts competing in Stand Up Paddle (SUP), kayak,...

It was “Hot Dogs With Our Cops” on Wednesday, June 15, 2026, inside the Blackburn Apparel and Virtual Golf Shop in Anderson, as members of the Anderson Police Department mingled with an elbow-brushing-arm crowd of Shasta County-ians to celebrate National Hot Dog Day. “This was a really good opportunity for folks to stop by during lunch to meet our local officers, enjoy a hot dog, and get to know the people behind the badge, in a relaxed family setting”, remarked the Anderson Chief of Police,...

Having been inside—and around—Whistlestop Park in downtown Redding for a number of years, never was it so jam-packed with people, dogs, and kids as it was on Friday, July 3, 2026, when (and where) the Redding Hot Dog Eating Championship took place. Billed as a fun-filled evening with laughs, excitement, and friendly competition, the Redding Hot Dog Eating Championship featured 10 male participants wolfing down as many hot dogs as they could—all in a span of five minutes. Organized by the...

A community parade full of patriotism, creativity, and hometown pride, featuring decorated floats, classic cars, businesses, community and sports groups, bands, dancers, and first responders, took place along the city’s North Street on Friday morning, July 3, 2026. Here are a few comments from people who enjoyed the parade : BRENDA LEE HAYNES - “Great parade in downtown Anderson; Such a large crowd of happy, grateful patriotic Americans celebrating our Nation’s 250th birthday. Good to catch...

El Pollo Loco (EPL), opened since mid-May at 4615 Churn Creek Road (near Costco) in Redding, California, held its Grand Opening celebration on June 30, 2026, with the first 100 attendees receiving a complimentary meal of 2 pieces of chicken (leg & thigh) with rice and beans. “I really liked that they gave away 100 meals to the first hundred attendees…and everyone got their chance to spin that wheel and get their prize,” said Redding Buzz’s Jason Stovall. El Pollo Loco is a quick-service...

The Redding Rancheria really knows how to throw an everyone—is—-welcome party, and “The Big Time Event,” organized and presented by the Redding Rancheria, was no exception. The Redding Rancheria held its seventh-annual “Big Time Event” on June 26, 27 & 28, ‘26 in the Win River Resort and Casino’s lower parking lot. The event featured the most important element: a diverse, enthusiastic crowd, plus traditional dancers (like the Pomo), cultural demonstrations, artisan and food vendors, and a...

On a warm, yet slightly cool, Saturday evening, all of the pieces seemed to fall into place, so the Anti Racism Task Force (ARTF) was able to successfully host a free concert and silent auction on Saturday, June 27, 2026, at Lake Redding Park’s gazebo. As told by ARTF’s President, Eddie McAllister: “The ARTF free concert in the park—and silent auction—was a fundraiser for the upcoming film series called “Our Shared History,” which will be shown at the First United Methodist Church, which is...

Joe Mosier, John Polizzi, Scott Parsons, Rick Ricketts, and David Lee are the Life In The Fast Lane Band. Man, was it hot (over 100 degrees!) on Wednesday, June 24, 2026, but that didn’t stop 3,000+ Shasta County-ians from turning out to the Sierra Pacific Industries Amphitheater in Anderson, California, to rock out—-and dance—-to the Reno-based Life In The Fast Lane Band who, since 1993, have been recreating the sounds and success of what is (arguably) America’s best rock band—The Eagles....

Chris and Brittany Ghidirelli have 3 kids. They also own 3 Shastas Towing and Recovery, with 3 locations, two in Redding and one in Weaverville, with all 3 offering: 1.-Vehicle towing primarily in Shasta, Tehama, Siskiyou and Trinity counties, although they’re not averse to offer service from Sacramento, northward to Redding, and even all the way up to Oregon; 2.-Vehicle removal (no title, no problem!); 3.-Property clean ups and 4.-Property towing. Here’s more: 5.-Towing recovery;...

Scarlett Rose received the Harvey-Witchita Award. The every third Saturday meeting of the Korean Veterans Association of Redding (KVAR), at Redding’s Country Waffles restaurant, proved not only to be inspirational, but also informative, as Scarlett Rose and Kim Chamberlain related their experiences and appreciation to approximately 22 KVAR members present on Saturday, June 20, inside the meeting room of Country Waffles restaurant in Redding. As KVAR’s keynote speaker, Scarlett Rose, an...

What a large and festive gathering it was in downtown Redding, with many dozens of people at Whistlestop Park to recognize Juneteenth. From 5:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. on Friday, June 19, 2026, Juneteenth celebrants were treated to a “prescription of fun,” such as live performances of on-stage talent, DJ dance music, a comedy show, face painting, zone grab, motivational speakers, loads of information from non-profits, food trucks, and fellowship. As described by Eddie McAllister and Jodeah Wilson,...

Carole & Dennis Bartels, founders of Bartels Giant Burger - Redding, Anderson & Corning fixtures. Their newest location is in Red Bluff Update - June 19, 2026 On Thursday, June 18, Shasta Unfiltered's very own man-about-town, Jerry Sanchez proudly presented the original portrait that famed forensic artist, Robert Exner prepared of Carole and Dennis Bartels. Original Article: Do you remember that mid ‘70s Rod Stewart song, with the following, very apropos, lyric: “Young hearts be free...

When people get together, especially if they are in the business and non-profit world, good, mutually beneficial things can happen. But it takes someone, some entity… to effectively organize these “always busy” business and nonprofit entities. One of the best to carry out these necessities is the Red Bluff/Tehama County Chamber of Commerce, which recently put together a Regional Chamber Meeting at the Rolling Hills Resort and Casino, very near downtown Corning, California. The turnout to...

Mosquito Serenade (Summer!) 2026 just wrapped up its first concert of the summer, with Ashley Black performing for one hour and firing up thousands of attendees before one of Shasta County’s own, Chad Bushnell, took over the Sierra Pacific Industries Amphitheater Stage, at Anderson River Park…….and wowed everyone until nine o’clock. Sketch of Chad Bushnell by Robert Exter Watch how Robert Exter creates his amazing sketches by clicking on this link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GDwrn7lb6IM...

Many Hundreds of People & Dogs Soak Up Great Weather, Small Town Atmosphere, at Old Lewiston Peddlers Faire In 1990, the Lewiston Community Foundation, a 501(c) (3) nonprofit set up to revitalize the Trinity County historic town of Lewiston, California, assumed the sponsorship of the Old Lewiston Peddlers Faire, two years after it had begun in 1988. Fast forward 38 years to the present day, specifically Saturday, June 6, 2026, when the Old Lewiston Peddlers Faire was held, and anyone who’s...

Located in downtown Red Bluff at 620 Main Street, a few doors north of Antelope Boulevard, Krystyna’s was named after Krystyna Jolanta Kurowski, who was born in Sopot, Poland, in 1950 and emigrated to the United States in the early ‘8Os. Krystyna’s can best be described as a Polish comfort food haven.

“As we celebrate one year of being open, I cannot express how thankful I am for every single one of you…..and for all of the people that have not just purchased things from us, but also those who shared all of our posts and spread the word that we exist,” exulted Derek Nichols, as he welcomed a throng of well wishers attending a Nichols Appliance And Mattress Center first year, parking lot anniversary party on Wednesday, June 2, 2026. The one-year celebration featured raffles and giveaways,...

It was “batter-up time” on Friday, May 30, 2026, when the beloved Colt 45s baseball team, under the direction of general manager Rick Bosetti, and team manager Bob Anderson, played host to the Watsonville Aggies to kick off the 22nd season, playing at historic 100-year-old Tiger Field. And after the Colt 45s shut out the Aggies, 2-0, several Colt 45 fans weighed in on why they absolutely dig the Colt 45s: Dr. Samuel Carrino, Jr. “I was the original Colt 45s catcher in 2002-‘03. In 2004,...

Redding, CA – May 30, 2026 — Under the lights of historic Tiger Field, the Redding Colt 45s launched their 2026 summer collegiate baseball season on Friday, May 29, with a strong 2-0 shutout victory over the Watsonville Aggies. The home opener against the Watsonville Aggies doubled as Honor Veterans Night, drawing a strong crowd of families, baseball fans, and local veterans. General Manager Rick Bosetti, the driving force behind the Colt 45s for over two decades, once again helped...

If you were fortunate—and blessed—to be able to attend the Annual Shasta County Veterans Memorial Service on (the true) Memorial Day, at Redding Civic Auditorium’s Veterans Memorial Cove, then you were treated to a patriotic, perhaps tears-inducing… program. But if you, for some reason, were not able to attend, rest assured, because at the end of this article is a link to access a full-length video of the hour-long program. Honoring the sacrifices and services of Veterans, the event’s mood...