April Recipe 2026… This bold, slow-simmered beef stew is packed with chunky vegetables and rich, savory broth—perfect for chilly evenings, gatherings or anytime you want a meal that feels both …
On the Menu – The Secret Ingredient
Chocolate Zucchini Bread… There’s a beautiful irony in chocolate zucchini bread: A recipe born from Depression-era resourcefulness has become the ultimate modern stealth-health dessert. When home bakers first started tucking …
Icons of the Cruise
Classic Cars You’ll Probably See During Kool April Nites… Every spring, thousands of car enthusiasts gather in Redding for Kool April Nites—one of Northern California’s largest classic car events. What …
North State Brews
Ten Craft Breweries Worth Raising a Glass to… Over the past few decades, craft beer has become one of the defining tastes of Northern California. From small mountain towns to …
First in Sports American Style
The Moments That Started Your Favorite Games… First American Football Game1869—Rutgers vs. PrincetonPlayed November 6, 1869, this game looked more like soccer than modern football. Each team had 25 players …
Redding, Reframed
Danny Orloff Helps Redefine Redding’s Story… Redding feels different lately. Not louder or flashier, just more certain of itself. That certainty didn’t appear by accident. It reflects an intentional effort to …
When Sparks Fly
Trent Menard Turns Scrap into Craft… Trent Menard will be the first to tell you he had no plan. Growing up in Redding, the kid who would one day craft …
What I Enjoy – Bart Hauptmann
Bart HauptmanOwner of Woody’s Brewing Company and Restaurant, Downtown Redding Family: I married my soulmate, Ami, 27 years ago. We have four children, a son-in-law and a daughter-in-law. How long have …
Giving Back – Newcomers & Friends Club
Q&A with Sharon Roberts, Newcomers & Friends Club… When was the Redding Newcomers & Friends Club established? Redding Newcomers was established in 1954 when Maxine Thurman moved here from Ukiah …
What’s Cooking – Queen’s Berry Pavlova
March 2026 Recipe… Queen’s Berry Pavlova is effortlessly regal — light, dramatic and perfect for celebrations honoring women, milestones or simply a beautiful spring evening. Serves: 8 || Prep Time: …