Health + Beauty
Road to Wellness
Shasta High Wellness Center… Big school news this year – a Redding high school just welcomed returning and new students with a fully furnished, million-dollar wellness center. Shasta High SchoolRead More
Arts + Entertainment
Climbing the Ladder
Artists Naomi Rose and Elizabeth McClellan… Redding has nurtured a culture of appreciating local artists more than many cities of even larger size. In the center of downtown, the IOOFRead More
Arts + Entertainment, Health + Beauty, Life + Leisure
On the Edge
A.J. Young Outfits the North State… On an early summer evening, local designer A.J. Young’s first line of swimwear kicked off Redding Fashion Alliance’s DamGood Summer fashion show. The modelsRead More
Arts + Entertainment, Community, Life + Leisure
Pumpkin Patch
All Things Pumpkin with Catherine Hunt… Visiting Enjoy the Store on an early fall afternoon, my mom at once spots a beautiful stuffed fabric pumpkin that would look perfect amongstRead More
Community, Education
Live to Learn
Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Chico State… Learning never stops for those who take on the identity of lifelong learner. Sometimes, though, the opportunities to learn, especially with others, canRead More
Community
Strong as Steel
Gerlinger Steel in Redding… Gerlinger Steel & Supply Co. has been a sturdy and steady presence in downtown Redding for 93 years and it has played a role in iconicRead More
Food + Dining
At the End of the Road
Harrison’s California Chestnuts in Gridley… You’ve likely heard the lyric popular in “The Christmas Song” about “chestnuts roasting on an open fire” that conjures up feelings of warm hugs onRead More
Education
What Lies Beneath
The Town of Kennett, Under Shasta Lake… Like generations before her, Myra Buteau moved West to discover a new life in Shasta County. Not in search of gold or copper,Read More
Community
My Town – Rory Greek
Vice President | Financial Advisor The Pathfinder Group RBC Wealth Management my town: amazing When I moved to Redding in 2008, I came for a great job opportunity and aRead More
Food + Dining
What’s Cookin’ – Apple Blackberry Crisp
There’s something comforting about the smell of baking a crisp full of fresh fruit combined with cinnamon and vanilla. From start to finish, this easy recipe will have you enjoyingRead More
Community
Downtown Details – September
Thank You for Supporting Downtown Redding Businesses! It seems like summers last longer in Northern California, and temperatures stay high well into September. “Heat island effect” refers to higher temperaturesRead More
Health + Beauty
Naturally Strong
Optimum Health in the California Adventure District… One of the valuable lessons we are learning during this season is the importance of building a strong, natural immune system. Luckily forRead More
Food + Dining
Spicy & Tangy Goodness
5-Minute Chimichurri… The first time. I tasted the garlicky, spicy and tangy goodness of chimichurri sauce was in an Argentinian restaurant in Mexico. It was served alongside my order ofRead More
Food + Dining
The Creative Juices Flowing
Siskiyou County’s Lucky Rock Wine Co… Raised by prospector parents in the remote reaches of Siskiyou County, brothers Aaron and Jesse Inman didn’t come from the generational wealth or educationRead More
Arts + Entertainment
But First, Coffee
Jim Milestone’s Coffee House Paintings… In less than a year, Jim Milestone painted a series of 14 artworks featuring each of the local independent coffee shops in Redding. His loveRead More
Life + Leisure
It Takes a Village
Unique N’ Shabby Chic Boutique… One of the best compliments Michele Brown has received – and there have been many – for her large and eclectic shop, Unique ‘N ShabbyRead More
Recreation + Outdoors
From the Ashes
Siskiyou County Lava Belt… From Redding, a straight shot up Interstate 5 into Siskiyou County reveals a geologic wonderland. “If you look at I-5 as being the dividing line, theRead More
Health + Beauty
Hair Apparent
All in the Family at Shasta School of Cosmetology… When DJ Hambelton’s grandfather injured his hip while working in a Colorado rock quarry in the 1950s, he landed on beautyRead More
Recreation + Outdoors
Biking the Bizz
Enjoy the Bizz Johnson National Recreation Trail… On a sunny summer midweek afternoon, my boyfriend Jason and I are on the corner of Main Street and Gay in downtown Susanville,Read More
Community, Recreation + Outdoors
Past & Future
The Revitalization of Redding’s South City Park… With a firm handshake and warm look in his eye, John Tasello leaned in across the table. “I gotta tell ya.” I pulledRead More
Recreation + Outdoors
Environmental Education
When Learning Comes Naturally… Students at Dunsmuir Elementary School sometimes take detours from the normal classroom experience. For example, they might pretend they’re banana peels headed for the compost pileRead More
Arts + Entertainment
Back to Our Roots
Redding Roots Revival… Like the two dozen other artists who will be joining her for the third Redding Roots Revival festival, Megan Slankard can’t wait to take the stage andRead More
Community
My Town – Ashlee Smith
DO, Pediatrics Neonatal Intensive Care Mercy Medical Center my town: genuine Although I was neither born nor raised here, Redding is my town. I landed here by way of aRead More