Community, Giving Back, Life + Leisure, Recreation + Outdoors
A Day to Shine
50th Annual Tehama County Special Olympics… On May 5, one of the exceptional athletes of the Tehama County Special Olympics will step forward amongst their peers and lead them in aRead More
Life + Leisure, Recreation + Outdoors
Pretty with Purpose
Bainbridge and Renger’s Window Gems Save Birds… What if a cleverly-made, aesthetically-pleasing decal had the potential to save hundreds—if not thousands—of birds? Turns out, such a product exists, and it’sRead More
Community, Giving Back
What I Enjoy – Kalie Brisbane
Kalie Brisbon…CEO & President of United Way of Northern California What do you enjoy most about living in the North State?Being close to my family after years away. A very close secondRead More
Community, Giving Back
Giving Back – Q&A With CCPRA
Q&A with Brittany Camacho, California Cowboys Professional Rodeo Association (CCPRA)… What is the California Cowboys Professional Rodeo Association? The California Cowboys Professional Rodeo Association is a nonprofit organization that sanctionsRead More
Food + Dining
What’s Cookin’ – Caveman Stew
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 bothRead More
Food + Dining
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 tuckingRead More
Arts
Bookmark This
Redding Author Fair connects Local Storytellers… It’s a reciprocal relationship as old as the written word itself: Authors need readers and readers need authors. Luckily, both parties will have the opportunityRead More
Community, Historical
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. WhatRead More
Arts + Entertainment, Life + Leisure
A Life in Stories
William Wong Foey Shares Red Bluff Stories… For William Wong Foey, most days start with a seven-mile walk around his hometown of Red Bluff. “I don’t feel 75,” he says.Read More
Food + Dining
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 toRead More
Community, Historical
The Lodge on Butte
Historic Odd Fellows Hall Still Anchors Downtown… On a Lake Shasta Caverns tour early last summer, a light shines on a ladder going down into a dark hole. “That wasRead More
Food + Dining
Seasoned for Success
Chef Bob Fleener Crafts Acme Salt Company… As the owner and culinary director of Acme Salt Company, Bob Fleener knows more about salt than most people. “The spirit of ourRead More
Arts + Entertainment
The Beat Goes On
The Dip Keeps Local Music Thriving… The energy in the room was palpable when Redding punk bands The Melodramatics and JimmiRig played a sold-out show at The Dip last November. Read More
Historical
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 playersRead More
Community
Built For Life
Words of Wisdom for Good Men… What are the makings of a good man? There are many different recipes and a wide range of potential ingredients, with some standard, go-to seasoningsRead More
Community
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 toRead More
Historical, Recreation + Outdoors
The 600 Foot Legend
Babe Ruth’s legendary Siskiyou County Visit… Local history often survives by being told and retold, eventually teetering on the brink of folklore. In Siskiyou County, one of those enduring stories revolvesRead More
Arts, Life + Leisure
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 craftRead More
Community, Recreation + Outdoors
The Short Game
Redding Native Aaron Dill’s Custom Tour Wedges… When some of the world’s top golfers gather this month at Augusta National Golf Club for the 92nd Masters Tournament, they can thank theirRead More
Community
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 haveRead More
Giving Back, Life + Leisure
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 UkiahRead More
Food + Dining
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:Read More
Historical, Life + Leisure
Well Said
Inspiring Quotes from Remarkable Women… “No one can make you feel inferior without your consent.”— Eleanor Roosevelt “I raise up my voice—not so that I can shout, but so thatRead More