It was billed as an unforgettable evening of  “fun-and-frolic” as Sequoia Middle School in Redding, California, took center stage, hosting many hundreds of celebrants young, old and in between, for its annual Fall Festival, held on the cool Friday evening of October 24, 2025.

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REDDING, CA – Mark your calendars for an unforgettable evening of community spirit and family-friendly fun at Sequoia Middle School’s Fall Festival on Friday, October 24th! This FREE event brings together eight local schools for a spectacular Trunk or Treat, engaging games, delicious food trucks, and a lively dance party led by DJ Bucky DunGun. The entire community is invited to join in the festivities! The event is a true collaboration, showcasing the strength of Redding’s c

After receiving over 10,000 signatures, the Shasta County petition for election reform was officially certified by the Registrars of Voters today.  This local measure will now be placed before the voters in the next election.  If successful, Shasta County will implement local control of their elections which will include voter ID, same day election results, and clean voter rolls.

We wouldn't be having all this trouble with the voting if our Founding Fathers had been as afraid of King George as our supervisors are of Governor Newsom and the State of California. There would be no voting. The Homey Sage

Two rabid bats found in Shasta County prompted Shasta County Health and Human Services Agency to warn residents to avoid direct contact with bats.

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Trinity County works to cover ROV office for 2026 as Shanna White retires early. Consultant, Joanna Francescut is hired and recruitment for appointment is under way.

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