Redding Rancheria makes strides in health care
Much like her late grandmother, respected tribal elder Betty Benner, Redding Rancheria’s Chief Executive Officer Tracy Edwards rarely speaks unless she has something important to say.
View ArticleHomeless veterans offered 'hand up' during 8th annual Stand Down event
A homeless shelter for veterans, their families and pets will be one of many free community services available at the Shasta District Fair grounds Oct. 24-26 during Stand Down 2013, according to the...
View ArticleState veterans home opens Friday
After hearing promises for more than 17 years, North State veterans and their families will finally see their long-awaited dream realized when the 155-bed, $88 million California Veterans Home –...
View ArticleLarge crowd witnesses opening of state veterans home
An estimated 1,500 people, including 1,000 veterans or their family members, were on hand Friday, Oct. 25, for a grand opening at the California Veterans Home — Redding off Knighton Road.
View ArticleRoseburg annexation moves forward despite tax sharing stalemate
Earlier this month, the Anderson City Council unanimously enacted on second reading an ordinance approving the pre-zone of approximately 385 acres southeast of the city for future annexation.
View ArticleYoung veteran, wife facing challenges
A routine roadblock quickly led to a life-changing event in late-June for Anderson Union High School graduate Matthew Wayne Bowen, 22, a lance corporal in the U.S. Marine Corps 3rd Battalion, 4th...
View ArticleChamber scores with debut of NovemBEER event
Anderson Chamber of Commerce scored a perfect “10” on its debut of NovemBEER, a fundraiser that had 12 two-person teams competing in a double-elimination Corn Hole tossing tournament as well as 11...
View Article700 attend Veterans Day observance at state cemetery in Igo
An estimated 700 men, women and children took part in a Veterans Day observance held at 11 a.m. Monday, Nov. 11, at the Northern California Veterans Cemetery in Igo.
View ArticleAnderson Rotary Club grant works for change in central Africa
A modest donation made by Anderson Rotary Club in 2007 to equip a radio studio in central Africa is still yielding benefits today that may yet change that war-torn country ravaged by 20 years of civil...
View ArticleLeadership Redding hosts Human Trafficking awareness symposium
A panel of four experts on human trafficking fielded questions from nearly 100 interested community members during a recent fireside chat sponsored by Leadership Redding.
View ArticleRancheria rep at D.C. conference
Jack Potter Jr., vice chairman of Redding Rancheria’s tribal council, recently returned from Washington, D.C., where he attended the 5th White House Tribal Nations Conference held Nov. 12-15 at the...
View ArticleUPDATE: Cupcake garb helps TV game show contestant win $2,000 prize
Dressed as a cupcake, Anderson resident Brittny Willis, 24, appeared Friday on a pre-recorded episode of the CBS television network’s popular daytime game show “Let’s Make a Deal” with game show host...
View ArticleGiving season offers opportunities for willing, able
The gift-giving season offers South County residents plenty of beneficiaries from which to choose.
View ArticleVolunteers complete 17th year of Community Breakfasts
For 17 years now, an all-volunteer crew has devoted many hours on the first Sunday of each month except July to provide a no-frills breakfast for the Anderson community and others.
View ArticleBBQ nets $33K for cash-strapped fair
A barbecued ribs cook-off and auction held Nov. 23 raised more than $33,000 for the cash-strapped Shasta District Fair in Anderson, fairgrounds manager Chris Workman announced Monday, Dec. 2.
View ArticleVets cemetery sets wreath ceremony
The sixth annual Wreaths Across America ceremony is set for noon Saturday, Dec. 14, at the Northern California Veterans Cemetery, 11800 Gas Point Road, in Igo.
View Article‘Stuff the Stagecoach’ a success
A steady stream of donors young and old brought a bounty of unwrapped gifts, toys and cash to the “Stuff the Stagecoach” event held Saturday at the Shasta Outlets shopping center.
View ArticleCouncil mulls residency rules for planning commissioners
Faced with replacing city planning commissioner Ron Barnett when he moves to a residence outside city limits later this month, the Anderson City Council instead discussed changing their own rules yet...
View ArticleHunt violates Brown Act in push for mayor title
In an apparent push to be appointed Anderson’s next mayor, Councilwoman Melissa Hunt ended up violating California’s open meetings law, the Ralph M. Brown Act, by promoting her idea one-on-one with at...
View ArticleChamber drops July 3 fireworks show
Anderson Chamber of Commerce officials revealed Wednesday they have discontinued sponsorship of the popular fireworks display on July 3 known as Anderson Explodes!
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