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A tree fell on across a driveway and onto a car Friday on Manzanita Lane just off Bechelli Lane. It also knocked down a power line.
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Posted on Record Searchlight News at 1:57 pm
Police arrested the driver of a pickup that crashed after rounding a curve near Constitution Way and Mountain View Drive in Redding this afternoon
Posted on Record Searchlight News at 1:32 pm
If you have leftover seeds after planting, most should keep for the next growing season Exceptions include onions, parsley, and lettuces, which are best purchased fresh each year. Don’t leave seed packets in the garage or in an outdoor shed. Heat and humidity can ruin them. Mason jars and freezer-style plastic bags are go
Posted on Record Searchlight News at 12:16 pm
DUNSMUIR — Voters will decide in June whether to pay a $25 per year tax to fund their struggling local library.
Posted on Record Searchlight News at 11:32 am
Can I safely plant vegetables in disturbed and possibly contaminated soil over and around my septic tank?
Posted on Record Searchlight News at 11:32 am
Ask Anna columnist Anna Mosely has suggestions for organizing the warranties and instructions that come with household appliances and other items.
Posted on Record Searchlight News at 11:28 am
Experts say home gardeners who want to save seeds should start small and concentrate on plants that don't readily cross-pollinate with similar plants in the garden.
Posted on Record Searchlight News at 11:16 am
Seed saving preserves garden heritage, ensuring that heirloom varieties are available in the future. It's also a fun angle for home gardeners to explore.
Posted on Record Searchlight News at 11:12 am
Plants that were once small gifts grew to have a large presence in Eileen Fox's life. She has several very tall houseplants in her Palo Cedro home.
Posted on Bruce Ross' blog at 11:10 am
With plans in the state budget to further delay the opening of the Redding (and Fresno) veterans homes, veterans advocates are predictably -- and justifiably -- angry. But is there any leverage to force the issue? Maybe. Rep. Wally Herger...
Posted on Dottie Smith's blog at 10:10 am
A possible wheel from the J. G. Kellogg locomotive has been found in the Sacramento River. The wheel was found by Wes and Rachelle Lewis of Anderson while salmon fishing near the mouth of Cow Creek. They saw it in...
Posted on Record Searchlight News at 9:24 am
A big rig hauling plywood overturned this morning on southbound Interstate 5 near the Salt Creek Road exit near Lakehead, blocking traffic.
Posted on Redding Homes Blog at 9:19 am
This graph illustrates the trajectory of Shasta County’s median home prices for the last decade. I plotted the data from David Benda’s recent article in the Record Searchlight about the 15% increase in home sales
Posted on Really Redding at 8:51 am
How curious is the nest: no other bird
Uses such loose materials or weaves
Its dwelling in such spots – dead oaken leaves
Are placed without and velvet moss within
And little scraps of grass a
Posted on Bruce Ross' blog at 8:17 am
Not in the high-profile political races. The Bee reports that turnover related to term limits brings new faces --- but it actually expected to cut the number of female lawmakers in the Capitol: The Legislature is expected to welcome a...
Posted on Marc Beauchamp's blog at 8:03 am
E-mail just received from my favorite forecaster: No significant precip for NorCal at least the next 10 days. Not a good sign in late January into February after a dry fall and early winter. A dry year will keep pressure...
Posted on FDotD at 7:42 am
Posted on Record Searchlight News at 7:29 am
It's going to be clear for much of today and into the weekend in Redding.
The National Weather Service says today is going to be sunny, with a high near 66 degrees. Expect the wind to gust as high as 21 mph.
Tonight will be mostly clear with a low around 38.
Saturday is to be sunny with a high near 69. That night the te
Posted on Doni Greenberg at 5:55 am
Today I'm inviting you on a very special trip. A journey into one of my wildest, outrageous fantasies. Join me as we step into the technicolor film loop with surround sound that plays inside my head every time I step into the shower or get behind the wheel. Get your minds out of the gutter, [...]
Posted on Doni Greenberg at 5:44 am
I was taught that if the accelerator stuck or the breaks failed to put the car in neutral and use the hand break. Is this correct? A friend turned off the key - and that locks the steering wheel on my car- In big letters, please write an article on what to do. The CHP [...]
Posted on Record Searchlight News at 2:00 am
A 3-year-old Redding boy is being treated for multiple fractures after he was struck by a vehicle while his mother was pushing him in a stroller across Eureka Way on Thursday night.
Posted on Record Searchlight News at 1:00 am
It's jarring, today's push to turn out Shasta County's homeless veterans as if they were a political party's base voters on Election Day.
Posted on Record Searchlight News at 1:00 am
Once upon a time, small ball was not Barack Obama's game.
Posted on Record Searchlight News at 1:00 am
The Republican Party, with the disastrous George W. Bush presidency still fresh in public memory, has decided not to compensate for its past mistakes by moving toward the center. Seeing no real opposition from the Democrats, it has moved further to the right.
Posted on Record Searchlight News at 1:00 am
I read, with much interest, Bob Wilkinson's reply to Barbara Riddle's conservative comments. I know neither Wilkinson nor Riddle personally, but I found it ironic that Wilkinson would criticize Riddle's commentary as being based "on falsehoods spread on emails, tweets and other forms of social media".
Posted on Record Searchlight News at 12:49 am
Redding's new police chief will speak at a community forum Tuesday at the Martin Luther King Jr. Multicultural Center.
Posted on Record Searchlight News at 12:49 am
Polarized, contentious, impassioned. That sums up the political climate of the 1860s.
Posted on Record Searchlight News at 12:48 am
Army Spc. William James Williams got a very warm welcome home present Thursday from a Lassen View Elementary School class.
Posted on Record Searchlight News at 12:48 am
SHASTA LAKE —Traffic, pollution, wildlife, explosions and water quality were some of the worries that north state residents raised Thursday night about a proposed quarry near Shasta Lake.
Posted on Record Searchlight News at 12:48 am
A 33-year-old man suffered second-degree burns from a fire that destroyed his family's mobile home in Shasta Lake this morning.
Posted on Record Searchlight News at 12:48 am
SHINGLETOWN —A 70-year-old man surrendered to authorities late Thursday afternoon after Shasta County sheriff's deputies said he shot his 50-year-old son.
Posted on Record Searchlight News at 12:48 am
In 1912: Marion McGehee, a pioneer of Balls Ferry, was proud of his long whiskers. He had a frontal adornment that when reduced to the plain term of whiskers and submitted to actual measurement stretched out 7 feet 4 inches, the result of a growth that dated back to July 1873. The hirsute appendage was kept braided and roll
Posted on Record Searchlight News at 12:48 am
SHINGLETOWN —A 70-year-old Shingletown man was being held this morning on suspicion of attempted murder after he shot his 50-year-old son several times with a .22 caliber pistol, deputies say
Posted on Record Searchlight News at 12:44 am
Federal officials on Thursday unveiled new rules to manage the nation's 193 million acres of National Forest they say will deliver stronger protections for lands, water and wildlife.
Posted on Record Searchlight News at 12:44 am
Customers are flocking to the new Five Guys Burgers and Fries in Redding, a rush that has squeezed parking in the Dana Drive area.
Posted on Record Searchlight News at 12:32 am
Jordan Kimbrough and Darnesha Ward had their way with Foothill from the opening tip onward Thursday night, as the Hornets rolled to a pivotal Eastern Athletic League win.
Posted on Record Searchlight News at 12:32 am
The Simpson University women's basketball team exploded for a 46-point second half to claim a 77-58 road victory over Pacific Union College on Thursday.
January 25th, 2012
Posted on Today's memoirs at 9:58 pm
Started to crawl into bed. Suddenly feel... something small, spongy, soft in the sheets.Turn on light. It's a used teabag.
Posted on Record Searchlight News at 9:16 pm
The Shasta Builders Exchange Training Center will host "EPA – Renovation, Repair and Painting Rule Training" from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday.
Posted on Record Searchlight News at 7:36 pm
Many of the names chosen for Shasta County's early towns and settlements have left people laughing, wondering, scratching their heads and asking themselves why in the world did they name it that?
Posted on Record Searchlight News at 7:36 pm
Another Chance Animal Welfare League seeks volunteers to help in thrift store, work in office and foster animals.
Posted on Bruce Ross' blog at 5:59 pm
Faced with unprecedented threats from industrial development, these national forests need strong national protections. So Jane Danowitz, U.S. public lands director for the Pew Environment Group, tells the AP for a story about the release of the new Forest Service...
Posted on Record Searchlight News at 5:53 pm
SHINGLETOWN — A 70-year-old man surrendered to authorities here late Thursday afternoon after Shasta County sheriff’s deputies said he shot his 50-year-old son.
Posted on Record Searchlight News at 5:44 pm
U.S. Army Spc. William James Williams got a very warm welcome home present Thursday from a Lassen View Elementary School class.
Posted on Creative Portraits Weblog 530.223.5456 at 11:41 am
Just in time for Valentine's Day! For ages 3 months to 6 years. All clothing and props included! Call today to reserve your spot!
Feb 1-9th only!
Posted on Record Searchlight News at 10:05 am
While a number of new bars have opened up in the past couple years (some, too, have thrown in the towel), it can sometimes be hard to find the right place to spend an evening. If you want a place with dance music, an awesome sound system, good drinks and an all around fun environment, Bert & Ernie’s is the place for y
Posted on Record Searchlight News at 9:59 am
Artist Frances "Fran" Watson is 93 years old, and still going strong. When asked about her outlook on life, she says, "I look to the future with joyful anticipation." Fran admits that It has taken her a long time to 'grow up' and that her goal is to "make the most of it." This prolific painter and poet's work is on display
Posted on Record Searchlight News at 9:52 am
A 33-year-old man suffered second-degree burns after a fire broke out at a mobile home in Shasta Lake this morning.
Posted on Record Searchlight News at 9:44 am
For the past 20 years, Mark Hummel has been putting together his Blues Harmonica Blowout shows with two purposes in mind: get his name out there and treat fans to some of the country’s top harp players.
Posted on Record Searchlight News at 9:33 am
In just two years Grilla Bites has become a dining landmark in downtown Redding, serving an eclectic blend of organic and healthful soups, salads and sandwiches. It’s also a great place to hang and have a coffee drink, a juice smoothie or a “raw” dessert.
Posted on Record Searchlight News at 8:55 am
Two pickups collided near the intersection of Railroad and Eugenia avenues in Redding this morning.
Posted on FDotD at 8:08 am
Posted on Marc Beauchamp's blog at 7:33 am
NASA releases amazing 64 MP 8000 by 8000 picture of "the blue marble." If you look hard enough you might be able to see Redding, Click here for NASA's Flicker page....
Posted on Really Redding at 7:30 am
Okay, it’s the whole hemisphere, but Redding is there. Image courtesy of NASA. Thanks, NASA.
Taken on January 4th 2012, so this year’s early light snowpack is well evident. A wonderful and thought provoking ima
Posted on Record Searchlight News at 7:28 am
Three cars got into a collision this morning on southbound Interstate 5 in Anderson.
Posted on Record Searchlight News at 7:03 am
Forecasters predict a high of 59 degrees and rain for most of the day today in Redding.
Rain is likely between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., according to forecasters at the National Weather Service in Sacramento.
Tonight, there's still a 20 percent chance of showers before 10 p.m., and the low should drop to 41 degrees.
Friday, thou
Posted on Record Searchlight News at 1:00 am
"Don't tax you. Don't tax me. Tax that fellow behind the tree!"
Posted on Record Searchlight News at 1:00 am
PHOENIX — Presidential travel, especially in an election year, offers an insight into the favored electoral road map. So it is no surprise that President Obama's post-State of the Union schedule includes traditional battleground states:
Posted on Record Searchlight News at 1:00 am
One thing veterans should understand better than anyone else is the fact that sometimes you have to make difficult choices. Gov. Jerry Brown's budget is a clear example of that principle.
Posted on Record Searchlight News at 1:00 am
We have "cooling stations" provided for our Shasta County residents in the horrendous heat. Why not "warming stations" in the cold?
Posted on Record Searchlight News at 1:00 am
Why is it that whenever the topic of "abortion" is brought up, politicians always treat it as a black or white issue — you're either pro-life or pro-abortion? Is it wrong to be both?
Posted on Record Searchlight News at 12:54 am
In 1912: Harry L. Glover, owner of a new garage that was being constructed at Market and Placer streets and the agent for the standard Mitchell automobile, made his first sale in San Francisco to H.L. Moody, manager of The Searchlight. Mood purchased a 30-horsepower, five-passenger touring car. It was the latest four-door t
Posted on Record Searchlight News at 12:54 am
A Redding woman who is on trial for second-degree murder in the death of her boyfriend took the witness stand Wednesday in Shasta County Superior Court and maintained that she never deliberately meant to harm him.
Posted on Record Searchlight News at 12:54 am
RED BLUFF — Drumming may be good for what ails you.
Posted on Record Searchlight News at 12:53 am
Distribution of the wrong copy of a key Redding planning document to one of the city's volunteer advisory boards shined the spotlight Wednesday on what one member of that board said is a recent and ongoing trend of misinformation and misdirection from the city's Community Services Department.
Posted on Record Searchlight News at 12:53 am
When a bus carrying an international troupe of singing orphans broke down in Redding a couple years back, they were offered a place to stay at Pilgrim Congregational Church.
Posted on Record Searchlight News at 12:53 am
Distressed home sales in Shasta County in the third quarter of 2011 declined from the previous three months, an online database reported Wednesday.
Posted on Record Searchlight News at 12:53 am
Foreclosure workshop Feb. 13
Posted on Record Searchlight News at 12:53 am
A first-time event aimed at bringing housing help to Shasta County veterans while letting them know about services they might be missing is set for Friday.
Posted on Record Searchlight News at 12:53 am
Redding police officers are searching for a man who they say sneaked into the Friendly Computing business on Victor Avenue through the rooftop ducts early Wednesday morning.
Posted on Record Searchlight News at 12:53 am
The Red Bluff Bull and Gelding Sale runs through Saturday. Following are highlights of the 71st annual event.
Posted on Record Searchlight News at 12:52 am
CHICO — Round 1 went to the Panthers.
Posted on Record Searchlight News at 12:52 am
COTTONWOOD — Austin Lobsinger's final wrestling match on his home mat didn't last a full minute, but it was enough to spark his entire team to sweep through Central Valley with ease.
Posted on Record Searchlight News at 12:52 am
A pair of thunderous, one-handed James Williams' dunks highlighted a roller-coaster win for the Knights.
Posted on Record Searchlight News at 12:52 am
The Corsairs were too long and too in rhythm for the Knights on Wednesday night.
Posted on Record Searchlight News at 12:52 am
Federal fisheries biologists say threatened coho salmon need to return to the Scott River in Siskiyou County at rates more than four times higher than ever recorded.
Posted on Today's memoirs at 10:06 pm
You're sitting in a chair, reading or watching TV. Or you're lying in bed, not yet asleep, thinking about whatever. Then you notice there is a cat on your lap, or on your hip or your back or maybe on your head. The cat has been there for well over ten minutes. You might be scratching the cat's head. But you don't remember t
