One of the frustrating things about cooking is making something randomly, by mixing up bits and pieces of this and that, and having it turn out incredibly good, and knowing you will never be able to replicate it.Into the food processor I put the greens from one head of green garlic. I tossed in a couple of spoon

When I featured Christine Sullivan's California Espresso Café in an April 7 business feature, the small business owner was very candid about the challenge these tough economic times pose for retailers like herself. But Sullivan, who bought California Espresso Café in October, gave me every indication that she

When I featured Christine Sullivan's California Espresso Café in an April 7 business feature, the small business owner was very candid about the challenge these tough economic times pose for retailers like herself. But Sullivan, who bought California Espresso Café in October, gave me every indication that she

One of the “primary prescription-drug dealers” in the Redding area and her two alleged accomplices were arrested following a monthlong undercover operation in Redding, the commander of local narcotics task force said today.

Who says Redding's a bad real estate market? Maybe we just need to make lemonade with all these lemons. As they're doing in Reno. Here's some verbiage from a site that turned up on Google. Reno / Sparks NV is...

Who says Redding's a bad real estate market? Maybe we just need to make lemonade with all these lemons. As they're doing in Reno. Here's some verbiage from a site that turned up on Google. Reno / Sparks NV is...

Looks like we won't need an umbrella for Kool April Nites this year. For a change. Look forward to seeing those vintage cars converge on Gene's Drive-In. Here's one I snapped yesterday off Churn Creek....

Looks like we won't need an umbrella for Kool April Nites this year. For a change. Look forward to seeing those vintage cars converge on Gene's Drive-In. Here's one I snapped yesterday off Churn Creek....

A 78-year-old Redding woman is in critical condition this afternoon at Mercy Medical Center after her car was struck by a pickup when she made a U-turn into the path of the truck.

A 41-year-old Redding man was sentenced to nine years in prison after pleading guilty to attempted murder and arson.

I got an earful at lunch from a friendly real estate agent who wanted to know why the R-S couldn't be a bit more positive about the state of the real estate market -- specifically, stressing how the drop in...

I got an earful at lunch from a friendly real estate agent who wanted to know why the R-S couldn't be a bit more positive about the state of the real estate market -- specifically, stressing how the drop in...

Why is it that some people seem to think a person's ideology and gender endows them with a God-given right to sit on a public board or commission? To the point that those who dare oppose said person based on...

Why is it that some people seem to think a person's ideology and gender endows them with a God-given right to sit on a public board or commission? To the point that those who dare oppose said person based on...

Note to dudes: If you're going to have your face on the front page of the newspaper, in an article announcing your new restaurant: 1.) Try to smile, even just a little; 2.) Comb your hair, even if it's u

According to the aforementioned truck driver, nowadays a lot of drivers aren't allowed to stop during a day's 10-hour journey. At all. Apparently the companies have a way of checking your logs to see if you do stop, even for...

According to the aforementioned truck driver, nowadays a lot of drivers aren't allowed to stop during a day's 10-hour journey. At all. Apparently the companies have a way of checking your logs to see if you do stop, even for...

Gas prices and the wheezing economy might be affecting turnout for this year's Kool April Nites car show (see Thursday's Record Searchlight for more on this), but at least one out-of-town motorhead isn't fazed by sticker shock at the pump. In fact, if gas prices ever get so high that Carson City, Nev.'s Paul Redm

Gas prices and the wheezing economy might be affecting turnout for this year's Kool April Nites car show (see Thursday's Record Searchlight for more on this), but at least one out-of-town motorhead isn't fazed by sticker shock at the pump. In fact, if gas prices ever get so high that Carson City, Nev.'s Paul Redm

Last night's "Frontline" took a whirlwind tour of five countries' health care systems. It was very interesting, and very well-done. And you can watch the whole thing online....

Last night's "Frontline" took a whirlwind tour of five countries' health care systems. It was very interesting, and very well-done. And you can watch the whole thing online....

Sure, the Redding City Council makes a dim decision now and then, but for high-octane idiocy, you really have to go to Southern California. From the San Diego Union-Tribune: SAN DIEGO - When the San Diego City Council voted to...

Sure, the Redding City Council makes a dim decision now and then, but for high-octane idiocy, you really have to go to Southern California. From the San Diego Union-Tribune: SAN DIEGO - When the San Diego City Council voted to...

The Miss Cottonwood Rodeo contest is officially underway for the 2008 Cottonwood Rodeo.

Protecting the Redding Planning Commission from the insidious taint of liberalism, the Redding City Council rejected Gail Rich's nomination (last item) to the commission last night. It's a slap in the face to a resident who deserves the key to...

Protecting the Redding Planning Commission from the insidious taint of liberalism, the Redding City Council rejected Gail Rich's nomination (last item) to the commission last night. It's a slap in the face to a resident who deserves the key to...

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Well, it looks like I'll have to eat some of my own words for breakfast. I received an anonymous tip that Ryan Sabalow just won an AP award YESTERDAY for his investigative reporting story called "

There's a fluffy article in today's NY Times about determining who you'll vote for by the contents of your shopping cart.You might be a Clinton supporter if:Your exercise regimen involves an elliptical trainer.You like Boca burgers.You use honey as a sweetener.

Kathryn Brown gave Stacia Brandon a special gift Tuesday. The exchange made for a touching moment during Tuesday's fundraiser for Brandon and her family at Studio 7 salon on Churn Creek Road. "I really have a heart now for people that are suffering through these kinds of accidents," Brown said

Sitting around the dinner table, sharing stories of the day, indulging in food the family prepared together: These are just a few of the activities that Kris Johnson, 40-something, of Redding enjoys coming home to do. For Johnson, family is precious and valued.

The Vikings taught the Wolves what happens when you wait until the last minute.

Nearly two months after downtown Redding stalwart Cheesecakes Unlimited closed, a new restaurant and bakery business is making plans to open in the same space inside Sherven Square on Market Street.

We put in a new front yard a couple of weeks ago, complete with drought-tolerant plantings, decomposed granite walkways and a "water feature" (apparently, nobody says "fountain" anymore). Of course, there's an edible component: four raised beds for growing tomatoes, squash, melons and greens, as well as two tree

The palatial "La Baranca" Palo Cedro estate of former Redding Medical Center surgeon Dr. Fidel Realyvasquez Jr. will be placed at auction after being on the market for almost five years.

The area west of the Simpson University soccer field is filled with trees and grass covering the rolling knolls.

A 29-year-old Redding man was unharmed Tuesday after four men forced their way inside his home on East Bonnyview Road and fired a gunshot in his direction when he escaped.

Record Searchlight reporter Ryan Sabalow won a first-place award in the Associated Press California-Nevada Newswriting and Photo contest for his 2007 investigative stories on the nearly revolving-doorlike conditions at the Shasta County jail in Redding.

Kool April Nites and rain have gone together like engines and exhaust over the past decade or so.

While the Kool cars parade up and down Hilltop Drive, the action this weekend at the Redding Drag Strip will be decidedly hotter.

Redding should expect to budget up to $38.3 million for a new police headquarters — assuming, optimistically, crews can start work by spring 2010, an architect told a citizens committee Tuesday.

Three teenagers who spent two nights in the woods near Whiskeytown Lake after reportedly running away from the Crystal Creek Regional Boys' Camp were found Tuesday in Redding.

• Bradley chosen 2008 rodeo queen • 10-year-old boy injured in Shasta Lake collision • City Council rejects nominee for panel

PHOENIX -- Getting hitched may be the right move for Delta and Northwest. But for beleaguered air travelers, it could usher in an era of higher fares, fewer flights, more confusion at the airport and even more crowded planes.

Shasta County Supervisors hope to save $61,350 by slashing the number of extended warranties they buy for voting machines that aren't being used and eliminating warranties on other election equipment.

Lance Cpl. Kyle Lester's childhood dream was to become a U.S. Marine. The Redding resident is serving his first tour in Iraq. Here are some vital

There's a lot to like about the new Shasta Public Library main branch in Redding.

The latest political crusade is to replace ordinary light bulbs with the new compact fluorescent bulbs that are supposed to save electricity, reducing the need for fossil fuels and helping the fight against global warming.

I have lived in Shasta County for 15 years, and I can say that on Saturday at the funeral services for Josh Munns, I was so proud to confirm my residency in the north state.

Saturday's paper showed a "Crime Scene Unit" van at Haven Humane. A person would assume there's a crime in the area.

Monday you heard (it here first) that Nathan Peterson and William York will soon open The Downtown Eatery on Market Street in Redding. Since 1991, that location was Cheesecakes Unlimited’s�

Drive down Interstate 5 from Redding, past up-and-coming Red Bluff (you’d better believe it), through the olive trees around Corning, past the countless fruit trees and rice paddies, the ducks and geese near Willows and Maxwell, through Williams and the obligatory stop at Granzella’s (even though it burned to the gr

A 29-year-old Redding man was unharmed Tuesday after four men forced their way inside his home on East Bonnyview Road and fired a gunshot in his direction when he escaped.

Every spring the world of children’s book publishing screeches to a halt and all eyes, ears and pocketbooks are focused on Bologna, Italy, where foreign rights agents, lawyers, editors, writers, illustrators, literary agents and anyone interested in children’s books descend on this small North Italian city to show t

The Redding City Council tonight rejected Mayor Mary Stegall’s nominee for a Planning Commission vacancy.

Okay, really it's the Week of the Young Child. And today my young child and I went to a little art class at Village School House where she spent at least 20 minutes making this adorable little egg-crate caterpillar.