OK, so this is how it works: I post some lyrics and you tell me what song they're from. These were all popular songs; there's nothing here that's really obscure. Simple enough, right?1. Well, my heart went boom, when I crossed that room.2. The bright good-morning voice who's heard but never seen, Fee

Even as Shasta County prepares to declare an official shortage and raise rates in some service areas and the Bella Vista Water District considers the same, the Anderson-Cottonwood Irrigation District will vote at tonight's meeting on a contract to sell...

Happy Valley Strawberry Festival  Sat. May 24 Pancake breakfast 7:oo a.m. Festival from 9 a.m.- 5:oo p.m. Free admission Happy Valley Elementary School (Happy Valley Road and Palm Ave.) Arts & Crafts booths Entertainment throughout the day

Two women each suffered broken right wrists Sunday in a single-vehicle wreck on Highway 273 just north of River Ranch Road, according to California Highway Patrol spokesman Kurt Heuer.

Now that I've read Ryan Sabalow's two Sunday stories about Redding's "sex and the city" scandal (here and here), all the comments beneath and Marc Beauchamp's excellent blog posts (here and here), I have some questions that I'd like to...

A couple of weeks ago, I noted that even as the population in Shasta and Tehama counties has grown, the number of Democrats has fallen. The region grows more Republican by the year. Somehow I missed, until reading Dan Walters'...

A 37-year-old Paynes Creek woman suffered a broken left arm after a single-vehicle accident at about 9:20 a.m. today on Manton Road, east of Wildcat Road in rural Tehama County northeast of Red Bluff.

Early last year, the Redding City Council named Leslie Detwiler city treasurer in a disputed vote. Rick Bosetti argued in favor of a then-anonymous second finalist, who turned out to be Norm Ryan. Ryan later became CEO of Haven Humane...

A few local water districts that rely on deliveries from the Lake Shasta will face 25 percent cutbacks this year. The city of Redding, which generally has senior water rights, also will face smaller cuts and is shopping for water...

Obit from Sunday's Chron: George C. Fleharty was a man of a thousand interests. He was a businessman who at different times owned television stations, the famous Ice Follies touring ice show and the major hotel at Denali National Park...

In this week's Hot News, Nidan Scott Kingsbury will lead a jiyu-kumite practice at Sun Oaks tonight (5/5/2008) at 6:40pm. It's too bad that Jun hurt his foot two weekends ago at the Central Coast Tournament. He's not supposed to practice for a couple more weeks, according to the docs, but I

From Overheard in the Office:Employee #1: You know that part of your brain that stops you from doing stupid shit?Employee #2: Nope.Employee #1: Oh.

Indoor / Outdoor senior protrait sessions are a blast, the really give you the time to get a little bit of everything in for your session. With this senior we did some urban fashion in several locations, classical water and beach type shots, then came into the studio for some more classical shots, as well as a [...]

Here’s another indoor/outdoor senior session from this week. There’s still time to book before the end of the month so call us at 223-5456 to get on the schedule before you graduate! 

Here is a wedding from a few weeks ago. It was held at their family’s property in Cottonwood. It was an incredible peice of land! Again, the weather was perfect for us, it just seems to be working on our side this year! Thanks guys and congraulations!!

A week ago we had the pleasure of photographing Central Valley Junior/Senior Prom. This was the first Prom we did without building a set, they wanted the backdrop to be the trees on the golf course (which was RiverBend Golf Course). It was a challenge at first to transition from daylight to evening, but with the [...]

My favorite thing about senior portraits is that everyone is unique. Here at Creative Portraits we really work hard to capture that unique edge for each of our clients. You want your portraits to reflect who you are!

2008 Seniors are still rolling in! Here’s an indoor/outdoor session from this week. We’ve been lucky the weather has been holding up for us! I think we are finally on a roll with summer weather beginning to overtake the spring.

Sorry for the delay on getting this one online! We have been swamped so thanks for being patient! This was  a great wedding held at Neighborhood church in Redding (our home church :0). Very affectionate couple which made for some wonderful intimate images! Thanks guys and congratulations!

Well I told you we’d get it online soon, here are a few pics from the Junior Prom at Enterprise High this year. The theme was Hollywood and it was held at the Shasta Builder’s Exchange. This was the first dance we have done here and the facility was great! We had a blast as [...]

By Marge Beck   Q: I am currently covered under COBRA from my prior employer. My new employer is going to implement a new health plan effective June 1. My COBRA premium is due May 15. What happens if I don’t pay it? I would advise you to do the following: First,

It’s hard for me to believe, but donigreenberg.com/Food for Thought has just passed its six-month anniversary. During this time, Doni and a cadre of helpers created a rich community resource; part newspaper, part magazine, part blog, part e-village. With each month, more writers joined Food for Thought t

The economic slowdown failed to dampen Turtle Bay Exploration Park's auction, held in March at the Redding Convention Center.

Work to beautify lower Hilltop Drive could start in early June - just as the north state's summer tourist season heats up. With its hotels and restaurants, the Hilltop corridor is a popular stop and serves as a gateway to Redding for Interstate 5 travelers. To brace merchants for how construct

This is how you should close out an opponent: jump on them early and never let up.

Denise Schultz used to break into a sweat, just running the vacuum.

Clinging to the bottom of cars, outdoor furniture and barbecues on the move, gypsy moths are trying to sneak their way into the north state.

Raymond Randle likes a challenge.

RED BLUFF - Chico's Brian Jones played it cool on the back nine Sunday at Wilcox Oaks Golf Club.

At some point the innocence of childhood melts away and kids become moody teenagers, at times sullen, angry, excited or bored -- sometimes all in the space of an hour.

• Win-River holds 15th birthday bash • SBDC presents CalOSHA workshop • College will host Cisco IT competition • Edward Jones adviser shows satellite feature

A Redding man was stabbed Saturday night outside a convenience store in the 4000 block of Railroad Avenue.

Chico State University sophomore Jordan Fairley won the steeplechase Saturday at the California Collegiate Athletic Association track and field championships in Los Angeles.

Eight people whose raft capsized Saturday afternoon in the frigid Sacramento River near Castella were brought to safety in a daring, riverside rescue using a California Highway Patrol helicopter.

Joyce Summers, music teacher at St. Joseph Catholic School in Redding, was named the north state's Catholic educator of the year last week. She's taught music and English at St. Joseph for 21 years. She also helps in the kindergarten classroom. The following is an excerpt from a recent conversation.

• Cinco de Mayo viene al Colegio de Shasta • Cheer clinic set at Mountain View • Purple Heart veterans award scholarships • Braille workshop planned at library

This Washington Post series explores the causes and effects of the world's worst food crisis since the 1970s. A complex combination of poor harvests, competition with biofuels, higher energy prices, surging demand in China and India, and a blockage in global trade is driving up food prices worldwide. Some countr

The Bush administration has been asserting the right to wiretap without seeking a warrant from a special court set up for that purpose under the 30-year-old Federal Intelligence Surveillance Act.

It seems almost unbelievable: A slender, 3-foot-long, 3-year-old rainbow trout recently swam from Montana's Clark Fork River to spawning grounds in the Big Blackfoot River. The trout is the first in more than 100 years to heed the ancient call to ascend beyond the confluence of these rivers.

The Board of Supervisors has a duty to secure the best deal for the future of Shasta County in requiring the Hatchet Mountain wind project to serve us, not just in its appealing revenue potentials, but just as importantly, in compatibility with our world-renowned scenic, mountain-beautified endowments.

On Wednesday, May 14, the California Retired Teachers Association will join Californians statewide in celebrating the Day of the Teacher.

Fourth annual Sacred Heart School Fine Arts Showcase. 6:30 p.m. Tuesday in the parish hall at Sacred Heart Church, 2255 Monroe St. in Red Bluff. The elementary school students will sing and play instruments, and the middle school students will perform a musical review of "Grease." Students also will display pain

Today is Monday, May 5, the 126th day of 2008. There are 240 days left in the year.

Redding Convention Center  May 6, 2008 Performance starts at 7:30 p.m. For ticket information: call the Redding Convention Center Box Office at 530-225-4130 ON BROADWAY!  is a sparkling revue of show-stopping moments from the Broadway stage. Dazzling choreography, dynamic music arran

Gary bought one of those turntables that you hook up to your computer and record CDs or mp.3 music from your LPs, and he gave it to me. It sat under my coffee table in its box for over a week before I opened it up. I know from years of experience exactly how this kind of new technology will go with me.This after