“The reason I think geoengineering should be considered is I don’t think we are going to save the planet with the emissions-reductions approaches that are on the table. No one is taking the magnitude of the technological challenge seriously.” ~…

It can be smoking hot at the Whiskeytown National Recreation Area beaches during the summertime. But when the next beach season arrives, there may not be any actual smoking. National Park Service officials are considering banning smoking at Whiskeytown’

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BEYOND THE RED, WHITE AND BLUE HORIZON According to a 2007 CNN Money article, the human resource consulting firm Mercer estimates the typical full-time employed American receives 15 days paid vacation and 10 days of paid holidays. The American Society of…

Announcing: The winner of the 2010 Redding Rodeo Logo Competition, Michael Karns. Congratulations! What made you enter a contest for the Rodeo logo? Well, I work as the Graphi

Slide show by Joe Domke Shasta Dam Feb 9, 2010 Song: Laguna Verde by David Ospina Photographer Paul Heath was born in West Lafayette, Ind., and moved to

Email donig.anewscafe@gmail.com NOW and you could win a ticket to attend tonight’s Sundial Film Festival Gala. (Ticket value: $50.) The fun starts at 6:30 at the Cascade Theatre and includes w

Friend Patte kindly shared some olive oil and balsamic vinegar samples from Lucero California Olive Oil, headquartered in Corning. The olive oil wa

Photos courtesy of the Redding Rancheria There were no losers at Win River on Saturday. There were, however, several ghosts, goblins and even a chainsaw-toting Santa Claus. It wasn’t Halloween or Christmas, but it was the annual themed banquet honoring a handful of…

What: The Dance Project’s “Steppin’ Out” When: 7 p.m. March 19; 3 and 7 p.m. March 20; 7 p.m. March 26; 3 and 7 p.m. March 27 Where: Cascade Theatre Cost: $10-$25 Tickets available here or at the Cascade The

Last fall, “Backstage Pass” with behind-the-scenes video by Tom Ramont gave readers an inside look at The Dance Project’s “Cascade Christmas,” from auditions to performance.

Twenty years ago after tripping from one side of the San Juan Mountains (Durango) to the other (Telluride), I found myself watching an outdoor movie about a downtrodden family in Romania. Later in the day, I saw Oliver Stone hanging…

In May of last year, Cori Fulkerson called on the balance and agility of her childhood, stepped into a pair of roller skates, laced them up for the first time in years and set about the rink, marking her initiation into the world of roller derby. Despite an injury in September, the ride has so far been good for Fulkerson.

Last Sunday’s sunny weather reminded me that, back in the good ol’ days, Shasta Speedway began its season on the first full weekend in March with an open competition stock car race. The feat

With the arrival of 2010, my book project scooted from being an event I referred to as occurring ‘next year’ to one happening THIS YEAR!  I’m only 3 months out. Yikes. I’ve been reading,

Recently I received an e-mail from a little girl who said, “I am 8 years old. Some of my little friends say there is no Jefferson State. Mama says, ‘If you see it in A News Café, it’s so.’  Please tell me…

What is your favorite joke? Don’t forget the punch line.

Home prices are falling, rents are tumbling, and apartment vacancies are rising. So why are thousands of small investors becoming landlords? Because real-estate prices have fallen much faster than rents,

Recently a great friend of mine took a family vacation to Hawaii.  There was surfing, snorkeling, and general beach frolicking in paradise, plus plenty of relaxing in the sunshine. But the best part of this family trip was that my dear…

“Year Of The Tiger” Celebration Joss House State Park, Weaverville Feb 27, 2010 The “Year Of The Tiger” celebration is a traditional Chinese Lion Dance at the Joss House State Park. Dance performed by the White Tiger Kenpo studio of Weaverville. Phot

What: 2nd Annual Sundial Film Festival When: March 10 to March 13 Where: Cascade Theatre Cost: $6 a show ($8 at door) plus special events tickets Tickets and schedule information available here. Contact:

What:John Craigie performs during 2nd Saturday ArtHop at Vintage Wine Bar & Restaurant When: March 13, 8 p.m. Where: Vintage Wine Bar and Restaurant For the past four years, John Craigie has taken his unique musical style across the western United States. He stays true to…

Pio Loco first opened in 1986 in a former pizzeria on Lake Boulevard as a non-traditional Mexican restaurant; when the old gymnasium at the Pine Street School became available in the mid-1990’s, Chef Jeff Cerasaro upped sticks and moved to…

PRESS RELEASE - Monday Dye Test Will Color Sacramento River The blue waters of the Sacramento River will briefly take on added hues of green and red on Monday March 8 as City of Redding Wastewater Utility crews us

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What: Jakob Martin Performs at Vintage Wine Bar & Restaurant When: March 12, 8 p.m. Where: Vintage Wine Bar and Restaurant Jakob, 26, is a nationally acclaimed touring acoustic artist who has performed over 500 concerts across the United States. He is commonly compared with…

What: Getting Started in Your Organic Food Garden When: Mar 7, 1 to 4 p.m. Where: Shasta College Main Campus 11555 Old Oregon Trail, Redding Room 821 (Weather permitting, the workshop will move outdoors) Cost: $10 This Shasta College Community Teaching Garden workshop

What: Cascade Theatre Academy Awards Party When: Mar 7, 5 to 8 p.m. Where: Cascade Theatre 1733 Market St Redding, CA 96001 Cost: $12, tickets available here.

Did you have to read William Butler Yeats when you were in school? I can’t recall too many things I had to read in school and can still remember, but this poem continues to be one of my favorites: Photo:…

Don’t get freaked out about a weird name. Hang with us here for a moment. We’ll get to what Pecha Kucha means in just a moment. One reason it sounds interesting to me is it’s being hosted by

What: Grief Workshops Presented by Mercy Hospice When: Mar 9 and 16, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Where: Mercy Oaks Senior Dining Room, 100 Mercy Oaks Details: Mercy Hospice has been serving the communities within Shasta County for 30 years. It has a long-established reputation for compassionate…

Over the top. That’s the only way to describe the Academy Awards party scheduled this Sunday, March 7, at Redding’s Cascade Theatre. We’re talking limousines and red carpet, outlandish outfits, flowing champagne, a big-screen simulcast and awards for just about anything.…

What belonging have you owned the longest? Why is it important to you?

What: A Pink Floyd live concert and light show, featuring House of Floyd When: 7:30 p.m. March 6 Where: State Theatre 333 Oak St. Red Bluff Cost: $22 in advance, $25 at box office All open seating and doors open at 6:30 p.m. Tickets for the Red Bluff concert can be…

Mary Stegall, Redding City Councilwoman who’s served for nearly a decade, recently announced her plans to not seek re-election when her term ends this year. Stegall took time to answer a few questions just for anewscafe.com. Q: First, can you tell…

Anderson High School teacher Jeff Carr boiled it down to a simple resonating sentiment: “The cuts must stop!” Carr described the fiscal storm brewing in Sacramento that threatens to further damage public education across the state and certainly impact the landscape…

What: California Women Lead 9th Brown Bag Lunch When: March 5, 12 p.m. Where: Redding Library Community Room “B” California Women Lead’s guest for its 9th Brown Bag Lunch will be Connie Regnell. Connie is the Shasta County Auditor-Controller. She was elected in 2006 andR

Ed White and Larry Fuqua met in summer 2008 while Ed was moving his company, EveryDay Fitness, to the Market Street Promenade. In December Larry, a member at Total Fitness, lamented that his gym was closing its doors. Ed and…

Carnegies and HawkMan Studios invite you to the ArtHop After-pARTy Saturday, March 13 - 6 to 9 PM FEATURING Live Music by Allison & Victor     Alli

Featured ArtHop artist and Shasta High School student Tracy Manuel talks about her work, her plans for the future and what it’s like to have an artist like my friend, Torri Pratt, as a teacher. Tracy

What: Red Bluff Art Gallery First Friday Artists’ Reception - New Exhibits When: March 5, 5 to 8 p.m. Where: Red Bluff Art Gallery 601 Walnut, Red Bluff This Friday, March 5th, from 5-8 pm, there will be an Artists’ Reception and Exhibit Opening for four talented…

This is just between us. I’ve got the password to write a Redding Grocery Outlet (GO) Picks, and I’m going in. When Doni writes GO Picks, they’re always so smart, so practical. I’m thinking it needs some testosterone – you know, a junk-food, bad-diet, I-can’t-believe