I was laboriously going through my old entries tagging them, when I found this quiz. which was stolen from almsthvn way back in 2008.Rules: 1. Pick 15 of your favourite movies.2. Go to IMDb and

After the holidays, my thoughts always turn towards spring. Clearing away the decorations of Christmas and making a clean sweep in my home is so refreshing that I add some fresh cut flowers to my table to finish off my January cleaning ritual. One of my favorite fresh cut spring flowers is the tulip. “But [...]

I haven't posted in a while and that's because I really don't have much of interest to say. It's January, the month when we recover from Christmas, though for me the entire Christmas season 2011 was pretty much a wash.It seemed unusually cold today; although the thermometer read about 40/4, there was some snow m

I want to give a huge shout-out to our neighbors Samantha Hollin and Travis Klein, my brother-in-law Adam, and various members of the youth group from the First Church of the Nazarene for making our Christmas lights shine again this year. They not only helped put up everything, but they also came back last week to help take

I want to give a huge shout-out to our neighbors Samantha Hollin and Travis Klein, my brother-in-law Adam, and various members of the youth group from the First Church of the Nazarene for making our Christmas lights shine again this year. They not only helped put up everything, but they also came back last week to help take

I want to give a huge shout-out to our neighbors Samantha Hollin and Travis Klein, my brother-in-law Adam, and various members of the youth group from the First Church of the Nazarene for making our Christmas lights shine again this year. They not only helped put up everything, but they also came back last week to help take

I want to give a huge shout-out to our neighbors Samantha Hollin and Travis Klein, my brother-in-law Adam, and various members of the youth group from the First Church of the Nazarene for making our Christmas lights shine again this year. They not only helped put up everything, but they also came back last week to help take

Thank you to those who responded to our year-end column on Christmas memories. Here's a selection.

As the president of a local private security agency that has operated in Northern California for 44 years, I agree with certain facts in Bill Ziegler's Christmas Day letter. Indeed, it is a competitive business with some potential clientele most always selecting lowest bids.

In 2009, Becca Howsmon of Becca's Café in Anderson and I took up the cause to help a 7-year-old Cottonwood boy who had been nearly beaten to death by his stepmother Rachel Limon. We named him the "Christmas Boy" because...

Ask Anna columnist Anna Moseley has suggestions for packing and storing Christmas decorations.

January 3rd, 2012This is a Call to Action from the police families of the United States. We come to you as a united front on behalf of our law enforcement officers across the country. We stand together as we collectively refuse to allow our officers to be discounted, disrespected, and devalued any longer. I

A lot of folks showed up at Gary's house. Well, to be fair, they were invited.In no particular order.Can you spot

If it was a Merry Christmas, then we should look forward to a Happy New Year.

The holidays signal a time of giving and for those charitably minded they offer an opportunity to put ideals into action. But after the Christmas checks have been written, the items donated or the service rendered, many nonprofit organizations will still need financial and material resources -- as well as dedicated voluntee

Despite having relatives from Oklahoma and Arkansas, we never had collard greens when I was growing up. Canned spinach (until we wised up) and cabbage was about it for the greens department (aside from salad).Years ago I decided to try collards so I bought a bunch and followed the directions in a cookbook, which

You can get into picayune arguments about whether a certain potato dish is scalloped or au gratin: scalloped refers to being cooked in a milk-based sauce; au gratin or gratin refers to cheese on top being heavily browned. Since what I made has both elements - and virtually every version of it I'v

Air travel at Christmas has a bad reputation, with good reason. Airports are crowded. People carry too much luggage stuffed with presents. Flights are overbooked. Grumpy passengers leave their holiday spirit at home. Packing carefully can help make holiday travel, and your stay, easier. Delays happen regularly at the holida

Those studying threatened coho salmon on the embattled Scott River got a surprise Christmas present this winter when 10 times more fish then expected made their way upstream to spawn.

Hundreds of people got free Christmas lunches at two local meal giveaways Sunday, but many of them showed up for the company.

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Mostly sunny skies and a high of 57 degrees are expected for Redding today. Areas of frost should melt away after 10 a.m., according to forecasters at the National Weather Service in Sacramento. The low tonight should drop to just below freezing at 31 degrees. Expect temperatures to pick up a bit Monday, with a high of 60

Like our mountains, the Christmas spirit in the north state is strong and it's not going anywhere.

I was 9 years old and I was anticipating the onslaught of all my Christmas presents from Santa. My anticipation was based on the fact that I had been a pretty good kid that year. Also, all my friends, mostly from the nicer neighborhoods, had shared with me a long list of the presents that they planned to receive for Christm

The holidays can be a lonely time for many. Christmas with its social emphasis on family, friends and gift-giving can leave those without such ties feeling isolated and depressed.

Christmas Day comes too slowly and leaves too fast.

For Desirae Ramirez, a phone call in early December transformed her Christmas — in fact, it's the reason she's having a Christmas.

In 1911:Shasta County successfully enjoyed two perfect Christmas days, a warm mellow sun shining that year and the previous year brought no detracting icy wind or even a hint of frost. In Redding, the services of the street sprinkler might have been required to keep down the dust, which was a quarter of an inch deep.

Now this is how a 72-year-old woman ought to be. Darlene Love has it goin' on.It's already Christmas day for down under pals onlylisa and

Here’s a video I did of this year’s Christmas Party for special needs kids put on by the Shasta Association of Realtors along with the support of the community and local businesses. We hold it at the Elks Club in Redding. 2011 marks the 39th annual party. As usual, a great time was had by all. Watching the vi

We are always reminded of the holidays when we are driving north of Red Bluff on Interstate 5 just before we approach the roadside rest area. Standing there all by itself is a sad looking tree all decked out with...

Today will be warm and slightly breezy, but rain will move in next week.

Twin View Towing is offering free rides to those who have had a few too many Christmas spirits during the holidays.

In 1911:One day before Christmas, the crush of holiday matter in the mails was so great that Postmaster General Hitchcock ordered that post office clerks and carriers must open on Sunday for the distribution of letters and packages. Authority was given for hiring wagons and teams.

Being cooped up in the hospital wasn't 9-year-old Kobe Reynolds' wish for Christmas.

This morning Gary and I had a few friends over for Christmas brunch. I normally would have made crepes but standing for an hour turning out crepes made me feel exhausted just thinking about it. So instead we made stuffed French toast (I made the sandwiches filled with cream cheese and raspberry-blueberry jam, and Gary fried

With the winds subsiding, temperatures came down overnight in the north state. The National Weather Service has issued a hard freeze warning for much of the Sacramento Valley. Overnight lows are expected to range from 23 to 28. The high today in Redding is expected to be 60 under mostly sunny skies. Expect more of the same

Yes Sophia, there is a Santa Claus, and you know him. Due to an incredibly fortunate set of situations, my daughter is going to believe in Santa Claus for her entire life. For one, there really was a Saint Nick, and I've been to his hometown (Patara, Turkey...look it up). Second, as is common knowledge, Santa moved [...]

By Canda Williams It was 30 years ago this month that I wrote The Night Before Dea to celebrate the birth of my daughter. This year I was inspired by my husband Don's passion for brewing, and took computer in hand to create this poem to share with you. The Brewmaster's Night Before Christmas ‘Twas [...]

Nancy Glazzard takes pride in her annual Christmas display at her east Redding home.

by Nicholas J. Webb

The weather across the north state today will be a carbon copy of the previous several days. The high today in Redding is expected to be 57. There will be a north wind blowing between 7 and 10 miles per hour. The overnight low will be 32 with frost expected, according to the National Weather Service. Friday will be more of

1. Charity Trail of Trees: Now to Dec. 31 at the Mt. Shasta Mall, 900 Dana Drive, Redding. Exhibits feature decorated themed vignettes and Christmas trees around the mall.

A 7-year-old Columbia Elementary School student got the best Christmas present ever on Wednesday afternoon.

A 7-year-old Columbia Elementary School student, a shocked look on his face, got the best Christmas present ever today.

The north state will bask under another dry and windy day. A north wind will gust as high as 35 miles per hour today in the north state, according to the National Weather Service. The high today is expected to be 63 degrees under mostly sunny skies. The overnight low will be 38. It is expected to be a bit cooler Thursday an

During this season that is meant to be full of joy and thanks,it is for so many children and parents a season of sadness and regret that one must weather like a bad storm. A time when some parents and children can only think of what it would be like to be with their family member that has been removed f

The twelve days of an AOC Christmas 2011by Judicial Council Watcher