Forest Service Employees for Environmental Ethics had the sense to post the judge's ruling I mentioned earlier. This line -- from a section on indirect effects of fire retardant -- is too much: Plaintiff argues that the use of aerial...

This story on environmentalists' campaign to create a new national conservation area at Snow Mountain, in the Coast Range, shows that the environmentalists pushing the concept really have their work cut out for them: [The California Wilderness Coalition's Ryan] Henson...

                          As the temperature rises, so does the cost of cooling your home, especially if you use an air conditioner. Obviously, the best way to keep your home cool during

A 271-lot subdivision proposed for west Redding can go forward without a new round of environmental review, a Shasta County Superior Court judge has ruled.

The Mt. Shasta Mall is reaping savings from a program it launched nearly two years ago to become more energy efficient and environmentally friendly.

We once lived in a 900 sq ft 3/1 for years, so this 1100 sq ft 4/2 sounds livable to us. It seems in the past, people were able to live comfortably in much smaller spaces than we are generally accustomed to today. Why is that? It’s a question worth considering in harsh

Tis the season for biting bugs. A good repellent can help you enjoy the outdoors without the company of mosquitoes and ticks. But there are a few caveats for young children. To rate insect repellents (see the full 

Two north state stores offer ways to help consumers be more environmentally friendly while also finding good deals on quality used furniture and other items.

I was surfing the web this morning and familiarizing myself with new content on our local Board of Realtors website. I found our "pledge" to be refreshing, timely and appropriate as we get into the spirit of 4th of July. Our pledge... Under all is the land. Upon its wise utilization and widely al

Don’t put too much stock in the term “microwave safe.” That usually means that the product contains no metal, not that it’s able to withstand high heat. In general, containers made from glass or ceramic materials are better ch

A commercial fishing group has teamed up with an environmental group to sue the state and Siskiyou County over how groundwater permits are issued around the Scott River.

That's apparently the takeaway many sources, including The New York Times, got from a Massachusetts study of the costs and benefits -- for the environment -- of biomass energy. Here's the Times: In Massachusetts, fierce opposition to a handful of...

Enveloping the riparian areas along the many waterways of Shasta County is the sort of lush greenery that makes living in the far north state enviable. But some of that vegetation, like the invasive, creek-choking arundo plant, puts its environment in…

State biologists gauging the environmental impact of hatchery-raised trout have approved stocking all 60 of the north state lakes, rivers and creeks they’ve examined.

When: Sun Jun 20, 2010 Where: 1000 Siskiyou Lake Boulevard,Mount Shasta,California,96067,United States MORE INFORMATION: Event Description: Showcasing the Spiritual Community of Mt Shasta to the World. LOVE – SUNDAY, JUNE 20 – ALL DAY This portion of the conference

The water wars of California involve the amount of water available for different uses, quality of the water, and environmental issues such as declining salmon populations. Conflicting claims bedevil each issue.

Some insect repellents may react with your child’s skin and cause a rash. Repellents can also cause irritation to the eyes and can be potentially fatal if swallowed. If you use insect repellent on your child, here are some guidelines: Don’t use repellents on infants less than 2 months old. Instead, use mosq

From Press Release: Outdoor Adventures for grades K-8th & Teen Backpacking Trips to Lassen Volcanic Park - Ages 14-18 Whiskeytown Environmental School (AKA: W.E.S. or N.E.E.D. Camp, depending on when you, your children or your grandchildren attended) is located at the N.E.E.D.…

Why are we as citizens of one of the most beautiful counties in California, allowing so much non-environmentally friendly campaign advertising?

I confess I hadn't even realized that the Butte Environmental Council was still pursuing its court battle against the city of Redding's business park, but the city says the 9th Circuit just rejected its appeal of a January 2009 District...

That would be the now obscure "Gold Is Where You Find It," a 1938 Technicolor production starring Olivia de Havilland, the tale of a fight between farmers and rapacious gold mining interests over the use of destructive hydraulic mining technology....

Mt. Shasta Ski Park recycles aluminum, glass, plastic, cardboard and fry oil waste, and makes enough to donate $2,500 to the Siskiyou Land Trust.

The words over at Three Word Wednesday are dread, grasp and pacify.Objets d'artIt wasn’t Thanksgiving, no far, far from it, but that didn’t stop him from dialing up a Thanksgiving feast from the replicator, including feeding in the recipe for lefse to reflect his Norwegian heritage he’d never quite u

When your children are away from home, you need to know they are in a safe, loving, nurturing and stimulating environment. Studies show high-quality child care supports young children's learning and helps them develop socially, emotionally and physically. But how do you know whether your child is receiving the right care?

When your children are away from home, you need to know they are in a safe, loving, nurturing and stimulating environment. Studies show high-quality child care supports young children’s learning and helps them develop socially, emotionally and physically. But how do you know whether your child is receiving the right care

Here is a home we toured on yesterday's agent caravan. It's located on a very private ridgetop on the westside. Diggins is off Placer, somewhat before you get to the Veteran's Memorial Bridge. The home has terrif

Here's a local walking tour to die for. Mike Grifantini, an environmental resources instructor at Shasta College and a local historian, will conduct a free two-hour tour of the Redding Cemetery on Saturday morning (May 8). But the walk won't...

Color is one of the most important elements in any environment I create. Everything is a set to be designed usually with inexpensive or found pieces. Discards and thrift store items are liberally used in the decor. The chair closest to the door, a nice comfy old rocker, was left at the curb by neighbors. The wingback ch

Environmentally-friendly construction practices have gotten a lot of hype over the past few years but do they really pay off as an investment? A new study found that tenants in green buildings experience increased productivity and fewer sick days. The research also found that that green buildings have lower vacan

James Theimer, known locally for his environmentally sensitive architecture, in a keynote talk at Shasta College's "Sustainability Conference" Thursday (the 40th anniversary of Earth Day) said those who deny the existence of human-caused global warming and those "sitting on the...

This Earth Day, you may want to turn over a new leaf and opt for “green” products—not just for your kids and family, but for the sake of the environment. But you may have noticed that when it comes to “green" products, quality can vary a lot and that most of them cost extra. Here at Consumer Reports,

Martina McConnon was looking for toys that were creative and that could be recycled. She found them in her native Germany and, in 2008, she founded Creative Toy Shop and began selling them in the U.S. The toys are cardboard building kits from which children can build anything from a dinosaur to a spaceship. Creative Toy Sh

Bryan Parks said his small business is about to incur a big cost to ensure that it meets new federal regulations focused on lead-based paint. Owner of Parks Hardwood Floors in Cottonwood, Parks said he’ll need to pay $300 to certify the company and then $225 each for himself and his three employees to go through day-long

A reporter for The Wall Street Journal recently outlined the latest mortgage fraud strategies. James Haggerty points out that the rate has declined but hotspots remain. He quotes data published by First American Core Logic, a company which tracks real estate related information. “Liar loans” as they

Parents of school-homed children say they relish the extra time they are able to spend away from their kids. As many of you know, we home-school our children for t

There is a report out that one of the nation's largest homebuilders, KB Homes, is thinking of building 800 sq ft 2/2 homes to compete with the existing inventory of homes for sale. This from Business Week, " "In

The view from this blufftop parcel is truly mesmerizing. You can gaze out west over the lovely Sacramento River where it bends through Redding, and on for miles to the city and snowcapped mountains beyond. What wou

This morning I was awakened by my alarm clock powered by electricity generated by the public power monopoly regulated by the US Department of Energy. I then took a shower in the clean water provided by the municipal water utility. After that, I turned on the TV to one of the FCC regulated channels to see what the National W

Mayor warns money also needed to prevent bond downgrades, general fund financial crisis. Business leaders say it's a job killer. Union leaders, environmentalists and Al Gore support the series of big rate increases. Details here. Excerpt: On a 15-0 vote,...

'Eco-Logical' makes environmental senseThere's an abundance of books about environmental issues out there, but wading through them can be difficult. Filled with important facts and conclusions, many are so dry and sometimes incomprehensible you want to nod off to never-never land.

The California Department of Fish and Game released the final Environmental Impact Report for the Paiute Cutthroat Trout Restoration Project on Tuesday.

Read Part One of “Our Broken Sky” here. In 1992, the National Academy of Sciences defined geoengineering as “large-scale engineering of our environment in order to combat or counteract the effects

[S]ome of the fundamentalists have maneuvered themselves into a position where they have no credibility. That's true for any human endeavor. On the environmental side. On the property rights side. On the religious side. So says Phil Detrich, newly retired...

Ken Murray wrote a column last fall about the perversity of the plastic-bag lobby using the California Environmental Quality Act to stop cities that are attempting to restrict or simply ban the use of plastic shopping bags. Well, it turns...

Six years ago, when there was a budget for such things and Redding had a new Planning Commissioner, I was sent to a League of California Cities Annual Meeting in Monterey. Besides learning something about provisions of the California Environmental…

Keswick Lake's boat ramp will close Monday in preparation for work to remove more tainted sediment from the water. Environmental Protection Agency contractors will begin moving heavy equipment into the parking lot at the boat launch. Once in the water, the 100-foot dredge will resume sucking up sediment piles in the lake as

Let’s face it - I am all about habitat and environmentally friendly and responsible gardening. I am. I love birds, bees, butterflies and the like. But, let’s also face the fact that we live in deer country. And Oh Deer!…

I’m on the Green Committee with several of my colleagues at the Shasta Association of REALTORS. It’s a big subject! Our committee discussion ranges widely. We are all individuals with a broad spectrum of ideas and opinions about how best to influence homebuilders and homebuyers to be more environmentally conscio

Papers are getting smaller, as you've probably noticed. Better for the environment and their bottom lines. How much smaller? See for yourself. A May 26, 1937, copy of the Call Bulletin of San Francisco, commemorating the just-completed Golden Gate...

There was often a soft-spoken woman at the Redding Planning Commission meetings during the very early 1970s who gently but persistently encouraged the commission and planning staff to include walking and bike trails within proposed developments. Vi Klaseen was never discouraged or upset that it took her many years before sh