After public outrage following a Southern California city paying its top three administrators more than $1.6 million a year, Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger challenged cities on Thursday to post officials’ salaries on the Web.

For those of you who exist only to attempt to post really stupid shit - and I just got some illiterate online vitriol from a new LJ account designed to be offensive, too cowardly to give their name, and who is apparently using the anonymity of the internet to strike out randomly, inbetween masturbatory sessions - I give you

photo by Bryce GoldsteinThis Bohemian Art Loft will ring with the sounds of original folk rock music this weekend, when

Kaf·ka·esque Pronunciation: ˌkäf-kə-ˈesk, ˌkaf-Function: adjective Date: 1946- of, relating to, or suggestive of Franz Kafka or his writings; especially : having a nightmarishly complex, bizarre, or illogical quality - Merriam Webster DictionaryMade calls to RIOH tod

Some months ago I came across this interesting (to me, anyway) blog that is dedicated to fashion and music of the mid-to-late 1960's and very early 1970's, with LOTS of photos. Does it say something about me that I actually remember some of these photos? This blog is a labor of love from the young woman putting it to

Some 30,000 Nap Nanny portable baby recliners have been recalled after a four-month-old baby fell over the side, became entrapped, and died. The recliner had been placed

Marketing to children and parents“Pressure on food companies to stop marketing sugary cereals, soft drinks, and ‘junk’ foods to children seems to have worked—somewhat—and kids are seeing far fewer ads for unhealthy foo

Singer songwriter Chuck McCabe lost a battle with cancer last Friday, and the North State music community lost a dear friend.I met Chuck when he offered a weekend songwriting workshop through the Shasta County Arts Council several years ago. He listened to us -- all rank amateurs - and he shared stories and advice and

FREE cooking demo and samples! Ever wondered what to do with all that delicious produce available at the Farmers’ Market? Then don’t miss Chef at the Market every Saturday, 9:30 am at the Redding Farmers’ Market (777 Cypress Avenue, Redding). Local chefs, caterers, nutrition educators and ot

I'd like to thank the good people at the Shasta-Trinity National Forest for giving me the chance to gain minor Web fame and even get my name in The Washington Post. Mom would be so proud. At least Al Kamen...

Reads the headline above this Anderson Valley Post story reprinted on the Corrections.com web site. Excerpt: Hispanic-based gangs, motorcycle gangs and prison gangs have set their sights on Shasta County, multiple sources confirm. "This is an untouched area for gangs,"...

Cottonwood singer-songwriter Diana Wallis and her husband Wally are finalists in the Next Wedding Song Contest. Diana and Wally are terrific writers, engaging performers and good-hearted souls. You can help them out -- together they are The Pine Dogz -- by casting a vote (or two or three) on the contest

Websites for learning about edible landscaping.

Rescue personnel are at a traffic collision at the Interstate 5 offramp at Bonneyview Road, according to the California Highway Patrol's website.

Wally's getting some far-flung ink for his ambitious proposal to scrap President Obama's health care law. This McClatchy News dispatch was reprinted on the Miami Herald's web site. Excerpt: WASHINGTON - Rep. Wally Herger wants to junk the new federal...

Brad Garbutt links to a Wall St. Journal story about the increasing popularity of the cool website Walkscore.com and how, supposedly, its metric can really give a pop to real estate values. Real-estate prices are reflecting the new interest in...

We received the email invitation to Rivers Restaurant for their 4th of July Dinner: “Your 7-Course evening will begin with appetizers, and culminate with dessert and the largest fireworks display in Northern California.” Wow. We’ve been trying to shed a few pounds, but this seems w

I’m the type of parent who gets misty at the slightest sweet things my kids may do, and I was positive my daughter’s preschool graduation would make me cry a little. And it did! But I also beamed with pride and happiness for her a

Q. Is there a difference between a lie that is meant to avoid hurting someone’s feelings — regarding appearance, etc. — and other lies? Do you believe it is ever right to lie? Webster’s 1828 Dictionary defines “to lie” as: “1. To utter a falsehood with an intention to deceive, or with an immoral design. 2. To

Location, location, location is taking on a new meaning in the 21st century as home buyers switch from focusing on schools and neighborhoods to proximity to stores and public transportation. Urban planners cite concerns over future oil prices as the main reason for the shift. They say baby boomers with empty nests and th

Gen Y's are also known as "echo-boomers" or "millennials". In addition to the top 17 features listed below by Bea Fields of Souther Pines, NC I thought I add a few notes I found helpful from a recent Webinar I took specifically on this topic:

The mayor of Shasta Lake City, Greg Watkins, and Councilwoman Delores Lucero addressed the membership of the Shasta Association of Realtors on June 30 to let us know of their vision for the future o

I received a call from Lynette Gooch of River Cities Paranormal Society, NorCal Chapter. It seems she had run across an entry in another blog post I wrote about a Redding house for sale with some paranormal qualities. I assured her my post was meant to be entirely tongue in cheek, as it happens. But her intentions were c

Popular technology will now help Americans verify what they eat is safe. The U.S. Government’s Products Recall app for the Android smartphone is now available at the revamped USA.gov website, and the apps f

Popular technology will now help Americans verify what they eat is safe. The U.S. Government’s Products Recall app for the Android smartphone is now available at the revamped USA.gov website, and the apps f

This web site actually highlights a good-paying private-sector job right here in Redding. Excerpt: Some job seekers may be surprised to learn that some of the best job growth in the US is expected to be in an 'old economy'...

This one in River Ridge just came on market. Looks nice. that’s great neighborhood up past Caldwell Park on Quartz Hill Road. Not far to lots of amenities and Lake Redding Golf. From records, it seems to have last sold in 2005 for $354K. Now you may purchase i

Below is the eligibility criteria for Fannie Mae Loans (revised just this week). Borrowers who are wondering about whether or not they qualify for a H.A.F.A. Short Sale should read on: A borrower is eligible for HAFA (Home Affordable Forelosure Alternatives) if all the following requirements have been met in the l

The words over at Three Word Wednesday are hassle, inject and wealth. I'm late. I'm in the middle of a huge writing project at work.MetamorphosisI’m looking at the injection point with the assistance of my little sister’s Snow White brush-and-mirror set, the silly pink plastic full of green flecks of g

A pickup has been reportedly hit from behind by a big-rig truck on Highway 299 East near Round Mountain, according to the California Highway Patrol traffic website.

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

I don't spend much time worrying about the politics of California's 16th Senate District, in the southern San Joaquin Valley, but GOP acitivist and web impresario Jon Fleischman raises an intriguing issue in the race: What if one candidate's home...

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and Health Canada, in cooperation with Regal Lager Inc., of Kennesaw, Ga., this week announced a voluntary recall of CYBEX 2.GO i

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

When: Sat Jul 3, 2010 8pm to 10pm  PDT Where: ,Platina,California,96076,United States MORE INFORMATION: Event Description: Daryle Singletary tickets ON SALE NOW at R-Wild Horse Ranch. Please call 530-352-4222 for your tickets or visit them on the web at http://www.rwildhorseranch.net

Excerpts from a story on the Mormon Times web site headlined "More LDS politicians win primaries, face challengers:" At least four more Mormons have cleared primaries for statewide or U.S. congressional offices while an Idaho congressional candidate leads in polls...

I recommend you spend some time here. I admire Dottie’s work very much. She is quite an asset to our community. Check it out.

Here's a curiosity that might say a lot about the "nonpartisan" Commission on the Status of Women. According to its Web site, Friday's hearing in Redding -- a welcome event that aims to explore the unique issues facing women in...

A logging truck has reportedly rolled over on Big Bend Road about three miles north of Highway 299 in Shasta County, according to the California Highway Patrol traffic website.

I received a call over the weekend from a bewildered young man who was wondering if he should pay a mortgage modification firm up front to help him out from under a horrid 10% mortgage loan. NO NO NO! I'd never met him before. He stumbled on my website via Google, and found this

It's Friday and that's reason enough to celebrate. I'm giving away two Still Marri

Keeping close watch on the Turtle Bay bald eaglets using the webcam suspended from a branch over the birds’ nest, biologists on contract with the state grab the spotting scope and hit the trail if the young birds go out of view too long.

“Act as though it were impossible to fail. A positive attitude helps bridge the gap between ability and aspiration.” Shasta Lake School principal Helen Herd quotes Emerson at the Shasta Lake School website. Longtime residents may remember this school as Deer Cr

When: Sun Jun 6, 2010 4pm to Sun Jun 6, 2010 8pm  PDT Where: 777 Cypress Avenue,Redding,California,United States MORE INFORMATION: Event Description: Enjoy a "Taste of Redding" today at Redding City Hall's "Sculpture Park". Please visit the web site http://ww

The Factor says that to me, every time we don't speak for a time.Maintain Radio Contact.Starting Sunday, I'll be on the road, covering the Tour de Kota bike ride in SoDak. The days will be long and the Interweb connections will be sketchy.So, I will Maintain Radio Contact.Things are liable to be a li

Emergency crews responded this evening to a two-vehicle and major-injury traffic collision a mile north of Highway 299 on Iron Mountain Road, according to the California Highway Patrol’s website.

This quote by Marcel Duchamp, featured prominently on the home page of artist Scott Woodard's website, gives viewers an idea of what to expect from his work: "What I expect from any work of art is that it surprises me, that it violates my customary valuations of things, and offers me other, unexpected ones." This weekend, a

Turtle Bay eagle cam viewers are in for a new view when they visit the popular website, just don’t mind the cobwebs.

Femme de Joie and Amico del Signore have been enthusiastic fans of KPIG radio for several years after reading about it from a column by Jim Dyar in The Newspaper Of Which We Dare Not Speak Its Name. It was through the PIG that we first got wind of a BBQ joint in San Francisco called Memphis Minnie’s Barbecue Joint and Smo