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Oh, those Oregon kids

Every year, I like seeing the videos produced by Oregon college kids letting off steam at Lake Shasta. Youth! Unfortunately this year was marred by social media images of trash left behind from partygoers. That’s too bad. Slaughterhouse Island in … Continue reading

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Historic Redding Theater on California Street

Facebook friend Lee Riggs posts to a group Northern California History. I always find his posts fascinating. He recently posted this image of the Redding Theater marquee on California Street in Redding, from the famous Eastman collection. I did some … Continue reading

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Redding Rodeo 2016 captured like none other

I’ve never seen better photos of the Redding Rodeo than these from photojournalist Matt Cohen: Amazing! You may need to be logged in to Facebook to see the entire album. Well worth your viewing! Rodeo is tonight and tomorrow. Astonishing … Continue reading

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Breakfast with 10,000 of my friends tomorrow

Re-posting this video we did a few years ago of the annual Asphalt Cowboy’s Pancake Breakfast that takes place each year on Friday of Rodeo Week. We’ve been going to this annual fundraising breakfast for as long as I can … Continue reading

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Northstate Symphony in Reddding

I saw this beautiful image on Facebook, captured by the always amazing Rachel Hatch. Curating it here for those of you who come to this blog looking for all things Redding. #ThisisRedding Click to enlarge. I love the way the … Continue reading

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Lake Shasta at Jones Valley Resort

Captured a few quick images of the Jones Valley Marina and Resort yesterday. Looks like it will be a great year on the lake in 2016! Click to enlarge. Years of drought made for some lean tourist seasons for our … Continue reading

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Mouse in the pool

Redding mouse secures refuge on a makeshift island consisting of a pool sweep float. As found this morning. Presumably it was an anxious night for said rodent. Click to enlarge and then see what you think is going on in … Continue reading

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Sunset Koi

Meet Victoria, co owner of Sunset Koi and Pond Supply in Redding. Sunset Koi sells Japanese Koi from their ponds just south of the Redding airport. Seen below, Queen Victoria summons her aquatic subjects with just a wave of her … Continue reading

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Heavy river flows in Redding

After 4 years of drought, it really is somewhat disturbing to watch high water flows in the Sacramento River as it flows past lovely Redding California. Knowing the water won’t be stored downstream for later in our hot Summer. Drawing … Continue reading

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Good Friday in Redding

Took the cousins to the McConnell Arboretum north of the Sundial Bridge in Redding. The lovely Karry captured this cute image on her iPhone. Whimsical and colorful. It looks like the turtle sculpture is turning it’s head to look into … Continue reading

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