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September 8th, 2008
September 6th, 2008
This Shasta High Senior will be the last one for the weekend. I have loads more but they will have to wait until we are back in the office Tuesday. The river is always a nice cool spot to photograph. We did a wedding last night at the Elks Lodge at the river shots were a nice [...]
Here’s a great Enterprise Senior from a week ago. We do a lot of black and white outdoors. It really shows the texture and allows the subject to pop.
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Here’s the 3rd friend from the set below. We love shooting outdoors :).
This Shasta High senior is one of the buddies of the senior guy below. I love the way the sun made her hair glow. Of course all 3 of our kids have the same color red hair so it’s always fun to shoot them
This senior did his session along with 2 friends. It worked out great, helped him relax, and is a fun way to get a discount on your sitting fee! Ask about our friend discount if you want to do your sessions together! 223-5456
Here’s another great Anderson Union High Senior session from last week. The water is so nice right now during these hot evenings. We’ve spent most of our night on outdoor sessions by and in the water
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Okay so I am giving up on trying to keep up, it’s virtually impossible right now. One pic a person for a while until we slow down which is looking won’t be until January at this point.
If you haven’t booked yet, you need to call ASAP. Outdoor sessions are booked solid through September and most [...]
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The Grigsby family, left to right: Brian, Kathleen, Debbie, Hannah and Caroline.
When my sons attended Shasta High School, they were among the fortunate students who landed seats in science classes taught by the super-cool, always-inspirational Brian Grigsby. It was a sad day when G
A 20-acre fire is burning three miles south of Lakeshore near the Salt Creek inlet on Lake Shasta, officials said.
The Shasta County Sheriff's office ordered mandatory evacuations at 4:36 p.m. for areas east and west of Interstate 5 at Gregory Creek and Salt Creek at Lake Shasta, said Kent Romney of the U.S. Forest Service.
HawkMan Studios presents: “Unexpected and Mysterious”
Photographs by Harvey Spector
September 8 to October 4, 2008
Vintage Wine Bar and R
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Evacuations have been canceled on the Gulch Fire that burned on both sides of Highway 36 at Harrison Gulch near Platina.
Highway 36 is closed from Vestal Road to Wildwood Road, due to a vegetation fire burning on both sides of the highway at Harrison Gulch three miles northwest of Platina.
Evacuations have been ordered as fire burns on both sides of the highway at Harrison Gulch near Platina.
The Redding Rancheria is proud to present the 2008 Stillwater pow wow.
Where: Shasta District Fairgrounds in Anderson
When: Friday, September 12, 2008- 7 p.m. grand entry
As you might recall from our Aug. 18 report, the city of Redding says a private investigation into mismanagement at its Redding Electrical Utility Customer Service Division is being kept secret because no violations were f
17th Annual “Blues By The River”
Saturday, September 20th, Lake Redding Park
Gates Open at 11am
Headliners will be J.C. Smith Band, Bill Noteman and the Rockets,
Craig Allen Blues Band, Backyard Blues Band and
opening the festival will be The Dave Amour Band & Shas
A Redding man was arrested Saturday after a feud ended in a shooting, said Sgt. John Hubbard.
Meshuggah-Nuns! (A Nunsense musical/comedy)
Directed by Joe Cullis
Opening: 9/19
Regular Performances: 9/20, 9/26, 9/27, 10/3, 10/4, 10/10, 10/11, 10/16 and 10/17
Matinees
Buyers are hesitant, at times, to purchase an older home fearing unexpected expenses from a breakdown of a home system or appliance. Such an incident can strain a budget that was stre
An economics mystery has finally been solved.
By Tim Harford
Updated Saturday, Sept. 6, 2008
It’s still a miserable year to be selling a house.
In May, for example, U.S. house prices fell by 0.4 percent, according to the Office of Federal
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As with all good hunting spots- I can’t tell you where it was but it was awesome. My husband is a hunter and I went with him for the first time on the holiday–Monday. We actually had a forked horn walk up to us within about 30 yards while we were waiting on a ridge. We saw a total of 4 bucks in one day. This
You wouldn't believe how many e-mails I have received recently with questions regarding homeschool, everything from:Is it OK to homeschool a Teen in High School?
A long-standing dispute allegedly led to an attempted homicide Saturday evening on Swasey Drive west of Redding, according to Shasta County Sheriff's investigators.
In a news release this morning, investigators said they arrested Richard Laine Spencer, 59, after locating him on Clodhopper Drive. He
I usually wake up and hit the floor running. Even on the weekends, I usually already have plans and can't wait to implement them, weather it is kayaking, yard work, building something, repairing something, etc.
Simpson University and our fine community college notwithstanding, Shasta County doesn't have a lot to offer when it comes to higher education. But do we really have the fewest high school graduates going on to college? That's what statistics from...
Union leaders say they will seek a state order forcing Redding officials to release an investigation sparked by complaints about bullying, favoritism and overall mismanagement inside the electric utility's customer service division.
Going back to Whiskeytown Lake for the first time after the fire this summer felt like visiting a dear friend in the hospital.
The chant came rolling out of the massive huddle of green and white. Words that have rarely been heard in recent times.
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Solar panels are steadily becoming a common sight across the country. Harnessing the sun's power is an increasingly popular way to generate energy and save on utility bills.
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Hundreds of volunteers swarmed Churn and Clover creeks in Redding on Saturday morning, pulling trash and clearing overgrown vegetation as part of the third annual Community Creek Cleanup.
The Shasta College women's cross country team finished fourth at the Beaver Invitational as Stephanie Ksenzulak was the individual winner of the 5-kilometer race.
Receipts: 842; Aug. 29: 817.
A bill designed to make it tougher for unscrupulous metal thieves to cash in on their take has passed California's Assembly and Senate.
Dear Babe: I have a picture of Charlie Dressen. He is with his wife and a couple of friends. It was taken at Sammy’s Bowery Follies in New York. It is signed by Dressen dated 1946. I also have a Christmas card signed by him. Dolores Dobson, Flowery Branch, Ga.
A workshop on "Solving the Wildfire Crisis," a new Ono firehouse, and a grant to help low- and moderate-income residents make home improvements will be part of Tuesday's Shasta County Board of Supervisors meeting.
Armed with a four-year, $5 million grant, educators and youth advocates in Shasta County hope to help students vulnerable to underage drinking, violence and suicide.
Girl Scouts substituted swimsuits for uniforms this weekend for a playful time at WaterWorks Park in Redding.
Longtime beekeepers Glenda and Shannon Wooten had a lot on their minds as they manned the Shasta Beekeepers Association booth at the 28th annual Honey Bee Festival in Palo Cedro on Saturday.
A 60-year-old Tehama County man contracted the West Nile Virus this year, becoming the county's first confirmed case.
No one was arrested for drunken driving Friday night at a DUI/driver's license checkpoint conducted in Redding.
• Soroptimists make plans for bazaar
• BloodSource seeks donors at Simpson
• Autocross race set for Anderson
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By Jessica Skropanic
Visit the following U.S. Forest Service Web sites for fire conditions, closures and other updates: Shasta-Trinity National Forest at fs.fed.us/r5/shastatrinity/
COTTONWOOD — Growers and beef producers later this month will face new federal labeling regulations that could add a stack of paperwork to their list of chores.
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By Jessica Skropanic
Becoming an Outdoors Woman, California and Wilderness Unlimited will host a fly fishing workshop Sept.19 to 21 on Wilderness Unlimited's Bidwell Ranch property in the Hat Creek Valley near Burney.
There will be sessio
The potential for a population boom is the biggest issue facing Red Bluff in the next few decades, City Manager Martin Nichols told candidates for City Council last week.
ST. PAUL, Minn. — They embody four uniquely American stories. They offer messages of transformation with two distinct worldviews. They pursue one goal.
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Today is Sunday, Sept. 7, the 251st day of 2008. There are 115 days left in the year.
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Fiddle jam: 1 p.m. workshop, 2 p.m. jam, Shasta Union Elementary School, 10446 Red Bluff Road, California State Old Time Fiddlers Association, District 6, beginners, intermediates and advanced come for fiddling and picking, free, 241-6265.
Shasta College defeated Laney College 8-6 tonight in Redding.
They're famous for their sizzling Trio Fajitas and their Baja Tacos. Su Casa Mexican Grill and Seafood Restaurant is gaining popularity very quickly for having been open just nine months. This is one hot spot we like to visit when we're craving their sea-bass fish tacos loaded with pico de gallo sal
They're famous for their sizzling Trio Fajitas and their Baja Tacos. Su Casa Mexican Grill and Seafood Restaurant is gaining popularity very quickly for having been open just nine months. This is one hot spot we like to visit when we're craving their sea-bass fish tacos loaded with pico de gallo sal
Ode To SarahThe candidate for whom we were prayin'Has arrived and appears to be stayin'.Pro-life she preachesAnd lives what she teaches.Her name is Sarah Palin.Her opponents say Sarah's too gr
Obama Has angered and lost any support from the military. Click Here for a great short video as see why.
San Francisco, Sep 5, 2008 The Archbishop of San Francisco George H. Niederauer has issued a response to remarks made by U.S. House Speaker Rep. Nancy Pelosi regarding her recent comments on abortion and Catholic teaching. Commenting that her rejection of the immorality of abortion has produced “widespread co
A group of local Realtors listened as Daryl Alvey, who was recently hired to head Legal Services of Northern California, gave an overview of problems local residents are having as a result of
Stolen from both muffybolding and supermatt41. This is what I will send the next id
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Philbert tagged me with this one:Post the rules on your blogWrite 6 random things about yourselfTag 6 people at the end of your postIf you’re tagged, DO IT and pass on the tag…1. I very rarely cry, but the last
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Okay, So Maybe it is not really a conviction I hold to my soul, but I still feel a little like stamping my feet anyway! I was confronted with that yank on my chain yesterday. I admitted to consulting a deck of "Fairy Oracle" cards I enthusiastically brandish as a cute little entertaining tool for dispensing advice (primaril
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My story today on the impending foreclosure auction for Sonata, a gated green development in east Redding, has garnered a number of responses.
One thing that might not be clear, and I apologize for that, is this is a packaged deal. Would-be bargain hunters can't cherry-pick lots and houses in Sonata. You want it,
Yep, you'll find it in Youngstown, Ohio.
Business Week magazine highlights this Ohio couple who made a combined $33,000 when they bought in 2004. She was making $8.05 as a McDonald's manager. The
Many of you know that I had been a coach for a number of years. I coached Football, Basketball, Baseball, and Soccer for ~ 10 years and a few years ago I decided to retire. Well, I was asked to help coach a footbal
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Palo Cedro celebrates the 27th annual Honey Bee Festival September 6th and 7th at Bishop Quinn High School. Come and shop the arts and crafts booths, enjoy the Palo Cedro Bee Keepers Booth, the children’s bee hive and other great local entertainment.
Bee sure not to miss the Bee Beard demonstrations, they ar
Everyone has ideas on how to improve thier home, here’s how to make it happen:
—Equity line: If you have enough equity in you’re home to finish the project, you can pull from you’re home in the form of an equity line that many times has no upfront costs and very low variable rates. Great fo
Heat got you down? Are you hot to Trott?Head on over to the cool and air conditioned Barnes & Noble today to hear Roger Trott
This just in from over yonder on The Huffington Post:"When a woman wants to be taken seriously she c
The monthly Eckankar service will be held at 11 a.m. Sunday. The topic of the meeting will be "The Spiritual Heritage of Soul." Call 247-0686 for location and directions.
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Editor's note: Each week, the Record Searchlight will pose a question to the religious leaders of our community. We will print the responses as space allows and post the remainder on Redding.com. We invite all faith leaders in the north state to participate and share their beliefs with our readers. Those who wou
Business Showcase is a feature that highlights three types of businesses in a Q&A format. They are New In Business for businesses less than a year old, Company Spotlight for businesses older than a year and Franchise Focus for franchise owners.
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I caught the tail end of this story on NPR yesterday... I could not believe my ears. Here's the story from the Boston Globe:
Find out how to build a home
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Plus, two horrible things your Internet service provider wants to do to make it speedier.
By Chris Wilson
Posted Friday, Sept. 5, 2008, at 7:45 AM ET
Everyone hates their Internet service provider. And with good cause: In the age of ubiquitous In
You know, I think there is one person Sarah Palin is probably a lot smarter than: Silas Lyons. However, similar to
Last year, the Shasta College football team opened its season against Sierra, arguably the toughest opponent the Knights faced all season.
Kelly Callahan ran for 89 yards on nine carries and quarterback Chris Kofford was 6-of-13 for 61 yards as University Prep High School beat Los Molinos 28-0 to start its first varsity football season Friday.
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WEAVERVILLE — Thanks to a prolific pass-catching combination, the Trinity Wolves faithful spent much of halftime thinking an upset of the Falcons was possible.
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RED BLUFF — You don't win football championships in September. You can however, make statements.
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CORNING — Enterprise High School football uses the term "coach your position" for a reason. Backups are always one snap away from starters.
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MCCAIN IS RIGHT: I was moved by John McCain’s acceptance speech, and agree with him that the Republican Party has lost its moral bearings, and it’s time for a change in Washington. Thus, I will be proudly casting my vote this November for the true candidates of change — Obama and Biden.
Fonda nomination mars Hall of Fame
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Could California's battle against climate change breathe new life into downtown Redding?
"There are two questions we will never have to ask ourselves, ‘Who is this man?' and ‘Can we trust this man with the presidency?' "
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Redding's first solar community is in the red.
Sonata, a gated subdivision stung by the slumping real estate market and in financial peril since the beginning of the year, is on the auction block.
Lake Red Bluff has dried up ahead of schedule and it's unclear when it will return, and for how long.
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After hitting a 15-year low last year, Lake Shasta has dropped lower this year and is still dropping.
SACRAMENTO — A 57-year-old Anderson woman pleaded guilty in federal court Friday to embezzling $1.3 million from her employer.
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A 36-year-old Redding parolee has been charged with kidnapping, beating and raping an intoxicated Redding teenager after she left a party earlier this summer in downtown Redding.
Young adults and youth pastors from out of town and the Redding area gathered at Bethel Church on College View Drive for a conference that started Thursday.
No one was arrested for drunken driving tonight at a DUI/driver’s license checkpoint conducted in Redding.
Trinity and Central Valley are tied at 28 at halftime in Weaverville.
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I actually thought Marc Beauchamp was kidding when he wrote that Redding's newest bar, Johnny's, would actually include female
The Enterprise Hornets beat the Corning Cardinals 41-13 tonight in Corning.
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