Anderson Valley Post staff

The Shasta Country Chapter of the Military Officers Association of America will be awarding two $1,000 scholarships to high school graduates or high school seniors planning to further their education. To qualify the applicant must be the son, daughter, grandson ...

Time is quickly running out to nominate outstanding businesses and individuals for the Anderson Chamber of Commerce’s 35th annual awards dinner Saturday, March 24, at the Eagle Room of Win-River Casino. The deadline is March 1 to submit names for ...

Four South County residents recently returned to the U.S. after being deployed overseas in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. The official name for anti-terrorism military operations involving U.S. troops and allied coalition partners, Operation Enduring Freedom deploys active duty and ...

West Valley’s game against Mount Shasta on Tuesday proved to be redeeming for the team, after the Eagles game against Yreka the Friday before, said Coach Julie White. “We got the chance to redeem our second half performance from last ...

Knights of Columbus at Sacred Heart Parish in Anderson, in cooperation with BloodSource of Redding, will host a blood drive from 9:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 5 in the Parish Hall at 3141 St. Stephans Drive, Anderson. For more information ...

Cottonwood Community Library, 3427 Main St., will hold a one day back room book sale from 10 a.m.–2 p.m. to benefit library operations on Saturday, Feb. 4, in the library’s meeting room.

Freshly caught crab from the Trinidad coast will soon be making its way to the Cottonwood area. The crustaceans will be featured guests at a delicious crab dinner to benefit the Cottonwood Community Library. On Saturday, Feb. 4, doors of ...

The 25th annual School and Community Solidarity (SACS) dinner and dance is set for Saturday, Feb 18, in Fusaro Hall at the Shasta District Fair grounds in Anderson. Social hour begins at 6 p.m. and dinner will be served at ...

Shasta County NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) is offering a free class to parents and caregivers of children and adolescents living with a mental health condition.

Your knowledge and opinions about two local watersheds are needed. As part of a grant provided by the California Department of Conservation, the Western Shasta Resource Conservation District (WSRCD) is holding a community meeting to gain input on draft Watershed ...

The Cottonwood Lions Club were excited by the generous and community spirited Cottonwood branch of Tri-Counties Bank and their participation in the Dress a Child Project. Due to the response from the bank, the Cottonwood Lions were able to provide ...

The Cottonwood Fire Protection District is pleased to announce the appointment of a new fire captain to the Cottonwood Fire Department. The new fire captain is Darren Duvall. He joined the department in December 2011 after a successful interview process, ...

The Crist Family, one of the fastest-rising family groups in gospel music today, will perform in concert at 6:30 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 15, at First Church of God, 1005 South Jackson St., in Red Bluff.

Haven Humane Society turns 60 this month and the facility’s staff will celebrating that milestone throughout the year, announced Ray John, chief executive officer. “We want to thank everyone who has supported Haven by helping us care for and control ...

The board of governors of the United Way of Northern California recently announced the selection of Wendy Zanotelli as the new president and chief executive officer of United Way operations in nine counties including Siskiyou, Modoc, Trinity, Shasta, Lassen, Tehama, ...

The theater department of Redding School of the Arts will present three live performances Feb. 3-4 of Disney’s “Cinderella” at David Marr Theater in Redding. Performances are at 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Feb. 3-4 and a 2 p.m. matinee ...

Local boys move on to bigger and better things

Beware of deer

City planners hope for resident's comments

Ring in the New Year with these tips to keep you healthy

The Lassen Park Foundation has a newly appointed director

former APD officer Bryan Benson moved shortly after being jailed

This week's pet is looking for a puuurfect home.

Medical marijuana dominates news as city seeks cultivation, distribution control

The Valley Post, government offices and banks will close Monday, Dec. 26, when the Christmas holiday is observed one day late.

As winter months begin, pet owners should be especially aware of their pets’ needs because weather changes affect animals as well as people, said Ray John, chief executive officer at Haven Humane Society. He suggested a few tips that can ...

The 53rd Annual Anderson Invitational Basketball Tournament, which features varsity boys teams from around the North State, begins at 3:30 p.m. today.

Aaron Neville of the legendary Neville Brothers returns to the Cascade Theatre at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 21, for a special Christmas concert. The concert will feature Neville’s distinctive versions of timeless holiday standards from his popular albums “Christmas Prayer” ...

Tomáseen Foley’s A Celtic Christmas returns to Redding’s historic Cascade Theatre at 7:30 p.m. today, with all new stories, music and dances that celebrate Irish culture and the true meaning of the holiday season. In the modern era, Tomáseen Foley’s ...

Eighteen schools participated over the weekend in the Modoc Northeast Wrestling Classic. During dual competition on Friday, Anderson went undefeated – beating Modoc 45-33; Crane, Ore. 55-8; Lakeview, Ore. 62-12 and Mazama, Ore. 40-34.

The Anderson California Stake of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is inviting the public to view scenes of a Christmas long ago in a land far away. Visitors to the 18th biennial presentation of “Journey to Bethlehem” ...

Nearly 350 people attended a special ceremony to decorate grave markers and memorials Saturday, Dec. 10, at the Northern California Veterans Cemetery in Igo. The public helped place 1,600 wreaths, according to cemetery administrator Stephen Jorgensen.

Foothill High School is hosting a six week baseball camp starting January 22. Some of the area’s best coaches will direct the program in conjunction with U.S. Baseball Academy.

The Giants Community Fund hosted the seventh annual Junior Giants Willie Mac Awards Luncheon Sunday, Nov. 13, in recognition of the exceptional Junior Giants players and coaches for their positive influence and dedication to their respective communities.

Shasta Raceway park handed out season-ending awards Nov. 19 at its annual banquet.

A near perfect and undefeated season was capped off with a championship win by the Anderson Youth Soccer League Serpents, a U-10 girls team competing Nov. 5 and 6 in the North State regional playoffs held at Redding Soccer Park. ...

For the seventh straight year, a small thrift store on Highway 273 in north Anderson is making a difference. Wanda Leach, owner/operator of Junk-N-Treasures, personally delivered more than 500 gently used coats to the Good News Rescue Mission Friday, Nov. ...

South County residents taking part in World AIDS Day observances Thursday, Dec. 1, have two opportunities to get involved, said Peggy Rebol of Cottonwood. An awareness march will step off at 4 p.m. at Planned Parenthood, 2935 Bechelli Lane, in ...

Food drive helps to feed over 227 families

Tickets are now on sale for Anderson Rotary Club’s 42nd annual Crab Feed set for Saturday, Jan. 14, at the Shasta District Fair grounds in Anderson. Admission for the event is $35 with net proceeds going to scholarships and community ...

The Happy Valley Lions Club is hoping to make life a little easier for north state residents. This year they are allowing locals to reserve a live Christmas tree ahead of time.

Linda Marie Meyer Linda Marie Meyer, 67, of Anderson died Sunday, Oct. 30, at Mercy Medical Center in Redding. Arrangements are pending at Allen & Dahl Funeral Chapel in Anderson (365-5466).

Tires on at least 29 vehicles were discovered slashed and flattened Saturday in and around the Gateway Apartments on Shady Lane and Fern St. in Anderson, reports Anderson Police Capt. Robert Kirvin.

Leapin’ lizards! The timeless tale of Little Orphan Annie is being retold as a musical drama by University Preparatory School. And the title role of Annie will be split between two talented young seventh-graders, Courtney Blanc and Skyler Leak, both ...

Frontier Senior Center and the Anderson-Cottonwood Christian Assistance’s food bank are two South County programs that will benefit from Cleanrite-Buildrite’s third annual “Stuff the Truck” donation day.

“Words into Action” is the theme for the 7th Authors Fair, a gathering of 33 northern California writers who will promote sell and autograph copies of their published work to the public from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 12, at ...

This Sunday, Californians will be rolling back their clocks as daylight saving comes to an end on November 6, 2012. CAL FIRE and fire departments across the state are reminding residents to replace the batteries in all smoke alarms as ...

The road to the Northern Section Division I football championship remains through Paradise.

Mary’s Pizza Shack in Anderson and Redding will sponsor the Second Tuesday Dine Out Night Nov. 8 as a benefit for Haven Humane Society.

Christmas tree cutting season opened Tuesday, Nov. 1, on the Lassen National Forest. Permits for this activity are $10 per tree sold through Dec. 17.