Breeana Laughlin

Anderson Union High School District officials designed a budget for the 2009-2010 school year without any drastic changes, but unless there is a surprising change in school budget trends, they said they'll have to start making some hard decisions for ...

Pigs may not ever be able to fly, but fair-goers got to watch pigs race at the Shasta District Fair last week.Cook's Racing Pigs is an interactive event featuring two races. Four pigs run in each race for an ice ...

Community. I never had a complete grasp of this word until I moved to Anderson.I've lived in big cities like Seattle and San Francisco, suburbs and small town across the Northwest. But I've never lived in a place that has ...

On opening day of the fair, spectators got to watch Extreme Riding in the grandstands, featuring 10-time National Champion Geoff Aaron.

The Junior Livestock Show and Sale on Saturday, June 20, brought optimistic youths, their animals and supportive bidders together in the sales arena for another successful sale.

Pigs may not ever be able to fly, but fair-goers can watch pigs race at the Shasta District Fair until Sunday.

The Anderson Union High High School Centennial Golf tournament was the official start of celebrations for the schools centennial year.

Disc golf enthusiasts are enjoying their sport this summer at the disc golf course at the Anderson River Park. Derle Gilliam, of Cottonwood, went disc golfing last Thursday afternoon.

The Anderson River Park attracts people for many different reasons, whether it be to walk along the river, picnic, play sports or hike.

The Shasta District Fair is the culmination of an investment in time, work and money for local FFA (Future Farmers of America) students.

"Graduation is not the end, but the beginning," Anderson Union High School principal Scott Booth told the graduating class of 2009 during their commencement ceremony on Friday, June 5.

The 42 graduating seniors at Anderson New Technology High School are proof that a small class can do powerful things.Ninety three percent of graduates plan to go on to college ranging from as near as Shasta College to as far ...

Summer camps sponsored by the Anderson Parks and Recreation Department are designed to give children a chance to participate in their favorite sport or activity, or to try their hand at something new.

Anderson Union High School seniors celebrated their graduation on Friday evening at the newly rebuilt Bob Reid Stadium. Check out photos from the event. Full story coming soon.

Anderson New Technology High School's Class of 2009 celebrated their graduation on Thursday evening at the Cascade Theater. Check out photos from the event. Full story coming soon.

Derek Nichols is modest about his accomplishments as a discus thrower. When asked what the trick was to being a successful at discus, Nichols said it takes good technique.

The defeat of Tuesday's election package that could have restored education funding for California schools didn't seem to surprise local school district superintendents, but it does add some additional uncertainty in preparing budgets for next year.

Kung Fu isn't about aggression or hurting people, it's about being able to defend yourself in dangerous situations and following a moral code, says young Kung Fu instructor Patrick Writer.

The newly-formed West Valley High School cheer squad will be pulling an all-nighter on May 30 when they participate in the Relay for Life, a fundraiser to fight cancer.

Shasta Raceway Park featured a 50-lap memorial race during the during its City of Anderson Night last Saturday.Race car driver Guy Young, No. 7, placed first in the Craig Brown Memorial Modified Race, winning himself a 6-foot tall perpetual trophy.

Anderson New Technology High School was approved to develop three of the six individual sports programs they requested during a special district board meeting last Thursday.

Hundreds of bicyclists braved the heat and rode the course in the Lions Anderson River Park Century on Saturday, May 16. There were 210 total riders, each who could choose to bike along the 25, 40, 60 or 100 mile ...

Anderson hosted a track and field meet at West Valley on Wednesday. The teams competing include the Cubs, the Eagles and the Lassen Grizzlies.

The West Valley Eagles and Anderson Cubs faced off for the last time this season last Thursday.The Eagles gained explosive momentum in the second inning with 8 runs, and finished the game with 12. But the Cubs, coming up against ...

West Valley's junior varsity softball team has gone undefeated for three seasons in a row. They played their last regular season game against Anderson on Thursday, beating them 12-1.

Project SHARE is an after-school program serving 21 schools throughout Shasta County, including six schools in the South County area.

A pair of line dancing enthusiasts are sharing their enjoyment with seniors in Anderson. Every Tuesday afternoon, Carla Nicolau and Roly Summit teach line dancing at the Frontier Senior Center. Even though the group is only a couple of months ...

Dwindling poll projections for the state's special election May 19 worry local school authorities who have already reduced staff and made spending cuts predicated on the budget band-aids offered by school-related ballot propositions.

Anderson hosted a track and field meet at West Valley on Wednesday. The teams competing include the Cubs, the Eagles and the Lassen Grizzlies. Photo gallery up now. Full Story next Wednesday.

After a close start, an Eagles fifth-inning scoring rally put away the Miners with a 6-0 win on Tuesday.West Valley got themselves out of a jam in the first inning when Yreka managed to get runners on second and third ...

Local little league coaches and organizers say that when a child picks up a bat or puts on a glove, they learn more than how to play ball.

Thanks to mentor students from Evergreen Middle School, and a little bit of recognition, Evergreen Elementary students are making a lot of ground with their physical fitness.

Anderson New Technology High School will host its fourth annual "Evening of the Arts" at 6 p.m. on Saturday, May 2.Before the program begins, there will be a tri-tip sandwich fundraiser in the school's parking lot with members of the ...

Anderson Middle School celebrated the opening of its new Mary Bass Gilbert Technology Center durnig a dedication ceremony held Thursday, April 23.

West Valley got a 12-0 shut-out game and were one away from a no-hitter against the Big Blue on Tuesday at The Pasture.The Cubs couldn't connect against the Eagle's ace pitcher Cassidy Olson. But the Eagles, fresh off of a ...

The Anderson River Park is the starting point to what has been called one of the most scenic bicycle rides in California.Registration is now being held for the fifth-annual bike ride, which will be held on Saturday, May 16.

Every week, local residents trade in their everyday attire for brightly colored shirts and skirts, take off their shoes, and dance to the tropical rhythms of Hawaii.

Eighth-grade students from Pacheco School had the opportunity to trade in their pencils and papers for fishing rods and bait during a school trip on April 9.

Evergreen Middle School in Cottonwood was recently named a 2009 California Distinguished School by the California Department of Education.

The Eagles varsity softball team came from behind in an exciting seventh-inning win over the Grizzlies, 6-5. The win moved West Valley to a 15-8 record overall and a 3-0 league record. The Eagles are currently first in the Northern ...

West Valley's baseball team had a tough break against Central Valley last Tuesday. The Eagles fell behind 0-5 early in the game, and couldn't pull together for a comeback, instead falling further behind as the game progressed.

Anderson's varsity softball team had a dominating 14-3 win at Central Valley last Tuesday. Anderson had an impressive 11 hits against the Falcons. The Cubs were led by sophomore Jaylynn Trotter, who had 4 hits and 4 RBIs. Both sophomore ...

The Cubs varsity baseball team shutout Redding Christian in a 13-0 triumph on Monday. The Cubs had 11 hits, and were led by senior Ty Meyer with 3 hits and 3 RBIs. Sophomore Cody Payne had 2 hits and 2 ...

As students and staff at Anderson Union High School arrive on campus each day, they've witnessed new sections of their stadium cropping up before their eyes.

Students at Anderson Union High School got to see more than a dozen hot-rods, muscle cars and more during a lunch-time "Show-N-Shine" designed to get people hyped up for the upcoming Hot-Orama car and motorcycle show set for April 23-26 ...

West Valley track and field hosted Yreka on Wednesday afternoon. The Eagles outscored the Miners 98-29. Full story on Wednesday. Photo gallery up now.

The Eagles softball team made a late comeback for the victory over Lassen on Wednesday. A two-run single by Hanna Emmen sealed the deal for the West Valley High School softball team, giving them the 6-5 win. Full story on ...

The Cascade Union Elementary School District has been looking at ways to restructure their district including a possible school closure, changing schools to operate by grade level, or extending sites up to eighth-grade.

After giving up the early lead, the Cubs softball team chipped away at the gap during their game against Yreka at the Anderson River Park on Thursday.

More than 50 young performers debuted in their first feature production, Aladdin, Jr., last weekend.The talented young actors and actresses brought the play to life through acting, song and dance at Anderson Union High School's performing arts center last weekend. ...