Maghan Hunt

The Anderson wrestling team gave their coach, Don Williams, a gift during last Wednesday’s Northern Athletic League dual against West Valley, as well as a 60-18 win in the home finale. Before the wrestling kicked-off, seniors and their parents were ...

The Anderson girls had much to prove to themselves and to Central Valley after a sound beating by rival West Valley last Tuesday. The Cubs (4-1 NAL, 16-7) and Falcons spent the first two periods battling it out and keeping ...

It’s been two years since Mark Starr’s soccer team comprised of Redding, Anderson, Cottonwood and Red Bluff girls flew to Klagenfurt, Austria to compete in the United World Games. That team went undefeated in the two-day event and brought home ...

West Valley senior Casey Duenas, 18, is hoping his team can capture a section title as the finale to their season. Duenas is currently recovering from a shoulder injury and is hoping to get back to playing before the season ...

The Anderson boys traveled to Central Valley and fell 54-48. The Cubs (3-2 NAL, 10-13) started out strong, leading the Falcons 13-9 after the first quarter and 26-21 at the half. Both teams put up 15 points in the third, ...

When Sierra Pacific Industries (SPI) recently approached Anderson Union High offering their students the opportunity to assist in their field study of the fisher, the high school jumped at the chance. Eighteen agriculture and ROP students, with the help of ...

After 47 years of children attending classes, running around the playground and learning about the Catholic faith, Sacred Heart School in Anderson closed its doors Dec. 31, 2011, leaving behind only memories of a colorful history. The school closed because ...

Focused on doing his best in his final high school season, Anderson senior Spencer Larsen has set some high goals for himself, one’s he hopes to achieve. “I want to the best I can and I’ve made state a goal, ...

Twenty-eight high schools attended the Corning Invitational Wrestling Tournament on Saturday. Anderson Coach Don Williams said the Cub wrestlers took second place in the Corning tourney. Orland placed first. “This tournament gave us a good look at where some of ...

Anderson High (2-1 NAL, 9-12) dominated their game against Yreka Friday night, winning 63-50 The Cubs took an early lead, ending the first quarter 14-12. The Miners fought back and were down by three going into the half.

Parents of graduating eighth graders at Evergreen Middle School in Cottonwood, are facing some confusion when it comes to enrolling their child as a freshman at nearby West Valley High School. According to parents at Evergreen, the Tehama County Office ...

Sophomore Allegra Spicer, 15, is excited to be the understudy for both Alvira and Ruth in Anderson New Tech’s spring production of Blight Spirits. Spicer added that she is also a part of both the drama and choir clubs off ...

West Valley senior Austin Lobsinger, 17, has a goal for his last season of high school wrestling — to be the top in the state in his weight class. In 2011, Lobsinger finished second in the state in the 215-weight ...

Becky Pope’s physical education classes at Anderson New Technology High School have been at the Shasta District Fairgrounds the past two Tuesdays. “Ron Peery, a parent of one of our students, offered the opportunity to us,” said Pope. “We took ...

Due to injuries and previous commitments Anderson sent 9 of 14 varsity wrestlers to the Tim Brown Invitational Wrestling Tournament over the weekend in Sacramento, said Coach Don Williams. A total of 87 teams gathered at Memorial Auditorium for the ...

Friday night’s storm had little effect on the girls basketball game at West Valley. The Eagles took an early lead, scoring twice before the Minors were able to put up two points of their own. West Valley’s fast pace offense ...

Dedicating one’s self to a goal takes a strict discipline, especially when that goal is to play in the Pac-12. Anderson senior Cheridan Hawkins, 17, works out two days a week doing cross fit training for one hour, then she ...

Thursday night’s match up against the West Valley Eagles girls soccer team and the Anderson Cubs ended up being one-sided. The Eagles had a 2-0 lead going into the half, giving the Cubs the opportunity to come back. However, mistakes ...

West Valley junior Maiken Olsnes, 17, was inspired by her cousin to study abroad in the United States. “I wanted to come to the US because my cousin did it and he went to Minnesota,” said Olsnes, who hails from ...

Clarity Entertainment recently had members of its creative team up from Sacramento to tour the Sahara Dunlap Sawyer Civil Engineering building, the Stillwater Business Park, and the KMS building. According to Chris Foxworthy, president of Clarity, he signed the purchase ...

Pacheco School Principal Jason Provence was picked to be the perspective superintendent, said Pacheco Board Trustee Chris Carmona. According to Carmona, the district’s contract with the Shasta County Office of Education ends on June 1, at that time Doreen Fuller, ...

More than 150 parents filled the Anderson Middle School gym during Wednesday night’s board meeting. Emotions ran high as parents repeatedly told Cascade Union Elementary School District trustees not to close Verde Vale Elementary School. After listening to public comment, ...

Clarity Entertainment recently had members of its creative team up from Sacramento to tour the Sharrah Dunlap Sawyer Civil Engineering building, the KMS building and Stillwater Business Park. According to Chris Foxworthy, president of Clarity, he signed the purchase agreement ...

Anderson hosted the 16th annual Nor Cal wresting championships over the weekend. Fifty-two teams from three states joined the action, giving grapplers the chance to prove themselves. Orland won the team title for a second year in a row with ...

The West Valley New Years Hoops girls’ basketball tournament kicks off today. Eight teams from around the North State will gather at the West Valley gym to battle it out for the championship during the three-day competition.

School districts are leaving no stone unturned in their quest to save money during this tough economy. According to Interim-Superintendent Harley North of the Cascade Union Elementary School District, he was asked by the board to look at the district ...

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West Valley takes steps to ensure student's GPAs improve throughout the year

The Skate Movement is a new philanthropic organization developed to promote youth opportunities through skateboarding, said Allyson Harris, one of the 501 C(3) non-profits creators.

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Senior James Casteel loves a good book.

“Duggy” and his Dream Team could fly into the Redding area as soon as April

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After hosting a six week tap dancing class through Anderson Park and Recreation, Lori Coker said she is excited to be able to offer more dance classes this spring. According to Coker, it is difficult for children and parents to ...

West Valley showed off its skills this weekend at the 53rd Anderson Invitational Tournament. The Eagles started the tournament Thursday with a game against Churchill County, Nev. It didn’t take long for West Valley to set the tone and cruise ...

Of all the things high school has to offer, Allison Lafayette will miss pep band the most when she graduates in the spring. “The band goes to games and screams and cheers. It’s a lot of fun and I’ll miss ...

Stillwater Business Park will be more than just a family-friendly movie studio by the time Chris Foxworthy, 60, the president and chairman of the board for Clarity Entertainment, is done with it. In fact, it could well become a Christian ...

After the opening day of the 53rd Anderson Invitational Tournament at Anderson High, Big Blue has moved to the losers side of the bracket after falling to Oroville

Cascade Union Elementary School District will begin advertising for a new superintendent in January, said Jeff Carr, a board trustee.

On Tuesday, Governor Jerry Brown said that $1 billion in educational trigger cuts will go into effect in January. Locally, many of the school districts are faced with an increase in their transportation budget. “We will go about our normal ...

The District 1 California High School rodeo was held in Cottonwood at the Bobby Jones Arena Dec. 3 and 4. Casey Meroshnekoff of Red Bluff was All-Around Cowboy with 91.5 points. Colton Campbell of Klamath Falls, Ore. was Reserve All-Around.

Kyle Jarrell, 18, credits his opportunity to run cross country with helping him gain confidence and achieve a healthy lifestyle. The Anderson New Technology senior said after he completes a run, he enjoys the feeling of accomplishment. He added that ...

Both West Valley and Anderson participated in the Harlan Carter Invitational at Enterprise High over the weekend. The Eagles started the tournament with a loss 56-49 Thursday night to the host Enterprise. West Valley was tough on defense during the ...

Anderson New Technology High School’s leadership class is having a bookfair at Barnes & Noble in Redding. This Sunday, Dec. 11, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. a portion of all purchases will be donated to the high school.

Until last week, the Anderson Cubs girls softball banner featuring the 2011 team and some of their sponsors was hanging in the gym. It disappeared one day last week only to reappear several days later hanging in the foyer of ...

For senior Lexi Kincaid, making the volleyball playoffs was a big goal for her and her West Valley teammates. The Eagles made the playoffs, far exceeding Kincaid’s hopes for the season. Kincaid said that once the season ends she will ...

Third times a charm for Alyssa Spurgeon. The 13-year-old Cottonwood resident went to the IDO World Show Dance Championships in Riesa, Germany as part of Team USA for the third year in a row and came back with gold. “I ...

Arcata was too much for the Anderson High School girls basketball team Saturday. The Tigers took first in the Anderson Tip-Off Classic, beating the host 50-30. The Cubs were never able to settle into any kid of rhythm, as Arcata ...

Vandals hit both Anderson High and Anderson Middle schools the evening of Saturday, Nov. 19. According to Anderson High principal Scott Booth, they hit the Cub campus around 5:30 p.m. before moving down to the middle school around 7:30 p.m.

t the Anderson Union High School District’s November board, it was mentioned that Anderson High would be getting some new features to their security system. According to Principal Scott Booth, when the high school put in their previous security system ...