Current Wildfires, Air Quality and Road Info 2019

Are you wondering where the current wildfires are? For current wildfire information, please visit the Cal Fire Current Incidents webpage which also includes a California Statewide Fire Map.  Please click below for a link to the Cal Fire website and links to the California Department of Transportation to check current highway conditions, Airnow for air quality maps and links for wildfire preparedness.
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Shingletown Certified Farmers' Market & Crafters' Faire on Sundays through October 2019

Shingletown Farmers' Market and Crafters' Faire is open and runs through October 27, 2019, every Sunday from 12:00 noon to 4:00 pm at the Shingletown Medical Center. Stop by for some fresh produce, baked goods, unique items, jewelry, handmade crafts and more.  Vendors will vary so please try to stop by each week to see some of our local vegetable vendors, merchants and artists.  For more details, please click 'Full Article".  ...Full Article

Lassen Park Newspaper Summer 2019

The  Lassen Volcanic National Park Newspaper Peak Experiences Summer 2019 is now online and offers information on summer activities, programs and special events as well as  information on Loomis Museum, Lassen Cafe & Gift, Manzanita Lake Camper Store, hiking routes, campgrounds, entrance fees, maps, ranger-led programs, activities for young explorers, watercraft and camping cabin rental and more.  For more info, click "Full Article".
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2019 Picnic Trail Rides at the Wild Horse Sanctuary in Shingletown

Beginning June 8, 2019, the Wild Horse Sanctuary in Shingletown offers Picnic Rides to the public. Each Saturday in June, July, September and October ride the trails created by the wild horses and burros and have a picnic.  The morning ride leaves at 9:30 am and includes lunch. The afternoon ride leaves at 1:30 pm and includes appetizers / refreshments. Reservations are required.  Click "Full Article" for more details. ...Full Article

Nordman Outdoors opens Shop in Shingletown - Slide Show

Check out the new shop in town! Local residents Irina Hays and Andrea Penners opened Nordman Outdoors which is a shop to help provide you with outdoor comfort. The specialty collection features boots, coats, fishing waders, pants, hats, gloves and other accessories for both male and female adults and children. The shop is located on State Highway 44 in downtown Shingletown across the street from Reeds Market and near the Shingletown Musem. It is open 10:00 am to 5:00 pm each day including Sundays. Please stop by and check it out!  For a peek inside, please click "Full Article" to view a slide show. ...Full Article

Feed Store Now in Shingletown - Slide Show

Check out the new Feed Store in Shingletown. It's located at Hwy 44 and Black Butte Road next to the R.A.I.N. Thrift Store and is open each day from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm. Yes, that's everyday including Sundays!  You can now buy alfalfa, grass hay, straw, shavings, chicken scratch, layer pellets, dog food, cat food and litter, wood pellets, sand clear, wild bird seed, layer crumbles, wet cobb, senior horse feed, and more. (Also, check out the R.A.I.N. Thrift Store and R.A.I.N. Boutique located next door.) All proceeds from the Feed Store support the feeding and care of sanctuary animals.  Please click "Full Article" to see a slide show. ...Full Article

Shingletown! Get Fit at the SMC Fitness Center - Slide Show

Shingletown! Get fit at the SMC Fitness Center in downtown Shingletown in Alpine Center. The SMC Fitness Center is open Monday through Friday 9:00 am to 5:00 pm and offers a wide variety of exercise equipment including elliptical machines, multipurpose full body workout machine, recumbent bicycle, treadmills, full body weight machines, Ab Coaster, Wavemaster, NordicTrack, Bowflex, weights, dumbbells and very friendly and knowledgeable staff.  Please enjoy the slide show and meet some of the staff. Please click "Full Article" to continue. ...Full Article

Free Yoga and Walk for Better Health Classes by Shingletown Medical Center

The Shingletown Medical Center is offering free Yoga and "These Shoes Were Made for Walking" classes to the public one day a week. Yoga classes will be held from 10:30 am to 11:30 am each Thursday at the Shingletown Medical Center's Wellness Center at Room 20 in Black Butte School Elementary School. Walking classes will be held every Friday - weather permitting - from 9:00 am to 10:00 am at various locations.  Please click "Full Article" for more details. ...Full Article

R.A.I.N. Thrift Store & Boutique in Shingletown Helps Rescued Animals in Need

Help rescued animals in need while you shop at the Rescued Animals in Need R.A.I.N. Thrift Store and Boutique.  The RAIN Thrift Store feaures clothing, shoes, boots, kitchen items, books, DVDs and videos while the RAIN Boutique next door features collectibles.  ...Full Article

Earth911.com Recycling Search

Are you wondering where to recycle  batteries, construction, electronics, garden, glass, hazardous, household, metal, paint, paper or plastic waste?  Check out Earth911.com search to find  where to recycle all kinds of things most locally.  Click "Full Article" for details.  ...Full Article

Free Household Hazardous and Electronic Waste Disposal and Mattresses too!

Are you wondering what to do with your hazardous waste or all of those old TVs, computers and monitors?  If you are a resident of Shasta County or any of it’s cities, you may bring household hazardous waste  from your home to the City of Redding’s Household Hazardous Waste Facility at no charge. This also includes free electronic waste.  There is also free mattress disposal.  For more details, please click "Full Article" ...Full Article

You can Register to Vote Online in California.

Did you know that you can register to vote online in California? Yes, it's true. And, it's very simple, too. You can also re-register to vote online. You should re-register to vote if you move, change your name or change your political party choice.  Click "Full Article" for more details. ...Full Article

Shingletown Library and Bookstore

Did you know the Shingletown Library has over 13,500 books, a book store, wi-fi, computers, fax, copy machine, audio books, movies on DVDs and an adult literacy program? Please click 'Full Article' for information. ...Full Article

Shasta County Information and Board of Supervisors Agendas, Minutes and Videos

Are you  wondering what is on the Shasta County Board of Supervisors agenda or where to find out more information about Shasta County and its various departments including minutes and video of Board of Supervisor Meetings, telephone, fax and website information? Please click "Full Article" for more details.
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High Elevation Gardening. What Grows Here.

Now is a great time to plan your landscaping. Learn about high elevation gardening  This fun and informative 206 page book by Carol L. Young focuses on Northern California mountain gardening between 2,000 and 7,000 feet elevation featuring charts, diagrams, maps and poems. The book includes sections on microclimates,  encouraging children to garden, drought- tolerent and  deer-resistant plants. To find out more, click "Full Article" ...Full Article

Veterans. Are You Looking for a Place to Call Home? Check out Cal Vet.

Veterans looking for a place to call home are encouraged to check out Cal Vet Veterans Home of California in Redding.  They offer affordable housing at all levels of care. Click "Full Article" for more details. ...Full Article