Back to School 2018. Please Drive with Caution.

Black Butte School and Foothill High School welcomed back students on August 15, 2018. Please remember to drive with caution as many children and teenagers will be waiting at bus stops and with the excitement of the new school year sometimes forget to pay attention to traffic. Also, please take caution driving on Highway 44 as there are bus stops along the highway. Remember to stop for the red flashing lights in both directions.
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Current Wildfires, Air Quality and Road Information

For current wildfire information, please visit the Cal Fire Current Incidents webpage which also includes a California Statewide Fire Map.  Click 'Full Article' for a link to the CalFire website and links to the California Department of Transportation to check current highway conditions, Airnow for air quality maps and links for wildfire preparedness. ...Full Article

Manzanita Lake Hiking Trail at Lassen Park

This easy trail in Lassen Volcanic National Park winds gently around Manzanita Lake and is an ideal choice for families or others unable to hike on difficult terrain. This trail is shaded by looming Jeffrey pines and bordered by lush willows. Click "Full Article" for more detals.  ...Full Article

Shingletown, Lassen Park, North State Webcams and Caltrans Road Conditions

Check out the webcams in Shingletown,  Manzanita Lake in Lassen Park, Redding, or other areas in the North State for CalTrans District 2 all on one page.   Are you wondering what highways are closed? Visit the CalTrans Road Conditions link. Click on 'Full Article' for more details and links to regional web cams, weather and road information. ...Full Article

Lassen Park Watercraft Rentals at Manzanita Lake Camper Store 2018

Lassen Park offers watercraft rentals at the Manzanita Lake Camper Store.  Kayak, canoe, stand-up paddle board, and cataraft rentals will be available at the Manzanita Lake Camper Store from May 18 to October 7, 2018. Watercraft rentals are on a first-served basis. Enjoy Manzanita Lake from the water! Please click "Full Article" for more details.   ...Full Article

Lassen Park Newspaper Summer 2018

The  Lassen Volcanic National Park Newspaper Peak Experiences Summer 2018 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 information, please click "Full Article". ...Full Article

Become Wildfire Prepared

It's never to early to be wildfire prepared.  Get ready. Get set. And explore the Go Evacuation Guide. Find out more information about how you can make your home more fire safe. 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

Free Online Search Tool for Benefits for Older Adults and Seniors

BenefitsCheckUp® is a comprehensive, free online tool that connects older adults with benefits they may qualify for. They match your unique needs to benefit programs and eligibility requirements using their comprehensive tool.  For more details, 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 Area Resource Center offers Help with Medical Insurance Options

Are you wondering about your health insurance options?  Check out the Shingletown Area Resource Center located next to the Shingletown Post Office for answers to many of your questions including information on Covered California and Medi-Cal. Please click "Full Article" for more information. ...Full Article

Shingletown Historical Society Museum Operating Hours

The Shingletown Historical Society Museum located in downtown Shingletown is open  through the spring and summer or by appointment.  The museum offers  exhibits including a pioneer kitchen and a tool museum. Please click "Full Article" for more detals. ...Full Article

2018 Trail Rides at the Wild Horse Sanctuary in Shingletown

To raise money to support the horses, the Wild Horse Sanctuary in Shingletown offers 2 and 3-day weekend pack trips to the public in 2018. Each day ride the trails created by the wild horses and burros. Click "Full Article" for more details ...Full Article

Shingletown Library and Bookstore

Did you know the Shingletown Library has over 11,000 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