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North Coast
How Star Wars Transformed the Northern California Redwoods into Endor for ‘Return of the Jedi’
In the early 1980’s, the third installment of the wildly popular Star Wars franchise was in production, and creator George…
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News
NorCal Residents Fight for the Trees of their Beloved Redwood-Lined Road
Photo: Change.org Sitting between the small towns of Crescent City and Fort Dick is a 2.5 mile remote roadway that…
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History
This Waterfall Was Once the Hideout of NorCal’s Most Notorious Stagecoach Robber
Hedge Creek Falls. Photo: Flickr/Eric Leslie Every bandit needs a hideout, and it just so happens that one of the…
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History
These Brothers Were Hanged in Redding in 1892. Their Hidden Treasure was Never Found.
On July 24th, 1892, a group of masked men stormed the Redding, California jail and dragged out two men accused…
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Destinations
The NorCal Town Named ‘Rough and Ready’ Once Seceded from the United States
The only way you’ve probably heard of Rough and Ready, California is if you’ve driven on Highway 20 between Yuba…
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History
The Legends and Mysteries of Siskiyou County
It’s well documented that the areas surrounding Mount Shasta are full of legends and mysteries. From paranormal encounters to treasures…
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Cannabis
Remembering the Time it Rained 6,000 Pounds of Marijuana on Yosemite
Photo: Rick Schloss In 1977, Yosemite National Park was a much different place. Rock climbers traveled the world over to…
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Destinations
NorCal’s Frozen Gem – The Siskiyou Ice Rink is a Unique Winter Experience
Whether it’s a sunny day under the shadow of Mt. Shasta or a cold night under bright, illuminating stars, the…
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Bay Area
The Chronicles of Mark Twain in California – Part 2: Getting Fired in San Francisco
San Francisco’s Cliff House in the 1800’s By the time Mark Twain (formerly Sam Clemens) made it to San Francisco…
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Stories
The 4 Volcanos Surrounding Northern California Are Some Of The Most Dangerous in America
Mount Shasta It’s no secret – we have some active volcanos in our area. But are you aware that we…
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History
Remembering President JFK’s Trip to Northern California Just Weeks Before His Assassination
On November 22, 1963, President John Fitzgerald Kennedy was assassinated as his motorcade drove through Dallas, Texas. Less than two…
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News
Scientists Believe Thousands of Meteors Could Fly Over the Night Sky Tonight
Not since 1995 has an alpha Monocerotids meteor storm been seen over the night sky, but that could be the…
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Stories
How PG&E – Along with Climate Change – Put Northern California in the Dark
View of the Camp Fire from a satellite. Photo: Stuart Rankin Unless you were directly affected, you probably don’t remember much…
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History
The Chronicles of Mark Twain in California – Part 1: The Stories Behind the Pen Name
People dream of coming to California to become the next Meryl Streep or Tom Hanks, but hardly the “father of…
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Cannabis
How Illegal Marijuana Grows are Poisoning Northern California’s Public Lands
Photo: MARK HIGLEY/HOOPA VALLEY TRIBAL FORESTRY When recreational marijuana was legalized in California in 2018, U.S. Attorney McGregor Scott announced…
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Shasta Cascade
Help the Haven Humane Society Raise Money to Keep Animals Warm After Surgery
The Haven Humane Society has been caring for lost, homeless or abused pets in the Redding area since 1952. The…
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Butte
Sierra Nevada’s Resilience IPA and Relief Fund have Raised $8.4 Million for Camp Fire Victims
During the fires of 2018, a new trend emerged in Northern California when local breweries used craft beer to raise…
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Bay Area
Point Reyes Lighthouse Reopens Following 13-Month, $5.7 Million Renovation
Flickr/m01229 The Point Reyes Lighthouse has reopened to the public following an extensive renovation, giving visitors a refreshed look at…
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Outdoors
Greased Bowling Balls and the Circle of Life on the Klamath River
Photo: Bureau of Land Management Oregon and Washington “WHOA,” my teenage son screamed. “Watch out! Those rocks are slippery. I…
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Destinations
Celebrate Veteran’s Day at Living Memorial Sculpture Garden Near Mount Shasta
Photo: Discover Siskiyou Every year, Veteran’s Day sits as a reminder to all Americans about the sacrifice made by the…
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Outdoors
California Untamed: Watch a NorCal Man Run 330-Miles from Arcata to Mount Shasta
Ryan Spitz is no ordinary man. Spitz decided he wanted to create a race from two iconic Northern California locations…
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Destinations
Falling for Redding: Your Ultimate Guide to Autumn Activities in Shasta County
Brought to you by Visit Redding Photo: Visit Redding It’s autumn in Northern California, with the foliage that grew all…
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Butte
Fire in Paradise: Full Review of Netflix’s Camp Fire Documentary
On November 8, 2018, Northern California was changed forever. At 6:15 am that day, a fire broke out in rural…
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Destinations
Take a Walk Through History in this Ghost Town just Outside Redding, California
Brought to you by Visit Redding Shasta State Historic Park. Photo: Visit Redding In the mid-1800’s, the town of Shasta…
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