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In today's newsletter:
- Why the West Valley volleyball coaching job was just reopened
Also on today's calendar: KOTTONMOUTH KINGS w/ RBL POSSE and 5 more events.
Today's riddle: How do you measure a fish? 🤔 (Answer below!)
Weather forecast:
- Wednesday: Clearing, a couple of showers, with a high of 64 and low of 44 degrees.
- Thursday: Partly sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 76, low: 47.
- Friday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 77 and low of 51 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Justin Byxbe's bid for West Valley volleyball coaching job denied by AUHSD (redding.com) — A key Anderson Union High School District vote has denied West Valley High principal Justin Byxbe the girls varsity volleyball coaching job, after a 4-1 decision that included input from Cottonwood-area trustee Staci Adams. The move follows community controversy over how former coach Melissa Church was displaced and concerns about a limited candidate pool. The district will now reopen applications, leaving the team’s coaching future undecided.

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Sunday April 26
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KOTTONMOUTH KINGS w/ RBL POSSE
Black Diamond Lounge , 1729 California St , Redding
6:00 pm
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Glowing Wild Lantern Festival at Turtle Bay
Turtle Bay Exploration Park , 844 Sundial Bridge Drive , Redding
7:00 pm
Wednesday April 29
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Cottonwood Community Library Story Time!
Cottonwood Community Library , 3427 Main St , Cottonwood
11:30 am
Thursday April 30
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Business Networking Social
Hops & Vines , 20633 Gas Point Rd , Cottonwood
3:30 pm
Wednesday May 6
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Cottonwood Community Library Story Time!
Cottonwood Community Library , 3427 Main St , Cottonwood
11:30 am
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***Save The Date*** Ladies Night Out 2026
Heart S Ranch , 17420 Bowman Rd , Cottonwood
5:30 pm
Tuesday May 12
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University Prep Varsity Softball @ West Valley
West Valley Early College High School , 3805 Happy Valley Rd , Cottonwood
4:30 pm
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Lost dog:
Saw this boy walking down Gas point road between happy valley road and kimball plains. Stopped to try and get him, but he did not want to come near. (Nextdoor Black Lane Portal)
- Where is his home?
He’s always out wondering. Bowman/farquar/shelter haven area (Nextdoor Bowman/Shelter Haven/Rory)
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Cottonwood Union Elementary posted a job opening for Custodian/Maintenance Full Time in Cottonwood. Apply here.
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Tractor Supply posted a job opening for Team Member in Anderson. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Cottonwood here.
🗞 Nearby News
Anderson
- Anderson police, fire crews clear illegal encampments after reports of bridge fires (krcrtv.com)
- Anderson Police Department advises caution and offers advice for a safe 4/20 (krcrtv.com)
Redding
- Kool April Nites returns to Redding with classic car show-and-shines on Hilltop Drive (krcrtv.com)
- Backyard Escapes Combines Pool Construction and Landscaping Through One Team to Transform Backyards in Redding, CA (statenews.net)
- Work on Rockwads Fish Habitat Restoration Project to begin in Redding on Monday (actionnewsnow.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: By inches because they have no feet. (Thank you Gypsy S. for sending it in!)
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