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š± Planning a Lassen trip from Redding? Know these new fire rules first
Redding, California Patch AM: a 5 min readGood morning to you Redding! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. āļøļø
In today's newsletter:
- Planning a Lassen trip from Redding? Know these new fire rules first
- Why Reddingās Battle of the Badges blood drive needs you August 25
- How a $10,000 grant will boost Reddingās volunteer firefighters
Today's riddle: What do evil hens lay? š¤ (Answer below!)
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- Wednesday: Hazy sun and hot, with a high of 104 and low of 69 degrees. š¶ Hot!
- Thursday: Mostly sunny and very warm, temps: high: 101, low: 69.
- Friday: Mostly sunny and warm, with a high of 99 and low of 65 degrees.
š° News we're reading
1. Lassen National Forest limits fires as conditions get hotter, drier (redding.com) ā If youāre heading from Redding up to Lassen National Forest, be prepared for new, strict limits on campfires, stoves, and other fire use as hot, dry conditions raise wildfire risk. The order, in effect through December unless rains arrive early, aligns Lassen with Shasta-Trinity and Whiskeytown and aims to protect nearby communities, visitors, and firefighters. 
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2. Vitalant urges summer blood donations, shares how one donor can make a difference (krcrtv.com) ā Redding residents are being urged to donate blood as Vitalant reports one of its worst summers for donations in decades. The Battle of the Badges blood drive returns to Redding City Hall on August 25, where a single donation can be split into red cells, plasma, and platelets to help up to three patients. Ā Ā Ā
3. Three California volunteer Fire Departments receive $10K grants (actionnewsnow.com) ā Mountain Gate Volunteer Fire Department in Redding has been awarded a $10,000 safety grant through State Farmās Good Neighbor Firefighter Safety Program, one of only three California volunteer departments chosen. The funds can go toward vital gear like protective equipment, rescue tools, and communication devices, helping local volunteers better protect nearby communities. Ā Ā Ā
4. As Western wildfires intensify, forecasters warn of 'firenadoes' like California's Carr Fire (thecooldown.com) ā Redding residents will remember the 2018 Carr Fire, which forecasters now cite as the most extreme example of a deadly āfirenadoā and a warning for todayās Western wildfire seasons. The piece explains how these spinning fire vortices form, why theyāre so dangerous for communities and firefighters, and what people in fire-prone areas can do to prepare and protect their homes. Ā Ā Ā
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Redding Chamber Greeters
Redding Chamber of Commerce 1321 Butte St STE 100, Redding, CA 96001
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Free Social Security Disability Clinic
Redding Chamber of Commerce Currently virtual or by phone.
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Shasta Meadows Back to School Night
Enterprise Elementary School District Redding, CA 96002
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Alta Mesa Back to School Night
Enterprise Elementary School District Redding, CA 96002
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RRES- Back To School Night
Buckeye School of the Arts Redding, CA 96003
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Redding Chamber Greeters
Redding Chamber of Commerce 1321 Butte St STE 100, Redding, CA 96001
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Back to School Night
Shasta Lake School Redding, CA 96003
5:30 pm
Thursday August 20
Tuesday August 25
Thursday August 27
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Office hours with a small business expert at the Redding library
Redding Chamber of Commerce Redding Library 1100 Parkview Ave. Redding, CA 96001-3239
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Redding Chamber Greeters
Redding Chamber of Commerce 1321 Butte St STE 100, Redding, CA 96001
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Free Social Security Disability Clinic
Redding Chamber of Commerce Currently virtual or by phone.
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February Storytime at Anderson Library ā
Anderson Library, 3200 W Center St, Anderson
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RRES- Back To School Night
Buckeye School of the Arts Redding, CA 96003
5:30 pm
Wednesday August 19
Thursday August 20
Tuesday August 25
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