FERC recommends decommissioning Kilarc-Cow Creek

Kilarc powerhouse in Whitmore By Sharyn Cornelius  On June 22, 2010 the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) released its Draft Environmental Impact Study (EIS) on Pacific Gas and Electric Company’s Kilarc-Cow Creek Hydroelectric Project.  To the dismay of everyone who has fought long and hard to preserve the two small hydroelectric plants near Whitmore and Millville, the FERC recommends...

Local junior exhibitors show well at Shasta District Fair

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Supervisors volunteer for new regional water management board

The Shasta County Board of Supervisors meeting as the Shasta County Water Agency on June 22, 2010 approved the governance structure for the Northern Sacramento Valley Integrated Water Resource Management Group (NSVIWRM) suggested by its ad hoc steering committee and the Redding Area Water Council.  The Board of Supervisors had approved joining the group, which will conduct regional water management...

An abundance of divine lavender at Tuscan Heights festival

Photo by Judy La Russa: Claudia Baum of Anderson (left) and Laney Young of Shasta Lake City make Lavender Wands during one of the hands on activities at the 5th Annual Lavender Festival.  By Judy La Russa During the Fifth Annual Lavender Garden Festival on June 26, visitors could get lost in its heavenly aromatic and mesmerizing visualization while meandering through the over 25,000 lavender plants...

Mountain Art, Antique & Health Faire, hosted by the Shingletown Medical Center

Photo by Paul Harmon Photography On Saturday June 26, 2010, Shingletown Medical Center sponored the Mountain Art, Antique and Health Faire. The event  included antiques, food, music, vendors, games and raffles with all proceeds benefitting “Friday Night at the Movies” campaign. The Faire was held at Photo by Paul Harmon Photography  Shingletown’s Totem Pole Park at intersection...