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Carl Bott opened this morning’s show with a look at what’s happening in Redding, from new community initiatives to upcoming events. In the first hour, he welcomed guests from Turtle Bay Exploration Park and the Kindness Revolution, who shared exciting educational programs, exhibits, and campaigns to spread compassion in the community. The second hour featured representatives from Shasta Regional Medical Center, who provided valuable health updates and discussed how the hospital continues to serve the North State with excellence.
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In the first segment of the show, hosts Carl and Linda Bott discussed local, national, and international news. They also welcomed John Growney, president of the Red Bluff Rodeo, as a guest. During the second hour, the hosts interviewed Peter Griggs, Director of Marketing, Communications, and Public Relations at Shasta College. Peter was accompanied by Jessica Knight, director of the MESA Program. MESA (Mathematics, Engineering, Science Achievement) is a campus community dedicated to supporting students pursuing four-year degrees in STEM fields. The program's primary goal is to provide academic support to students in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. In the final segment, some cast members from Shasta College's upcoming July production of "Guys and Dolls" were featured on the show.
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Blake Fisher of Viva Downtown hosted an information-packed radio program featuring two distinct segments: the first hour welcomed Kurt Heuer of the Asphalt Cowboys, who detailed the upcoming Redding Rodeo events including PRCA-sanctioned competitions, the famous Pancake Breakfast, Quick Draw Contest, and Bank Robbery reenactment, along with practical information about tickets, parking, and accessibility options; the second hour shifted focus as Blake interviewed the Gorman Law Team, with senior partner Michael Gorman and associates.
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In the first segment, Carl and Linda Bott discussed local, national, and international news. They also welcomed Symphony Composer Scott Seaton from The North State to talk about the symphony in Northern California. In the second hour, Carl and Linda hosted the manager of the Redding Colt 45s, Rick Besetti to discuss the upcoming season.
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Carl and Linda Bott opened this morning’s show with what’s new in Redding, bringing listeners up to speed on the latest headlines and happenings. They were honored to welcome Sandy Winters, the 1958 Shasta County Posse Queen, who reflected on her time in the saddle and the tradition of rodeo in the region. Later, Rob from the Redding Police Department joined the conversation, providing insight into law enforcement’s ongoing work to keep the community safe and connected.
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It was another informative morning with Carl Bott, who opened the show with updates on what’s new in Redding—from community happenings to local issues. In the first hour, guests from Nation’s Finest joined him to talk about their ongoing support for veterans, offering services that help them transition into stable housing and employment. The second hour featured the team from O2 Staffing, who shared insights into job placement trends, workforce development, and how they’re helping connect local talent with thriving businesses.
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Carl and Linda Bott host Ted Bambino, President of the Redding Rodeo Association, highlighting the Redding Rodeo's upcoming events. In the second hourCarl and Linda spoke with James Mazzotta and Ronda Alvey of Enjoy Magazine on their show to discuss the latest issue and vibrant local culture.
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This morning, Carl and Linda Bott kept listeners informed with updates on what’s new in the Redding area. Their first guest, Laural Park of Micro Shelters, shared how her organization is working to create hope and housing through small-scale shelter solutions. In the second segment, the show took a lively turn as Bennett Gouch from the Redding Rodeo joined the conversation, giving a sneak peek at upcoming events, cowboy culture, and the rodeo’s role in bringing the community together.
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This morning Carl opened the show talking with Rebecca Baer by discussing Shasta EDC and how the EDC brings a remarkable blend of leadership, innovation, and community engagement spanning over two decades across multiple industries. Baer's diverse work experience includes commercial real estate, startup CEO roles, airport administration, and non-profit management—all of which align with her responsibilities as President/CEO. In the second hour, Carl spoke with actors Dan Becman, Lito Marouez, and Bill Collins about the upcoming play "Tohidu," a drama by Lisa Collins, who also directs the production running May 9-25.
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This morning, Carl Bott brought listeners up to speed on what’s happening in and around Redding. In a special segment, he was joined by Janice Powell from the City of Shasta Lake Council and Susan Wilson of SCCAR for a wide-ranging discussion on local leadership, transparency in governance, and how residents can stay informed and involved in shaping the community’s direction
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