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Today Is the Day: Help Tumbleweed the Tortoise and Turtle Bay Before 4 PM
When is Caffeinate for a Cause 2026?Today. Thursday, September 24, 2026. Sixteen Honorary Barista teams take over the Dutch Bros stands in Redding, Anderson, and Palo Cedro, and every dollar raised goes to Turtle Bay Exploration Park. Dustyn Kellar and I have the 2 to 4 PM shift in Palo Cedro, and our fundraising window closes when that shift does, at 4 PM today. So this post is short, and it has one job. Meet Tumbleweed Tumbleweed is a Sonoran desert tortoise who lives at Tu
Katie Luther
Sep 233 min read


Caffeinate for a Cause 2026: Help Us Raise Money for Turtle Bay
What is Caffeinate for a Cause in Redding, CA?It's Turtle Bay Exploration Park's annual fundraiser with Dutch Bros. On Thursday, September 24, 2026, local teams serve as Honorary Baristas in Redding, Anderson, and Palo Cedro to raise money for the park. This Thursday I'm trading house keys for coffee cups. My friend Dustyn Kellar of Curated by Kellar Design and I signed up as an Honorary Barista team, and we'll be working the Palo Cedro Dutch Bros from 2 to 4 PM. The two hour
Katie Luther
Sep 213 min read


Horse Properties in Palo Cedro: Buyer's Guide
Palo Cedro offers some of Shasta County's best horse properties, with fenced pastures, barns, arenas, and rural acreage at a median sale price around $597,000. Buyers should plan for specialized due diligence: well and septic inspections, permit history on outbuildings, and zoning verification before making an offer. What makes Palo Cedro a top destination for horse property buyers in Shasta County? Palo Cedro sits in the foothill-valley transition just east of Redding, with
Katie Luther
Aug 249 min read


Do You Need a Permit to Run an Airbnb in Shasta County?
Meta title: Shasta County Airbnb Permit Rules (2026 Guide) Meta description: Shasta County and Redding both require short-term rental permits — and neither transfers to a new owner. What investors need to check before writing an offer.
Katie Luther
Aug 187 min read


What do buyers need to know about wells and septic systems on rural properties in Northern California?
Buying rural property in Northern California means the water comes from the ground and the waste goes back into it, and both systems require permits, inspections, and ongoing owner responsibility. In Shasta County, the Environmental Health Division oversees private wells and onsite wastewater treatment systems (OWTS), and sellers are legally required to disclose what they know about both. A water quality test, a septic inspection, and a records pull from the county are the th
Katie Luther
Aug 189 min read


Prop 19 Inherited Property: Shasta County Guide
Prop 19, effective February 16, 2021, sharply limits property tax exclusions for inherited homes in Shasta County. To keep a parent's low tax base, an heir must occupy the property as a principal residence within one year and file form BOE-19-P with the Shasta County Assessor. Inherited rentals, vacation homes, and other non-primary-residence properties are now generally fully reassessed at transfer. What does Prop 19 mean for people who inherit property in Shasta County? Pro
Katie Luther
Aug 179 min read


Find Your Dream Ranchette with Katie Luther at eXp Realty
Are you dreaming of a peaceful life surrounded by nature? A ranchette could be the perfect solution for you. Imagine waking up to the...
Katie Luther
Aug 12, 20255 min read


Specializing in Horse and Specialty Properties in Shasta County
When it comes to finding the perfect property in Shasta County, horse lovers and those seeking specialty properties have unique needs....
Katie Luther
Aug 12, 20255 min read


Rural and Ranch Property Expert in North State California
When it comes to finding the perfect rural or ranch property in North State California, the journey can be both exciting and...
Katie Luther
Aug 12, 20254 min read
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