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RED BLUFF, Calif. - Excitement is in the air as the 50th California Circuit Finals Rodeo takes center stage in Red Bluff this week. The event is drawing some of the best cowboys and cowgirls from across the state, gathering at the Pauline Davis Pavilion for a special celebration.

Rodeo fans from all over Northern California packed into the arena on Monday, marking the start of the three-day event. Attendees watched with anticipation as athletes showcased their skills in events like bull riding, barrel racing, and roping, all competing for circuit titles and national recognition.

"This year’s event marks a major milestone, celebrating 50 years of circuit finals action in Red Bluff," said Al Girard, Circuit Finals President. "In almost every event out here, you’re going to see someone who competed at the N.F.R. in December. So, we’ve got the best in the world as well as the best in California. So, it’s a great thing to do, a lot of fun to be had. Come on out, get your boots and your hat, and come out and see the rodeo in Red Bluff."

Beyond the competition, the rodeo serves as a community gathering, bringing together families, friends, and visitors from across the region. Food and merchandise vendors, along with a festive atmosphere, create a full experience for attendees both inside and outside the arena.

"It’s amazing. I mean, the community comes together," said Emma Forsberg, a rodeo fan. "We get to see people from all around the county come to support these amazing athletes in this amazing town."

Organizers have planned three full nights of action, offering fans plenty of opportunities to experience the excitement. The 50th Circuit Finals will run through Wednesday, featuring a special New Year’s Eve party and concert.

Doors open at 6 p.m., with rodeo action starting at 7:30 p.m. Organizers recommend arriving early, especially for the New Year's Eve celebration.

California rodeo athletes rang in the new year in the arena dirt. Both the Year-End and Circuit Finals Average champions in each event punched their ticket to the NFR Open in 2026.

Bareback Riding

R.C. Landingham made a clean sweep, tying with Clayton Biglow in Round 1, winning Round 2, Round 3, and the Average. He banked over $10,000 at the circuit finals and is also the Year-End Champion. Unofficially, Jacek Frost will join him at the NFR Open in 2026, finishing second in the season standings.

Steer Wrestling

Season leader Grant Peterson held onto the Year-End title, also winning the third round. The Average win went to Casey Harmon, who won Round 1, tied for the win in Round 2, and finished fourth in Round 3.

Team Roping

Blake Hirdes and Jake Edwards made a clean sweep, earning the Average and Year-End titles. The duo won Round 1, tied for second in Round 2, and finished third in Round 3. Unofficially, Cutter Machado and Dalton Pearce finished second in the Year-End standings and will also compete at the NFR Open in 2026.

Saddle Bronc Riding

Finishing second in Round 2 and winning Round 3, Lefty Holman claimed the Average title and $7,855 at the circuit finals. Coming in with a $10,000 lead in the season standings, Holman is also the Year-End Champion. Reed Neely unofficially finished second in the Year-End standings and will compete at the 2026 NFR Open.

Tie-Down Roping

It was a two-man battle, with Brushton Minton and Tom Crouse entering the finals separated by just $300. Crouse won Round 1 and Minton won Round 2 and Round 3. Minton ultimately topped the Average and Crouse finished second. Crouse also finished second in the Year-End Standings and, unofficially, punched his ticket to the NFR Open.

Barel Racing

Hayle Gibson-Stillwell topped Round 1 and won the Year-End Championship. Ann McGilchrist tied for third in Round 2, won Round 3, and topped the Average. She climbed to second in the Year-End Standings and unofficially will join Gibson-Stillwell at the NFR Open.

Breakaway Roping

Suzanne Williams was unstoppable, sweeping all three rounds and the Average. She also earned the Year-End Championship. Unofficially, Sutton Mang finished second in the Year-End Standings and will compete at the NFR Open.

Bull Riding

Aaron Williams dominated the Circuit Finals, winning $14,098. Winning Round 1, Round 2, finishing second in Round 3, and winning the Average, he earned the Year-End Championship. Colby Demo finished second in the Year-End standings unofficially, by just $200, and will join Williams at the NFR Open.

Full results can be found here and Year-End Standings are based on our unofficial calculations.

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Teal Stoll is a lifelong Wyomingite from a working ranch family of several generations. Both sides of her family have deep roots in rodeo, as contestants and stock contractors. Teal grew up horseback and actively competes in rodeos and barrel races. She has degrees in both business and accounting, which she uses operating her own bookkeeping service. Teal enjoys spending time with her horses, training colts, and maintaining her string of athletes. When she isn’t at the barn, she can be found reading, doing yoga, or on her paddle board at the lake. Teal lives with her fiancee and a plethora of animals, because she can’t say no to a displaced critter with a sad story. When she isn’t on the road running barrels, she spends her time helping with day to day operations on the family ranch.

RED BLUFF, Calif. - The Red Bluff City Council on Tuesday night will discuss renewing its development agreement with California Canna Company, a cannabis micro-business.

California Canna Company, which has been delivering marijuana products in Red Bluff since 2022, plans to expand into a new 17,000-square-foot facility.

"For the new facility here we're going to have a museum over time, we are going to have our retail showroom, we are going to manufacturing different products with some high concentration and a cultivation facility," Bill Byron, president of California Canna Company, said.

The expansion includes a retail showroom and manufacturing space. All cannabis business agreements in Red Bluff require renewal every three years, ensuring compliance with state department of cannabis control rules.

If approved, the new agreement would extend for five years. Byron mentioned that they have secured approval to expand the facility on Kimball Road but require the renewal to operate.

Tom Westbrook, Red Bluff city manager, expressed confidence in the agreement getting approval.

"I think they've met all the standards and requirements so there's no reason for them not to continue with their business operations," Westbrook said. "The development agreement does have a public benefit fee aspect which is a minor 3% of gross sales so there is revenue that's generated from this. Typically it goes towards our public safety departments, police and fire."

Community members have shared mixed reactions about the expansion.

"I really think that anybody can do as they will as long as it's within the law and honestly I gave up smoking weed for the military but honestly I still think it's alright," Arylan Hanson, a neighbor, said.

Robert Pinkham, another neighbor, expressed his approval, saying, "I think it's very good, it'll so close to where I live and now I don't have to walk far anymore to get my weed and so I do approve very much."

The Red Bluff City Council meeting is scheduled for 5:30 p.m. at the council chambers on Washington Street.