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News: Accountability

Wave of Public Feedback Prompts Council to Table Riverfront Land Proposal
Marge Cantrell emphasized the importance of keeping Redding’s natural beauty and small-town feel front-and-center. “Every town doesn’t have to have a Disney,” Cantrell said.

September 22, 2021
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News: Accountability

Public Comments Welcome at the Redding City Council’s Discussion of Riverfront Land Options Tonight

The discussion centers around a proposal by two developers and two non-profits to develop key riverfront land.


September 21, 2021
News: Accountability

City Releases Controversial Riverfront Land Proposal

The proposal from Populous, K2, Turtle Bay and McConnell to buy prime riverfront land will be discussed as part of an open session of Tuesday’s City Council meeting. At that meeting the Council could decide to enter into a non-binding agreement with developers or declare almost 200 acres of riverfront land surplus.


September 16, 2021
Opinion

Public Remembrances

In this era of information silos and distrust of sources that seem to offer political views different from our own, the purpose of remembrance can also be to assert that events actually happened and that they were significant.


September 12, 2021
News: Accountability

Proposed Fountain Wind Changes Sent To County Supervisors

ConnectGen is appealing a June denial of the controversial energy project by the Shasta County Planning Commission. They say their newly proposed modifications will reduce the scope of the project and provide “enhanced benefits” to the Pit River Tribe, which continues to oppose the project.


September 11, 2021
News: Accountability

Dacquisto Calls for Public Disclosure of Riverfront Land Proposal Documents

During a tense end to Tuesday’s meeting Council Member Dacquisto called for the disclosure of the K2, Populous and McConnell Foundation proposal that was submitted to Council. Shasta Scout followed up with city staff and others. Here’s what we found.


September 9, 2021
News: Civic Engagement

Facts and Fears: What Shasta County Needs to Know About COVID Vaccines

Misinformation abounds. We’ve fact-checked. Here’s What You Need to Know


September 8, 2021
News: Accountability

Transparency Concerns Swirl Around Redding’s Riverfront Land Negotiations

A lawyer specializing in Brown Act violations said the city’s lack of transparency should be seen as a “red flag.”

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September 5, 2021
News: Accountability

City Will Consider Deal for Prime Riverfront Land Including Rodeo Grounds, Civic Auditorium and Riverfront Park

This is a developing story. Shasta Scout is reaching out to relevant parties for comment and further information.  

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September 2, 2021
News: Civic Engagement

Local Gubernatorial Candidate Le Roux Says She Can Manage COVID Without Vaccine or School Mask Mandates

Le Roux attended Thursday’s “Medical Freedom Rally” – a local protest against vaccine mandates for healthcare workers.


August 28, 2021