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News: Indigenous Affairs

Local Native Educator Interrupts Grave Robbing of Wintu Burials at Turtle Bay
The incident occurred a little over a week ago, just a few days before Wintu people and leaders expressed opposition to a riverfront development proposal, in part due to fears it would disturb the graves of their ancestors. Turtle Bay Exploration Park staff say they already have measures in place to protect Native burial sites but they’re discussing how to improve their processes.

November 26, 2021
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News: Indigenous Affairs

“You Cannot Sell What Is Not Yours”: Indigenous Peoples Say Their Voices Should Be Central in Riverfront Discussions

Native people presented a united front against selling riverfront land to private developers at Thursday’s Redding City Council riverfront development workshop. They invoked their responsibility to protect their homelands and the remains of their ancestors and pledged to prevent further erasure.


November 23, 2021
News: Accountability

Engaging the Community in Proposed Riverfront Development: How It Started, How It’s Going

A series of public workshops, surveys and social media posts by the city haven’t reassured many community members that they’re being included in the riverfront planning process. Shasta Scout looked at how the city’s process compares with best practices in community engagement.


November 17, 2021
News: Civic Engagement

Home Health Care Providers Push for Wage Increase

The union that represents Shasta County’s long-term care workers will continue negotiations with county supervisors on Tuesday. Union representatives say investing in IHSS workers financially will have a positive effect on Shasta County’s economy.


November 15, 2021
News: Accountability

A Glimpse Into History: How Redding Acquired Riverfront Land

As Redding considers selling riverfront land for redevelopment, news archives from the 60’s and 70’s provide insight into how the city became owners of the land. Another public workshop on the possible sale and redevelopment of the land will be held tonight.


November 10, 2021
News: Civic Engagement

Democrat Max Steiner Says He’ll Do More for Republicans than LaMalfa Has

Steiner says a moderate Democrat can accomplish more for the North State’s Republican base than incumbent Congressman Doug LaMalfa. Newly released census data that will change the boundaries of California’s District 1 may play a role in his campaign. Steiner is running on a platform centered on water, forests and wildfire.


November 9, 2021
News: Civic Engagement

Redding Film Company Will Release Docuseries About Election Integrity, COVID-19 and “The Great Reset”

Speropictures’ new docuseries, ReAwakening, includes interviews with Trump allies who’ve pushed election fraud narratives, high-profile COVID vaccine opponents, and evangelical leaders. Critics say the series is designed to build momentum in the far right leading up to the 2024 election.


October 31, 2021
Guest Opinion

This is My Truth: Soy Mexicana and I Carry My Home on My Back

We, the undocumented youth of America are living on borrowed time. We are neither from here nor there. We are wanderers in perpetual purgatory and yet we dream of the highest heavens. But as the well-known phrase goes, “they tried to bury us, but they didn’t know we were seeds.” And so, we rise.


October 30, 2021
News: Civic Engagement

Shasta College’s Journalism Fellowship Produces Local DACA Story

California Humanities funding has supported journalism fellowships at Shasta College for several years.In the spring of 2021, Shasta College student Rosa Yadira Contreras, one of two fellows in the Shasta College program, wrote about her experiences as a DACA recipient living in Fall River Mills.


October 29, 2021
News: Accountability

Advance Redding, “Key Stakeholder” in Riverfront Development, Lost Over $3 Million in Gross Revenue During the Pandemic

Despite recent losses, Advance Redding hopes to manage events at the Civic even after the new Bethel Church campus opens. Some in the Redding community worry about their connections to Bethel Church. Their contract renewal for Civic management is being negotiated and is likely to come back before the Council in November.


October 29, 2021