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Tule Lake Pilgrimage preserves a painful past in northern California
The unjust incarceration of Japanese Americans during World War II often remains forgotten, but the Tule Lake Pilgrimage protects its legacy and the lessons it has to teach. The pilgrimage, and its history, have been intertwined with local communities in Redding and other parts of northern California for decades.
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Shasta’s health and human services agency emphasizes commitment to essential services
In a press release today, Shasta County’s Health and Human Services Agency focused on its intention to continue to serve the community amid discussion by county supervisors that further cost-savings measures could include cutting essential services.
Shifts in how Redding will be marketed as a tourism destination include an emphasis on sports
The Choose Redding brand is going away as tourism groups consolidate marketing under Visit Redding. The changes are largely designed to simplify and increase user access but they also reflect a growing push to attract visitors through sporting events as part of Redding’s continued push to benefit the economy through tourism.
The journey of Bobbie Simpson: Transgender woman making strides on school board in deep red Shasta County
Bobbie Simpson is the first elected openly transgender person to serve on a California school board.
Siskiyou supervisors seek to reduce community fears about rumored data center
Late last month, an unnamed company approached the city of Mount Shasta with questions related to developing a data center. This week, Siskiyou supervisors said they’ve had no such inquiries, while encouraging a town hall to discuss public concerns.
Shasta has discussed cutting essential social services. California says that’s a legal risk
Financial issues at Shasta County’s Health and Human Services Agency have led to talks of cutting some of the essential programs that California requires, like housing supports and food assistance. The state said doing so could result in legal action to protect mandated services.
SCOE trustees will debate loosening approval process for publicly funded conference travel
Current bylaws require Shasta County Office of Education Board approval for training and conferences. A proposed update would remove that approval process, a move one trustee warns could risk becoming an “open checkbook.”