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A host of global and domestic factors are affecting local power pricing, REU says
Redding Electric Utility has proposed a series of 4.5% annual hikes in electric bills over the next four years. The city-owned utility hosted two public forums for residents yesterday to explain the factors behind price hikes.
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Redding property company settles with state after allegations of “egregious” violations of California housing law
The case against Property Upsurge, which operates about 1,300 rental units across northern California, was first opened in 2023, according to the California Attorney General’s office. The company will pay out more than half a million to settle the suit.
Shasta County must hold off on placing voter ID measure on ballots, judge says
The decision came in response to a petition filed earlier this month by an anonymous plaintiff. If approved by voters in June, the ballot measure would amend local law to allow for changes to elections, including hand counting and voter ID.
Riverside’s Sheriff is investigating alleged election ‘irregularities.’ Shasta’s election official was the one to break the news
Shasta ROV Clint Curtis told county supervisors during Tuesday’s public board meeting that the Riverside department was “confiscating all of the records in Riverside.” Riverside officials have confirmed the news of an investigation.
Supervisor Kevin Crye hospitalized due to ‘cardiac episode’
A statement posted on Facebook today said he’s been given an “excellent prognosis” for recovery. He’s also being treated for colon cancer.
School listed as exposure site in ninth Shasta measles case has history of low vaccination rates, state data shows
Redding Christian School had an 87.8% vaccination rate against measles for kindergarteners in 2021-2022, which is below the 95% protection threshold identified by the CDC. It’s one of several schools in the county with a history of low measles vaccination rates.
Shasta supervisors approve opioid litigation funds for veteran-focused nonprofit
At yesterday’s board meeting personal testimonies were shared about how Our Heroes’ Dreams has impacted local lives. Specifics of how county opioid settlement funds will augment current services, or expand them, were not shared.