Redding Police Chief Brian Barner announces September retirement
Barner has been chief of police for about three years and an RPD employee for 34.
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Redding Chamber to host business-focused candidate forum for board of supervisors positions up for election
The forum will be held on Monday, April 27 beginning at 5:30, with the first hour dedicated to District 5 candidates and the second to those of District 1.
The Shasta Sheriff’s Office gave information to ICE about seven inmates last year. What does that mean?
Documents obtained by Shasta Scout tell a more complex story than the sheriff’s office’s presentation to supervisors on Tuesday.
Shasta Sheriff’s Office to conduct public forum about ICE cooperation at supervisors meeting
California law allows law enforcement agencies to assist in federal immigration enforcement but only under specific circumstances. The sheriff’s office will present about how many times that occurred last year during tomorrow’s board of supervisors meeting.
Shasta Superior Court swears in youngest-ever judge in lighthearted ceremony
Judge Ryan H. Birss, who’s 38 years old, became the court’s youngest judge last Friday. His swearing ceremony was full of jokes and heartwarming stories.
Complaints of alleged misconduct face sharp pushback from Shasta Fire Protection District officials
Former district employee Kelly Hughes accused Fire Chief Michael Steineke of misconduct at the small fire protection district’s board meeting on Wednesday. She was initially discouraged from speaking in the public forum, a right protected by the First Amendment and California’s Brown Act.
Ironman event draws excited locals as officials share details about August’s race
About 40 people attended a Q&A held yesterday by local Redding organizations. The meet and greet featured officials from the Ironman organization who shared an exciting announcement about the internationally known triathlon event, among other details.
Redding organizations to host meet and greet with Ironman officials ahead of this summer’s race
The event will be hosted by the Redding Chamber of Commerce, Visit Redding and Choose Redding Lodging. It will be held tomorrow, April 14, at 4 p.m. at Westside Tap & Cork.
Bethel Church chooses third-party group to investigate abuse allegations made against leader Ben Armstrong
The church announced last week that it chose Sintra Group Professional Investigations to conduct an investigation into clergy abuse allegations made earlier this year about Armstrong. The firm doesn’t list experience with this type of investigation on its site.
Lake Redding Golf announces reopening and new driving range
The golf course has been closed the past several months while its owner, The McConnell Foundation, figured out improvements and changes to the site.