The “One Big Beautiful Bill” cut billions in Medicaid funding. Those working in health care predict these cuts will severely impact hospitals that serve largely low-income populations, including rural hospitals like those in Shasta County.
The special election will be held on Nov. 4. If passed, Redding’s sales tax will increase by 1%.
The department describes the incidents that will be charged for as non-life-threatening events that pull valuable resources from other emergencies.
The initiative would raise Redding’s sales tax by 1% if passed by voters, bringing an additional $30 million into the city annually. The extra money would help enhance public safety and pay for other projects, including improvements to the Redding Sports Park and Redding Rodeo Grounds.
The fire started today a little after 1 p.m.
The Health and Human Services Agency is inviting the public to provide input into how about $10.5 million in state mental health funding will be spent in Shasta.
Remote terrain has required the use of boat strike teams to carry firefighters across Shasta Lake to where they'll reach their stations. It's a challenging assignment but also, some say, a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.
The Redding Library is getting a facelift. New carpet means the community hub will first close briefly, then operate at a limited capacity for the next few months.
The Redding-based foundation purchased the building a few years ago. Work has started on improvements to the facility, which will soon be available for lease.
New California State is a political movement whose leaders say they have support from the federal administration to propose the creation of a new state. Federal officials haven't commented.
