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New Redding manager announces “assault” style overhaul of city operations

During what was originally planned as a press conference about city electric rates, Redding’s recently-hired city manager William Tarbox announced a “new era” in Redding’s governance. Council members haven’t yet met publicly to discuss such a plan but some say they’re on board.

Sheriff hopes to “change culture” at Shasta jail with new medical service provider

A contract with medical services provider Mediko, Inc. was approved by supervisors yesterday. It will increase medical expenses at the jail by about $3 million annually. But county officials hope it will reduce county costs overall by lowering litigation expenses.

Flight logs shed only minor light on CHP arrest of Shasta man alleged to have illegal weapons, bunker 

No charges have been filed in court against a man arrested by the California Highway Patrol in January. Flight logs obtained by Shasta Scout reveal little more than what the California Highway Patrol has already said by press release, that the search of a private property as part of an “illicit cannabis cultivation operation” revealed weapons and an underground bunker — leading to an arrest.

Council defers decision on REU rate increases; approves open alcohol containers during Kool April Nights Cruise

The council agreed to honor a request from REU to take more time for more public outreach, given low attendance at recent workshops used to explain the rate increase.

Among a slew of conservative candidates running for local nonpartisan offices, Shasta GOP endorses select few

The Shasta County Republican Central Committee recently made public endorsements of candidates in local offices, including supervisor and registrar of voters, both of which are nonpartisan positions.

A host of global 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.

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.

Nurses demonstrate outside Shasta Regional Medical Center, claiming poor working conditions

The California Nurses Association and the Caregivers and Healthcare Employees Union have organized a strike of nurses at Shasta Regional amid stalled contract negotiations with the hospital.

Another case of measles has been confirmed in Shasta County, bringing count to 9

The county has provided a new list of exposure sites where people may have contracted the measles virus.

Redding Electric Utility proposes multi-year hike in electricity costs

With the aim of improving aging infrastructure and keeping up with factors such as inflation and California clean energy mandates, REU is proposing a 4.5% increase in utility costs each year, over the next four years, starting in April.

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