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Redding Rancheria’s harm reduction initiative shows early signs of promise

After eight weeks the number of people utilizing the Rancheria’s harm reduction services, which include access to clean syringes, has more than doubled. Research shows harm reduction helps protect community health.

Main entrance to the Redding Civic Auditorium
Advance Redding receives grant from city, long-term fate of Civic Auditorium still unknown

The Redding council voted to grant the nonprofit Advance Redding approximately $675,000 to continue operating the Civic Auditorium. The council could restructure Advance Redding’s contract to ensure the continued operation of the auditorium now that Bethel Church is no longer leasing the space.

California Attorney General Rob Bonta announces effort to crack down on copper theft in Northern California

In 2024, thousands of incidents of copper wiring theft occurred across California, resulting in damage to telecommunication infrastructure. As copper prices surge, the state is cracking down on the illicit copper industry across northern California. It's something that’s affected businesses in Shasta.

Redding special election held hostage in push for land deal to expand Shasta’s alternative custody program 

Supervisors signed a lease with the City of Redding to build a day facility for alternative custody this week. Their concern that Redding won't sign its end of the lease as quickly as they hope, prompted a majority of supervisors to withhold routine approval to run a special election for the city. Supervisors hope to create enough pressure to force quick movement on a land deal.

“Something big”: Redding celebrates groundbreaking of Amazon Delivery Site

According to Amazon representatives, the new Redding facility will open its doors in 12 to 16 months. Amazon will employ about 300 workers in a variety of mostly “flex” positions. City officials believe it will be a boon to the city’s economy at large, but little was shared about working conditions, pay, or benefits.

Congressman Doug LaMalfa will hold town hall in Red Bluff today, August 11

From 5:30–7:30 in the Red Bluff Community Center, the U.S. representative for California District 1 will meet with constituents.

Contract with Redding Rancheria, approved by Shasta County board majority in 2023, found unlawful by superior court

A ruling issued by the Shasta County Superior Court last month says the Shasta County board’s 2023 contract with the Redding Rancheria for services at its new casino site is illegal. The contract was entered into, the ruling says, without the input of key officials and without following the county’s own policies.

Hay refugio seguro disponible para víctimas de crímenes de odio violentos, afirma Arch Collaborative

Después de una serie de recientes crímenes de odio e incidentes en el norte del estado, Arch Collaborative recuerda a la comunidad que hay servicios de vivienda de emergencia disponibles para las víctimas de crímenes de odio violentos.

Safe shelter is available for victims of violent hate crimes, Arch Collaborative says

After a spate of recent hate crimes and incidents in the North State, Arch Collaborative is reminding the community that emergency housing services are available for the victims of violent hate crimes.

The Cottonwood Militia says no one should fear its name. History tells a more complicated story.

From wildfire preparedness to weapon trainings, a local militia in the rural town of Cottonwood ensures members can sustain and protect themselves. The early California settler militias they idealize for their resilience were also paid by the state to commit violence against Native people.

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