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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.
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State funding wasn't awarded to build a proposed behavioral health campus that supporters said would have met intersectional county needs. Local leaders say problems have been identified and solutions are still needed.
The county says the current measles outbreak is projected to end on March 30, as long as no new cases are reported before then.
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.
Court records show that defense attorney Michael Borges requested the trial be moved because of his involvement in other trials, adding that his independent experts also need more time to complete their work. The prosecution offered no argument against the delay.
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.
A controversial ballot measure related to elections is still facing a legal challenge. In the meantime, the community is invited to submit arguments for or against the measure for possible inclusion in the voter information guide for the June 2026 election.
The beloved local bookstore was bought by a group of young people hoping to save it from permanently closing. They were able to gather enough funds to buy the store from its previous owner and reopen.
Knight First Amendment Institute staff attorney Jake Karr said Anderson’s new policy brings up constitutional questions, though whether the policy is actually unconstitutional or not is complicated.
