A group of community members are hoping to start a new medical school in Shasta. Here’s what we know
Redding Vice Mayor Dr. Paul Dhanuka and Simpson University President Dr. Norm Hall are some of the leading figures behind the plan.
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With more rain ahead, Redding officials explain flooding, urge caution
This weekend, the city’s stormwater infrastructure became clogged with debris due to the speed and volume of rain, officials said, leading to serious flooding in parts of Redding.
The Redding Public Market opened about a month ago. Here’s how it’s going
The CEO of the development company that owns the market said the venue, which is serving around 2,000 people a day, is revitalizing downtown.
Shasta County issues severe weather and flood warning
Flooding has stranded motorists in Redding. Officials are asking people to stay off the road.
Pit River Tribe prevails as California Energy Commission definitively rejects Fountain Wind Project
The state agency denied energy giant Repsol the required certification to develop a wind energy project on Pit River holy lands. It’s the third time the project has been denied. The first two denials occurred locally, in Shasta County.
Jury convicts activist O’Connell-Nowain for disturbing Shasta County board meeting
Jenny O’Connell-Nowain has been found guilty of disturbing a public meeting after sitting on the floor during a November 2024 Shasta County board meeting.
Board allocates nearly $1 million in opioid funds to support two Shasta College programs
The funding will help support paid internships for students working towards future careers in drug and alcohol treatment. It will also support the basic needs of some recently incarcerated students through the STEP-UP program.
After proposal to put county board salaries in public hands, Plummer pledges ongoing salary donation
Board Chair Kevin Crye publicly challenged Plummer to donate part of his salary back to the county as proof of his principles. Plummer did so, while continuing to advocate for placing board salary decisions in voters' hands, something Crye and others on the board don’t yet support.
Residents think Shasta is heading in the wrong direction, county-led survey says
The findings come from a strategic plan survey conducted recently to gauge the opinions of residents so that county goals can be identified.
This week, the California Energy Commission is expected to decide the future of the Fountain Wind project
Wind energy company Repsol needs the Energy Commission’s approval to proceed with a plan to develop a wind energy plant in Shasta County. The recommendation coming from the commission’s director makes that approval seem unlikely.
With more rain ahead, Redding officials explain flooding, urge caution
This weekend, the city’s stormwater infrastructure became clogged with debris due to the speed and volume of rain, officials said, leading to serious flooding in parts of Redding.
The Redding Public Market opened about a month ago. Here’s how it’s going
The CEO of the development company that owns the market said the venue, which is serving around 2,000 people a day, is revitalizing downtown.
Shasta County issues severe weather and flood warning
Flooding has stranded motorists in Redding. Officials are asking people to stay off the road.
Pit River Tribe prevails as California Energy Commission definitively rejects Fountain Wind Project
The state agency denied energy giant Repsol the required certification to develop a wind energy project on Pit River holy lands. It’s the third time the project has been denied. The first two denials occurred locally, in Shasta County.
Jury convicts activist O’Connell-Nowain for disturbing Shasta County board meeting
Jenny O’Connell-Nowain has been found guilty of disturbing a public meeting after sitting on the floor during a November 2024 Shasta County board meeting.
Board allocates nearly $1 million in opioid funds to support two Shasta College programs
The funding will help support paid internships for students working towards future careers in drug and alcohol treatment. It will also support the basic needs of some recently incarcerated students through the STEP-UP program.
After proposal to put county board salaries in public hands, Plummer pledges ongoing salary donation
Board Chair Kevin Crye publicly challenged Plummer to donate part of his salary back to the county as proof of his principles. Plummer did so, while continuing to advocate for placing board salary decisions in voters' hands, something Crye and others on the board don’t yet support.
Residents think Shasta is heading in the wrong direction, county-led survey says
The findings come from a strategic plan survey conducted recently to gauge the opinions of residents so that county goals can be identified.
This week, the California Energy Commission is expected to decide the future of the Fountain Wind project
Wind energy company Repsol needs the Energy Commission’s approval to proceed with a plan to develop a wind energy plant in Shasta County. The recommendation coming from the commission’s director makes that approval seem unlikely.
