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In-person visitations at the death-ridden jail have reportedly been suspended due to a construction project. Visits have been shown to reduce recidivism rates, increase safety for incarcerated individuals and correctional officers and safeguard the mental health of those behind bars and their families.
Multiple seats on school district and special district boards are up for grabs in November’s general election, as the deadline to file for candidacy approaches this week.
The raid of the Anderson man’s home made headlines, drawing attention to Kamfolt’s “underground bunker,” alleged cache of firearms, and his friendship with Supervisor Kevin Crye. Six months later, the Shasta County District Attorney’s office said it’s reviewing Kamfolt's case.
Next Wednesday, residents will have an opportunity to attend a community meeting to learn more about a controversial Corrections and Rehabilitation Campus that’s proposed to be built off Eastside Road, the Sheriff’s Office said this week.
The volunteer initiative aims to strengthen community connections across the county, starting in five neighborhoods.
Kings View says it has absorbed hundreds of thousands of dollars in lost payments due to the county’s delays in contract execution over recent years. The county’s Health and Human Services Agency said it has paid all “contracted eligible expenses.”
The Redding Planning Commission has delayed again on approval of a new shopping center near Oasis Road. Commissioners and legal counsel have expressed concern that the project application relies on a 20-year old environmental study for a much different project, a Costco that never materialized.
College officials say Shasta County's $889,000 investment is helping students stay enrolled, complete degrees and enter the behavioral health workforce. The presentation follows public scrutiny over how the county's using millions in opioid litigation funds.
Tarbox died unexpectedly on July 19, just months after beginning his role as Redding’s city manager. A funeral is planned for this Friday, July 31. Members of the public are welcome.
Just months after the sheriff's office expanded the county’s network of ALPR cameras, two local elected officials are calling for them to be removed. The change of heart comes amid growing statewide scrutiny of the company’s data-sharing practices and local community concern over privacy and surveillance.
