Four years later, still no updates to Redding’s tree ordinance
An update to how Redding protects trees was started in early 2021. City staff say the process should finally be complete by the end of 2025.
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Speaking up for the environment: David Ledger and the Shasta Environmental Alliance
Since David Ledger founded the organization in 2017, the Shasta Environmental Alliance has become a key player in Shasta County, activating community voices to provide feedback on local development from an ecosystem lens.
Air Quality Officials Warn Shasta Residents of Wildfire Smoke Impacts
The Green Fire burning in Shasta County could cause dangerous smoke particles to travel into populated areas. Here's what you need to know.
Coyotes: Fair game or in need of protection?
Coyotes are plentiful across Northern California, and current regulations allow for the hunting and killing of coyotes with few restrictions. When the California Fish and Game Commission recommended giving coyotes more protection, the proposal drew outcry.
New Wolf Pack in Shasta brings California Total to Ten Packs
The new wolf pack is confirmed to have at least two wolves.
Heeding the Call of Tribal Leadership, Shasta Community Takes Stand Against Energy Giant Repsol over Fountain Wind Project
Staff from the California Energy Commission found that a proposed renewable energy plant in eastern Shasta County would irreparably damage the cultural and biological landscape. During a public meeting facilitated by the CEC, representatives of the energy corporation were lambasted by a cross-cultural coalition of both Tribal and non-Tribal community members.
Who Belongs at the Top of the Food Chain? Debate Ensues Over Wolf Management in Shasta CountyÂ
Gray wolves maintain balance in the local ecosystem. But what happens when they threaten the livelihoods of ranchers, whose cattle make easy prey? Two cattle kills have been confirmed by the state in Shasta County since 2025 began.
Why a contentious project to raise California’s Shasta Dam could move forward under Trump
Enlarging the dam would deliver more Sacramento River water to Central Valley farmers but a tribe could lose sacred sites and endangered salmon could lose habitat in wet years.
Water Releases from the Shasta Reservoir Will Double
Increased water releases beginning February 7 will be utilized for hydropower before the water is stored in the San Luis Reservoir for use farther south by California farmers, communities and wildlife refuges, later this year.
Concerns about Chemtrails, Drone Surveillance and Election Fraud Take Center Stage at Shasta County Board MeetingÂ
Supervisors hotly debated their differing perspectives on the value of appointing individuals with the right kind of “constitutional ideology", despite a lack of relevant credentials.
Speaking up for the environment: David Ledger and the Shasta Environmental Alliance
Since David Ledger founded the organization in 2017, the Shasta Environmental Alliance has become a key player in Shasta County, activating community voices to provide feedback on local development from an ecosystem lens.
Air Quality Officials Warn Shasta Residents of Wildfire Smoke Impacts
The Green Fire burning in Shasta County could cause dangerous smoke particles to travel into populated areas. Here's what you need to know.
Coyotes: Fair game or in need of protection?
Coyotes are plentiful across Northern California, and current regulations allow for the hunting and killing of coyotes with few restrictions. When the California Fish and Game Commission recommended giving coyotes more protection, the proposal drew outcry.
New Wolf Pack in Shasta brings California Total to Ten Packs
The new wolf pack is confirmed to have at least two wolves.
Heeding the Call of Tribal Leadership, Shasta Community Takes Stand Against Energy Giant Repsol over Fountain Wind Project
Staff from the California Energy Commission found that a proposed renewable energy plant in eastern Shasta County would irreparably damage the cultural and biological landscape. During a public meeting facilitated by the CEC, representatives of the energy corporation were lambasted by a cross-cultural coalition of both Tribal and non-Tribal community members.
Who Belongs at the Top of the Food Chain? Debate Ensues Over Wolf Management in Shasta CountyÂ
Gray wolves maintain balance in the local ecosystem. But what happens when they threaten the livelihoods of ranchers, whose cattle make easy prey? Two cattle kills have been confirmed by the state in Shasta County since 2025 began.
Why a contentious project to raise California’s Shasta Dam could move forward under Trump
Enlarging the dam would deliver more Sacramento River water to Central Valley farmers but a tribe could lose sacred sites and endangered salmon could lose habitat in wet years.
Water Releases from the Shasta Reservoir Will Double
Increased water releases beginning February 7 will be utilized for hydropower before the water is stored in the San Luis Reservoir for use farther south by California farmers, communities and wildlife refuges, later this year.
Concerns about Chemtrails, Drone Surveillance and Election Fraud Take Center Stage at Shasta County Board MeetingÂ
Supervisors hotly debated their differing perspectives on the value of appointing individuals with the right kind of “constitutional ideology", despite a lack of relevant credentials.
