Planning commission to discuss Redding Riverfront Plan this week
As the city kicks off an environmental process related to downtown riverfront planning, the public is invited to share comments on the scope of the project through March 2.
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Redding attorney sworn in as new Shasta Superior Court judge
Patrick Deedon was a Redding-based attorney for about two decades before being appointed to the superior court by Gov. Gavin Newsom.
Shasta’s Public Works director announces retirement
Troy Bartolomei has served more than two years in his current role and 35 years as a county employee.
Turning Point event in Redding draws modest crowd, small protest
While community conversation leading up to the "Faith Night" was highly politicized, speakers at the event mostly shared personal stories about God, with little political content outside of a video screening and posters displayed by Turning Point USA.
Shasta County Public Health identifies sixth site of possible measles exposure
The Ninja Coalition is the latest site listed by the county where community members might have been exposed. The public is encouraged to remain vigilant for measles symptoms and update their MMR vaccinations if needed.
Local chapters of Turning Point USA will host a “faith night” amid looming protests
The conservative youth organization’s event, scheduled for Feb. 7, is the latest flashpoint among ongoing political debate in the county.
Disaster declaration by federal administration makes loans possible for December flood victims
The city and the federal Small Business Administration will host a Disaster Loan Outreach Center for several weeks to help individuals and businesses affected by the flooding apply for loans. It opens Feb. 6.
Civic Auditorium secures crucial funding through June, though future remains uncertain
The Redding City Council is allocating $116,000 a month for the next four months as a short-term solution to the Civic’s financial problems. Council members will discuss the future of the venue again in May to decide on further action.
City Attorney Christian Curtis will be leaving his position as Redding’s chief legal counsel
Redding Mayor Mike Littau said that the city council is taking first steps toward recruiting Curtis’ replacement. There’s no word yet on when Curtis will leave. News of his departure comes as Redding awaits the arrival of a new city manager.
Redding’s ICE facility has been detaining immigrants for years. Since Trump’s inauguration, those detainments have spiked
Data from the federal government confirms that the facility, which does not appear on ICE's public listings of facilities, has been detaining noncitizens at a rate of more than a dozen a month.
Redding attorney sworn in as new Shasta Superior Court judge
Patrick Deedon was a Redding-based attorney for about two decades before being appointed to the superior court by Gov. Gavin Newsom.
Shasta’s Public Works director announces retirement
Troy Bartolomei has served more than two years in his current role and 35 years as a county employee.
Turning Point event in Redding draws modest crowd, small protest
While community conversation leading up to the "Faith Night" was highly politicized, speakers at the event mostly shared personal stories about God, with little political content outside of a video screening and posters displayed by Turning Point USA.
Shasta County Public Health identifies sixth site of possible measles exposure
The Ninja Coalition is the latest site listed by the county where community members might have been exposed. The public is encouraged to remain vigilant for measles symptoms and update their MMR vaccinations if needed.
Local chapters of Turning Point USA will host a “faith night” amid looming protests
The conservative youth organization’s event, scheduled for Feb. 7, is the latest flashpoint among ongoing political debate in the county.
Disaster declaration by federal administration makes loans possible for December flood victims
The city and the federal Small Business Administration will host a Disaster Loan Outreach Center for several weeks to help individuals and businesses affected by the flooding apply for loans. It opens Feb. 6.
Civic Auditorium secures crucial funding through June, though future remains uncertain
The Redding City Council is allocating $116,000 a month for the next four months as a short-term solution to the Civic’s financial problems. Council members will discuss the future of the venue again in May to decide on further action.
City Attorney Christian Curtis will be leaving his position as Redding’s chief legal counsel
Redding Mayor Mike Littau said that the city council is taking first steps toward recruiting Curtis’ replacement. There’s no word yet on when Curtis will leave. News of his departure comes as Redding awaits the arrival of a new city manager.
Redding’s ICE facility has been detaining immigrants for years. Since Trump’s inauguration, those detainments have spiked
Data from the federal government confirms that the facility, which does not appear on ICE's public listings of facilities, has been detaining noncitizens at a rate of more than a dozen a month.