Redding residents discuss Shasta’s strategic plan at community meeting
The meeting held last night at the Redding Veterans Hall was meant to provide county staff with community perspectives about how discretionary funds should be spent.
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CalFresh benefits have been restored in Shasta since early November, county says
CalFresh benefits were expected to be delayed in November because of the government shutdown, but a lawsuit filed by California and other states restored benefits earlier this month.
California asked ROV Clint Curtis for written election procedures. Here’s what Shasta’s official sent back
A mid-October letter from the Secretary of State asked Shasta’s election official for his written plans and procedures. The 14-page document he provided revolved largely around what Curtis believes former election officials did wrong.
Redding City Council moves forward with Riverfront Specific Plan
With little debate, the council unanimously voted this week to advance the development plan for the Redding riverfront. Once finalized, the document will set the boundaries for how development could occur on prime public land.
Neighbors organize in opposition to proposed three-part Shasta correctional facility
As the county moves forward with preliminary steps toward what could one day be a three-part correctional campus located off Eastside Road in Redding, neighbors voiced their concerns during a tense public meeting. The city hopes to rezone the land, which was recently leased by the county, to allow for a facility to be built.
Good News Rescue Mission receives over $2 million in opioid settlement funds
Both the county and the state are betting the organization can build on its current faith-based approach to homeless services to successfully operate a licensed residential substance use treatment facility.
She drove a hundred miles to give birth. New California laws are bringing maternity care closer to home
Three years after closing its maternity ward, a new state law will help a rural Northern California hospital bring birth services back to the community.
Three bears, three months: Highway 299’s cost to wildlife
Three bear deaths since midsummer mark a troubling pattern on Highway 299 which threads through prime bear habitat.
Shasta County conducts 1% manual tally amid concerns about providing the public with advance notice
The manual tally, which involves hand counting some of the ballots to verify the machine count, occurred yesterday. Notice of the legally required audit was only released on Friday, raising concerns for some.
One SAFE Place temporarily halts walk-in services for those in crisis after water damage
The local organization helps victims of domestic and family violence, sexual assault and other types of abuse. The organization says help is still available but crisis intake will shift to the phones instead of being available via walk-in services beginning Nov. 24.
CalFresh benefits have been restored in Shasta since early November, county says
CalFresh benefits were expected to be delayed in November because of the government shutdown, but a lawsuit filed by California and other states restored benefits earlier this month.
California asked ROV Clint Curtis for written election procedures. Here’s what Shasta’s official sent back
A mid-October letter from the Secretary of State asked Shasta’s election official for his written plans and procedures. The 14-page document he provided revolved largely around what Curtis believes former election officials did wrong.
Redding City Council moves forward with Riverfront Specific Plan
With little debate, the council unanimously voted this week to advance the development plan for the Redding riverfront. Once finalized, the document will set the boundaries for how development could occur on prime public land.
Neighbors organize in opposition to proposed three-part Shasta correctional facility
As the county moves forward with preliminary steps toward what could one day be a three-part correctional campus located off Eastside Road in Redding, neighbors voiced their concerns during a tense public meeting. The city hopes to rezone the land, which was recently leased by the county, to allow for a facility to be built.
Good News Rescue Mission receives over $2 million in opioid settlement funds
Both the county and the state are betting the organization can build on its current faith-based approach to homeless services to successfully operate a licensed residential substance use treatment facility.
She drove a hundred miles to give birth. New California laws are bringing maternity care closer to home
Three years after closing its maternity ward, a new state law will help a rural Northern California hospital bring birth services back to the community.
Three bears, three months: Highway 299’s cost to wildlife
Three bear deaths since midsummer mark a troubling pattern on Highway 299 which threads through prime bear habitat.
Shasta County conducts 1% manual tally amid concerns about providing the public with advance notice
The manual tally, which involves hand counting some of the ballots to verify the machine count, occurred yesterday. Notice of the legally required audit was only released on Friday, raising concerns for some.
One SAFE Place temporarily halts walk-in services for those in crisis after water damage
The local organization helps victims of domestic and family violence, sexual assault and other types of abuse. The organization says help is still available but crisis intake will shift to the phones instead of being available via walk-in services beginning Nov. 24.
