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Our news coverage of Shasta County is centered around the topics and stories most important to shaping our community.  Much of our work centers on government accountability at the county and the three cities. We also report regularly on elections, law enforcement, public health and public safety.

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Redding Riverfront Land Could be Utilized for Affordable Housing

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October 13, 2021

In the first of four public workshops on a proposed riverfront land development, the Council will hear a presentation on the process for declaring city land surplus in preparation for sale. A report from the City Attorney indicates that the City could declare the properties as “exempted surplus land” and sell to a developer ready to build at least three hundred housing units, with 25 percent of them meeting affordable housing requirements.

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“Unite the Fight”: Groups Opposing Vaccine Mandates in Schools Unite to Organize School Walk-Outs
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October 11, 2021

Recall Shasta has found new focus after Newsom’s recent announcement of vaccine mandates for school children. A gathering held Wednesday, October 6, by those opposed to COVID mandates in schools, drew hundreds of supporters. A second meeting is scheduled for Monday night, October 11. COVID vaccine mandates for California school children are not yet in effect.

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Locals Gather In Support of Nationwide Abortion Access
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October 5, 2021

A new Texas anti-abortion law and a pending Supreme Court case that could lead to the overturning of Roe v Wade, present urgent concern for the majority of Americans that support abortion access.

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American Indian Advisory in Shasta County Leads the Way in Statewide Education Reform for Native Students
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October 3, 2021

Shasta County Office of Education's American Indian Advisory played a pivotal role in new legislation that provides excused absences for California students attending Native cultural ceremonies and events. The bill, sponsored by Assembly member Megan Dahle, addresses one of the primary causes of Native student’s chronically high rates of absenteeism.

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How We’re Reporting and Why It Matters
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September 26, 2021

In this Building Democracy column we're sharing the strategies that are shaping our coverage of Redding's riverfront land development proposal and other news stories. And we're welcoming your feedback.

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Wave of Public Feedback Prompts Council to Table Riverfront Land Proposal
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September 22, 2021

Marge Cantrell emphasized the importance of keeping Redding’s natural beauty and small-town feel front-and-center. “Every town doesn’t have to have a Disney,” Cantrell said.

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Public Comments Welcome at the Redding City Council’s Discussion of Riverfront Land Options Tonight
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September 21, 2021

The discussion centers around a proposal by two developers and two non-profits to develop key riverfront land.

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City Releases Controversial Riverfront Land Proposal
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September 16, 2021

The proposal from Populous, K2, Turtle Bay and McConnell to buy prime riverfront land will be discussed as part of an open session of Tuesday’s City Council meeting. At that meeting the Council could decide to enter into a non-binding agreement with developers or declare almost 200 acres of riverfront land surplus.

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Proposed Fountain Wind Changes Sent To County Supervisors
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September 11, 2021

ConnectGen is appealing a June denial of the controversial energy project by the Shasta County Planning Commission. They say their newly proposed modifications will reduce the scope of the project and provide “enhanced benefits” to the Pit River Tribe, which continues to oppose the project.

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Dacquisto Calls for Public Disclosure of Riverfront Land Proposal Documents
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September 9, 2021

During a tense end to Tuesday’s meeting Council Member Dacquisto called for the disclosure of the K2, Populous and McConnell Foundation proposal that was submitted to Council. Shasta Scout followed up with city staff and others. Here’s what we found.