Chief Brian Barner will finish his 34-year career with the Redding Police Department today. The city has initiated a process to recruit the next police chief, City Manager William Tarbox said, with interviews likely starting in July.
An evacuation order has been issued for those in close proximity to a 30-acre vegetation fire off Bear Mountain Road near Ross Pond that started early this morning.
Russ Wenham has served on the city’s planning commission for about two years and previously spent over two decades working for CalTrans. There are three spots on the city council up for election in November.
The Shasta Coalition of African Americans for Community Health, Education and Empowerment is hosting a community celebration in Downtown Redding to celebrate and educate about Juneteenth, which commemorates the end of slavery in the United States.
A three-acre fire that started in Redding's Mercy Canyon just before 1 p.m. has already prompted evacuations.
The nonprofit, which was created to operate the Civic, has been struggling in recent years to stay afloat financially. It operated the auditorium for more than 14 years.
When Redding Police Department Chief Brian Barner and local restaurant owner Karline Niver played the part of robbers in an annual scavenger hunt, they dressed in costume elements that included an afro wig and a brown mask. A photo of the two went viral on Reddit, drawing concern from some community members.
Circle 6 Consulting, the firm hired by the city at the request of new City Manager William Tarbox, has been making progress to find ways the city can cut costs to reduce its major budget deficit. So far, possible savings are still in the evaluation phase.
The lantern festival will be held near the Sundial Bridge at Turtle Bay through June 28. It features Chinese lanterns inspired by plants and animals, and it’s priced at $20 for adults and $15 for children.
After an extensive hiring process, the city of Redding hired William Tarbox as the new city manager. He started about two months ago. But what are his intentions for the city? Shasta Scout sat down with him for an exclusive interview to answer this question.
