The Ironman triathlon will be held in Shasta on Aug. 16, and it’s expected to draw thousands of athletes, supporters and staff. Traffic impacts will largely be felt Sunday morning, but community events will be held throughout the weekend.
The Redding Planning Commission has delayed again on approval of a new shopping center near Oasis Road. Commissioners and legal counsel have expressed concern that the project application relies on a 20-year old environmental study for a much different project, a Costco that never materialized.
Tarbox died unexpectedly on July 19, just months after beginning his role as Redding’s city manager. A funeral is planned for this Friday, July 31. Members of the public are welcome.
Assistant City Manager Michael Webb will be temporarily taking over the late city manager’s role. The transition comes as the city also looks to hire a new police chief and city attorney.
Last night, the Redding City Council appointed Robert Schreeder as interim chief of the Redding Police Department. He was selected by the city’s late manager, and is scheduled to start Aug. 3.
The Redding City Council approved the use of $107,000 from the general fund last night to pay for maintenance and operational costs for the entertainment venue. The auditorium will become Redding’s responsibility when Advance Redding’s lease ends on July 31.
Businesses are being advised to open early and close late, increase staff, alter restaurant menus and stay stocked on supplies during the race week for the Ironman 70.3 Northern California.
Advance Redding is transferring management of the entertainment venue back to the city. Responsibilities, including finding a new manager and paying maintenance costs, will come back under Redding’s purview amid financial strains and leadership turnover.
The death occurred Sunday, according to a press release shared by the city. The Redding council is expected to appoint an interim manager this week.
Business owner and former Caltrans employee Christina Prosperi and incumbent council member Jack Munns have filed for candidacy for the November election, along with planning commissioner and engineer Russ Wenham. Council member Tenessa Audette said she’d also be running for reelection.
