Redding

Redding Chamber of Commerce names new CEO

Wendy Laros, who was born and raised in Redding, will start in January. She replaces Todd Jones, who held the position from 2024 until the end of last month.

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Wenham, Audette and Prosperi lead significantly in campaign donations for Redding council

The three candidates’ earnings make up nearly 90% of the total funds raised in the race.

Redding high school students call for tobacco ordinance enforcement 

Students called on the Redding City Council to follow through on enforcement of a tobacco ordinance passed last year. Doing so, they said, would help address Shasta County’s high rate of teen tobacco use.

Redding declares emergency in anticipation of El Niño, makes plans to clear congested drainage ditch

The cyclical weather event is expected to bring heavy rainfall to Northern California this winter, something especially worrisome for those who experienced severe impacts from last year’s flooding.

Redding Rancheria PAC spends $32,000 to support four city council candidates

The Tribe said it created a PAC, or political action committee, to support city council members who understand the relationship between the Tribe and the city. Those candidates haven’t received direct donations of funds; instead, the PAC has provided indirect support through media campaigns.

Redding has eliminated more than a dozen vacant police and fire positions and will close Fire Station 3

The changes were made to increase city savings amidst a struggling budget. Council members were united on fire department changes, but two were opposed to some of the police department cuts.

Meet Rebecca Anne Miller for Redding City Council

Three seats are up for grabs on the council this fall, and nine candidates are running. Miller is a substitute teacher with the Shasta County Office of Education and a caregiver with In-Home Supportive Services, or IHSS.

Gallery: Downtown Redding hosts fourth annual Hispanic Heritage Month celebration

Red Bluff-based entrepreneur Araceli Gutierrez collaborated with Viva Downtown to bring the celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month to Redding.

Meet Jack Munns for Redding City Council

There are three council seats on the ballot this November, and nine candidates are running. Munns is a current council member and former police officer.

Meet Joana Rebollar for Redding City Council

There are three open seats on the council, and nine candidates are in the running. Rebollar is a tax preparer and accountant who has a primary focus on the city’s finances.

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