Voters, observers and poll workers wrap up final hours of Shasta’s Prop. 50 election
Shasta’s Market Street election office had few lines and easy access in the final hours of California’s special election on Prop. 50.
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Election Day in Shasta County: Pictures from the polls midday
By 7 a.m., the polls were open. Voters will decide on the future of California’s congressional districts, which could radically change ahead of the 2026 midterm election.
Safety versus surveillance: Shasta considers implementing automatic license plate readers
Local law enforcement says license plate readers play a significant role in investigations. Reporting has shown there’s little oversight to prevent local police officers from misusing the technology.
Audette’s critical report on city finances leads to adjustments in Redding Council policies
An Oct. 22 meeting called in response to Councilmember Tenessa Audette’s claims of financial mismanagement by the city resulted in a series of adjustments to how Redding’s council will manage financial processes moving forward.
Memorial service for nurse killed in helicopter crash to be held in Redding
Flight nurse Susan “Suzie” Smith died in a Sacramento helicopter crash earlier this month. Her memorial will be held at the Redding Civic Auditorium on Nov. 14.
Here’s who’s backing Measure A, Redding’s citizen-led sales tax initiative
The Redding Rodeo Association and Advance Redding are the two largest donors among the dozens of organizations and individuals who have poured just over a quarter of a million dollars into the sales tax initiative. Measure A will appear on ballots this fall.
Advance Redding faces scrutiny after donation in support of Measure A
Advance Redding, the nonprofit currently operating the Civic Auditorium, gave $49,500 to support a citizen-led sales tax initiative. The donation was made just a few months before Advance Redding successfully requested a $675,000 grant from the city in response to financial shortfalls
Redding Police Department vehicle pursuit ends in critical injury of motorcyclist
RPD alleges a motorcyclist fled from a traffic stop, prompting a chase and crash that landed the driver in the hospital. California Penal Code imposes specific guidelines for how police officers should pursue motorcyclists to prevent public safety hazards, injuries and deaths.
Lease for land that could become alternative Shasta custody site moves forward
The city and county finalized a joint lease on a site for a proposed custody facility. It's envisioned as a day center where people convicted of certain nonviolent crimes can do community service and learn trades rather than serving time in jail. Beyond the lease, the project itself is not yet approved or funded.
Steve Bade named Redding’s interim city manager as Tippin prepares for retirement
After announcing upcoming changes to the city's top staff position the council also discussed how to respond to member Tenessa Audette’s allegations of financial mismanagement. The four other council members said they don’t support those allegations but still want the public to have a clear response from city staff.
Election Day in Shasta County: Pictures from the polls midday
By 7 a.m., the polls were open. Voters will decide on the future of California’s congressional districts, which could radically change ahead of the 2026 midterm election.
Safety versus surveillance: Shasta considers implementing automatic license plate readers
Local law enforcement says license plate readers play a significant role in investigations. Reporting has shown there’s little oversight to prevent local police officers from misusing the technology.
Audette’s critical report on city finances leads to adjustments in Redding Council policies
An Oct. 22 meeting called in response to Councilmember Tenessa Audette’s claims of financial mismanagement by the city resulted in a series of adjustments to how Redding’s council will manage financial processes moving forward.
Memorial service for nurse killed in helicopter crash to be held in Redding
Flight nurse Susan “Suzie” Smith died in a Sacramento helicopter crash earlier this month. Her memorial will be held at the Redding Civic Auditorium on Nov. 14.
Here’s who’s backing Measure A, Redding’s citizen-led sales tax initiative
The Redding Rodeo Association and Advance Redding are the two largest donors among the dozens of organizations and individuals who have poured just over a quarter of a million dollars into the sales tax initiative. Measure A will appear on ballots this fall.
Advance Redding faces scrutiny after donation in support of Measure A
Advance Redding, the nonprofit currently operating the Civic Auditorium, gave $49,500 to support a citizen-led sales tax initiative. The donation was made just a few months before Advance Redding successfully requested a $675,000 grant from the city in response to financial shortfalls
Redding Police Department vehicle pursuit ends in critical injury of motorcyclist
RPD alleges a motorcyclist fled from a traffic stop, prompting a chase and crash that landed the driver in the hospital. California Penal Code imposes specific guidelines for how police officers should pursue motorcyclists to prevent public safety hazards, injuries and deaths.
Lease for land that could become alternative Shasta custody site moves forward
The city and county finalized a joint lease on a site for a proposed custody facility. It's envisioned as a day center where people convicted of certain nonviolent crimes can do community service and learn trades rather than serving time in jail. Beyond the lease, the project itself is not yet approved or funded.
Steve Bade named Redding’s interim city manager as Tippin prepares for retirement
After announcing upcoming changes to the city's top staff position the council also discussed how to respond to member Tenessa Audette’s allegations of financial mismanagement. The four other council members said they don’t support those allegations but still want the public to have a clear response from city staff.