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Redding Riverfront Land Could be Utilized for Affordable Housing

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

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

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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How We’re Reporting and Why It Matters

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

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

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

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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Dacquisto Calls for Public Disclosure of Riverfront Land Proposal Documents

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.

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Transparency Concerns Swirl Around Redding’s Riverfront Land Negotiations

A lawyer specializing in Brown Act violations said the city's lack of transparency should be seen as a "red flag."

City Will Consider Deal for Prime Riverfront Land Including Rodeo Grounds, Civic Auditorium and Riverfront Park

This is a developing story. Shasta Scout is reaching out to relevant parties for comment and further information.  

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