The unjust incarceration of Japanese Americans during World War II often remains forgotten, but the Tule Lake Pilgrimage protects its legacy and the lessons it has to teach. The pilgrimage, and its history, have been intertwined with local communities in Redding and other parts of northern California for decades.
The Choose Redding brand is going away as tourism groups consolidate marketing under Visit Redding. The changes are largely designed to simplify and increase user access but they also reflect a growing push to attract visitors through sporting events as part of Redding’s continued push to benefit the economy through tourism.
In an announcement today, the city said three police captains will rotate through chief responsibilities this summer until an interim chief takes over in August. The mayor said a new police chief may start in September or October.
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.
