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.
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.
The Redding council voted to grant the nonprofit Advance Redding approximately $675,000 to continue operating the Civic Auditorium. The council could restructure Advance Redding’s contract to ensure the continued operation of the auditorium now that Bethel Church is no longer leasing the space.
Supervisors signed a lease with the City of Redding to build a day facility for alternative custody this week. Their concern that Redding won't sign its end of the lease as quickly as they hope, prompted a majority of supervisors to withhold routine approval to run a special election for the city. Supervisors hope to create enough pressure to force quick movement on a land deal.
A $489 first responder fee that was being charged to community members for assistance in “non-life threatening situations” drew public outcry earlier this month. On Tuesday, the Redding City Council voted to repeal the fee and refund those previously charged.
After receiving an anonymous tip, Shasta Scout conducted an investigation into a ICE Enforcement and Removal Operations sub-field office that Redding officials say they know little about. Records requests reveal the facility has been operating for years and has a contract on file with the Redding Police.
The program offered by the Redding Area Bus Authority was discontinued on July 31. It was funded by a regional Agency on Aging that works to support seniors in parts of the North State.
The special election will be held on Nov. 4. If passed, Redding’s sales tax will increase by 1%.
The department describes the incidents that will be charged for as non-life-threatening events that pull valuable resources from other emergencies.
Fifty-seven year old Steven King is facing attempted murder and other felony charges for shooting a man who approached his trailer home in April. During a preliminary hearing in late July, a Shasta County judge said the evidence provided so far is enough to move towards a trial with current charges intact.
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