Redding

Neighbors organize in opposition to proposed three-part Shasta correctional facility 

As the county moves forward with preliminary steps toward what could one day be a three-part correctional campus located off Eastside Road in Redding, neighbors voiced their concerns during a tense public meeting. The city hopes to rezone the land, which was recently leased by the county, to allow for a facility to be built.

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One SAFE Place temporarily halts walk-in services for those in crisis after water damage

The local organization helps victims of domestic and family violence, sexual assault and other types of abuse. The organization says help is still available but crisis intake will shift to the phones instead of being available via walk-in services beginning Nov. 24.

Registered Israeli foreign agent has its eye on three churches in Redding

An LLC known as Show Faith by Works, under agreement with its “foreign principal” Israel, is aiming to “distribute pro-Israel information” to American Christians. Representatives of both Bethel and Pathway said they were not involved in the decision to include their organizations in a list of potential audiences for the Israeli-funded marketing campaign.

Redding sales tax measure appears to fail after initial count of votes

Measure A, which was a ballot measure to raise Redding’s sales tax by 1%, seems unlikely to pass after a count of vote-by-mail ballots received before Election Day and in-person Election Day votes.

Shasta’s Nov. 4 Special Election Results Begin

While all of the votes cast in person on Election Day have now been counted, Shasta's totals are not yet complete.

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.

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.

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