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.
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.
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, 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
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.
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 an 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.