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Bethel Church says it’s remaining ‘respectfully quiet’ amid investigation into alleged clergy abuse

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March 24, 2026

In a statement made in late February, Bethel leaders said the church hadn’t yet chosen an investigative team to look into the allegations made against pastor Ben Armstrong, emphasizing that the church would remain “respectfully quiet on this matter until the investigation takes its course.” Online content discussing an “affair” between Armstrong and a former intern has been removed from various platforms.

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After branding a man guilty on social media, three RPD officers have been named in $12 million defamation suit
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March 20, 2026

When Phetakhom Tu Manivong was arrested in 2022, Redding Police officers posted on the department’s Facebook page, claiming he had committed a heinous crime. After being found not guilty by a jury of his peers, Manivong has filed a lawsuit against the city alleging that RPD’s false statement followed him for years, ruining his career and his reputation.

Redding council approves city-wide efficiency study at request of new city manager
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March 18, 2026

The study is intended to “increase efficiency and accountability while reducing waste,” according to the staff report. The council allocated up to $300,000 to hire a consulting firm — chosen by the new city manager — that will conduct the study.

State officials visit Redding to discuss update to California’s Extreme Heat Action Plan 
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March 16, 2026

Officials with several state agencies held a listening session in Redding today. They asked community members to weigh in on topics connected to extreme heat, including appropriate services, resilient infrastructure, nature-based solutions and how to increase public awareness of risk.

New Redding manager announces ‘assault’ style overhaul of city operations
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March 13, 2026

During what was originally planned as a press conference about city electric rates, Redding’s recently-hired city manager William Tarbox announced a “new era” in Redding’s governance. Council members haven’t yet met publicly to discuss such a plan but some say they’re on board.

Cal’s Books reopens after flooding threatened permanent closure last year
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March 9, 2026

The beloved local bookstore was bought by a group of young people hoping to save it from permanently closing. They were able to gather enough funds to buy the store from its previous owner and reopen.

Council defers decision on REU rate increases; approves open alcohol containers during Kool April Nights Cruise
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March 4, 2026

The council agreed to honor a request from REU to take more time for more public outreach, given low attendance at recent workshops used to explain the rate increase.

Redding City Council to discuss allowing open alcoholic containers at Kool April Nites Cruise
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March 2, 2026

During a February meeting, council member Tenessa Audette pitched the idea to make part of Hilltop Drive an entertainment zone during a three-hour period on April 24, when the Kool April Nites Cruise is scheduled to occur. City staff have concerns about the idea’s feasibility.

A host of global factors are affecting local power pricing, REU says
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February 27, 2026

Redding Electric Utility has proposed a series of 4.5% annual hikes in electric bills over the next four years. The city-owned utility hosted two public forums for residents yesterday to explain the factors behind price hikes.

Redding property company settles with state after allegations of “egregious” violations of California housing law 
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February 27, 2026

The case against Property Upsurge, which operates about 1,300 rental units across northern California, was first opened in 2023, according to the California Attorney General’s office. The company will pay out more than half a million to settle the suit.