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Redding officially welcomes new city manager

William S. Tarbox attended his first Redding City Council meeting last week and is transitioning into the role by meeting with staff and touring city facilities.

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Nurses demonstrate outside Shasta Regional Medical Center, claiming poor working conditions

The California Nurses Association and the Caregivers and Healthcare Employees Union have organized a strike of nurses at Shasta Regional amid stalled contract negotiations with the hospital.

Redding Electric Utility proposes multi-year hike in electricity costs

With the aim of improving aging infrastructure and keeping up with factors such as inflation and California clean energy mandates, REU is proposing a 4.5% increase in utility costs each year, over the next four years, starting in April.

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Redding Library to reopen following significant upgrades made with nearly $800K state grant

The library, which hasn’t been fully operational since last July, will reopen on Feb. 17 after significant upgrades made through a grant from the California State Library.

Planning commission to discuss Redding Riverfront Plan this week

As the city kicks off an environmental process related to downtown riverfront planning, the public is invited to share comments on the scope of the project through March 2.

Redding attorney sworn in as new Shasta Superior Court judge

Patrick Deedon was a Redding-based attorney for about two decades before being appointed to the superior court by Gov. Gavin Newsom.

Turning Point event in Redding draws modest crowd, small protest 

While community conversation leading up to the "Faith Night" was highly politicized, speakers at the event mostly shared personal stories about God, with little political content outside of a video screening and posters displayed by Turning Point USA.

Local chapters of Turning Point USA will host a “faith night” amid looming protests 

The conservative youth organization’s event, scheduled for Feb. 7, is the latest flashpoint among ongoing political debate in the county.

Disaster declaration by federal administration makes loans possible for December flood victims

The city and the federal Small Business Administration will host a Disaster Loan Outreach Center for several weeks to help individuals and businesses affected by the flooding apply for loans. It opens Feb. 6.

Civic Auditorium secures crucial funding through June, though future remains uncertain

The Redding City Council is allocating $116,000 a month for the next four months as a short-term solution to the Civic’s financial problems. Council members will discuss the future of the venue again in May to decide on further action.

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