Redding City Council

Lease for land that could become alternative Shasta custody site moves forward

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.

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The painted brick Redding Fire Station 5 station, with pink blooming trees in front of it, and a fire truck pulling out in the background.
Controversial Redding ‘lift assist’ fee repealed

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.

The Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) sub-field office located at 443 Redcliff Drive in Redding.
There’s an ICE office in Redding. Here’s what we know.

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.

The Redding City Council during a meeting on Aug. 5, 2025.
Redding special election for citizen-led sales tax initiative approved for November

The special election will be held on Nov. 4. If passed, Redding’s sales tax will increase by 1%.

An Interview with Michael Dacquisto, Who Will Resign From the Redding City Council in June.​

As he prepares to step down, Dacquisto shares candid thoughts on the City budget, the Redding Rodeo, the "Bethel Juggernaut" and the future of his seat on the Council.

Redding Council Approves “Guiding Framework” For Riverfront Planning

The city says all future planning for the area must be consistent with the framework. But many specifics, such as what development might actually occur at the riverfront, remain unanswered, for now.

📝 Redding City Council – October 3, 2023
📝 Redding City Council – September 6, 2023
Redding Council Will Consider Bethel Campus Expansion

Five community members have appealed the Redding Planning Commission’s previous approval of an expansion to Bethel’s new campus. Some say Bethel’s effect on the City’s lack of affordable housing should be a consideration.

Elections 2022: Shasta County Elections Office Maintains Tentative Peace, Releases Preliminary Results

We highlight a moment of tension at the elections office last night and share preliminary voting results for the Shasta County Board of Supervisors, the Redding City Council, the county Board of Education and Anderson Cottonwood Irrigation District.

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