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Redding's Good News Rescue Mission extends shelter stay limit to up to 180 days
REDDING, Calif. — Leaders of the Good News Rescue Mission in Redding have recently updated their policy for how long unhoused people can stay at the shelter. Previously, the policy was 30 days in, 30 days out for people seeking housing at the mission. The mission's representatives say each...
Tempers flare as Shasta supervisors vote down Garman nomination to elections commission
Nathan Pinkney — spurned Tuesday by hardline conservatives on the Shasta County Board of Supervisors who voted down his nomination to the county's elections commission advisory panel — said that his political career isn't over.“I will say that it doesn’t deter me," said Pinkney, a community activist who at times has sparred with the supervisors who voted against his appointment to the Shasta County Elections Commission.
Some lanes, ramps in Redding will be closed due to construction
REDDING, Calif. - Multiple overpasses in Redding will be closed on Monday due to construction, Caltrans District 2 said. The following lanes and ramps will be closed on Monday from midnight to 6 a.m.:. Eastbound Highway 44, #2 lane from Auditorium Drive to the Hilltop Overcrossing. Southbound Interstate 5 to...
This weekend’s heat wave is fueling wildfire worries in Southern Oregon
The National Weather Service predicts the high temperature could reach 111 degrees in Medford and 108 degrees in Grants Pass this Friday and Saturday. In Redding, California, it could hit 116 degrees. A red flag warning is in effect through Wednesday in the Sacramento Valley, including Redding. That means weather...
Shasta County emergency cooling centers open as Redding temperatures soar
Shasta County health officials will open temporary emergency cooling centers to help people stay safe this week as daytime temperatures are predicted to soar as high as 118 degrees and utility companies warn of possible power outages during risky fire weather. The heat wave hitting Redding and the rest of the Sacramento Valley is putting people, pets and livestock at "extreme risk for heat-related illnesses," the National Weather Service's Sacramento branch and California public health branches have...
Artifact of the Month: 5th Annual Sheriff’s Posse Rodeo Souvenir Program
Redding in the 1950s experienced a cultural boom, emerging as a bustling town and community. The timber industry was thriving and more people were visiting and moving to the area, bringing with them a desire for community-centered activities and social infrastructure. During this decade we see tremendous growth through a wealth of social milestones; Shasta College was established as the region’s first community college, Shasta Dam was dedicated, Redding got its first local TV station, and Mercy Medical’s state-of-the-art hospital opened its doors. Citizens engaged with each other in community spaces, establishing traditions that molded Redding into the city we know and love today. During this time, the Shasta County Rodeo reigned as a beloved annual tradition accessible to everyone regardless of background.
North State Celebrates Independence Day With Numerous Fireworks Displays
There’s no need to take the illegal risk of lighting fireworks. There are plenty of impressive fireworks displays in the area:. — Anderson Explodes Wednesday night at the fairgrounds. The celebration includes a concert and more than 30 vendors. Free admission. $5 parking. — Redding’s Freedom Festival is Thursday....
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