/tags/redding Redding en-US Copyright Thu, 01 May 2025 13:50:20 GMT /poverty-and-homelessness/2025-05-01/i-couldnt-afford-it-older-adults-are-being-priced-out-and-ending-up-homeless A growing number of older adults are ending up homeless for the first time — often after a lifetime of work. With few options, little support and growing health risks, being older and homeless comes with unique difficulties. Thu, 01 May 2025 13:50:20 GMT /poverty-and-homelessness/2025-05-01/i-couldnt-afford-it-older-adults-are-being-priced-out-and-ending-up-homeless Jane Vaughan /politics-government/2025-03-20/postal-workers-warn-privatizing-usps-could-devastate-rural-mail-service Postal workers across the country protested Thursday against fears the agency could be privatized. In rural areas like Northern California, the impacts could be worse. Thu, 20 Mar 2025 23:08:51 GMT /politics-government/2025-03-20/postal-workers-warn-privatizing-usps-could-devastate-rural-mail-service Roman Battaglia /politics-government/2025-03-19/shasta-county-supervisors-vote-to-demolish-old-courthouse Shasta County’s old courthouse building is going to be demolished. That’s after a vote by county supervisors on Tuesday. Wed, 19 Mar 2025 13:06:40 GMT /politics-government/2025-03-19/shasta-county-supervisors-vote-to-demolish-old-courthouse Roman Battaglia /law-and-justice/2025-01-06/redding-police-cutting-teams-that-specialize-in-peaceful-resolutions-to-mental-health-crises This year the Redding Police Department is losing one of its teams trained in responding to mental health emergencies. Mon, 06 Jan 2025 14:25:15 GMT /law-and-justice/2025-01-06/redding-police-cutting-teams-that-specialize-in-peaceful-resolutions-to-mental-health-crises Justin Higginbottom /poverty-and-homelessness/2024-10-08/good-news-rescue-mission-breaks-ground-on-new-microshelter-in-redding The site near downtown will house 17 small buildings, ranging from 64 to 100 square feet, where homeless people can live. Tue, 08 Oct 2024 23:26:52 GMT /poverty-and-homelessness/2024-10-08/good-news-rescue-mission-breaks-ground-on-new-microshelter-in-redding Jane Vaughan /politics-government/2024-10-03/redding-city-council-votes-in-favor-of-long-term-home-for-rodeo Redding’s historic rodeo is one step closer to securing use of prime riverfront property. Thu, 03 Oct 2024 13:29:54 GMT /politics-government/2024-10-03/redding-city-council-votes-in-favor-of-long-term-home-for-rodeo Justin Higginbottom /politics-government/2024-07-03/redding-city-council-will-hold-public-interviews-to-fill-vacant-seat After a split vote Tuesday night, the Redding City Council will conduct public interviews next week to fill a vacant city council seat. Thu, 04 Jul 2024 00:22:30 GMT /politics-government/2024-07-03/redding-city-council-will-hold-public-interviews-to-fill-vacant-seat Roman Battaglia /weather/2024-07-01/heat-wave-during-independence-day-raises-wildfire-worries As Independence Day looms, so too does a heat wave that's expected throughout Southern Oregon and Northern California. The combination of strong winds, low humidity and firework use is increasing the threat of wildfires. Tue, 02 Jul 2024 00:27:35 GMT /weather/2024-07-01/heat-wave-during-independence-day-raises-wildfire-worries Roman Battaglia /politics-government/2024-05-24/michael-dacquisto-retiring-from-redding-city-council-with-two-years-left-in-term The former mayor will step down at the end of June. Lately, he has been critical of alleged Bethel Church influence on local government. Sat, 25 May 2024 00:10:00 GMT /politics-government/2024-05-24/michael-dacquisto-retiring-from-redding-city-council-with-two-years-left-in-term Justin Higginbottom /politics-government/2024-03-01/redding-resident-sues-council-members-over-mayoral-pick A recent lawsuit claims council members violated California’s Brown Act when they selected a mayor with ties to the controversial Bethel megachurch. Fri, 01 Mar 2024 13:36:58 GMT /politics-government/2024-03-01/redding-resident-sues-council-members-over-mayoral-pick Justin Higginbottom