On Tues., Sept. 5 the Redding City Council considered a recommendation from city staff regarding the parking program and the issuing of parking permits. I attended the meeting as I had previously written the Redding City Council, the City Manager… Continue Reading
“I have almost reached the regrettable conclusion that the Negro’s great stumbling block in the stride toward freedom is not the White Citizens Councilor or the Ku Klux Klanner but the White moderate who is more devoted to ‘order’ than… Continue Reading
I am a lifelong resident of Shasta County. I graduated from Shasta High School and, thereafter from the University of San Francisco with a degree in public administration and political science. I was honored to have served as Mayor of… Continue Reading
As United Methodists, we are committed to challenging unjust systems of power and access by standing against, speaking against, and working against racism. We abhor the racist hate speech used and condoned at the Board of Supervisors meeting on Tuesday, May 30. Continue Reading
While you were at the office on Tuesday three members of your government were busy in their office dismantling your Elections Department. While you picked up the kids from school you were being robbed of your ability to vote safely… Continue Reading
For Matt Romeyn, every day was an adventure. Whether kayaking the open waters off the Florida coast or studying methods for growing food on the International Space Station, each day offered a new opportunity for discovery. Continue Reading
I think if one were to focus on the “exodus of employees“ and the loss of great leaders as a result of the political tensions in our community, then we lose the most important part of our story, which is… Continue Reading
A 3-year-old boy stood in a parking lot in downtown Redding in 2018, throwing rocks at his unconscious, overdosing mother in an attempt to wake her. He was picked up by Child Protective Services and placed into the custody of his father, who had previously been drug-addicted as well, and would relapse several more times. Continue Reading
During a major fire event, getting critical information into the hands of North State residents should be one of Cal Fire’s highest priorities. Cal Fire needs to be our official source of fire information. When a fire erupts, everyone should know… Continue Reading
A parent’s love for their child is without any conditions or limitations. Regardless of the circumstances, a parent will protect their child at any cost, but there are certain situations that the most protective parent cannot prevent. Continue Reading
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