A divided Redding City Council voted Tuesday to repeat its opposition to Win-River Casino’s proposed expansion and relocation to land fronting Interstate 5 just south of the South Bonnyview Road interchange. The move, following a 3-2 vote, reaffirms the objections… Continue Reading
When a 13-year-old Redding middle school student died after swallowing a counterfeit pain reliever that was laced with fentanyl, authorities arrested the pill’s provider and sought a murder conviction. Ultimately, 20-year-old Ryan Andrew Harrison, who was marketing the pills as… Continue Reading
Transportation, tourism and public safety were the top attention-grabbers Monday at the initial gathering of community members tasked with determining what to emphasize in a far-reaching plan for development of 500 acres of riverfront property in Redding. The Community Coalition,… Continue Reading
A large idea board filled with multi-colored notes did a good job representing the challenges in store for consulting group MIG as it begins drafting a specific plan to guide development—or the lack thereof—along 500 acres of riverfront property stretching… Continue Reading
A 2-year effort to update Redding’s riverfront specific plan begins in earnest Monday with an open house in the Civic Auditorium lobby. City staff and representatives from the consulting group MIG will share details about the planning process and take… Continue Reading
For his first summer production since 2020, Shasta College Theatre Arts instructor Gregory Thorson wanted to stage something substantial. With a 40-person cast, a 35-member orchestra and a 30-member chorus, suffice to say he found what he was looking for… Continue Reading
It may be America’s national bird and the “symbol of supreme power and authority,” but the day-to-day life of a bald eagle can be somewhat less than majestic. Gunshots, vehicles, pesticides, wind turbines, drought, and wildfire are just some of… Continue Reading
High above the smoke and flames of each north state wildfire, a supervisor circles in a Vietnam War-era spotter plane, serving as an airborne air traffic controller and directing the aerial attack as planes and helicopters battle the blaze with… Continue Reading
The 16 miles of Highway 273 that stretch between Redding and Anderson offer up a variety of looks. There’s the faded glory of Miracle Mile to the north; the quickly changing Redding downtown anchored by Market Street; and the mix… Continue Reading
Calling it “a poor way to spend a million dollars,” Redding Mayor Michael Dacquisto joined Vice Mayor Mark Mezzano in an unsuccessful effort to block the next step in the redevelopment of prime riverfront property in Redding. Instead, with a… Continue Reading
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