A lot has been written about Bethel Church’s disturbing 7 Mountains Mandate, and its outsized – and growing – local influence and control. However, not as much has been said about the fact that Bethel is virtually a textbook example… Continue Reading
There is a saying that at all politics are local. If that is indeed the case, then we have the opportunity to shape the political landscape here at home, regardless of the discord and rancor in Washington. On the November… Continue Reading
In response to some heavy prompting by a family member in Tucson, Arizona, I left my home of 40 years (which I’ve been guilty of referring to as “redneck Redding” in my less charitable moments) with very mixed feelings, to… Continue Reading
The League of Women Voters® of the Redding Area would like to thank the five candidates running for the vacant State Assembly, District 1 seat and the over 100 attendees at the recent candidate forum in Redding for their respectful… Continue Reading
Editor’s note: Shelly Shively wrote this piece to present during the Redding City Council meeting’s public comment period Tuesday evening. I’m an Airbnb host who lives in one of Redding’s oldest, most quaint neighborhoods. I pay 12 percent of my… Continue Reading
The City of Redding put up a sign earlier this week at the top end of Blazingwood on the west side. It says: “This parcel was cleared on Wildfire Preparedness Day, May 4 2018 by the Redding Fire Department, City of Redding Parks and community volunteers. Defensible space is essential to improve your home’s chance of surviving a wildfire.” Continue Reading
We are concerned about several factors regarding the proposed Tierra Robles housing development open discussion that will be going in front of the Shasta County Planning Commission on Tuesday July 23rd. We attended a meeting presented by the developer, Shasta… Continue Reading
It was a Monday night (5-6-19) at the Patriots meeting, 6 p.m. at 2570 South Bonnyview Road in Redding. I did a survey consisting of three questions: 1. Would you support a county 1-cent sales tax, estimated to raise $30… Continue Reading
Patriotism is the good we do for one another and our collective selves. It is a quality of how we go at life — famously as soldiers, but also as parents, neighbors, workers and citizens. All of these areas call… Continue Reading
I object strenuously to the “Christians Only” invitation put out by our newly elected state senator Dahle. He should have put only the topic he wanted to discuss and that it was open to all who are interested in discussing… Continue Reading
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