Veterans and victims of domestic violence both received help from the Redding City Council this week. In the first case, former state Sen. Maurice Johannessen’s dream of an independent living complex and clinic for veterans is a step closer to… Continue Reading
The Redding City Council found time for one last squabble before new members are seated next month, and on Tuesday the subject again was the sale of 14 acres of land to the McConnell Foundation to allow Turtle Bay to… Continue Reading
Some years back, I was driving through Igo late one night. I slammed on my brakes as I rounded a corner. There, in the middle of the road, staring at me through the windshield, was a huge mountain lion. It… Continue Reading
Although many of his characters are tormented, disillusioned, sad, despondent and often full of recrimination, singer-songwriter Curtis McMurtry himself is a rather chipper person. On his Facebook page, the Austin, Texas, resident encourages people to catch one of his shows… Continue Reading
Shuttering the Redding Library, cutting back on non-essential services and eliminating some city positions are three ways to fund the wide-ranging package of solutions to Redding’s crime problems that were unveiled Thursday during a well-attended presentation by the volunteer Safe… Continue Reading
A dear friend of mine is taking a poetry class. And I am happy to report: she has completely caught the innocent disease. Continue Reading
Over the past several months residents of Shasta County have been receiving fictitious telephone calls about outstanding arrest warrants due to missed jury service, they have a relative in jail in need of bail money, or they owe money to… Continue Reading
Maybe you’ve tried The Shack restaurant at Living Hope Compassion Ministries, but for some months now the restaurant has been operating one Sunday a month at The Stirring, 2250 Churn Creek Rd. in Redding. Serving delicious food and attentive service,… Continue Reading
An auxiliary police force staffed by volunteers would be patterned after the city of Anderson’s and would require an estimated $181,000 to launch, outgoing Redding City Councilman Patrick Jones said Tuesday while updating the council on his plan to augment… Continue Reading
Voters on Tuesday ushered in the first female majority in Redding City Council history, OK’d the sale of 14 acres of public land to the McConnell Foundation—clearing the way for construction of a four-star Sheraton Hotel at Turtle Bay Exploration… Continue Reading
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