What’s California’s biggest problem, the one shared by big cities and small towns alike? Homelessness. From Los Angeles to Redding, the number of people living on the streets is on the rise, and a large percentage of them are either… Continue Reading
Note from A News Cafe: This letter from the National Law Center on Homelessness & Poverty to the City of Redding is being printed verbatim. City of Redding City Council Submitted via email Re: Redding Municipal Code Chapter 10.40.010 regulating… Continue Reading
At this late date, I think it’s fair to say Redding is a city under siege by petty criminals. Everyone knows it and the rising property crime rate shows it. It’s the talk of the town. Gaunt phantoms stalk the… Continue Reading
Volunteers are needed for a community picnic/barbecue that will feed the poor and homeless in Redding. It’s being held on July 4th (Independence Day). If you would like to donate your time or food, please write to: communitypicnic2016@hotmail.com This event… Continue Reading
The Shasta County Continuum of Care is coordinating a federally mandated Point-in-Time (PIT) homeless count on Tuesday, January 26, 2016. The PIT homeless count is an annual event when local volunteers and social service agencies gather a one-day snapshot of… Continue Reading
The holidays are right around the corner, but that didn’t stop Redding City Councilwoman Kristen Schreder on Wednesday from gathering a who’s-who of social workers and other providers for a workshop on her community initiative to combat homelessness. “Homelessness never… Continue Reading
The Shasta-Tehama-Trinity Chapter of the American Civil Liberties Union of Northern California (ACLU-NC) and the group Shasta County Citizens for Democracy (SCCD) are hosting a community picnic to feed the poor and homeless on Friday, November 27 (“Black Friday”). All… Continue Reading
I hate feeling like a traitor when I visit another city, and when I compare it to where I live, Redding looks like some sad little turd of a town. So it was last weekend when I visited a friend… Continue Reading
Redding, CA – Should a day center be established in Redding? And if so, what role, if any, should the city play in it?
Those were the central questions posed to the community Monday during a special meeting of the Redding City Council. Councilwoman Missy McArthur had asked for the forum after a proposed sit-lie ordinance was shelved last month. Continue Reading
I saw my first illegal drug sale last week. In broad daylight. It took place on a downtown Redding bench outside the Yuba Street side of the historic Lorenz building. Continue Reading
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