Over the past few months Karen McGrath, a Landscape Designer, and I have had an ongoing conversation about the many merits of using a good, trained designer to help in the initial design of a new garden or the renovation/remodel… Continue Reading
Solid Waste Division actions taken A comprehensive investigation by the City of Redding into improper conduct by some Solid Waste Division employees has resulted in disciplinary action against nine employees and “counseling memos” about City policy for 19 others. The… Continue Reading
Two recent developments regarding California’s overcrowded prisons could have a tremendous effect on the north state and need to be carefully considered together. The first is a plan proposed by the Governor to release non-violent, low-risk prisoners early to deal… Continue Reading
Note from Doni: James Theimer’s recent guest speaker essay prompted Jim Gore, one of this Web site’s technical advisors, to forward part of Theimer’s piece to Mary Stegall, Redding’s newly appointed mayor. Mary Stegall is a woman of incredible vision,… Continue Reading
OK, so not to point out the obvious, but Redding’s downtown isn’t like Chico’s. Nor does it remotely resemble Fourth Street in Berkeley, where some really great shops are clumped together in one place. You park and walk from shop… Continue Reading
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