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Redding council authorizes $4.15 million emergency storm-drain repair after Tarmac Road collapse

Redding council authorizes $4.15 million emergency storm-drain repair after Tarmac Road collapse

Council members approved an emergency contract and budget amendment to replace a failed Tarmac Road culvert that left access concerns for about 50 homes.

The Sidekickabout 16 hours ago
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Redding council directs staff to move ahead on Civic Auditorium RFP

Redding council directs staff to move ahead on Civic Auditorium RFP

With Advance Redding likely to wind down without more city support, council told staff to proceed on a request for proposals for the Civic Auditorium and laid out operating terms bidders would need to accept.

The Sidekickabout 16 hours ago
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Redding council hears complaint over airport tower locks and property control

Redding council hears complaint over airport tower locks and property control

A public commenter told council that an airport manager changed locks, claimed city control of disputed property and allowed equipment use he said was damaging the site; council asked that the issue return in closed session.

The Sidekickabout 16 hours ago
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Redding council approves 16-lot Churn Creek subdivision with added design, sound-wall conditions

Redding council approves 16-lot Churn Creek subdivision with added design, sound-wall conditions

The May 5 vote clears J&L Custom Homes’ rezoning and subdivision request at 4363 Churn Creek Road for 16 attached single-family lots.

The Sidekickabout 16 hours ago
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Redding council appoints Joshua Johnson to Planning Commission despite conflict concerns

Redding council appoints Joshua Johnson to Planning Commission despite conflict concerns

The council unanimously approved Johnson’s appointment after public comment and discussion about whether his contractor work created a conflict of interest.

The Sidekickabout 16 hours ago
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Shasta County backs $1.9 billion countywide ask to blunt H.R. 1 impacts

Shasta County backs $1.9 billion countywide ask to blunt H.R. 1 impacts

The county’s April 7 meeting packet includes a letter and budget request urging state lawmakers to help cover expected costs tied to safety-net care, public hospitals, eligibility staffing and behavioral health.

The Sidekickabout 2 months ago
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Shasta County advances new trucking contracts and higher-cap testing work for road projects

Shasta County advances new trucking contracts and higher-cap testing work for road projects

The board packet includes two new on-call trucking contracts and an expanded materials-testing deal tied to the 2026 Churn Creek Road and Balls Ferry Road rehabilitation project.

The Sidekickabout 2 months ago
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Shasta County advances two cybersecurity software purchases, long-term renewal authority

Shasta County advances two cybersecurity software purchases, long-term renewal authority

The Board of Supervisors packet includes VMware Cloud Foundation and Checkpoint cloud email gateway subscriptions, plus authority for the CIO or designee to handle related renewals through 2032.

The Sidekickabout 2 months ago
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Shasta County shortens wait to sell tax-defaulted commercial property

Shasta County shortens wait to sell tax-defaulted commercial property

Supervisors repealed an older policy and set a three-year waiting period before the tax collector can try to sell certain tax-defaulted nonresidential parcels.

The Sidekickabout 2 months ago
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Shasta County supervisors approve UPEC-Professional contract with two 2% raises

Shasta County supervisors approve UPEC-Professional contract with two 2% raises

The board adopted a successor MOU for the county’s Professional Unit, with an estimated $1.37 million in two-year salary and benefit growth and a $370,834 General Fund share.

The Sidekickabout 2 months ago
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Shasta County raises Cottonwood sewer capital fee to $28,300 as plant nears capacity

Shasta County raises Cottonwood sewer capital fee to $28,300 as plant nears capacity

Supervisors approved a sharp increase in the Cottonwood sewer capital improvement fee and a master plan amendment tied to future system expansion.

The Sidekickabout 2 months ago
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Shasta County advances ordinance to make EV charging stations permitted in all zones

Shasta County advances ordinance to make EV charging stations permitted in all zones

The proposed Title 17 changes would add an EV charging definition, allow stations countywide unless they pose a specific adverse impact, and update parking rules for charger-equipped spaces.

The Sidekickabout 2 months ago
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Shasta supervisors delay Assessment Appeals Board appointments, reopen applicant pool

Shasta supervisors delay Assessment Appeals Board appointments, reopen applicant pool

After public concern about quorum, timing and conflicts, the board voted 5-0 to revisit the appointments at its March 24 meeting.

The Sidekickabout 2 months ago
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Shasta County moves Cascade Village Apartments toward grant closeout and final retention payment

Shasta County moves Cascade Village Apartments toward grant closeout and final retention payment

Supervisors are set to consider a resolution acknowledging completion and full occupancy of the 49-unit Cascade Village Apartments project in Shasta Lake and authorizing HHSA to sign the closing documents needed for final reimbursement.

The Sidekickabout 2 months ago
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Shasta supervisors weigh $672,168 transportation-fund exchange with state highway dollars

Shasta supervisors weigh $672,168 transportation-fund exchange with state highway dollars

An April 7 board packet recommends approving an exchange agreement that would move federal transportation apportionment into state highway funds.

The Sidekickabout 2 months ago
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Shasta County supervisors publicly air electioneering allegations against registrar of voters

Shasta County supervisors publicly air electioneering allegations against registrar of voters

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Redding planning hearing on East Side Road rezoning draws sharp neighborhood opposition

Redding planning hearing on East Side Road rezoning draws sharp neighborhood opposition

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Shasta County weighs eminent domain for Parkville Road bridge easements after Trione talks stall

Shasta County weighs eminent domain for Parkville Road bridge easements after Trione talks stall

The Sidekick2 months ago
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Planning commissioners press JNL Custom Homes on Churn Creek Road design conditions

Planning commissioners press JNL Custom Homes on Churn Creek Road design conditions

The Sidekick2 months ago
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Redding riverfront plan enters CEQA scoping as officials weigh habitat, floodplain and access tradeoffs

Redding riverfront plan enters CEQA scoping as officials weigh habitat, floodplain and access tradeoffs

The Sidekick2 months ago
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Shasta supervisors approve $1.92 million opioid-settlement match for youth behavioral health campus

Shasta supervisors approve $1.92 million opioid-settlement match for youth behavioral health campus

The Sidekick2 months ago
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Shasta supervisors briefed on 3 MW Manton solar project that could start construction by Q3 if ratified

Shasta supervisors briefed on 3 MW Manton solar project that could start construction by Q3 if ratified

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Shasta supervisors weigh Battle Creek solar ratification as residents press CEQA appeal

Shasta supervisors weigh Battle Creek solar ratification as residents press CEQA appeal

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Shasta County weighs eminent-domain step for Parkville Road bridge easements after Trione talks stall

Shasta County weighs eminent-domain step for Parkville Road bridge easements after Trione talks stall

The Sidekick2 months ago
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