City of Redding Podcast
182 episodes - English - Latest episode: 12 days ago - ★★★★★ - 8 ratingsNews, stories, and updates from the City of Redding. Each month we explore key topics important to the City of Redding and connect with the leaders and experts of these initiatives to learn more about how and why things are happening. Connect with us at [email protected] or on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram @cityofredding.
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Gun Violence and Redding School Safety with Police Chief Bill Schueller
June 18, 2022 00:00 - 31 minutes - 21.9 MBHow safe are schools in Redding, California? In the wake of the recent school shooting in Uvalde, Texas, it’s a top-of-mind question for parents, students, teachers, and community members alike. In this episode of The City of Redding Podcast, Redding Police Chief Bill Schueller discusses police training, proactivity in ensuring student safety, mental health, and gun reform. Chief Schueller also shares details on the new park ranger and bike patrol teams that are coming soon to streets an...
The Costco Roundabout and Other Summer Construction Project Updates
June 11, 2022 00:00 - 30 minutes - 20.8 MBBig things are happening in Redding with infrastructure projects everywhere you look: A new roundabout is being constructed on Bechelli and Bonnyview next to the new Costco shopping center The railroad crossing project picks back up on Girvan and 273 after delays due to supply chain issues The Redding Airport is getting new pavement with more exciting upgrades on the horizon Placer street by Magnolia Park will get a sewer upgrade. Also, what exactly is a capital project and how are ...
City Council Recap + Bonus Emergency Housing Site Discussion!
May 20, 2022 18:00 - 20 minutes - 14.2 MBGet ready for a City Council Recap + Bonus Emergency Housing Site discussion in this week's update from the Redding City Council Meeting on May 17, 2022. The Council approves the Goodwater Crossing Emergency Housing Site, which will consist of no more than 12 sleeping cabins for a one-year term at 2500 Shasta View Drive in Redding. A Development Agreement for Lowden Lane Senior Apartments located at 2775 Lowden Lane in Redding will move forward. Good financial news from both Redding Elec...
Let’s talk (Organic)Trash
May 17, 2022 22:00 - 36 minutes - 24.8 MBSenate Bill 1383, or SB1383 for short, is a new law that recently passed requiring California businesses and residents to compost or recycle their food waste. This means wasted food from the refrigerator, expired items, and table scraps. If you’re already composting at home, you’ve got a head start! In this episode, Paul Clemens, Deputy Director of Public Works, tells us why the law changed, how it impacts local Trash services and answers a few questions about the best ways to follow the ne...
What’s the deal with ADUs & Short Term Rentals in Redding?
May 10, 2022 17:00 - 27 minutes - 18.8 MBIf you’re frustrated about a short-term rental in your neighborhood, or excited to start a side hustle - this episode is for you! Today we talk about the difference between Accessory Dwelling Units, or ADUs, and short-term rentals. One seems to have the community excited to build and the other is a hot topic for Redding residential neighborhoods. Lily Toy, Redding Planning Manager, breaks down the rules and regulations behind both of these topics and helps dispel some common misconception...
Community Wildfire Preparedness Day, a new Riverfront Specific Plan, and more in this City Council Recap
May 05, 2022 19:00 - 5 minutes - 4.02 MBWhat was covered during Tuesday night’s Redding City Council Meeting? Here’s a quick recap on the wide range of topics that were covered, but of course, we recommend you watch the full video for all the details. The Council re-allocated $1.25 million in American Rescue Plan Act funds for the development of an update to the Redding Riverfront Specific Plan. The Council will wait on a Bond measure for a new Fire Station and repairs to existing fire stations as the bond market shifts. Staf...
Drought Update: Redding enters Stage 2 Water Conservation Conditions
May 02, 2022 20:00 - 15 minutes - 10.4 MBIn this episode, we connect again with Josh Watkins, Water Utilities Manager with the City of Redding to learn more about Stage 2 water conservation requirements and what residents need to know- including what days we can and cannot water and how to help notify the City about water waste in the community. Be sure to visit www.cityofredding.org/water for more details. Read a transcript of this podcast>> Contact the City of Redding Podcast Team Email us at [email protected] Conn...
Civic Auditorium and Rodeo Grounds Land Discussion, Stage 2 for Water Conservation, Wastewater Awards and More in this City Council Recap
April 20, 2022 17:00 - 10 minutes - 7.55 MBIn this week's City Council Meeting recap, City Manager Barry Tippin recaps the discussion around the following topics covered in the April 19, 2022, Redding City Council Meeting: The Redding Civic Auditorium and Rodeo Grounds Land Discussion came back before the Council for a decision on whether or not to declare the property as surplus. For more information on this topic please visit cityofredding.org/landdiscussion Finance asked the Council to consider approving expenditures for design...
Listen Again: Fire Marshall Craig Wittner talks About How to Keep Your Property Safe This Fire Season.
April 18, 2022 15:00 - 23 minutes - 16.4 MBThis is a repost from a previous episode but the information is especially relevant today. Given the current drought conditions, Redding homeowners should be very aware of the home ignition zone - that’s the first 5 feet of property surrounding your house. Fire Marshall Craig Wittner discusses the best things you can do to keep your family and your property safe from wildfire. He also talks about the top reasons many homes were lost in the 2018 Carr Fire. Spoiler alert - most of these were...
May is Bike Month! Learn About the Shasta Bike Challenge and What Redding Is Doing to Improve Active Transportation in the City.
April 14, 2022 22:00 - 29 minutes - 20.2 MBMay is National Bike month! In this episode of the podcast we talk with Zach Bonnin, Transportation Planner, for the City of Redding. He gives us an update on the exciting new projects coming that support active transportation around town. Bike lanes, protected intersections and wide sidewalks will be coming to several main roadways in Redding soon. We also connect with Sara Sundquist and Anna Blasco of Healthy Shasta about the Shasta Bike Challenge and the other fun ways to celebrate bik...
Will the Redding Civic Auditorium and Rodeo Grounds Be Declared Surplus Property?
April 08, 2022 23:00 - 29 minutes - 20.4 MBOn April 19th, 2022 the Redding City Council is expected to make a decision on whether or not to declare the Redding Civic Auditorium and Rodeo Grounds properties as Surplus. In this episode of the podcast, we bring back City Manager Barry Tippin to talk about what surplus property means and what options are before the Council. This is an important decision and members of the community have been very vocal - both in support and in opposition to this land discussion. We’ll also ask questions...
Wildfire regulations, downtown parking, REU staffing and more in this City Council Recap
April 06, 2022 23:00 - 7 minutes - 5.08 MBWhat was covered during Tuesday night’s Redding City Council Meeting? If you were wondering about downtown parking and new wildfire regulations, you're in luck! Here’s a quick recap on the wide range of topics that were covered, presented by Steve and Katie from the City of Redding Communications Team. Here are just a few items covered in the April 5, 2022, Redding City Council Meeting. • The Assistant City Manager and City of Redding Fire Marshall asked the Council to consider implemen...
Mosquitoes aren’t just an annoyance - they are a public health issue. Find out what's being done in Shasta County.
April 01, 2022 23:00 - 29 minutes - 20.3 MBDid you know that mosquitoes can breed in just a single capful of water? More than 100 mosquitoes can come from a cup and more than 1 million can come from a pool! Mosquitoes aren’t just an annoyance - they are a public health issue. Locally, mosquitos are responsible for several cases of West Nile Virus per year. Shasta Mosquito and Vector Control, established in 1919, has been working for more than 100 years to build awareness on the dangers of mosquitoes and other insects that can sprea...
Drought Conditions in Redding: It's Time to Conserve
March 18, 2022 23:00 - 29 minutes - 20.4 MBWith water supplies being critically low and the warm, dry days we are experiencing, it’s time to conserve our water. In this episode we circle back with Josh Watkins, Water Utilities Manager with the City of Redding, to get some updates on the current drought conditions we face in the community. Josh breaks down how the water stages work and what we can expect when we move into stage 2. Also we chat about some things community members can do to conserve water and why can’t we retain more o...
What the heck is up with the roads in Redding? Find out about this and more in this week's City Council update.
March 18, 2022 20:00 - 10 minutes - 7.23 MBWhat was covered during Tuesday night’s Redding City Council Meeting? If you were wondering about ARPA funds or the condition of our local roads, you're in luck! Here’s a quick recap on the wide range of topics that were covered, presented by Chuck Aukland, Director of Public Works for the City of Redding. Housing gave a report on $6 million dollars in loans to help complete 3 new housing developments in Redding. Surplus funds are going to support additional Public Safety efforts, inclu...
New Wildfire Cameras, Some of the First in the Nation, Will Help Protect Redding this Fire Season
March 16, 2022 00:00 - 18 minutes - 12.6 MBNow that we have just finished the driest January-February in recorded history, the State of California has called another drought season all but inevitable. This means fire season will be quickly arriving for us in the Northstate. We recorded this podcast last year in the Fall of 2021. As we were preparing to put this out to the community, the first rains of the season started to fall. We felt that everyone needed a break from the worry of wildfire and we paused this topic knowing it wo...
Federal funding for homeless shelters, traffic calming measures, expanded commercial zoning Downtown and more in this City Council Update
February 18, 2022 01:00 - 5 minutes - 4.14 MBWhat was covered during Tuesday night’s Redding City Council Meeting? Quite a bit! Here’s a quick recap on the wide range of topics that were covered, presented by Steve Bade, Deputy City Manager for The City of Redding. The City received a federal grant in the amount of 1.6 million for the Home Investment Partnership Program as part of the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) to help provide support for those who are experiencing homelessness. The Federal Aviation Administration Grant for Red...
Big Dollars Are Funding Big Upgrades to Redding Parks and Trails in 2022 and 2023.
February 04, 2022 20:00 - 20 minutes - 14.1 MBIn this episode, we talk with Travis Menne, Community Projects Manager with the City of Redding Community Services Department. Travis has been a key player in developing several successful grant applications with the State of California in the last few years. His work, along with others in the City, has secured close to $20 million dollars in grant funding for our local area parks and trails. We’ll talk with Travis about the exciting upgrades to Caldwell Park coming in 2022 and 2023 inclu...
2021 in Review, and on to 2022 with City Manager Barry Tippin!
January 26, 2022 18:00 - 25 minutes - 17.6 MBThe City of Redding grew so much last year. Through every challenge the community encountered in 2021, City Manager Barry Tippin reflects back on Redding’s successes and shares his optimistic view of what’s coming for Redding in 2022! Barry speaks with Katie and Steve about some hot topics like growth at the Stillwater Business Park, Homelessness, a Land Discussion update, Covid-19, the City Budget, ensuring Redding Fire Department engines are fully staffed and more. He’ll pinpoint some o...
Park Grants, Visit Redding updates, Salary Plans and More in this City Council Update
January 20, 2022 19:00 - 6 minutes - 4.23 MBCurious about the recent City Council Meeting? Here’s a quick recap on the wide range of topics that were covered, presented by Barry Tippin, City Manager for The City of Redding. Among the topics addressed were: Park Grants for neighborhood park improvements Mobile home park improvements and funding for up to 20 transitional housing mobile homes Visit Redding gave a 6-month update on their new website, social media and advertising efforts, analytics and ROI and more. An amendment to t...
Key project updates on Costco, bike paths and the Redding Municipal Airport. Also, what's the deal with streets and potholes?
January 11, 2022 19:00 - 34 minutes - 24 MB2022 is off to a busy start! Director of Public Works, Chuck Aukland, discusses the major growth that can be expected in Redding this year on the latest episode of The City of Redding Podcast. With the new Costco development getting underway in the next month, South Bonnyview and Bechelli Lane will be widened to accommodate traffic. The City of Redding will be upgrading the I-5 offramps, in addition to creating a roundabout and a bike lane on Bechelli Lane, all of which will increase access...
Downtown Specific Plan Update, Airport Strategic Plan, Funding for Rapid Rehousing, and more in this City Council Update
December 23, 2021 00:00 - 3 minutes - 2.75 MBCurious about last night’s City Council Meeting? Here’s a quick recap on the wide range of topics that were covered, presented by Janelle Galbraith, Economic Development, Innovation and Equity Manager for The City of Redding. Among the topics addressed last night were: The City Council recognizes the U-Prep School Girls Volleyball Team for winning the 2021 California Division IV State Championship The commemoration of REU’s 100th anniversary of public power in The City of Redding. Mayo...
The Latest Downtown Redding Project Update
December 23, 2021 00:00 - 27 minutes - 18.8 MBCurious about what progress has been made in Downtown Redding this year? Steve Bade, Deputy City Manager for the City of Redding and the Downtown Liaison, gives an update on the current projects and when the community can expect to see them completed. Find out about Block 7 on California Street: the new parking garage, a pocket park, and more mixed-use development to be completed late in 2022. Also, learn about plans to expand the Diestlehorst to Downtown bikeway further into the Downtown...
Listen Again: Holiday Safety Tips Revisited!
December 20, 2021 21:00 - 26 minutes - 17.9 MBThis is a repost from last year, but the tips are still valid and worth hearing again. Learn the best way to protect packages from porch pirates from the Redding Police Department, why it's important to unplug Christmas lights at night from the Redding Fire Department, how to properly dispose of Christmas Trees and wrapping paper from Solid Waste Utility and how to save energy this holiday from Redding Electric Utility. While some of these safety tips are holiday-specific, many are import...
A New Mayor, Redding Electric Rates, Civic Auditorium Lease, Water Status and More in this City Council Recap
December 09, 2021 22:00 - 4 minutes - 3.36 MBFor this week's City Council Meeting recap, we hear from Redding Electric Utility Director Dan Beans. He covers topics including: The selection of Mayor, Vice Mayor and Mayor Pro Tempore The Consent Calendar The Downtown Redding Specific Plan Redding Electric Utility rate increase The extension of the Advance Redding lease agreement on the Civic Auditorium The Enterprise Anderson Groundwater Sustainability Agency Be sure to check out the full meeting for all the project details. Cou...
It's Time to Reimagine South City Park!
December 07, 2021 20:00 - 18 minutes - 12.5 MBThree years ago, South City Park was fenced to provide security while the City designed a plan to redevelop park amenities and deal with illegal camping in the area. After some initial funding challenges, American Rescue Plan Act funds will help make it possible to unearth the potential in the hidden gem that is South City Park. In this episode of the City of Redding Podcast, Kim Niemer, Director of Community Services, talks about the project and what features and amenities are being consid...
Curious as to why an electric utility rate increase may be on the table for 2022?
November 30, 2021 23:00 - 31 minutes - 21.9 MBIn today's episode, we discuss the proposed Redding Electric Utility rate increase. On December 7th, the Redding City Council will decide on a proposed 2% Utility rate increase for all customers that, if approved, would go into effect in January 2022 and 2023. These increases, the first proposed since 2015, would meet the needs of new State and Federal energy regulations, growing inflation, and aging infrastructure repair in our community. The reasons and the timing for rate increases can be...
Curious as to why an electric utility rate increase may be on the table for 2022?
November 30, 2021 23:00 - 31 minutes - 21.9 MBIn today's episode, we discuss the proposed Redding Electric Utility rate increase. On December 7th, the Redding City Council will decide on a proposed 2% Utility rate increase for all customers that, if approved, would go into effect in January 2022 and 2023. These increases, the first proposed since 2015, would meet the needs of new State and Federal energy regulations, growing inflation, and aging infrastructure repair in our community. The reasons and the timing for rate increases can be...
South City Park Community Engagement, Stillwater Business Park, Traffic Safety Projects and More in this City Council Recap
November 19, 2021 01:00 - 10 minutes - 7.18 MBDiscussion in this week's City Council Meeting included new Redding Municipal Airport rental car contracts and a number of traffic safety improvements. These included intersection safety lighting projects around the City, a Turtle Bay Transportation Gap project and a Hartnell Avenue shared use path project. Additionally a new Solid Waste organics vehicle purchase was approved to coincide with new organics legislation coming in 2022 and key Stillwater Business Park infrastructure projects w...
What's next for the Civic Auditorium and Rodeo Grounds Workshops?
November 13, 2021 00:00 - 43 minutes - 29.8 MBThe City of Redding has completed 3 of the 4 informational workshops regarding the future of the property surrounding the Civic Auditorium and the Rodeo Grounds. In this episode of the podcast, we bring back City Manager Barry Tippin to recap what has happened thus far and talk about what is coming up in the 4th and final workshop. The workshop will take place November 18 at 5:15pm. At the conclusion of the workshop, the City Council will determine what process comes next. Barry walks us t...
What's next for the Civic Auditorium and Rodeo Grounds Workshops?
November 13, 2021 00:00 - 43 minutes - 29.8 MBThe City of Redding has completed 3 of the 4 informational workshops regarding the future of the property surrounding the Civic Auditorium and the Rodeo Grounds. In this episode of the podcast, we bring back City Manager Barry Tippin to recap what has happened thus far and talk about what is coming up in the 4th and final workshop. The workshop will take place November 18 at 5:15pm. At the conclusion of the workshop, the City Council will determine what process comes next. Barry walks us t...
Meet Danny Orloff, the New Marketing Director for Visit Redding
November 02, 2021 16:00 - 18 minutes - 12.6 MBHow the Redding community markets itself as a tourist destination has been a hot topic in the past. Redding locals and businesses alike have a stake in how our community looks and feels to the world at large. The Visit Redding destination marketing contract was recently awarded to the Redding Chamber of Commerce in partnership with a New York City Marketing Firm, DCI. Danny talks about his work with DCI, the Chamber and our local creative talent in this episode. He brings a fresh take on...
Civic Auditorium and Rodeo Grounds Land Discussion Q&A: Bethel, Eagles, Sundial Bridge Access and more
October 22, 2021 23:00 - 30 minutes - 20.7 MBIt is clear that the community has a lot of questions regarding the future of the property surrounding the Civic Auditorium and Rodeo Grounds. In this episode of the podcast, we speak with City Manager Barry Tippin and City Attorney Barry DeWalt to address some of these questions, as well as some of the other comments and concerns that the community has expressed. For those that may not know, the city of redding is hosting 4 community workshops on this topic. Visit cityofredding.org/landdis...
The Civic Auditorium and Rodeo Grounds Land Discussion
October 14, 2021 00:00 - 10 minutes - 7.55 MBOn September 22, 2021 the Redding City Council decided unanimously to hold several workshops to receive additional information prior to making any decisions regarding the future of the property surrounding the Civic Auditorium and the Rodeo Grounds. The City Council ultimately has several options available to it, ranging from taking no action to considering an unsolicited proposal the Council received from Populus, The McConnell Foundation, K2 Development Companies, and Turtle Bay Exploratio...
Get Active and Win Prizes with Healthy Shasta's Walktober
September 30, 2021 18:00 - 11 minutes - 7.59 MBHealthy Shasta’s Walktober is back! Join your friends, colleagues and neighbors in this month-long walking challenge is open to all Shasta County residents and is free. Participants can win all sorts of prizes including air pods, restaurant gift cards, national park passes and more just for walking! Did we mention it’s free to participate? Today we connect with Katryn from Healthy Shasta and Jeff from Redding Recreation to learn more about the challenge, how to participate and what you ca...
Redding City Council Unanimously Decides to Continue the Discussion on The Future of Riverfront Property and more in this City Council Recap
September 22, 2021 23:00 - 10 minutes - 7.26 MBTwo hot topics were discussed at the September 21, 2021 Redding City Council meeting, along with several other notable items. The Shasta EDC gave an update on current activities and accomplishments, Janelle Galbraith, the new Economic Development, Innovation, and Equity Manager gave a presentation, and REU updated the Council on celebrating 100 years. The big topics of the night were American Rescue Plan Act money and the proposal for the redevelopment of the parcels of land where the Redd...
3D Printed Homes, a Land Discussion is Pulled from Closed Session, and REU Talks Finances and Rate Increases in this City Council Recap.
September 08, 2021 23:00 - 11 minutes - 7.84 MBIn case you missed the Redding City Council Meeting on September 7th, here’s a quick recap, presented by Kim Niemer, Director of Community Services. The council discussed 3D printed homes for "Park Host" housing through the Housing Division - which would make Redding the first place in California to print a 3D home onsite. A land discussion item regarding property in and around Turtle Bay and the Redding Civic Auditorium was pulled from closed session and rescheduled for open discussion at ...
Redding's City Budget 101
September 03, 2021 22:00 - 35 minutes - 24.5 MBMoney, money, money! It’s always a hot topic in any capacity, but even more so when it comes to how it functions in local government! Katie and Steve sat down this week with City Manager Barry Tippin and Finance Officer Greg Robinett to learn more about what a City budget is and what it’s supposed to do. In this episode, you’ll learn how funding is spent in Redding, what the City’s budget looks like today, and how it was impacted by a year like 2020. We’ll share just how the budget impacts...
A new strategic plan and $71M capital improvement plan from REU, a lease extension for Advance Redding, and more in this City Council Recap
August 20, 2021 22:00 - 8 minutes - 5.57 MBIn the August 17, 2021 City Council Meeting, Redding Electric Utility discusses a new strategic plan and a $71 million dollar capital improvement plan. This is a detailed and thorough presentation that is best watched to fully understand the costs and benefits outlined for the community. Plus, RPD loans a Captain to Anderson to serve as their temporary Police Chief, Advance Redding gets a short lease extension, and more. Click here to watch the full City Council Meeting Contact the City...
A new strategic plan and $71M capital improvement plan from REU, a lease extension for Advance Redding, and more in this City Council Recap
August 20, 2021 22:00 - 8 minutes - 5.57 MBIn the August 17, 2021 City Council Meeting, Redding Electric Utility discusses a new strategic plan and a $71 million dollar capital improvement plan. This is a detailed and thorough presentation that is best watched to fully understand the costs and benefits outlined for the community. Plus, RPD loans a Captain to Anderson to serve as their temporary Police Chief, Advance Redding gets a short lease extension, and more. Click here to watch the full City Council Meeting Contact the City...
Redding Summer Fire Update from Chief Vanlandingham
August 10, 2021 17:00 - 10 minutes - 7.19 MBIt’s easy to see that this fire season is already a busy one, but this week, Katie and Steve speak with Redding Fire Chief Jerrod Vanlandingham to find out just how it compares to last year! Chief Vanlandingham will provide some best practices on how to harden your home against wildfire and how to prepare in case you need to evacuate. If you haven’t already, be sure to sign up for Code Red to be notified if there is an evacuation in your area. Visit Community Notification Enrollment (coder...
What Does the Future of Park Marina Drive Look Like?
August 04, 2021 23:00 - 16 minutes - 11.4 MBThe Park Marina Drive Corridor has been a hot topic for the Redding Community for many years. Ahead of the upcoming Park Marina Drive Corridor Study beginning on Monday, August 9th, Katie and Steve sit down for a conversation with Shelby Nadin, City of Redding Engineer and Traffic Operations Manager. While the City of Redding doesn’t own the land on Park Marina Drive and this project isn’t a land use study, it is an important part of the larger effort to make transportation improvements in...
Water Rights, Hilltop Drive Construction, New Bucket Trucks, and more in this week's City Council Recap
August 04, 2021 15:00 - 7 minutes - 4.92 MBThe Redding City Council approves a water transfer agreement with the City of Shasta Lake, discusses new Redding Electric Utility bucket trucks, an exciting Hilltop Drive construction project, Stillwater Business Park updates, and more in this week's Council Recap. Click here to see the full City Council Meeting Video. Contact the City of Redding Podcast Team Email us at [email protected] Connect with us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram Visit the City of Redding website ...
Who Let the (Redding Police) Dogs Out?
July 28, 2021 17:00 - 32 minutes - 22.1 MBWelcome to the City of Redding Podcast. Have you ever wondered how police dogs are trained? Why are K-9 units used in our community? We answer these questions and more in our conversation with Sgt. Jeff Schmidt from the Redding Police Department. K-9 units are more valuable than you might think and many of these programs are funded through community support. A properly trained police dog saves 600 to 1000 man-hours every year. Sgt. Schmidt explains this in full detail as well as discusses ...
Redding Firefighting Goat Strike Force is Baaaaaack!
July 26, 2021 21:00 - 20 minutes - 14.1 MBThe Goat Strike Force is baaaack! One of our favorite local firefighting teams is once again cleaning up some areas around Redding that are in need of some brush-chomping attention! In this episode, we connect with Redding Fire Department's Fire Marshal Craig Wittner to talk about the goats and why they are such a great tool in the larger effort to mitigate wildfire in the community. He also talks about wildfire mitigation in general and how to keep your own property fire safe this seaso...
Redding Aquatic Center Upgrades, Water Conservation, Emergency Responder Fees and more in this week's City Council Recap
July 21, 2021 23:00 - 18 minutes - 13.1 MBThis was a full meeting with many diverse items covered! From water conservation and water sharing, Redding Police signing bonuses to aid in recruitment, Fire Department Emergency Responder Fees, Redding Aquatic Center upgrades, and sleeping cabins or emergency shelters for the unhoused, this meeting is one that is best watched for all the details and discussions. Click here to see the full City Council Meeting Video. Contact the City of Redding Podcast Team Email us at podcast@cityofre...
Redding's Helpful Housing Programs
July 06, 2021 23:00 - 26 minutes - 18.5 MBWelcome to the City of Redding podcast! In this episode, we connect with Steve and Chad from the city’s housing division to hear about some of the great housing assistance programs available to the community. These programs include the following: Minor Home Repairs for seniors - this is for community members 62 and older and addresses small repairs such as leaky faucets or broken toilets Emergency Repair Program - the purpose of this program is to provide assistance with basic health an...
Anne Wallach Thomas of Shasta Living Streets talks Diestelhorst to Downtown Walking and Biking Trail Grand Opening!
July 02, 2021 23:00 - 25 minutes - 17.3 MBThe grand opening celebration of the Diestelhorst to Downtown Walking and Biking Trail is happening Thursday, July 15th, 2021 from 7-9 pm. This project has been a long time in the works and many dedicated community organizations and individuals have invested time and energy to bring this project to fruition. One of those individuals is Anne Thomas, the Founder and Executive Director of Shasta Living Streets, a non-profit organization in Redding dedicated to bringing more, better, and saf...
New City Budget Updates, Stillwater Business Park, Emergency Shelters and More in this week's Council Recap
June 16, 2021 23:00 - 8 minutes - 6.15 MBRedding City Council approves the 2021-2023 budget and also gets a Stillwater Business Park update from the Shasta EDC. They discuss emergency shelters, Redding libraries, destination marketing contracts, REU collections and more in this week's Council Recap. Click here to view the Council Meeting video. Contact the City of Redding Podcast Team Email us at [email protected] Connect with us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram Visit the City of Redding website Love the podcas...
Water Crisis? Not for the City of Redding. Yet.
June 07, 2021 23:00 - 17 minutes - 12.3 MBWater is a valuable resource that should never be wasted, but context is important! While it’s true that the State of California has just declared a drought, there is some confusion as to how this scenario is impacting City of Redding residents. Don’t panic just yet! Josh Watkins, Water Utilities Manager with the City of Redding, provides an update on current water sources and supplies in Redding with some details that just might surprise you about historical water rights and local reserv...