City of Redding Podcast
News, 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 podcast@cityofredding.org or on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram @cityofredding.
Episodes
Maintaining the city's sewer system requires a lot of work, but if the city staff is doing the job correctly, you shouldn’t even realize the work is being done.
Today, we speak with Kevin Garner, Public Works Supervisor for the Wastewater Division, about the work his team does every day to ensure our sewer system is flowing properly. Part of this important work entails inspecting manholes and sewer access points tha...
In case you missed it, City of Redding Utilities launches a new online bill pay system and the Freedom Festival gears up for one of the largest fireworks displays in the State. This and more news from the week of July 1st, 2024.
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Today, we connect with Shannon Phillips, the Chief Operating Officer of the McConnell Foundation, which is dedicated to enriching the community through philanthropy and innovative projects. We’ll learn about the McConnell Foundation and explore its impact on our city. From its origins to its ongoing initiatives, we'll uncover why the McConnell Foundation is important to the Redding community.
We'll also discuss one of Redd...
In this latest City Council recap from Tuesday, June 18, 2024:
- Parks and Rec Month
- New Redding Police School Resource Officer contract with the Shasta Union High School District
- Sacramento River Trail Repairs
- Basketball facility feasibility study
- Redding Electric Utility Self-Help Home Improvement Project
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In case you missed it, BANDALOOP returns to the Sundial Bridge for the 20-year celebration, and the Battle of the Badges blood drive is back.
This and more from the week of June 10, 2024.
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In this latest City Council recap from Tuesday, June 4, 2024:
- Newly appointed Shasta Economic Development president presentation
- Housing Action Plan
- Car wash and coffee kiosk discussions at the Costco shopping center
- Redding Electric Utility report on electric vehicles
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In case you missed it, RABA offers free bus rides this summer, and the 31st annual Shasta County Veterans Memorial Service will be held on Thursday, May 30 at the Redding Civic Auditorium.
This and more news from the week of May 20, 2024.
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In August 2023, the Redding Police Department officially launched body-worn cameras in Redding. Nearly a year later, Chief Barner joins us to discuss the program's successes, learning curves, and challenges.
During a recent update to the Redding City Council, Chief Barner highlighted an example of how body camera footage provides transparency to what previously has been a subjective topic. We’ll let you hear the audio of this ...
In case you missed it, the City of Redding is offering free compost, Redding Recreation Junior Lifeguards are gearing up for the Summer, Jr. Giants Baseball still has open spots and Rodeo Week kicks off in Redding.
This and more news from the week of May 13, 2024.
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In this latest City Council recap from Tuesday, May 7, 2024:
- Redding Planning Commission Chair Aaron Hatch remains in place
- Short Term Rental Update, one year after new ordinance regulations
- Redding Police update on Minor Tobacco Decoy Operations
- REU's 2024 Wildfire Mitigation Plan Overview
- Placer Streets gets emergency construction funding
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In case you missed it, RABA offers free transportation for Shasta County Jurors and now is a great time to book Summer Travel with the Redding Airport. Plus, there are great events happening this weekend, including First Fridays Downtown, a new Art Hunger show, and a book sale at the Redding Library.
This and more in this week's news recap for the week of April 29, 2024.
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Today, we're venturing into the often-overlooked but vitally important realm of city code enforcement.
In every city, there's a team dedicated to maintaining the standards that keep our neighborhoods safe, clean, and vibrant. And in Redding, that responsibility falls into the capable hands of the Code Enforcement Division.
We connect with Seth and Amanda from the Code Enforcement Division to learn about ...
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In case you missed it, RABA and Redding Bikeshare partner for Free Bike rides and the City of Redding receives a 3.5 million dollar grant to help fund the reimagining of South City Park. This and more from this news recap from the week of April 15, 2024.
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In this latest City Council recap from Tuesday, April 16, 2024, Public Works Director Michael Webb provides an overview. Some of the items discussed included:
- Redding Rancheria Environmental Impact Report
- Redding Planner Commissioner terms and qualifications
- Redding Police Body Worn Cameras
- Downtown Parking
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In case you missed it, RABA launched a new vanpool service, and Redding Police joins Cops & Cones, a family-friendly ice cream event with the Children’s Legacy Center. This and more from this news recap from the week of April 8, 2024.
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In case you missed it, the Redding Farmers Market starts this weekend, Vine and Dine tickets are now on sale, and Shasta Regional Transportation Agency needs your feedback. This and more from this news recap from the week of April 1, 2024.
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In case you missed it, the Redding City Council passed the 2045 General Plan and community input is needed for State Route 273 improvements. This and more news from the week of 3.25.34.
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The City of Redding Podcast is starting a new series called In Case You Missed It to recap city departments' and community partners' weekly news stories. This recap from the week of 3.18.24 features news about REU's new online bill pay system, a special City Council Meeting to review, discuss, and approve the 2045 General Plan, and more.
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<...Today, we sit down with new Community Services Director Travis Menne to discuss his background, qualifications, hopes, and plans for the department under his leadership.
With over 40 million dollars in capital projects in the works - from the new bike park in Caldwell Park, Shastina Ranch Park, Panorama Park, and South City Park - to name a few, there is no shortage of work projects. Travis talks about how his years working under t...
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