The Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day Celebration Will Be Held on Monday, January 15th, at a New Time & Location

The Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service Celebration is an annual opportunity to celebrate, commemorate, and honor the life, legacy, and impact of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. This year’s celebration will be held on Monday, January 15th, beginning at 10 am at a new location: Sequoia Middle School Performing Arts Center, at 1805 Sequoia Street in Redding. The event will include performances, information booths, lunch, and a prayer and praise circle. Instead of marching to the courthouse this year, attendees will march to Redding City Hall.

The Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service Celebration is hosted by the Shasta Beloved Community and supported by many community partners and sponsors. The theme of this year’s event is “Shifting the Cultural Climate through the Study & Practice of Kingian Nonviolence.” All community members are invited to attend this rain-or-shine event.

The City of Redding to Host a Public Meeting on the Redding Riverfront Specific Plan During the Regular Meeting of the Redding City Council on Tuesday, January 16th

On Tuesday, January 16th, 2024, at 6 pm in the Redding City Council Chambers, during the regular City Council Meeting, the City Council will hear a presentation from City staff regarding the Redding Riverfront Specific Plan and will consider accepting the draft “Redding Riverfront Specific Plan Update Draft Visions & Guiding Principles Framework.” If the Council accepts it, the “Vision & Guiding Principles Framework” will provide the basis for future concepts, ideas, policies, and programs considered for inclusion in the updated Riverfront Specific Plan. The public is invited to appear before the Council during the meeting to share their thoughts.

The “Vision & Guiding Principles Framework” was developed based on significant feedback and input from the community. In August of 2023, City Staff hosted a Community Open House and interviewed interested parties at the Redding Civic Auditorium to solicit ideas from community members regarding a vision for the future of the Redding Riverfront. All comments received from the Community Open House were compiled, and emerging key themes were developed for further discussion and refinement by the Community Coalition group.

The Community Coalition consisted of 20 members from the community, representing a broad range of interests and backgrounds. The Community Coalition held four in-person public meetings throughout October and November 2023 at City Hall, and the public was invited to attend. The meetings were also live-streamed, and recordings of the meetings are available for viewing on the project webpage.

“The development of the ‘Redding Riverfront Specific Plan Vision & Guiding Principles Framework’ has been a community-driven effort, and we are grateful for the efforts of everyone involved. It will be exciting to complete this initial phase of the project and now move forward with the development of plan concepts, ideas, and policies that align with the community’s vision for the riverfront,” says Jeremy Pagan, Director of Development Services with the City of Redding.

A copy of the draft Vision & Guiding Principles Framework is available on the project webpage.

Big Things Are on the Horizon for

the Redding Area Bus Authority!

On Tuesday, January 2nd, 2024, RABA began offering FREE rides for veterans on fixed routes and demand response services. For the past 14 years, RABA has collected donations for RABA Salute to Redding to help support local Veterans' transportation needs. RABA Salute to Veterans will continue to happen each November to secure funds for ongoing transportation needs, but Veterans can now use one of six forms of ID to ride the RABA for free. Check out the details at the link in our profile.

In an upcoming public meeting on Monday, January 22, 2024, at 5:15 pm in Redding City Council Chambers, the Redding Area Bus Authority Board of Directors will consider significant changes to the RABA transit system. RABA is asking for public input on the proposed changes to help determine which ideas would be most beneficial to RABA users. Comments can be submitted through Friday, January 12th, or shared in person at the public meeting.

Redding City Manager Barry Tippin Provides a

2023 Year-End Review on the City of Redding Podcast

2023 was a big year for the City of Redding! In this episode of the City of Redding Podcast, City Manager Barry Tippin discusses changes, planning efforts, and technological upgrades implemented over the past year. He unpacks the highlights and complexities that are part of a city government organization.

Katie and Steve asked questions about the city budget, staffing changes, community engagement, and how the city’s relationship with the county affects local citizens. We’ll also get Barry’s reflection on 2023 and what he looks forward to in 2024.

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The City of Redding Adopts New Software

System for Public Records Requests

As Public Records requests become more common, the City of Redding has adopted a software, JustFOIA, that aims to help streamline the process. JustFOIA allows you to submit Public Records requests, track the status, and receive your documents electronically.

As of today, January 3rd, 2024, our new portal is live and can be found on the City of Redding's website.

Exciting News About What's to Come in Downtown Redding!

If you’ve ever visited the Oxbow Market in Napa or the Ferry Plaza Building in San Francisco, you’ve got a sense of what’s coming to Downtown Redding this Summer!

The Redding Public Market, which will occupy the space under the Market Center Apartments, will bring a unique mix of food, drinks, shopping, and experiences to Redding residents and visitors alike.



Katie and Steve connected with Erin Ross, Communications & Asset Ambassador for K2 Development Companies, on this episode of the City of Redding Podcast. She'll share some exciting details on what's to come in the Redding Public Market. The conversation also covers plans for California Street, paid parking downtown, and a new development coming along Market Street's north end.