Spencer James Confectioners in downtown Redding served as ground zero on Tuesday, August 4, 2026, for the official launch of first-term Redding City Councilman Tenessa Audette’s re-election campaign. Despite the 100+ degrees heat, dozens of Audette’s supporters cozied up in the boutique-ly cozy surroundings to hear her welcoming remarks, which included the following: “One of the first things I learned is that good government doesn’t happen by accident. It requires prepara

Redding City Councilmember and former Mayor Tenessa Audette formally kicked off her campaign for another four-year term on August 4, 2026. In a video titled “Tenessa Is Ready for Four More Years,” produced by contributor Robert Exter, Audette outlined her record of service and asked residents to join her in continuing work on fiscal responsibility, public safety, and responsive local government. More information is available at VoteTenessa.com. “I believe Redding needs experi

Residents are encouraged to engage as candidates begin the process for three Council seats and the City Clerk position; decisions will shape budgets, development, and services close to home. Redding City Hall Redding’s municipal election process is officially underway. Candidate filing for three City Council seats and the City Clerk position opened on Monday, July 13, 2026, setting the stage for the November 3, 2026, general election. The three Council seats and single City C

The Redding City Council held its regular meeting on May 19, 2026, at 6:00 PM in the City Council Chambers. The session lasted approximately 2 hours and 13 minutes and covered routine business, financial updates, public safety items, and forward-looking decisions on key city assets. Master Fee Schedule Increases Hearing Scheduled for June 16 Council members and staff referenced upcoming discussions on potential master fee schedule increases, with a public hearing set for the

In a stunning reversal that validates months of public outrage and investigative reporting, Redding’s new City Manager, William Tarbox, has officially paused the Redding Electric Utility’s (REU) proposed 18% cumulative rate increase and canceled the March 17 public hearing.

The City of Redding’s new City Manager, William Tarbox is only three weeks into his role and has already taken the bold step of calling for an all-department review of City government, putting a pause on the REU (Redding Electric Utility) rate hike request that was set for a hearing on March 17th. A press conference was announced on March 12th and conducted at Redding City Hall Chambers this morning, March 13th. The March 17th hearing for the rate hike has been canceled.

At the Redding City Council’s regular meeting, Redding Electric Utility (REU) Director Nicholas Zettel presented on the proposed multi-year rate increases. He noted that the two public workshops held on February 26 had low attendance. Zettel recommended postponing the vote until the next council meeting on March 17 to allow for additional workshops at varied times and locations. Councilmember Tenessa Audette was the only member actively pushing back on the rate hikes.

Redding homeowners, your electric bills could rise significantly if the proposed Redding Electric Utility (REU) rate hikes are approved—and the Redding City Council is set to hold the decisive public hearing tomorrow, Tuesday, March 3, 2026, starting at 6:00 p.m. at City Hall (777 Cypress Avenue). This is your critical opportunity to have your voice heard before a vote that could lock in four years of annual 4.5% increases starting April 1, 2026.

At the February 17, 2026, Redding City Council meeting, two significant items dominated discussion around new or increased financial commitments: city support for the upcoming Ironman 70.3 triathlon and proposed multi-year rate increases for Redding Electric Utility (REU). In both cases, Councilmember Tenessa Audette emerged as the strongest advocate for fiscal restraint, repeatedly emphasizing that the council has a duty to protect taxpayers’ money during a time of structura

On Tuesday, February 17, 2026, during a regular Redding City Council meeting, representatives from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Office of Disaster Recovery and Resilience presented critical information on disaster assistance available to residents, businesses, and non-profits affected by severe storms and flooding that struck the region from December 16–26, 2025. The presentation was delivered by Mary Ann Bradfield , Public Affairs Specialist, and Charles Kit

After more than 90 minutes of passionate public testimony, staff presentations on short-term and long-term funding options, and extended council discussion, the Redding City Council voted unanimously (5-0) to provide approximately $464,000 in short-term operational support to Advance Redding, the nonprofit operator of the Redding Civic Auditorium at 700 Auditorium Drive.

Mayor Littau’s first full council meeting featured a heartfelt farewell to a city leader, spirited public comments, and a renewed focus on funding Redding’s civic auditorium.

Would any homeowner want an adjacent 90-acre parcel that had been zoned for industrial and park uses, to suddenly be rezoned for a public facility/jail that could house up to 1200+ inmates? Have any alternatives really been looked at? Residential property values near this parcel have suddenly taken a dip. Why are the Shasta Board of Supervisors so intent on locating such a large correctional facility next to an established residential neighborhood that is very near to or righ