Parolees are Being Housed in Redding Motels: Redding has become an unexpected hub for transitional housing of state parolees, including registered sex offenders and arsonists, through nonprofit programs operating out of local motels. While framed as standard reentry support, Redding Police Chief Brian Barner and residents have raised alarms over out-of-area placements, public safety risks, and transparency. The issue gained widespread attention in September 2025 when Chief Ba