Mayor Mike Littau recently posted on his Facebook page information regarding the memorial service planned for William Tarbox. It will be held on Friday, July 31, at 11 a.m. at Saint Joseph's Roman Catholic Church in Redding, California.

Newly appointed City Manager William Tarbox - Credit: shastaunfiltered.com The City of Redding announced Monday that City Manager William Tarbox passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, July 19, 2026. Tarbox was appointed by the Redding City Council in late 2025 and officially began serving as City Manager in February 2026. In a statement released by the city, officials said he was committed to serving the Redding community and working alongside city employees, elected officials,

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.