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š± Whatās next in the fight over south Reddingās proposed jail site?
Redding, California Patch AM: a 4 min readGreetings Redding! Weāre your go-to source for whatās happening in town. Read on to get plugged in! āļøļø
In today's newsletter:
- Whatās next in the fight over south Reddingās proposed jail site?
- How Reddingās latest sting caught adults buying booze for minors
- How Kool April Nites just revved up Reddingās crowds and car culture
Also on today's calendar: NorCal OUTReach Youth Group and 5 more events.
Today's riddle: These are the 3 unwritten rules of life ? š¤ (Answer below!)
- Tuesday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 78 and low of 49 degrees.
- Wednesday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 85, low: 52.
- Thursday: Mostly sunny and very warm, with a high of 88 and low of 53 degrees. š¶ Hot!
š° News we're reading
1. Settlement negotiations underway between neighbors, city and county over proposed ācriminal campus' (anewscafe.com) ā Residents near the Sacramento River in south Redding are challenging the city and Shasta County over a proposed alternative custody campus and potential new jail on 90 acres beside their neighborhood. A judge has set a June 15 court review while neighbors, officials and attorneys explore possible settlement ideas under California environmental law requirements. 
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2. Redding shoulder-tap sting nets citations; one suspect booked on felony warrant (krcrtv.com) ā Redding police recently ran a shoulderātap sting that cited three adults who allegedly bought alcohol for minors, with one also jailed on a felony warrant. The April 24 operation, funded by a state grant, used supervised underage decoys outside local stores to deter illegal alcohol sales and reduce underage DUI risks in the community. Ā Ā Ā
3. Kool April Nites defines 2026 season with exceeding expectations. (krcrtv.com) ā Kool April Nites just wrapped up a record-setting week in Redding, drawing about 13,000 people to the Big Show and thousands more to Show Nā Shines across town. The Redding Dragstrip also hit near-capacity crowds, underscoring how deeply classic car culture and visitor spending are fueling local energy and pride. Ā Ā Ā
4. Warm start to year brings early rattlesnake season, 3 deaths reported in California (krcrtv.com) ā Redding-area hikers are being warned that an unusually warm start to 2026 has rattlesnakes active earlier than normal across the Northstate, including along the Sacramento River. Experts report an alarming rise in bites and three deaths statewide this month, and they urge residents to stay on clear trails, watch near water, and seek immediate hospital care if bitten. Ā Ā Ā
šø Around Redding
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Upcoming Events in
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Toddler Storytime ā Redding Library
Redding Library, 1100 Parkview Ave, Redding
11:00 am
Wednesday April 29
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Other local events
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East Redding Little League 5pm-8pm Softball fields
Rother Elementary Redding, CA 96002
5:00 pm -
NorCal OUTReach Youth Group
NorCal OUTreach Project , 1447 Market St , Redding
5:30 pm -
Redding Chamber Greeters
Redding Chamber of Commerce , 1321 Butte St STE 100 , Redding
8:00 am -
Jr. High Track Meet @ Parsons
Boulder Creek Elementary Redding, CA 96003
4:00 pm -
East Redding Little League 5pm-8pm Softball fields
Rother Elementary Redding, CA 96002
5:00 pm -
Stunt at Enterprise
Enterprise High School , 3411 Churn Crk Rd , Redding
5:30 pm -
Glowing Wild Lantern Festival at Turtle Bay
Turtle Bay Exploration Park , 844 Sundial Bridge Drive , Redding
7:00 pm
Wednesday April 29
Thursday April 30
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š Events Nearby
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Spring Concert
Boulder Creek Elementary Redding, CA 96003
5:00 pm -
Stunt vs. Foothill at Pleasant Valley
Pleasant Valley highschool , 1475 East Ave , Chico
6:30 pm -
Cottonwood Community Library Story Time!
Cottonwood Community Library , 3427 Main St , Cottonwood
11:30 am -
PUB QUIZ: The Book
The Dip , 1730 California St , Redding
7:30 pm
Tuesday April 28
Wednesday April 29
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š¬ Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Lost medium sized light brown or tan dog running through and around lynbrook loop / the businesses across the street
No collar, won't let anyone catch. Has been spotted multiple times for at least two days by neighbors. (Nextdoor Stillwater Heights) - This little gray kitty has been hanging around our yard the past day...
on Alma Ave. Is she lost? (Sorry for the poor quality photos. Our kitty wasnt happy and she/he ran off.) (Nextdoor Marquis Shasta)
- Crestwood Behavioral Health posted a job opening for Activities Assistant in Redding. Apply here.
- U-Haul posted a job opening for Part Time Facility Housekeeper in Redding. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Redding here.
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: 1)2)3) (Thank you Gary M. for sending it in!)
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