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1. Bummer Bus: Will RABA look to unload broken-down $870K electric bus? (redding.com) — Redding transit riders may soon see the city's troubled $870,000 Proterra electric bus declared surplus and sold after years of breakdowns and more than 500 days of downtime. A staff report to the Redding Area Bus Authority details mounting repair costs, lack of manufacturer support after Proterra's bankruptcy, and a federal waiver allowing RABA to unload the bus.
2. Redding City Council votes to hire recruiting firm to find next city manager (actionnewsnow.com) — Redding residents will see a nationwide search for the next city manager after the City Council voted 3-2 to hire executive recruiter Ralph Andersen & Associates, rather than immediately promote interim manager Michael Webb. The move follows the sudden death of City Manager William Tarbox in July and weeks of debate over whether to conduct a broader search or keep leadership in-house.
3. Rivals change hands in updated Redding-area football power rankings (redding.com) — Redding-area high school football fans get a fresh look at how local teams stack up heading into Week 4, with rivals swapping spots in the middle of the rankings. Powerhouse programs like Redding Christian, Shasta, and Enterprise are highlighted for standout performances, key players, and upcoming matchups that could shake up the regional pecking order.
4. Redding nonprofit renames as 'Nor-Cal Breast Cancer Connection' after cease-and-desist (krcrtv.com) — A longtime Redding-founded breast cancer nonprofit has rebranded from Nor-Cal Think Pink to Nor-Cal Breast Cancer Connection after a trademark dispute, but its mission to support local patients continues. Leaders say they're focusing more on diagnostic testing assistance and community support groups, with a full slate of October Breast Cancer Awareness Month events planned for Northstate residents.
5. Redding murder case: Robert Milton sentenced to 50 years-to-life (actionnewsnow.com) — Shasta County Superior Court has sentenced Robert Parker Milton to 50 years to life plus additional time for the 2024 murder of 71-year-old William Dressler, following a jury's first-degree murder and sanity findings. Redding Police investigators and the District Attorney's Office led the case, while victim advocates supported Dressler's family as they delivered emotional statements at sentencing.
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