Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 3rd of October.
Good morning, Redding.
Redding law enforcement marked Breast Cancer Awareness Month by debuting pink wraps on patrol vehicles Thursday.
A Foothill High School student designed the wraps with donated materials from Signarama Redding, and agencies launched the Pink Patch Project selling patches at the Records Lobby to benefit Nor-Cal Breast Cancer Connection.
Good News Rescue Mission is converting an 8,000 sqft warehouse on Veda Street into a Day Resource Center for homeless services + the project got $3 million from Encampment Resolution Funding and will finish construction in December with an opening early next year.
A new barbershop has opened at Buzz, the Shasta Lake commercial center that sold its longtime sushi restaurant + local officials expect future plans for the area to be announced soon.
New data from Zumper shows that Redding apartment listings increased by 3% since last August, with the typical rent now at $1,495.
One-bedroom rents dropped from July while two-bedroom prices held steady, keeping local rents well below statewide and national medians.
Repairs to Jones Valley Water System remain delayed after a Sept.
30 pipe failure sparked Boil Water Advisory. Crews will work through the weekend as bottled water is available at the Jones Valley Volunteer Fire Department (14680 Ravine Road) from 7 to 10 a.m. and from 2 to 6 p.m.
California’s new used-car law gives buyers of vehicles under $50,000 a three-day right to cancel if the car stays in its original condition and has less than 400 miles.
The law (SB 766) took effect Oct. 1 and requires dealers to refund fees when conditions are met.
Lyft reached a $272.5 million settlement over wage theft claims after state officials accused it of misclassifying drivers and denying protections between 2016 and 2020.
Pending court approval, most funds will go to eligible drivers and the agreement does not change future classifications.
Mortgage rates climbed to a yearly high at 7% & sometimes reached 8% this week, giving buyers more leverage as sellers compete for offers.
Loan officers advise that speaking with a loan officer can help tailor options despite the higher rates.
Redding area high school football teams competed in Week 5 with live score updates provided on Oct.
2, 5:00 p.m. Fans can follow the results to see how their teams performed.
The Foothill Cougars capped nonconference play on Friday, Oct.
2 with a 37-14 win over McLane, highlighted by a 67-yard touchdown and a defense that limited scoring. The team will face Eastern Athletic League play in Red Bluff next week.
Hundreds of drag racers and fans gathered at the Redding Dragstrip this weekend for the NHRA Summit ET Finals, where over 200 competitors vie for $40,000 in cash prizes and a chance to advance to a national championship in Las Vegas.
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