Good morning, Redding.

On Oct. 30, New Life defended its motel-based transitional housing program in Redding, saying it serves 279 people with 24-hour staff and that 32% of participants have moved to permanent housing, after police outlined recent incidents involving some residents.

A proposal would bring a second El Pollo Loco and additional retail to the vacant lot at the Costco shopping center; city review and a construction timeline are pending (details expected soon).

The Greater Redding Chamber announced Friday that Redding native Wendy Laros will be its next president and CEO after nine years leading the Kona-Kohala Chamber, and she will succeed Todd Jones, whose last day is today.

The city will demolish and rebuild badly damaged sections of Caldwell Park's parking lot near the skatepark and Carter House Gallery, beginning Monday, Nov.

9 and continuing about a month, with some park areas closed and additional construction running through May 2027 (part of a 6.7 million grant-funded expansion).

Redding businesswoman Sarah Gusaas, diagnosed with stage 3 breast cancer at 33 about a year and a half ago, urges women to start breast self-exams earlier than Awareness Month + highlights her Everglow Keepsake Jewelry business that grew from her recovery.

Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) urges people to plan a safe ride home tonight for Halloween as impaired driving risk rises after dark; 2024 data show 143 deaths during the Halloween period, 43 in crashes with drivers at or above 0.08% BAC.

Arrange a rideshare, sober driver, or public transit.