City of Redding

10/31/2026

Weekend goals: take in a beautiful sunset. The City of Redding has great places to watch the colors change from day to night. Tell us your favorite sunset-watching spot in the comments.

10/30/2026

Election Day is just a few days away on Tuesday, November 3!

Early voting is now OPEN at the Shasta County Elections Office at 1643 Market Street in Downtown Redding, Monday through Friday, from 8 am to 5 pm.

In person early voting locations throughout California will be open this Saturday, October 31, 2026.

A drop box is now OPEN to receive ballots in the roundabout in front of Redding City Hall. Shasta County Elections Office workers pick up the contents of the box two to three times per day and transport ballots directly to the Clerk’s Office in Downtown Redding. Your ballot WILL NOT travel through the mail using the drop box at Redding City Hall.

All permanent and staffed drop boxes are now OPEN. You can find a list of those drop boxes and their hours at https://elections.shastacounty.gov/ballot-drop-boxes/

On Election Day, there will be a polling station open in Redding City Hall’s Community Room.

If you prefer to vote in person on Election Day, Tuesday, November 3, polling stations throughout the county will be open from 7 am to 8 pm.

Vote by mail ballots must be postmarked no later than Tuesday, November 3. If you are mailing your ballot on Election Day, please get a hand-stamped postmark from a postal employee inside of a United States Post Office location.

As a reminder, electioneering, or the act of trying to persuade people to vote for or against a particular candidate or ballot measure, is not allowed within the immediate vicinity of a person in line to cast their ballot or within 100 feet of the entrance of a any polling place, curbside voting, or ballot drop box, including Redding City Hall.

Electioneering can come in the form of wearing clothing, hats, shoes, pins, or anything else in support or opposition of a particular political candidate or ballot measure. Additionally, electioneering can include any signage, verbal support, or acts of intimidation at voting sites.

To track your ballot, visit https://www.sos.ca.gov/elections/ballot-status/wheres-my-ballot

10/30/2026

The Redding Fire Department has announced that Burn Season officially opens in the City of Redding on Sunday, November 1, at 8:00am 2026.

The Open Burning permit is free for both residential and commercial use and can be easily obtained online by completing the Online Form: cityofredding.gov/burnpermit.

Please print out a copy of the permit or have the email on your phone while burning. Per the Redding Fire Department and Cal Fire, Open Burning is prohibited until the official closure of Fire Season.

This year, the Redding Fire Department has streamlined the burning permit process, and all permits are now available to the public at no cost, making it easier for community members to help manage their vegetation. Open Burn Permits are typically valid from November 1 to April 30, pending the official closure of the fire season.

For a list of burn requirements, please visit cityofredding.gov/burnpermit

Burn Season officially opens in the City of Redding on Sunday, November 1, at 8:00am 2026.

The Open Burning permit is free for both residential and commercial use and can be easily obtained online by completing the Online Form: cityofredding.gov/burnpermit.

Please print out a copy of the permit or have the email on your phone while burning. Per the Redding Fire Department and Cal Fire, Open Burning is prohibited until the official closure of Fire Season.

This year, the Redding Fire Department has streamlined the burning permit process, and all permits are now available to the public at no cost, making it easier for community members to help manage their vegetation. Open Burn Permits are typically valid from November 1 to April 30, pending the official closure of the fire season.

For a list of burn requirements, please visit cityofredding.gov/burnpermit

10/29/2026

🚧 Traffic Alert: Buenaventura Boulevard Road Closure 🚧

Heads up, neighbors! A section of North Buenaventura Boulevard near Sunflower Drive and Wind Cove Drive will be fully closed to vehicular traffic from Monday, November 2 through Wednesday, December 2.

The City of Redding is repairing a section of roadway that has sunk, along with the utilities within the affected area. If you live in this neighborhood or have visited on your way to Salt Creek Park, you know the area that needs repair.

Work will take place Monday through Friday, from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.

During construction, crews will repair the roadway, replace approximately 325 feet of sewer main, install a new sewer manhole, and complete new pavement markings.

What to know:

🔹A full road closure with detours will be in place for vehicles.

🔹Sidewalks will remain open for pedestrians.

🔹Emergency vehicles will be allowed through if needed.

🔹Please plan ahead, follow posted detours, and use an alternate route if possible.

Thanks for your patience while this important infrastructure repair is underway!

10/29/2026

Did you know that adoption isn't the only way to show love and support for a shelter pet? Adopting, fostering, or even just sharing a post could connect one of Haven Humane Society's dogs, like Mattie, with the person who changes their life. Fostering is a temporary commitment and completely free. Learn more about Mattie in the post below and visit havenhumane.org/fostering if you can provide a loving foster home for a pet in need.

Stop by the Morgan Adoption Center at Haven Humane to meet Mattie, her siblings, and other puppies who need someone to give them a chance.

10/28/2026

Roller derby is back at the Redding Sports Park! Join Shasta Roller Derby on Saturday, November 14, for its final home game of the season against Nor Cal Roller Derby. Doors open at 5:30 p.m., with the first whistle at 6:30 p.m. Veterans and kids 10 and under get in free!

Check out the Redding Sports Park post for details and tickets.

ROLLER DERBY RETURNS TO REDDING SPORTS PARK!

Shasta Roller Derby is back at the Redding Sports Park Field House on Saturday, November 14, for its final home game of the 2026 season! The team takes on Nor Cal Roller Derby from Chico in a fast-paced night of action.

This is Shasta Roller Derby’s first public home game at the Redding Sports Park since May 2024.

Never watched roller derby? No problem! This full-contact sport combines speed, strategy and teamwork as skaters battle it out on the track. Game announcers help you follow the action, so it’s fun for first-time fans and longtime supporters alike.

- Saturday, November 14
- Redding Sports Park Field House | 20155 Viking Way
- Doors open at 5:30 p.m., First whistle at 6:30 p.m.
- Tickets: $10 presale / $15 at the door
Free admission for veterans and kids 10 and under!

Stick around after the game for the afterparty at The Black Sheep, right here at Redding Sports Park! A portion of game proceeds will also benefit NorCal Boomtown BMX.

Tickets and details: https://shastaderby.org/shasta-vs-norcal

Come out, support local sports and enjoy a great night at Redding Sports Park!

10/28/2026

Where should smoke detectors be placed in your home? Read the post below from the Redding Fire Department for details.

Where should you place smoke detectors in your home? Smoke detectors should be installed

🔊On every level of the home

🔊Inside each bedroom

🔊In hallways outside of sleeping areas (long hallways may require more than one smoke detector)

🔊Near stairways

🔊In main living areas, especially in open floor plans and near fireplaces or wood stoves

🔊At the highest point of the ceiling if yours is vaulted

✨Be sure to

🔊Mount smoke alarms on the ceiling, at least 4 inches from every wall, since smoke rises

🔊Keep each smoke alarm at least 10 feet away from cooking appliances to avoid false alarms.

🔊Avoid placement in bathrooms, as steam from the shower or bath can set it off in error.

🔊Avoid placement near HVAC vents, fans, drafty areas, windows, or exterior doors, as airflow can divert smoke.

🔊Keep smoke alarms outside of corners or other tight spaces, as stagnant air can delay smoke detection.

10/28/2026

Parents and grandparents: Redding Recreation has room on the court for your 3rd to 6 th grade girl this basketball season! 🏀

Registration is still open for two girls' divisions in Redding Youth Basketball:
🏀 Hoopsters: 3rd–4th grade girls
🏀 Hot Shots: 5th–6th grade girls

Get ready for a season of skill-building, making friends, and playing basketball! Practices begin the first week in December, with league games running through February 2027.

If you know a 7th or 8th grader who wants to get in on the action, Redding Recreation has openings in the Super Stars coed league, too.

Is your little basketballer ready to hit the court? Register at ReddingRecreation.org (Click 'Register Online')