North State weekly recap
Posted: Feb 26, 2021 7:36 PM
Posted By: Brandon Downs
The Redding Rodeo will make a comeback in 2021 even if it has to be at a limited capacity. The rodeo typically brings in money for the city and local business as it draws people, contestants, and visitors to Redding. Redding organizers said certain events will not be able to happen this year. The Redding Rodeo plans to put tickets on sale in March with the rodeo planned for May 13-15.
Comcast said it notified Paradise that it has reached an agreement with PG&E to put cables underground. This will be a major step in improving safety for evacuations as trees fell across some roads during the Camp Fire. Paradise lobbied for Comcast and AT&T to put lines underground when PG&E decided to do it. The PG&E project is 25% complete.
Market Street reopens in Downtown Redding after almost 50 years It was a big day for the City of Redding. The Downtown Circulation Project is finally finished after a year.
Posted: Feb 24, 2021 7:29 PM
Updated: Feb 24, 2021 8:18 PM
Posted By: Ana Torrea
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REDDING, Calif. – It was a big day for the City of Redding as the Downtown Circulation Project is finally finished after a year.
Market Street reopened to traffic after almost 50 years.
“Forty-nine years ago in 1972, Market Street was closed for the creation of a pedestrian mall,” said Redding Mayor Erin Resner on Wednesday’s grand re-opening.
The Circulation Project connects Yuba, Tehama, and Butte Street to Market Street. Businesses along Market Street are really excited hoping this area will attract more people to come, dine, and shop.
Downtown Redding Redevelopment making good progress
The Downtown Circulation Project in Downtown Redding is almost complete. At the intersection of Tehama Street and Market Street, a new layer of asphalt was laid on top.
Posted: Dec 31, 2020 5:32 PM
Updated: Dec 31, 2020 5:49 PM
Posted By: Ana Marie Torrea
Street surfaces that have not had cars drive through in 50 years will soon be open.
“The purpose was to reintroduce the streets through the core of downtown,” said Mark Christ, a senior housing specialist with the City of Redding.
He said the main reason for the project is, To help spur business activity downtown and make it more accessible to vehicles to pedestrians.”