Community Information

CALIFORNIA'S NATURAL GETAWAY...

Redding is centrally located in the beautiful Shasta-Cascade region at the top of the Sacramento Valley in far northern California. Surrounded on three sides by millions of acres of federal and state lands, Redding is a short drive to some of California's most beautiful natural attractions, including the Whiskeytown National Recreation Area, Lassen Volcanic National Park, McArthur-Burney Falls Memorial State Park, spectacular Mt. Shasta, and the pristine Trinity Alps, the region boasts miles of backcountry roads and scenic highways and byways, including one of only two All American Roads in California, the Volcanic Legacy Scenic Byway. Redding is home to the Sundial Bridge--the world's only glass-decked pedestrian bridge that is a working sundial--and world-class Turtle Bay Museum. Redding is considered the "hub of the north state," offering great shopping, hundreds of restaurants, and over 2,500 hotel rooms. Redding is a short two-hour drive to Sacramento, three-hour drive to the magnificent Redwood Coast, and three-hour drive to San Francisco. Redding and the surrounding areas of the Shasta-Cascade offer a wide variety of year-round recreational opportunities. From fishing, golfing, kayaking, and white water rafting, to art in public places, history and culture, regional attractions, and theatre, there is something here for everyone. For a complete list of the many fun things to see and do in and around Redding, log on to www.VisitRedding.com

REDDING AREA INDUSTRY AND EMPLOYMENT

Money magazine rated Redding number 9 in a 1994 study/survey of the nation's 20 best places for starting, relocating, or expanding a small business. This acknowledgement is further supported by the fact that the Redding area is becoming known as a "manufacturing paradise." At least, this is what Expansion Management magazine is touting. In 1992, the magazine, based in Overland, Kansas, announced that Redding was one of the two top first-place winners.

The area's largest employers are local government, hospitals/health care, education, big box stores, and tourism. There are three incorporated cities in Shasta County: Redding, Anderson, and the City of Shasta Lake. Redding, the county seat, has a population of 90,491 and is the center of trade and commerce and the regional hub for retail, education, professional services, and government.

AGRICULTURE
20 percent of Shasta County's 488,743 acres were harvested in 2007. Top crops include hay, wild rice, walnuts, strawberries (nursery plants), honey and other apiary products.

HOUSING
The median home price in Shasta County is $340,000 (2006). The median monthly rental, including utilities, for a new two-bedroom apartment is approximately $750 month. The median income for a family in Shasta County is $37,425, and the average monthly utility cost for Redding, including sewer, water, garbage, electricity, and gas is $160/month.

EDUCATION
Redding and Shasta County is committed to providing an education for everyone from preschoolers to adults. The Redding area is served by 46 public elementary schools, 6 middle schools, 8 high schools, 30 private schools, Shasta College--a 2-year community college which offers outreach programs through California State University Chico, and Simpson University--a 4-year State-accredited private collage with a Master's program.

POPULATION
Population for the County of Shasta is 182,240 with an average annual increase of 1%, a land area of 3,786 square miles (apx 48 residents per square mile), and an average population age of 50 to 59. The population for the City of Redding is 90,491 with an average annual increase of 1.3%. Of the three incorporated cities in Shasta County (Anderson, Redding, and Shasta Lake), Redding is the most populous.

HEALTHCARE
Redding is home to three Joint Commission accredited hospitals, including a private acute-care hospital that specializes in surgery and pain management. Additional offerings include surgical, urgent care, radiology, GI and occupational medicine and physical rehabilitation centers, convalescent hospitals, home health agencies, hospice, and medical transportation and supply companies.

QUICK FACTS

Climate Data

Internet Service Providers

SnowCrest.net
Shasta.com
Computer ZoNe
SunsetNet
ShastaNet
Jett.net

Forums (message boards)

ReddingForum.com
ReddingBlog.com

Local Government in Shasta County

County of Shasta
City of Redding
City of Anderson
City of Shasta Lake
Redding Police Department
Shasta County Sheriff
Shasta County Sheriff's Boating Safety
D.A.R.E. Program
Redding Area Bus Authority
Shasta County Department of Resource Mgt

Television Stations

KHSLTV 12 Chico/Redding
KRCR News Ch 7, Redding
KNVN Ch 24, Chico/Redding
KCVU TV Fox 30, Chico/Paradise/Redding
KRVU TV UPN 21, Chico/Paradise/Redding
KIWB, Redding
KIXE 9 - Public Television, Northern California

AM Radio Stations

KQMS 1400 (News Talk)
KNRO 1670 (ESPN Sports)
KVIP 540 (Christian Radio)
Shasta Lake Radio (internet music station)

FM Radio Stations

KFPR 88.9 / KCHO 91.7 Northstate Public Radio
KALF 95.7 "95.7 KALF", Country
KRRX 106.1 "106X", Classic Rock
KESR 107.1 "Star 107.1", 80s/90s
KNCQ 97.3 "Q97" (Country)
KHRD 103.1 "Red 103.1" (Rock)
KEWB 94.7 "Power 94"(Dance, Top 40)
KSHA 104.3 "K-Shasta" (Soft Rock)
KNNN 99.3 "Mix 99.3" (Top 40)
KRDG 105.3 "Oldies 105.3" (50's/70's)
KVIP Christian Radio - FM 98.1
Shasta Lake Radio Internet Music Station

News

Redding Record-Searchlight
KRCR News Channel 7 website news
KQMS 1400 AM (News Talk)
North Valley Business Journal
NewsJunkie.info - All the best news links

Mileage--Distances from Redding

Los Angeles 502
San Diego 610
Eureka 97
Sacramento 144
San Francisco 192
Medford, OR 124
Grants Pass, OR 139
Klamath Falls, OR 118
Las Vegas, NV 491
Reno, NV 151

Mileage--Distances from Redding

Los Angeles................. 502
San Diego..................... 610
Eureka............................. 97
Sacramento.................. 144
San Francisco.............. 192
Medford, OR................. 124
Grants Pass, OR.......... 139
Klamath Falls, OR....... 118
Las Vegas, NV............. 491
Reno, NV....................... 151

CONTACT INFO:
Redding Convention & Visitors Bureau
777 Auditorium Drive, Redding, CA 96001
530-225-4100 / 800-874-7562
info@cnvb.com / www.visitredding.com

For relocation information, contact the
Greater Redding Chamber of Commerce at
747 Auditorium Drive, Redding CA 96001
530-225-4433 / info@reddingchamber.com
www.reddingchamber.com

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