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 Open Burn Season is Now in Effect in the City of Redding
Open burn season is now in effect in the City of Redding with a valid burn permit. To obtain a free permit, visit the Redding Fire Department's website, linked in the button below. Please review and follow all burning regulations.
 Burn only on designated burn days. Before burning, contact Air Quality after 9:15am to ensure it is a permissible burn day at 530.224.8777.
No burning shall be undertaken unless weather conditions (particularly wind) are such that burning can be considered safe.
No burn barrels allowed.
Maximum pile size four-foot diameter for properties less than 1 acre. 10' x 10' for properties more than 1 acre.
For the 4' x 4' pile, you must have 10 feet of outer edge clearance, and for the 10' x 10' pile, you must have 25 feet of outer edge clearance from any flammable materials or vegetation.
An adult must be in attendance with a shovel until the fire is completely out. All fires must be extinguished by 5 pm.
A water supply is required at the burning site.
Burning shall be conducted at least 50 feet from any structures.
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 The Holiday Season Has Officially Arrived in Redding!
It's that time, Redding! The 105th annual tree has arrived in Downtown, and as always, its arrival marks the official start of the holiday season in Redding. Special thanks to Redding Electric Utility, Sierra Pacific Industries, Dura Crane, Inc., Headrick Logging, California Highway Patrol, Caltrans District 2, and Viva Downtown for helping to bring this wonderful tradition to our community again this year.Â
Mark your calendars for Friday, December 6 at 7 pm for the annual tree lighting at Yuba and Market Streets! The magic happens as part of December's First Friday in Downtown Redding, which begins at 5 pm. Enjoy an array of classic cars all decked out in their holiday best, presented by the Shasta Car Club and Kool April Nites. There couldn't be a better night to sip, shop, and support Downtown businesses and restaurants as you welcome the holiday season with your family, friends, and community members.Â
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 Shopping Locally Is a Great Way to Make a Positive Impact On Your Community
Did you know that when you spend $100 with a local business, approximately $68 of those dollars stay within the local economy? When you shop with a big box store, only $43 of the $100 stays in the community. Small businesses donate 250% more to community causes like sports teams and fundraisers than their big box counterparts. That means your dollars, spent locally, make a real impact for people and places you know directly.Â
Shopping local isn't just a nice thing to do. It's an active way of supporting the city you call home and ensuring that local businesses - owned by your family members, friends, and neighbors - can continue to thrive. This holiday season, consider shopping locally before you shop with a big box store or online. Spend money with local artists, farmers, producers and service providers.Â
Your choice to support the local businesses that make this community so unique and vibrant will make a difference you can see in your city!Â
Here are three opportunities to support your local community on the weekend after Thanksgiving:Â
- Shop with local artists at the Native American Heritage Day Celebration at Whistle Stop Park on Friday, November 29. There will be local vendors selling unique handmade items that day in the heart of Downtown Redding.Â
- Shop with small businesses throughout the City on Small Business Saturday, November 30th. All around the community, small businesses will welcome visitors with specials, snacks and warm smiles!
- Shop with an artist on Artists Sunday, December 1st. Artists Sunday is a nationwide movement with a goal of supporting artists and recognizing the impact they have in enriching our lives, communities, and the economy. The effort is designed to make the Sunday after Thanksgiving the most profitable day of the year for artists. Consider making a purchase with a local art gallery, playhouse or performance venue.Â
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 This Giving Season, Support Panorama Park with a Donation to the Redding Parks & Trails Foundation
It's Giving Season! Mark your calendars for Community Foundation for the North State's Giving Tuesday 2024 on December 3rd.Â
The Redding Parks & Trails Foundation, a local non-profit that does so much to support parks and trails throughout our community, has earmarked any donations they receive from Giving Tuesday to help support Panorama Park and the Community Resiliency Center that is slated to be built there. Your contribution will help bring this one-of-a-kind recreation and emergency support hub to life, offering Redding residents a space to play, connect, and find refuge when it’s needed most. If you're passionate about helping to build and maintain beautiful parks, trails and emergency infrastructure in Redding, this is your moment!Â
Check out the full list of local non-profits that need your support to continue their good work in the community on Community Foundation of the North State's website. You can even make a wish list of the organizations you'd like to support.
Can't wait to give? Early Giving opens on Tuesday, November 19th.Â
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 The City of Redding Solid Waste Utility Will Take Care of Your Used Cooking Oil for Free Through January 2025
With the holidays close at hand, it's a great time for an important reminder: Used cooking grease isn't nice to your pipes! Oil and grease should NEVER be poured down the drain. It clogs up the sewer lines and could lead to a plumbing party you don't want or need during the holidays.Â
Used cooking grease doesn't belong in trash containers, either, because it makes a mess, creates strong odors, and attracts rodents. Instead, once the oil is cool, place it into a leak-proof container and bring it to the Hazardous Waste Facility at 2255 Abernathy Way in Redding, Tuesday through Saturday, from 9 am to 4 pm. The City of Redding Solid Waste Utility will recycle it for free through January 2025.Â
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 Make a Child's Holiday Special with a Toy Donation to Operation Blue Santa
Every child deserves to experience the joy of the holiday season, and Operation Blue Santa is doing their part to make it happen in Redding! Join the Redding Peace Officers Association and the Redding Police Department for the Operation Blue Santa Toy Drive on Saturday, November 23rd from 8 am to 12 pm at Redding City Hall.Â
Drive thru and drop off a new toy and help make the holidays special for kids in need in our community. Please do not wrap the gift. There are a few elves on hand to help with that! Santa's Sleigh will take flight with the gifts in mid-December. Â
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 Get Rid of Excess Leaves with the City of Redding Solid Waste Utility's Free Leaf Disposal ProgramÂ
Fall leaves are a beautiful sight to behold, but as the trees begin to shed their fall colors, those leaves can clog gutters and storm drains, increasing the risk of pooling water and flooding and creating a potential fire hazard.
If you need help getting rid of excess leaves, check out the Free Leaf Disposal Program. Current City of Redding Solid Waste customers can bring their excess leaves to the Transfer Station for free between Friday, November 1, 2024, and Friday, January 31, 2025. A current City of Redding Utility bill and a photo I.D. are required to use this service.
Leaves must be removed from any plastic or paper bags used to transport them to the Transfer Station. The Transfer Station is located at 2255 Abernathy Lane in Redding.
As a reminder, leaves can also be placed into your green bin loose, without any plastic or paper bags. For more information on this program, call the City of Redding Solid Waste Utility at 530-224-6201. For information on how to properly dispose of other items, check out Solid Waste's Waste Wizard tool.Â
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UPCOMING EVENTS
November 19
Redding City Council Meeting @ 6pm @Council Chambers
November 19
Early Giving with Community Foundation of the North State
November 22
Redding Garden of Lights Opens
November 23
Operation Blue Santa Toy Drive @8 am @Redding City Hall
November 28 - 29
Thanksgiving Holiday - Redding City Hall & Associated Offices CLOSED
November 29
Native American Heritage Day Celebration @ Whistle Stop Park @ 1 pm
November 30
Small Business Saturday - Shop Small Throughout the City of Redding
December 1
Artists Sunday - Shop With Local and Regional Artists and Creators
December 3
North State Giving Tuesday
December 3
Redding City Council Meeting @ 6 pm@ Council Chambers
December 6
First Friday in Downtown Redding @5 pm
December 6
City Tree Lighting @ 7 pm @ Market & Yuba Streets During First Friday in Downtown Redding
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