Redding!!!

Shasta County, California, USA

Home of the spectacular Sundial Bridge

Northern California's Tourism & Recreation Capital

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| General Information | Population | Climate | Transportation | Housing | Municipal Services | Law Enforcement & Crime Rate | Fire Protection | Employment | Utilities | Education | Health Care | Retail | Area Media | Recreation | Attractions | Events | Other Links | Acknowledgments |

General Information:

Shasta County is located in the extreme northern end of the Sacramento Valley, equal distance between Los Angeles and Seattle on interstate 5. It is 160 miles north of Sacramento and 230 miles north of San Francisco. There are three incorporated cities in Shasta County, Redding, the county seat, Anderson and the City of Shasta Lake. Redding, bisected by the Sacramento River, is a growing center of commerce and industry and the nationally recognized metropolitan marketplace of northern California, serving the adjacent counties of Tehama, Trinity and Siskyou.

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Population: (January 2009 estimates)

Median age of county resident: 36.2 years.

Population percentage by age:

Population growth rate :

Ethnicity

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Climate: Valley Area

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Elevation: 400-10,466 Feet (Shasta County).
Redding: About 400 Feet

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Housing:

Rentals of 2 bedroom apartments & duplexes range from $ 450-$ 1,000
Rentals of three bedroom houses range from $ 600-$ 1400
Median price of a house sold in the City of Redding in last quarter (2008) is $ 209,900.  Executive type homes range up to $ 1.5 million+. Housing is usually available, for rent or purchase.

Median price in Shasta County Jan 2009: $ 185,000
Average property tax 1.07%

Cost of living Index (based on US average) : Standard: 101.65%, Executive 132.92%

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Municipal Services:

Shasta County is governed by general law with an elected Board of Supervisors
Redding, City of Shasta Lake and Anderson each have the Council-Manager type of government.

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Law Enforcement & Crime Rate:

Crime Rate:

65% Lower than statewide average
71% Lower than Seattle
86% Lower than Sacramento
17% Lower than Phoenix

Average of 1.5 sworn officer per 1000 population.

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Fire Protection:

Employment:

2008 Median Income : $ 53,300

Average Unemployment Rate : Generally slightly higher than State of California average

Latest data: 15.9% (March 2009 Shasta County Unemployment Rate)

	Economic Development Corp. of Shasta County 530-225-5300
	Superior California Economic Development Dist. 530-241-8720 Employment:
	Employment Development Department 530-225-2186 Job Training:
	Private Industry Council 530-246-7911
	Sales Tax: 8.25% (food excluded, additional sales taxes in some areas) Automobile Registration Fees: Based on vehicle value California State Income Tax: Yes

	City of Redding: City of Redding 530-245-7200
	City of Shasta Lake: Shasta Lake Electric Department 530-275-7400
	City of Anderson: Pacific Gas & Electric Water Source:
	City of Redding: Sacramento River, Whiskeytown Lake, Redding Groundwater Basin
	City of Shasta Lake: Shasta Lake
	City of Anderson: Local Wells

Pacific Gas & Electric

Telephone: Area Code: 530

Education:

Shasta County provides comprehensive elementary and secondary educational programs. These programs are provided in:

	25 school districts,
	40 elementary schools
	13 middle schools
	8 high schools
	4 continuation high schools and
	30 private schools
	There are several special centers and classes for the handicapped, a federally funded Headstart project, and a home study program. Additionally, working parents and parents who are returning to school are provided a child development program.

School Enrollment, Estimated for 1998 (county)
Grades K-8	17,405
Grades 9-12	8,496

Shasta Community College has a student enrollment of 14,000, with programs for university transfer occupational-technical training, Contract Training with employers as well as personal enrichment.530-225-4600

Health Care:

Redding serves as the health care center for the north state. The city has 2 major hospitals with state of the art treatment facilities in the specialties of cancer therapy, cardiac surgery, trauma and laser surgery, maternity, infertility and reproductive disorders, emergency care and others. Each have air ambulance services There is a specialty hospital for treatment of psychiatric disorders, chemical dependency and acute physical rehabilitation, plus a private hospital and 11 convalescent hospitals.
There are :

	368+ physicians/surgeons
	100+ dentists
	30+ optometrists
	54+ chiropractors
	Veteran's Medical Center
	Mercy Medical Center 530-225-6000
	Shasta Regional Medical Center 530-244-5400
	Patients' Hospital 530-225-8700
	Northern California Rehabilitation Hospital 530-246-9000

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	JC Penny
	Sears
	Costco
	Target
	WalMart
	Barnes & Noble
	Office Max
	Office Depot
	Home Depot
	K-Mart
	Macy's
	Victoria's Secret
	Body, Bath & Beyond
	Old Navy
	Best Buy
	Lowe's
	TJ Max
	Kohl's
	Trader Joe's

	Hampton Inn & Suites-Central Redding
	Hilton Garden Inn - South Redding
	Holiday Inn -Central Redding
	Ramada Limited - North Redding
	La Quinta Inn - Central Redding
	Red Lion Inn - Central Redding
	Best Western
	Motel 6 (3)

Area Media:

Newspapers: 1 daily (Record Searchlight 530-243-2424), 2 weekly

Television Stations:

	ABC-KRCR Ch 7
	CBS-KSHL Ch 12
	NBC-KNVN Ch 24
	FOX-KCVU Ch 30
	PBS-KIXE Ch 9
	C26-KGEC UHF
	2 Cable Systems

Radio Stations: 7 FM & 2 AM

	3 community parks
	33 Neighborhood parks
	8 miles Sacramento River Trail System
	8 lighted baseball fields
	2 public swimming pools
	3 boat launching facilities
	numerous picnic facilities
	6 public golf courses
	2 private golf courses
	3 movie complexes City of Shasta Lake:
	7 parks City of Anderson:
	3 parks

Attractions:

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Regional Parks in the North State:

	Ahjumawi Lava Springs State Park 530-335-2777
	Anderson River Park 530-378-6656
	Castle Crags State Park 530-235-2684
	Trinity (Claire Engle) Lake 530-623-2131
	Klamath Basin National Wildlife Refuge 530-667-2231
	Klamath River 530-493-2243
	Lake Siskiyou 530-926-2618
	Lassen Volcanic National Park 530-595-4444
	Latour Demonstration State Forest 530-225-2505
	Marble Mountain Wilderness 530-842-6131
	McArthur Burney Falls State Park 530-335-2777
	Mount Shasta Natural Landmark 530-926-4511
	Russian Wilderness 530-842-6131
	Shasta Dam and Shasta Lake 530-275-1589
	Trinity Alps Wilderness 530-623-2121
	Whiskeytown Lake Recreation Area 530-246-1225 Regional Attractions:

Please click here to view the page with maps and photographs of regional attractions. High-Speed internet access strongly recommended due to large photograph files!!!!. That page is best viewed in 1024 X 768 or higher resolution. Turtle Bay Museums and Arboretum on the River with Sundial Bridge Turtle Bay Museums and Arboretum on the River is the result of the merger in 1997 of four organizations (Carter House Natural Science Museum, Redding Arboretum by the River, the Forest Museum and the Redding Museum of Art & History). Since April of that year, these various facilities have all been part of Turtle Bay Museums. The Turtle Bay project is a $46 million effort to build a major cultural and scientific center with a focus on the Sacramento River watershed. It will examine the connections between people and nature while exploring the challenges created by human use of the natural and cultural environment. The first phase of the Museum's expansion was completed in 1997 with the opening of Paul Bunyan's Forest Camp, a 7-acre interactive family learning center with a focus on the forest. The first permanent wildlife exhibits and a new visitor center. A major new exhibition building, cafe, extensive gardens, exhibits and other facilities are now open. The 300-acre campus on both sides of the Sacramento River is now joined by a spectacular 217 feet tall and 700 feet long glass-deck span pedestrian bridge designed by internationally known architect Santiago Calatrava. Call..... 530-243-8850. LAKE SHASTA CAVERNS O'Brien exit off interstate 5. These caverns are a delightful excursion for the entire family. The spectacular limestone and marble formations are surrounded by waterfalls and embedded with sparkling crystals. Guided tours are conducted daily. Call.. 530-238-2341. SHASTA STATE HISTORIC PARK Three miles west on Highway 299 this state park features a museum with relics from the 1840s gold rush era the Litsch General Store which has been completely restored to its original state and many other historical buildings from that era. Museum is open year round and can be reached by calling 530-243-8194. CAMDEN HOUSE & EL DORADO MINE 15 miles west on Highway 299... the Camden House, built in 1852 was a popular stage coach stop. Tours conducted by the National Park Service by special request. Call 530-241-6584. REDDING MUSEUM OF ART & HISTORY 1701 Rio Drive in Caldwell Park... features not only a large collection of local Indian artifacts but also exhibits contemporary art by various local and national artists. Now a part of Turtle Bay Museums and Arboretum on the River. For further information call 530-243-8801. REDDING CONVENTION CENTER 700 Auditorium Drive . this attractive theater/convention hall schedules a variety of entertainment throughout the year from antique shows to country and western music For further information on upcoming events , call...530-225-4130. For information on booking conventions, call 530-225-4100. CARTER HOUSE NATURAL SCIENCE MUSEUM 1701 Rio Drive in Caldwell Park... features natural and physical science exhibits. Their Animal Discovery Room is well-known for its "living exhibits." Children are encouraged to visit and play with over 30 different species of the animal world. Now a part of Turtle Bay Museums and Arboretum on the River. For further information call 530-243-5457. OLD CITY HALL GALLERY 1313 Market Street... Located in downtown Redding, the original Redding City Hall has been restored and now houses exhibits from area artists Call 530-241-7320. CALDWELL / LAKE REDDING PARK Off Highway 273 north, take Quartz Hill Road... home of the Redding Museum and the Carter House Natural Science Museum, these parks located on the banks of the Sacramento River also feature a public swimming pool, playgrounds, picnic areas, softball and soccer fields, horseshoe pits. and a nine-hole public golf course. SACRAMENTO RIVER TRAILS To reach the Sacramento River Trail, proceed north on Market Street to Riverside Drive (left), which is on the south side of the Sacramento River. Proceed west on Riverside Drive to the designated parking area. The trail begins and continues 3 miles on the south side of the river, at this point the trail continues over a foot bridge where it then connects with the north side trail. The north side trail has several exits; however, if one chooses to walk the entire trail. it is another 5 miles SHASTA DAM TOURS The second largest dam in the United States, Shasta Dam is located approximately 12 miles north of Redding via Interstate 5. Completed in 1945, Shasta Dam is the highest center overflow dam in the world, and is three times higher than Niagara Falls. Free tours are conducted daily through the interior of the dam. Shasta Dam and Lake is a "must see" for anyone visiting beautiful Northern California. For tour information, please call: 530-275-4463 - info desk at Dam LASSEN VOLCANIC NATIONAL PARK Lassen Peak, over 10,000 feet high, last erupted in 1917. In the park, you will see many interesting examples of volcanic action. Seven campgrounds offer guided nature walks and camper programs in the summer months. The Park is closed in the winter with the exception of cross-country skiing from the Manzanita Lake area. Interpretive snow show tours are conducted by National Park Service Rangers. Take Highway 44 east from Redding to north entrance; Highway 36 from Red Bluff to south entrance of Park. 530-595-4444 MT. SHASTA Snow-capped Mt. Shasta dominates the northern skies as you journey past Shasta Lake, the jagged peaks of Castle Crags, and through the picturesque railroad town of Dunsmuir. During the winter months, skiers can choose alpine skiing at the Mt. Shasta Ski Park, which features two triple chair lifts and a surface tow. Cross country skiing is also available on Mt. Shasta. Take Interstate 5 north approximately 50 miles to Central Mt. Shasta exit. McARTHUR-BURNEY FALLS STATE PARK This Park is located on Highway 89 mid-way between Mt. Shasta to the north and Lassen Park to the south. Spectacular 129-foot Burney Falls can be enjoyed by taking the hiking trail down to the base of the Falls and back again. Excellent camping facilities are available with 118 campsites, restrooms, hot and cold water, showers, stoves, tables and food lockers. A boat ramp is also available at near-by Lake Britton. Take Highway 299 east to Highway 89, head north on Highway 89 approximately 5 miles to Park entrance. 530-335-2777 CASTLE CRAGS STATE PARK Continuing north on Interstate 5 for about 35 miles are the soaring spires of Castle Crag State Park. Popular activities include fishing in the Sacramento River, hiking and backpacking in the back country and camping among the ancient granite formations. There are 64 campsites with tables, stoves and storage lockers. Restrooms with hot showers are nearby. Many of the site are large enough to accommodate trailers and motor homes up to 27 feet (no hook-ups). Across from the park's main entrance are 21picnic sites. 530-235-2684 WHISKEYTOWN LAKE West on Highway 299, Whiskeytown Lake is about 8 miles from Redding. The lake offers sandy beaches, marina, camping facilities , excellent boating, plus numerous marked hiking trails. Situated on the south shore of the lake is a memorial to President John F Kennedy commemorating his dedication of the Dam in 1963.

Events:

Major Annual Events:

	Shasta District Fair
	Kool April Nites
	Wings and Wheels
	Annual Lighted Christmas Parade
	Rodeo Week
	Redding Air Show
	Shasta Jazz Festival
	Shasta Art Fair

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Other Links:

	Visit Hampton Inn- Redding page.  The newest and the best place to stay in Redding during your visit
	Visit Turtle Bay page for more information
	visit Greater Redding Chamber of Commerce page
	Visit City of Redding page
	Visit Northern California Travel and Tourism Information Network page
	Visit Siskiyou county Visitor's Bureau Page
	Visit Anderson Chamber of Commerce page
	Visit Redding Anesthesia Associates Medical Group Page (Information about anesthesia, pre-surgical & post-surgical events, pain clinic)