Redding, California SperlingViews

Well, if you like a growing city then Redding is the place for you. Me personally, I'm not wild about it. Redding has lots of outdoor activities available. Kayaking on our beautiful lakes, skiing/snowboarding on beautiful Mt. Shasta, boating, hiking, horseback riding, etc. And that is what has brought so many people here. As a result of so many people coming here the crime has gone up dramatically (in my opinion), people are not as friendly anymore (city people bringing their attitudes with them), it's crowded everywhere you go, and jobs are hard to come by/keep. It's kind of a country setting, which is nice if you're into that kind of thing (wholesome way of life). This is all just the opinion of someone who has been here their whole life of course. You may love Redding!

...don't underestimate the summers here either.. they are HOT HOT HOT!!! :)

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I don't recommend moving to Redding by choice. - 10/18/2007

I visit Redding on a regular basis for business and I'm always relieved to get back to the Bay Area after a trip there. The weather is fairly uninviting year round. It's either too hot, too cold or[read more...]

making a living - 7/30/2007

Redding is great for young couples or singles. We have Shasta college and Simpson university. However, trying to support a family of 4 in Redding has proven difficult for my family and many others. [read more...]

River Runs Throught It - 4/5/2007

Redding is a river city. You can't drive any where without seeing the beautiful Sacramento River. We have lots of trees here and although we do get scorching...scorching summers we are green and[read more...]

I'm 26 yrs old and love Redding.... - 3/12/2007

.... I've lived here since I was four. Yes I belive most the elementry schools need some improvement, but we do have some good ones, we have two community collages plus Chico State Universty is only[read more...]

2 seasons now. - 12/28/2006

in the last ten years, we have somehow lost our 4 seasons. now we have summer(hot) and[read more...]

It is hot, but - 9/1/2006

There is so much beautiful country around here. Lakes, rivers, mountains. It is more than worth it to put up with the hot[read more...]

prepare to pay out more than you can make! - 7/22/2006

just that lowing paying jobs and everything coasts a[read more...]

When you're hot, you're hot - 6/7/2006

Summer is HOT. Temp generally ranges from 105 to 110 degrees for 2+ of the 4 weeks in both July and August. The other 2 weeks of July and August usually are in the high 90's. June,September and[read more...]