Review of Redding, California


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Star Rating - 5/30/2017
I was born and raised in Redding. In 1970 someone got the idea to bulldoze all of the historical buildings,stores on Market street to build an indoor mall that failed. The spirit and the soul of Redding disappeared! There is NO downtown. I went to college and was successful in Portland Oregon for 30 years. In my 60's I came back to Redding to be near family. Most of my family now have moved to Hawaii. I have been here for two years and have not been able to get out yet. I am having trouble finding a professional,decent paying job. I am working minimum wage and am worried about my utility bills. I try to count the blessings of living in Redding everyday so that I can survive here. I feel validated in my experience after reading these reviews. We will see if I can get a good job,save my money and move to Brookings,Oregon. I commend those who can survive and thrive here!
marcia | Redding, CA
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The city is full of awfulness. I just moved back here a week ago and I'm going to leave. There are just to many bad memories and evil experiences and It makes me sick how I was treated here. I don't know these people and I feel stupid for trying to be their friend. It is beyond appalling the people who were involved. This place will damage your emotions because the people here are abusive. Get out as soon as you can.
Sue | Redding, CA | Report Abuse
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