Redding California

Redding is so unlike the rest of California that you would never realize it is in California. If it weren't for the low wages, very small job market, low techness, we would be the ideal place to live in the U.S. Redding is very Pro-American, support our troops, gung ho he man as it gets! Sun shines here almost year round, very very hot in the summer, fairly mild in the Winter, yet snow covered mountains surround us. Where else can you jump into a lake that averages 75 degrees, but still can view snow covered mts.? Temps in the 100's through summer months and rarely snows in Redding. Outdoors abound here, you can fish for trout or salmon in downtown Redding and actually eat them! Crystal clear lakes and rivers are everywhere. Clean air, no traffic, go fishing on your lunch break. Small town mentality, good ole boys that do not like change. Fairly friendly folks, however more than should, keep to themselves.

Indian casino's everywhere, about the only real nightlife, short on entertainment but if your into outdoors, Redding is the place! I guess you could say Redding is a true Western town, Rodeo is big here. No agriculture, so no immigrant issues. Tallest building in town is the jail, so that may say something. People from the big cities move here to get away from, well, the big city.

Pretty much a red city, mostly Republican, jeans truck driving types. American flags everywhere, support our troops stickers on almost every bumper. Bar talk consist of mainly, "how many deer to did ya get" did you see Foxworthy on TV last night, bottom line is Redding is a hick town, love it or leave it. I've left a couple of times, but always come back. Mostly due to not speaking a foreign language that you find down in South American, what we call anyplace south of Cottonwood. Welcome sign is not put out for liberals, Ahhh, that should get some hate mail, hahaha!  Hey it's the truth, come on now.

Biggest industries cater to retirement, lots of jobs in the medical field. I would take a guess and say the number one sport here is Nascar. Hmmm, sounds like North Carolina eh? Redding is not and does not wish to be associated with the rest of California, for the most part you do not even realize we are in Cali, unless you watch the news, which I am finding, most people do not.

"Redding, the other white meet" ;-)