Read All About It! New Newspaper Launches in Redding!

A town newspaper connects its residents, and that connection has been sorely missed in our community since The Redding Pilot ceased publication in 2018.  On April 21, Redding-ites can once again feel collectively informed as readers of The Redding Sentinel, a new print publication.  A complimentary town-wide distribution is planned for the inaugural issue.

The launch of The Redding Sentinel is being led by a group of dedicated volunteers. The plan is for it to grow – hopefully quickly – into a sustainable business funded by its readers and advertisers. There are no current plans to create a digital edition, although this could evolve.

“The backbone of small community newspapers are members of the community who want to see it thrive,” said Clark.  “Without exception, every person I have reached out to for help pulling this project together has expressed excitement and enthusiasm for a Redding paper. 

The rollout of The Sentinel - in three consecutive monthly issues - has been strategically planned to gain as much subscriber and advertiser support and community interest as possible. The paper will then go dark over the summer, when the organizers will be using the time to evaluate the systems in place – editorial, production, ad sales, distribution – so they are in a more informed position to hire a permanent Redding Sentinel staff.  The Sentinel is expected to return in September as a subscription-based weekly.

A newspaper weaves the fabric of a community together. This common thread has been missing in Redding through some unusually difficult times in the past few years. The letters to the editor forum, coverage of local events and Town meetings, the triumphs and heartbreaks of school athletics, features on colorful residents, poignant personal announcements and moving obituaries all play a vital role in documenting life in a small town.  The goal of the team behind The Redding Sentinel is to provide this platform.

For more information or to support, please follow @reddingsentinel on social media. To contribute and advertise, please contact publisher@reddingsentinel.org.