Calaboose Creek Covered Up | Chico News

Chico News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 28, 2026 · 1m

Redding’s $6 million Calaboose Creek project aims to clean up trash and boost safety along downtown walkways—but locals are pushing back, calling it an “L.A. River-facation” that buries nature under concrete. While the city touts improved safety and aesthetics, historians worry historic artifacts are being lost, and residents fear narrower roads could create new hazards. With construction set to finish by November, the debate rages on: modernization vs. preserving the creek’s wild charm. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on…