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The city of Redding, California is situated just between the Mexican and Canadian border along I-5. The population of Redding is currently more than 90,000 based on the 2010 census. It is the county seat of Shasta County, California and is also, the biggest city within the Shasta Cascade region. Redding is the 4th biggest city in the Sacramento Valley after Elk Grove, Roseville and Sacramento, California.

Redding was originally a trade and travel route connecting the Pacific Northwest to California's Central Valley. The city of Redding is located along the Siskiyou Trail. From approximately the year 1000, the area of Redding was inhabited by Native Americans of the Wintu tribe. In the beginning of the 19th century, trappers from the Hudson's Bay Company, together with members of the United States Exploring Expedition traveled through the site of Redding as they traversed the Siskiyou Trail.

Situated in the northwestern end of the Central Valley, the region transitions into the Cascade foothills, that are surrounded by gorgeous mountains towards the east, west and to the north. There is abundant and fertile farmland found towards the south. Some of the outermost portions of the city of Redding are really a part of the Cascade foothills. Central and southern regions of the city of Redding are located in the Sacramento Valley.

The city of Redding is the Northern Sacramento Valley city and is considered the largest city between Oregon, Eugene and Sacramento, California. The city of Redding had a considerably lower population in the year 2010 however of 177,223 that was much less compared to Medford Oregon's population of 203,206. Redding together with its southern neighbor Red Bluff is both popular tourist spots as many visitors use these cities as bases to explore natural attractions within the area like for example Lake Shasta and Lassen Volcanic National Park.

The Sundial Bridge situated at Turtle Bay was finished during the year 2004. This exciting pedestrian span was designed by Santiago Calatrava, a noted Spanish architecht-engineer-artist. The bridge connects the north and south campuses of the 1.2 km2 or 300 acre Turtle Bay Exploration Park. The pylon that holds up the bridge support cables also becomes a sundial that is just correct in the summer solstice of June 21st or 22nd. The park provides a museum and spectacular sprawling gardens which stretch over 20 acres. The campus features permanent and changing exhibitions. Some of the exhibitions focus on natural science, art, history, forestry and horticulture.

In the year 1935 the historic Cascade Theatre opened. It has been restored and currently operates as a multi-use performance location. On November 5th, the year 1999 it was listed on the California Register of Historic Resources and the theatre represents an example of Art Deco architecture. On January 17, 2002, it was listed on the National Register of Historic Places. On March 18, the year 2000, the theatre was also a recipient of the Art Deco Society of California Preservation Award.