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Sierra Gott

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A lifelong Redding resident, Sierra Gott is the Redding reporter for Times Media Service. Gott covers local news in Redding, including city politics and government, schools, public safety, development, elections, local history and community life. Gott holds a master's degree in journalism.

Stories by Sierra Gott

13 explainers

  1. September 2026

    2 stories: 2 explainers

  2. Fri

    Explainer · Election · California

    From Chino Valley School Board to Statewide Ballot: Sonja Shaw’s 2026 Bid

    Chino Valley board president Sonja Shaw led California's June primary and will face Richard Barrera in the November superintendent race.

  3. Tue

    Explainer · Sports · Redding

    Shasta Lake September 2026 – Fishing Outlook: Trout Deep, Bass Active

  4. August 2026

    4 stories: 4 explainers

  5. Sun

    Explainer · Education · California

    Why California schools are returning some Prop. 28 arts money

  6. Fri

    Explainer · Sports · Redding

    Ironman 70.3 Brings Major Race Weekend to Redding

    More than 1,500 athletes will race in Redding on Aug. 16, with road closures and delays expected across Shasta County.

  7. Tue

    Explainer · Education · California

    California bill by Huntington Beach Sen. Tony Strickland would add health habits to school framework

  8. Sat

    Explainer · Arts and Entertainment · California

    Levitt AMP Colusa Wraps Fourth Season With Marty O’Reilly Trio Concert

  9. July 2026

    4 stories: 4 explainers

  10. Thu

    Explainer · Food and Dining · Florida

    Burger King adds new service changes after customer feedback campaign, with Miami-based company aiming to improve Whoppers

    Miami-based Burger King is launching a Whopper Guarantee and a new manager role in Florida following a customer feedback campaign.

  11. Tue

    Explainer · Education · United States

    Education Department finalizes rule tying federal aid to graduate earnings

  12. Sun

    Explainer · Business and Finance · United States

    Why KFC dropped “Kentucky Fried Chicken” — and why the myths keep spreading

  13. Sun

    Explainer · Education · California

    UC may bring SAT and ACT scores back into admissions. Here’s what that means for California students

    California high school students could face standardized testing requirements again as the University of California reviews its admissions policy.

  14. June 2026

    3 stories: 3 explainers

  15. Sat

    Explainer · Crime and Justice · United States

    Empty envelope in your mailbox? Don’t scan that code, federal agencies warn

  16. Thu

    Explainer · Travel · United States

    How a Lancaster teen’s 50-star flag ended up over capitols from Ohio to Alaska

  17. Thu

    Explainer · Business and Finance · United States

    Schwab and Cboe reportedly plan yes-or-no S&P 500 contracts

    Charles Schwab and Cboe are reportedly planning yes-or-no S&P 500 contracts for retail customers, with a potential launch in the coming months.