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Yoga means to unite or join and it is the ancient spiritual science from India. Indeed it is a vast science covering all aspects of spiritual practice, not just the physical postures which are commonly associated with Yoga in the West. Yoga includes a way of life, a way of devotion, various physical practices and lifestyle practices and dietary guidelines. Discover Yoga in it's mystical forms in the pages of these books. Discover amazing yoga books at Vedic Books. Explore all aspects of Yoga - hatha yoga, raja yoga, karma yoga, bhakti yoga. Ultimately the yoga beyond all where there is only oneness, unity and harmony. Become yoga itself!
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Swami Satyananda Saraswati Asana Pranayama Mudra Bandha $49.49 $37.12
Asana Pranayama Mudra Bandha is recognised internationally as one of the most systematic yoga manuals available today. Since its first publication by the Bihar School of Yoga in 1969, it has been reprinted thirteen times and translated into many languages. It is the main reference text used by yoga teachers and students of Bihar Yoga/Satyananda Yoga within the International Yoga Fellowship Movement, and many other traditions as well. This comprehensive text provides clear illustrations, step by...
Swami Satyananda Saraswati Kundalini Tantra $34.49 $25.87
Kundalini Tantra is Swami Satyananda Saraswati's seminal work on kundalini, chakras and kriya yoga. Defining and explaining kundalini, this book provides a detailed account of kundalini awakening, including the signs and effects of such experiences and ways to both elicit and manage them. The book contains a comprehensive description of each chakra and the significance of the chakras in tantric and yogic practice. Techniques are given to balance each centre for greater harmony in mind, body and...
Swami Buddhananda Moola Bandha: The Master Key $18.99 $14.24
This book is dedicated to those honest and relentless yoga practitioners who are searching for the master-key to unlock the door to the abode of maha kundalini. Little has ever been written on the ancient practice of bandha, which is regarded as an important aspect of both hatha and kundalini yogas. Moola Bandha is a simple yet dynamic practice with profound physical, mental and spiritual benefits for the practitioner. The text focuses on the theory and practice of bandha. The physical, pranic...
Swami Satyananda Saraswati Yoga Nidra $31.49 $23.62
People feel that they are relaxing when they collapse in an easy chair with a drink or a cigarette and read a newspaper or switch on the television. But this, in fact, is merely a sensory diversion; true relaxation is an experience far beyond all this. For complete relaxation you must remain aware. This is Yoga Nidra, the state of dynamic sleep. This book introduces the practice of Yoga Nidra explaining how it works in both yogic and scientific terms. It includes several class transcriptions...
Swami Muktibodhananda Hatha Yoga Pradipika $43.99 $32.99
This book is a thorough commentary on the original text by Maharishi Swatmarama. It elucidates the entire science of hatha yoga as it was conceived and practised, not for health and fitness only, but for awakening the pranas, chakras and kundalini shakti. This text points out that hatha yoga is not just a physical practice but a process of cellular transmutation from gross, to subtle to divine. Thus hatha yoga was considered the foundation of all higher yogas. This text clearly shows...
Swami Muktibodhananda Swara Yoga: The Tantric Science of Brain Breathing $31.49 $23.62
Swara yoga is an ancient science of pranic body rhythms and explores how prana can be controlled through the breath. Traditionally a closely guarded science, taught only through direct transmission from guru to disciple, very little has ever been written about it.In this book the theory behind swara yoga is discussed, including the topics of prana, nadis and chakras. In the practice section the techniques of swara yoga are given in detail. The last section contains the original Sanskrit text of...
Swami Satyananda Saraswati Yogic Management of Common Diseases $18.99 $14.24
Yogic Management of Common Diseases deals with 36 common as well as serious diseases afflicting the human body. Diseases covered include those affecting the head and neck, the cardiovascular and respiratory systems, the gastro-intestinal tract, the joints and musculo-skeletal system, and the uro-genital system. Basic information is provided about the causes and effects of each condition from both the yogic and medical viewpoints. In depth yogic management of each disease is also presented along...
Swami Satyananda Saraswati Four Chapters on Freedom: Commentary on the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali $34.49 $25.87
This text contains the full Sanskrit text of Rishi Patanjali's Yoga Sutras, along with transliteration, translation and commentary. The Yoga Sutras, containing 196 epithets or threads of yoga, is the most respected treatise on yoga. This extensive commentary on each sutra fully explains the text and the path of raja yoga.Serious yogic aspirants and spiritual seekers will find invaluable guidance within these pages.About the Author:Swami Satyananda Saraswati,author of over eighty Books, is...
Sadguru Sant Keshavadas Gayatri: The Highest Meditation $21.99 $16.49
Gayatri The Highest Meditation describes the Gayatri, the mantra which helps the higher man to be bron in us all. Sant Keshavadas profoundly tells the meaning and many facets (water rites, sitting posture, time, atmosphere, breath control, pronunciation of sacred sounds) of this ancient meditation. There are few books available on the Gayatri meditation in English. Prof. T.K. Venkateswaran of the Department of Religious Studies, University of Detroit, praises Sant Keshavadas' work and...
Dr.Swami Shankardevananda The Practices of Yoga for the Digestive System $18.99 $14.24
Faulty diet, tension and lack of exercise are the chief causes of most digestive disorders. This book explains how the practices of yoga and yogic diet can be utilized to balance these factors and eliminate digestive problems. Written by Dr.Swami Shankardevananda Saraswati under the guidance of Swami Satyananda Saraswati, the book combines the traditional medical view with the ayurvedic and yogic views of healthy digestion. Includes practical information on food and digestion: a medical...
Avinash Lele Subhash Ranade Secrets of Marma: A Comprehensive Text Book of Ayurvedic Vital $50.49 $37.87
The science of Marma was shrouded in mystery for a long time, as it was taught only to certain people; to prevent its misuse. Marma science has many facets related to other sciences like martial art, Yoga etc. This is the first book which has put together all these aspects with marma points. About the Authors:Dr. David Frawley (vamadeva Shastri) is recognized both in India and the West for his knowledge of Vedic teachings, which include Ayurveda, Vedic Astrology, and yoga. He is the author of...
Swami Sadhanananda Giri Kriya Yoga: Its Mystery and Performing Art $43.99 $32.99
Kriya Yoga – Its Mystery & Performing Art, written by Swami Sadhanananda Giri is described by many of its readers as the Kriyayoga Samhita or the Holy book of Kriyayoga. The luminous words of this inspiring & empowering title are pregnant with spiritual wisdom, which has changed the lives in hundreds of its readers exposing the proper practice of Kriya as originally taught by Yogiraj Sri Sri Lahiri Mahasaya. It is highly recommended as a follow-up of the classic –...
H. H. Acharya Keshav Dev Mudras For Healing: Mudra Vigyan A Way of Life $14.49 $10.87
This books deal with (Mudra Vigyan), the science of fingers postures which occupies a very important and prominent position among the ancient Indian Sciences. The science of Mudra Vigyan is deeply mysterious and amazing. In this book, the author has mostly deal with science of elements. Mudra Vigyan, it is not difficult to harmonize the undercurrents of the mind. Through this science it is also not difficult to achieve concentration of mind. Mudra Vigyan is most important aspect of the...
Swami Satyananda Saraswati A Systematic Course in the Ancient Tantric Techniques of Yoga and Kriya $156.49 $117.37
This is the most comprehensive text ever published on yoga. It contains a complete course of 36 structured lessons on all the practices of integral yoga. The lessons were compiled from the teachings given by Swami Satyananda and are useful as a practical and theoretical guide to all levels of yoga teachers and aspirants. The book presents a synthesis of yoga in a scientific and systematic manner. The different branches of hatha yoga, raja yoga, mantra yoga, karma yoga, bhakti yoga, jnana yoga...
T K V Desikachar Yogayajnavalkya Samhita - The Yoga Treatise of Yajnavalkya $43.99 $32.99
One of the oldest texts on Yoga, the Yogayajnavalikya Samhita is a dialogue between the great sage Yajnavalkya and his learned wife Gargi. Considered as one of the most learned women of all times, Gargi poses questions to her husband, on how to reach the highest. Yajnavalkya shows her the way patiently and systematically, through the twelve chapters of this work. The form of a dialogue between the two presents a rich teaching in a very engaging manner. The work presents a lot of unique ideas...
Swami Satyasangananda Tattwa Shuddhi $43.99 $32.99
Tattwa shuddhi is an ancient tantric practice for purification of the elements, published for the first time in this comprehensive text. Every individual is comprised of five basic elements. Through the process of tattwa shuddhi, the purification and transformation of these elements takes place. This book contains the theory of tattwas and detailed instructions for the practice. Tattwa shuddhi uses the tantric tools of yantra, mantra and mandala. It can be performed as a sadhana in itself or as...
Swami Satyananda Saraswati Surya Namaskara: A Technique of Solar Revitalization $12.99 $9.74
Surya Namaskara, or salutation to the sun, is an important yogic practice which dates back to the ancient vedic period when the sun was worshipped as a powerful symbol of spiritual consciousness. From its esoteric origins Surya Namaskara has developed into a practice of twelve postures which weave together to generate prana (subtle energy), aiming towards the purification and rejuvenation of the practitioner. This book discusses in detail the full practice of Surya Namaskara, including the...
Swami Satyananda Saraswati Taming the Kundalini $31.49 $23.62
Taming the Kundalini is a collection of letters written by Swami Satyananda Saraswati to a close disciple, during the period 1959-62. Through this detailed and intimate account of yogic and spiritual training, the reader is given a rare glimpse into the unfoldment of the guru-disciple relationship and the implementation of progressive sadhana as a powerful tool to awaken consciousness. In this book Swami Satyananda offers to all his spiritual advice and encouragement and leads the reader into...
B.K.S. Iyengar Light on Yoga Sutra of Patanjali $31.49 $23.62
Yoga Philosophy explained thru the Patanjali Yoga Sutras. The roots of Yoga can be traced back roughly 5,000 years to the Indus Valley civilization, where seals depicting people performing asanas (yoga postures) were used in trade along the river. The word Yoga comes from the Sanskrit word "Yuj" meaning to yoke, join or unite. It is the union of all aspects of an individual: body, mind and soul. Hence, Yoga reunites all opposites - mind and body, stillness and movement, masculine and...
Dr. Chatterjee Purana Purusha - Yogiraj Sri Shama Churn Lahiree: A Complete Biography $50.49 $37.87
This book is a remarkable blend of literature and philosophy based on the life of Yogiraj Sri Shama Churn Lahiree Mahasaya, Fountain-Head of Kriya yoga.The book is a biography based on the ideals of Yogiraj and tenets of Kriya yoga. The authenticity of this biography lies in the preface where Satyacharan Lahiri Mahasaya grandson of Yogiraj Shama Churn Lahiree Mahasaya, commands his disciples the author, Dr. Ashoke Kumar Chatterjee who was then an elevated Kriyaban having meticulously and...
Marshall Govindan Babaji And The 18 Siddha Kriya Yoga Tradition $37.99 $28.49
This is a rare account of Babaji, who has retained his youthful form since the third century A.D., and of the immortal masters of southern India, the Siddhas, who initiated him into Kriya Yoga, a scientific art for realizing God, Truth and Self. It relates the inspiring story of Babaji's birth, childhood, quest for self-realization, transformation and mission in assisting humanity's "supramental evolution". The psychophysiology of Kriya Yoga and guidelines for its practice are clearly...
Swami Satyadharma Yoga Chudamani Upanishad: Crown Jewel of Yoga $25.49 $19.12
Yoga Chudamani Upanishad is a manual of higher sadhana for advanced and initiated aspirants. It delineates the ancient path of kundalini awakening in its original and pure form before the proliferation of modern yogic literature. The text elucidates a unique combination of kundalini yoga and vedantic upasana. It discusses the nadis, prana vayus, chakras and kundalini shakti, and also provides detailed descriptions of ajapa gayatri and pranava, which are older vedic and upanishadic meditative...
Swami Niranjanananda Saraswati Dharana Darshan: Yogic, Tantric and Upanishadic Practices $31.49 $23.62
Dharana Darshan includes as yet unpublished classic meditation practices derived from the Upanishads, the Tantras and other traditional yogic texts. The core of the book is Swami Niranjanananda's adaptation of the complex upanishadic akasha (space) dharanas for modern practitioners, including chidakasha, hridayakasha, daharakasha and vyoma panchaka dharanas, along with advanced stages of the classic ajapa japa and trataka practices. Also included is an introduction explaining the theory and...
Swami Sivananda Tantra Yoga, Nada Yoga and Kriya Yoga $21.99 $16.49
The system called Tantra has been always regarded as an esoteric and a secret way of spiritual practice, not accessible to the untrained one and to the common folk. The secrecy about the practice seems to consist in the noble outlook of life which the Tantra requires the seeker to entertain, a way of looking at things different from the one in which people are generally accustomed to see, interpret and evaluate things. The philosophy of the Tantra is based on the concept of a dual nature of...
Swati Chanchani Yoga for Children $28.49 $21.37
As Yoga becomes more popular throughout the world, there is a pressing need for a good book on Yoga for children. The authors of this book have written a book about yoga for children that is authoritative and appealing, informative and enjoyable. They trace the roots of Yoga in mythology and legend, and include many stories and tales bringing out the quality of, and inspiration for, the postures. They link the postures to the natural world. The universal moral and ethical values implicit in the...
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01. Asana Pranayama Mudra Bandha
02. A Systematic Course in the Ancient Tantric Techniques of Yoga and Kriya
03. Kundalini Tantra
04. Hatha Yoga Pradipika
05. The Mantra Mahodadhi of Mahidhara
06. Yoga Philosophy of Patanjali with Bhasvati
07. Kriya Yoga: Its Mystery and Performing Art
08. Swara Yoga: The Tantric Science of Brain Breathing
09. Four Chapters on Freedom: Commentary on the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali
10. Moola Bandha: The Master Key
11. Purana Purusha - Yogiraj Sri Shama Churn Lahiree: A Complete Biography
12. Tattwa Shuddhi
Process and Language - A Study of the Mahabhasya
Journal of the Bombay Branch of the Royal Asiatic Society
The Spirit of Ancient Hindu Culture
Medicinal Plants of India: An Encyclopaedia
The Philosophy of Saivism
Mo: Tibetan Divination System
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John Wick: Chapter 2 isn't out yet in the UK, but if you're anything like me you're going to lose track of kills and other nifty statistics pretty much as the movie begins.
Legendary hitman John Wick is forced back out of retirement by a former associate plotting to seize control of a shadowy international assassins guild. Bound by a blood oath to help him, John travels to Rome where he squares off against some of the world's deadliest killers.


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Gun-Control Group Pledges $2.5 Million to Fund Marches Across the US
Everytown for Gun Safety said on Friday it will donate money for rallies
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The group has donated $2.5 million to fund anti-gun protests across the US
A gun-control advocacy group announced on Friday it is to pledge $2.5 million to fund anti-gun protests across the United States.
Everytown for Gun Safety said it will donate up to $2,500,000 to support marches around the US on March 24, the date scheduled for the March For Our Lives rally in Washington to demand politicians to tighter gun laws.
The organization donating the funding is founded by the billionaire former New York City mayor Michael Bloomberg, who's also the founder of the Bloomberg media company.
The group is calling for the Republican-controlled U.S. Congress to overhaul gun laws following the recent spate of shootings in the United States.
The shooting last month at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida, in which 17 people were killed, has triggered a student-led movement organizing the planned march in the nation's capital.
A student-led movement has triggered a march in Washington DC
Reuters reports: Organizers said more than 300 other related events are being organized in support of the march both in the United States and abroad.
Everytown will give grants of $5,000 to organizers of up to 500 "sibling" marches, to help with permits, equipment rentals, transportation and other costs.
"Students are making history and demanding that our elected officials protect them," John Feinblatt, Everytown's president, said in a statement.
Everytown is a non-profit group founded by Michael Bloomberg, the billionaire founder of the Bloomberg media company and former New York City mayor.
Bloomberg, a longtime advocate of gun control, established Everytown in the wake of the 2012 Sandy Hook Elementary School massacre in Newtown, Connecticut.
The group works to elect lawmakers willing to make background checks for gun sales more stringent, among other tougher gun-control measures.
Many student survivors of the Florida shooting have emerged as prominent advocates for greater gun control.
They hope to tip the balance in a long-running national debate over how much regulation is permitted by the U.S. Constitution's Second Amendment, which the U.S. Supreme Court has ruled guarantees an individual right to have guns.
A series of marches are planned demanding tighter gun control
U.S. President Donald Trump, a Republican, has suggested steps including training teachers to carry concealed guns and confiscating guns from people deemed to be dangerous without due process rights.
Republican lawmakers in Congress have said they want to improve the national background check system.
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Ok, I've read about some people allowing their beef to spend too much time in the sous vide where even though the meat came out at 135 degrees- the texture was off. I have three filets about 8 ounces each. According to the app tenderloin steaks should go in for 2-3 hours. Will this cause a texture issue? I can grill them without a problem- but I would love to have the perfect medium rare steak.
I do fillet for 30min @ 62C / 143F, and then sear afterwards. If you like it a little bit rarer, or you've got a massive fillet, you can go a little cooler (say 60C / 140F) for a little longer (45min).
The sear kills any external bacteria (just as it would if you were serving the steak rare).
I can't comment specifically on fillet as I only ever eat it raw as Steak Tartare, but Rib-eye and Sirloin are cooked nicely after 1-1.5 hours so there's certainly no need to cook fillet for more than that. I cook them at 55C I think.
Any of those times should work fine and the texture should hold up great through 3 to 4 hours if it's left in that long.
Polyscience recommends 138F for 45 minutes for a three inch beef tenderloin. I think if you cook it for a little longer, you will end up with a slightly more tender result.
I have run into the situation of overcooking beef, but it has happened with tougher cuts which are cooking for days. In that case, I ended up with a beef roast that was one step removed from pate.... It was cut-with-a-spoon tender... ;-) I haven't had any problems like this when just cooking beef part of the afternoon.


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Community rallies around family after fire destroys their home days before Christmas
FORT BRANCH, Ind. (WFIE) - New information has been released on the fire that destroyed a home in Gibson County on Tuesday morning.
Officials say the fire that broke out along North Railroad Street was electrical in nature.
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The people inside, along with a dog and a cat, were able to get out unharmed, but officials say three cats and a rabbit died in the fire.
All of this comes just days away from Christmas. The family didn't want to go on camera, but their situation was moving. Deputies decided to come together and hold a fundraiser so the family has some presents to open.
Deputy Jennifer Robb responds to tragedies often, but this one, she says, was different.
"After looking through the front door and seeing their Christmas tree burnt and full of smoke, and their Christmas ornaments they've collected over the years, it just bothered me," Robb said. "It made me realize all the stuff I have in my life I should be thankful for."
Robb and fellow Deputy Jennifer Loesch organized the fundraiser to help revive the family's Christmas spirit. People have donated through Venmo, cash, checks and gifts.
"We've raised close to $1,300 dollars just like that, and it's not like we've been out knocking on doors, people have just done it," Loesch said. "It's amazing, especially this time of year with Christmas, people are just giving without thinking."
"I think they were in shock," Robb said. "I don't think they were expecting such support from the community and everyone around them. Mom and dad cried, grandma and grandpa cried, and I think I tried not to cry."
Deputies say some of the money will go toward helping replace what was lost in the fire.
"We see people's worst days," Robb said. "If we can do something to at least make something that's turned tragic into something a little nice, we want to do that."
Deputies are still taking donations for the family, and for their Cops for Kids program, where they go Christmas shopping for kids in need.
Here are ways you can donate:
Drop checks, cash, or gifts directly to the Gibson County Sheriff's Office
Venmo the area Fraternal Order of Police @fop115 and specify you'd like your donation to go to the house fire family.


Any loss in showers water pressure is really an annoyance, even though it's only a short disruption because of a flushed toilet. Of course it is much worse in case it is a chronic issue which makes it much harder to rinse shampoo and soap away. There are many ways of preventing and fixing this common issue, but they differ depending on their root causes.
If the shower has pressure balancing valve – in which there is a single handle or knob to control both flow of water and temperature — you're possibly at the risk of interruption of water pressure because of the usage of other close by fixtures. The classic instance is when any flushing toilet causes a change in water temperature and pressure drop.
This kind of valve mixes cold and hot water together at certain pressure levels. When a toilet flushes, the cold water get diverted to refill tank, which lead to a drop in pressure in the colder water line. It even takes the pressure balancing valve few seconds to adjust itself, during which time water might turn very hot as the valve is not getting all cold water it requires. And then when valve adjust, it does this by decreasing the pressure coming out from hot water line, leading to an overall pressure drop.
Luckily, there's another kind of shower valve which allows you to prevent this problem completely. It's known as thermostatic mixing valve, which offers separate control for water pressure and temperature. Call a trusted local plumber to ask regarding upgrading to one among these valves.
In case you have a shower and bathtub combo, you've a diverter valve probably — a switch or knob which diverts water from bathtub faucet to the showerhead. Such valves can break or malfunction after many years of services, and the result can be that valve cannot open sufficiently to send complete water pressure to showerhead.
This likely is a culprit if the water flows from bathtub faucet at complete pressure but fails down to match the pressure from showerhead. A plumber could confirm this diagnosis as well as complete the repairs with replacement diverter valve.
When the water pressure issue affects all the fixtures inside your home, the main cause could be near to water source. In a few homes, a device known as water pressure reducing valve is linked to main water line close to the point wherein it enters the house. This valve can break, malfunction, or fall outside adjustment — and all these three are jobs best for an expert plumber.
The worst probable cause of any shower pressure drop tends to be a broken pipe, as the resulting leakage could do serious damages to an unseen part of your house. If you can ever hear water running where and when it should not be, or in case you suddenly see water or dripping stains, shut your water supply off at main valve and contact Plumber Goodyear for an emergency service immediately.
Conversely, the best scenario is that the showerhead is simply clogged and dirty. To get a closer look, unscrew the showerhead from wall if probable. You may wish to soak it into an apt cleaning solution for many minutes prior to cleaning all nozzles thoroughly with any old toothbrush.
In case you reside in a region with hard water, then you may even have minerals deposit accumulation in your pipes. This decreases flow gradually and eventually will have a very noticeable effect on your water pressure. This issue can be easily avoided with water softening system installation, but pipes which are clogged badly may have to be professionally replaced or cleaned.


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Environmental Group Poses Questions to Redding City Council Candidates – Part 5: Adam McElvain
Posted By Shasta Environmental Alliance On October 6, 2020 @ 4:00 am In Guest Columnist | Comments Disabled
Adam McElvain
Editor's Note: The following questions were submitted by the Shasta Environmental Alliance (SEA) to all November 2020 Redding City Council candidates. The responses are being published in the order in which they were received. Redding City Council candidate is the second in this series of Redding City Council candidate Q&A's. Today we feature Redding City Council Mayor and 2020 Redding City Council candidate Adam McElvain.
Click here for Part 1, Redding City Council candidate Julie Winter.
Click here for Part 2, Redding City Council candidate Mark Mezzano.
Click here for Part 3, Redding City Council candidate David Robbins.
Click here for Part 4, Redding City Council candidate Monique Welin.
Adam McElvain's statement
I am Adam McElvain, Mayor of Redding, and I am running for reelection to the Redding City
Council. I want to thank the Shasta Environmental Alliance for providing me an opportunity to
discuss my positions on these important issues.
I am a father/husband, veteran, business owner, solar advocate, and City Mayor. I began
attending Council meetings in 2006, and served for seven years as a city commissioner before
winning a seat on the Council in 2016.
I have kept all the promises I made to you four years ago, and would be honored to have your
vote this November.
Shasta Environmental Alliance questions
SEA: Redding is losing its tree canopy. Do you support a new Tree Ordinance for Redding
requiring mitigation fees for removal of our native oak trees similar to those enacted in many
California cities, including Chico, Santa Rosa and Roseville with the funds used by the City to
plant and maintain more street and park trees?
MC ELVAIN: I would consider a new ordinance, but would need more information on the details of the mitigation. I am not familiar with the ordinance in the cities mentioned.
SEA: Homeless camping along the Sacramento River and other riparian areas are damaging our
natural areas and polluting our waterways. Past City efforts at removing homeless camps over
the last ten or more years have only resulted in the return of people days later. What solutions
would you support to end this problem whether providing supervised camping places, other
housing or your own ideas.
MC ELVAIN: Earlier this year the city was in discussions with a local non-profit to establish a day center that could accommodate up to 175 people. The project has been put on hold, but I hope to see it resume once public health concerns are alleviated, as it is a much needed service.
The city is currently in the process of approving the use of microshelters, and we have been very successful in obtaining grants for affordable housing. We will continue to partner with nonprofits on affordable and transitional housing projects. The Council made historic reductions in fees with a focus on affordable housing, multi-family, duplexes/quadplexes and additional dwelling units (ADUs).
Now, there are currently 550 affordable housing units in development stages with 150 to be completed by the end of this year. We will continue to work to keep our riparian areas maintained, and pursue solutions to the
homeless crisis.
SEA: Being available to hear the concerns of your constituents is important. What will you do to
meet or otherwise make yourself available to hear the concerns of all the citizens of Redding,
not just real estate developers or others with money? Do you feel it is important to hear the
concerns of all sectors of your constituents even though you may not necessarily agree with
MC ELVAIN: Absolutely! I have always endeavored to be available to any citizen of Redding. My personal belief is to talk to as many people as possible to get the most well-rounded perspective of our city. I will meet with any group or citizen with valid questions or concerns about their local government, and have been doing so since I was elected in 2016.
SEA: Wildfires and fuel loads are of concern in Redding's greenways and open spaces. Are you
aware of and/or would you be supportive of fuel reduction treatments that are also sensitive to
protecting habitat for birds, wildlife and native flora?
MC ELVAIN: I would consider this policy, but would need more details. Today fire mitigation efforts are the top priority. We are in year-two of a five-year cycle to mitigate against wildfires. The council has approved sweeping policies to ensure we meet this goal. The protection of life and property is critical (and keeping the power on), but if improvements can be made, I would consider them.
SEA: To help counter the effects of climate change and save costs, do you support efforts such as the gradual conversion of the fleet of City of Redding cars, trucks and equipment to electric as new purchases are made? What other suggestions do you have to reduce Redding's greenhouse gas emissions?
MC ELVAIN: Cities will/should be the earliest adopters of electric fleets. Due to the reliability of repetition of many city services, electric fleets will become the best solution. We own our own electric utility, creating a natural synergy for cost-savings and efficiencies – putting us ahead of the urve with other cities. I also believe there is a possibility of hydrogen fleets for certain services. Even now, the city is working with a hydrogen company looking to establish here in Redding. There are many possibilities with electric/hydrogen fleets, and even autonomous fleets – including public transit. In June of this year, the council approved the first two phases of the Redding Broadband Master Plan and we will soon begin construction of a 26-mile fiber-optic
ring across the city. This is the foundation for smart-city solutions, many of which will have a major impact on GHGs.
SEA: Would you support an increase in Redding's tree canopy on streets, parks, and in residential
areas to counteract the increasing heat of Redding summers and the consequent heat island
effect?
MC ELVAIN: Yes.
About the Shasta Environmental Alliance
The Shasta Environmental Alliance (SEA) is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization incorporated in 2017 to fill the need for a strong, united, and organized voice to advocate for the environmental integrity of the Sacramento River Watershed. SEA is composed of various local individuals with 19 supporting organizations ranging from Wintu Audubon, Sierra Club, Trails and Bikeways Council to California Native Plant Society. SEA's website is www.ecoshasta.org.
In 2018 the SEA conducted a Redding City Council Candidates Forum at the First United Methodist Church that drew about 100 people, and that aired live on local FM station KFOI 90.9. In 2016 SEA organized another candidate's forum, which had about 160 people in attendance. This year, due to COVID-19, SEA asked candidates to answer a questionnaire on issues of interest to our supporting organizations and individuals. Each candidate was asked to provide a photo and a 50- to 100-word bio. Candidates were asked to keep their answers to 25 to 150 words per question.
Part of the mission of the Shasta Environmental Alliance (SEA) is to educate citizens of this area about environmental issues. This year, six candidates have filed for election to the Redding City Council and SEA has sent each candidate identical questions on environmental issues that SEA is concerned about. Two emails and one letter were sent to each of the six candidates. Julie Winter, Mark Mezzano, David Robbins, Monique Welin and Adam McElvain responded. Candidate Jack Munns did not respond to our inquiries via email, letter and phone.
Each candidate was limited to 150 words per question. Responses were proofed and edited only for misspellings and are, otherwise, identical to the original answers received from the candidates. First-person bios were changed to third-person.
As SEA is a non-profit organization, it will not be endorsing any candidates.
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