Red Bluff City of

Small city about 30 minutes south of Redding. Basically a main street town surrounded by a lot of farmland. They have a few basics, fast food, gas, etc., but this is definitely a place to go if you are looking for a simpler lifestyle where you can meet friendly neighbors and avoid the hustle and bustle of city life.
The freeway widens as it goes through Red Bluff, and I am not sure if that is the result of politicians not knowing how to allocate highway funds, an overoptimistic view of future growth or what. But I can tell you that the endless road construction and CHP speed traps makes me wonder if this isn’t a revenue source to help pay for a politician’s household expenses somewhere.
Regardless, I grew up north of here in the larger metropolis of Redding, and can’t say I ever had any bad experiences in Red Bluff. Although I was usually just driving through on my way to Chico.