College of the Redwoods release: 

Bear River Rancheria and College of the Redwoods (CR) have established a new Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to temporarily house CR Residence Hall students at the Bear River Hotel at the same rental rate as dorm rooms. Additionally, the college and the hotel have arranged a free, twice-daily shuttle service for students Monday through Friday to and from the college.

College of the Redwoods is one of only 12 California Community Colleges to offer dormitory accommodations. In recent years, more students are having trouble finding affordable housing off-campus. The strategic location of the Bear River Hotel ensures that students will have convenient access to the college’s facilities and resources, minimizing commute time and expenses.

This partnership aligns with CR’s commitment to offering a supportive environment for its diverse student population, ensuring that no student in need of housing will be turned away.  

“We are delighted to enter into this partnership with the Bear River Tribe,” said Dr. Keith Flamer, President of College of the Redwoods. “These additional housing options will allow our students to fully immerse themselves in their academic journey without the burden of finding suitable accommodation elsewhere.” 

The signing of this MOU marks the beginning of an exciting new partnership between the Bear River Tribe and College of the Redwoods, which may expand to include construction of a regulation-size NCAA artificial turf baseball field alongside the softball field on Bear River Rancheria, where CR teams may practice and compete.