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Shasta County extends winter-storm emergency, preserving disaster powers and aid requests

Supervisors renewed the county’s local emergency tied to December 2025 winter-storm damage, keeping emergency authorities in place while cleanup and road repairs continue.

The Sidekick15 days ago

Shasta County staff seek to withdraw opposition to SB 1010 after amendments narrow bill

County staff say changes to the appliance-recycling bill address the concerns behind an earlier opposition letter.

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Humboldt supervisors route ethics complaints to outside counsel in code-of-conduct overhaul

The board approved revisions to its code of conduct 4-0 on Aug. 18, removing county staff from the first step in complaint screening and repealing Resolution No. 22-44.

The Sidekick28 days ago

Humboldt County

Shasta supervisors move to oppose Caltrans’ SR 44/Silver Bridge roundabout plan

County staff recommended formal opposition to Caltrans’ proposed roundabout at SR 44 and Silver Bridge Road and sought authority for future letters without further board action.

Shasta supervisors declare Measure B adopted, advancing charter change on election security and transparency

The board’s July 14 declaration formally records Measure B as passed and would add a county charter amendment if implemented.

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Shasta supervisors poised to revive dormant Johnson Family Trust zoning ordinance

The board is weighing a narrow cleanup amendment that would extend a missed fee deadline and make a 2023 zoning approval operative.

Shasta County panel backs deadline extension to revive dormant Bella Vista rezoning

A planning commission resolution recommends giving the Johnson Family Trust more time to pay filing fees tied to a 2023 zoning change that never took effect.

Humboldt supervisors approve former Kmart purchase 4-1 despite tsunami-zone concerns

The board advanced plans to buy 4325 Broadway Street in Eureka for future county office and permitting space, but one supervisor voted no after concerns about the site’s location, access and upkeep.

Humboldt County

Sutter IHSS Public Authority agenda points to switch to GSRMA liability coverage

A June 23 packet asks the board to join the risk pool for general liability coverage at a cost not to exceed $37,686 for fiscal 2026-27.

Sutter County says housing growth is lagging General Plan assumptions, trimming expected fee revenue

The county’s annual housing progress report says unincorporated growth remains well below 2030 General Plan assumptions and has reduced expected development impact-fee revenue.

Sutter County backs $750,000 Emerald Oaks care-facility funding plan

Supervisors approved a five-year agreement to help administer state preservation funding for capital improvements at the Yuba City facility.

Sutter County committee agenda puts $600,000 justice-involved behavioral health grant on deck

The May 19 Health and Welfare Committee agenda includes acceptance of a DHCS grant and authorization for the sheriff or designee to sign related documents.

Sutter County flags rising LPS placement pressure as behavioral health contract changes advance

A May 19 committee packet says Sutter-Yuba Behavioral Health’s LPS conservatee population climbed sharply over the past year and a half, adding context to a slate of contract amendments and budget actions.

Sutter County ag office seeks $52,258 budget boost tied to higher mill-assessment revenue

The committee packet says the Agricultural Commissioner wants to raise its FY 2025-26 services-and-supplies budget by $52,258, funded by State Aid for Agriculture revenue that came in above budget.

Sutter County reviews tougher code enforcement tools, including daily fines and special assessments

Supervisors heard a staff proposal to overhaul code enforcement rules, but took no formal action at the study session.

The Sidekick5 months ago