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Recent economic-development coverage from The Sidekick network, including local decisions, public meetings, and civic updates.
The federal award will fund an extension of Venture Parkway intended to open more industrial land for future development at the city-owned business park.
The committee approved SB 1228 on a due-pass recommendation after hearing support from AEG and objections tied to the bill’s pairing with AB 2717.
The council approved a joint letter supporting draft census tract recommendations that include Rio Dell, Fortuna and Arcata.
Council gave conceptual support to a new local effort focused on downtown vitality, housing, business support and city services after presenters said Fortuna needs a fresh economic vision.
The board’s May 12 packet includes a code enforcement overhaul study session, a sharp special-events fee increase, budget adjustments, a sheriff vehicle transaction and a renewed economic-development contract.
The April 23 Public Works/Support Services Committee agenda includes a Natomas Basin mitigation-fee update, a reduced cemetery district reimbursement, a steep special-events fee increase and a $52,000 annual agreement with Yuba-Sutter Economic Development Corporation.
Supporters said the measure would create a commission to study whether California should pursue a publicly owned bank, while opponents warned the idea could lead to costly state commitments.