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Shasta supervisors may roll back new public-comment rules as SB 707 work strains county systems

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A June 23 staff report says Shasta County cannot fully support part of its new SB 707 comment workflow and asks supervisors to suspend a rule and rewrite the policy before June 30.

The Sidekickabout 1 month ago
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Rio Dell resident asks council for Miranda’s Rescue records, oversight reports

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At the May 19 meeting, a public commenter asked the city for complaint records, site visit reports and other documentation tied to the animal rescue investigation.

The Sidekickabout 1 month ago
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Eureka council hears public push to fund regional climate staffing

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At the June 2 meeting, multiple speakers urged the city to help fund a Regional Climate Action Plan coordinator or program manager position tied to implementation work.

The Sidekickabout 2 months ago
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Redding council hears complaint over airport tower locks and property control

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