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Recent staffing coverage from The Sidekick network, including local decisions, public meetings, and civic updates.
The proposed one-year agreement would cut the city’s around-the-clock patrol model from two deputies to one and is expected to save about $1 million annually.
Fire Services Manager/Chief Kyle Long told county supervisors that critically low staffing had led to rolling brownouts and that new hires were expected to restore staffing later that week.
The proposed FY 2026-27 agreement would retain three school-based probation officers, remove a truancy position because of staffing shortages and split the $592,200 cost between YCUSD and the county.
A proposed FY 2026-27 amendment would continue three school-based probation officers and split $592,200 in costs between YCUSD and Sutter County, but the packet does not show whether the deal was approved.
The Sept. 24 agenda also asks directors to unfreeze a grants manager post tied to the federal grant.
City staff told council a vacancy report under Bill 2561 shows 93 open positions, a 223-day average recruitment time and a citywide hiring freeze that now requires departments to justify openings.
A Sept. 25 Board of Supervisors agenda item would establish a Sheriff Homeless Liaison cost center, add a limited-term deputy sheriff position for one year and move $225,000 from Elections to the sheriff budget.
Tracy Neal told Shasta County supervisors the department is trimming payroll while preparing for a delayed CALAIM launch and drawing down restricted CCP and SB 823 balances.
Council approved the city’s fiscal year 2026-27 operating budget and capital improvement plan after staff said revisions cut the projected general fund gap from about $7.8 million to roughly $2.2 million.
The county’s recommended FY 2026-27 budget calls for a smaller workforce and lower spending as supervisors prepare for three days of hearings starting June 9.
The May 11 agenda includes a proposed .762 FTE classified reduction, an $800,000 grant offer and two Ridgewood facilities spending items, though the packet does not show final board action.