Feb. 11 Board of Supervisors: From Explosive Situation to Camp for Kids

The Supervisors met briefly on February 11. They began with a Special Meeting concerning the explosion in a trailer in an unincorporated area west of Redding, resulting in an injury to the resident that occurred last week. The Board adopted… Continue Reading

Reporter’s Notebook – 1/14/14 Board of Supes: Homeland Security Grant; Help for Low-Income Pregnant Moms & Toddlers

The Board of Supervisors’ January 14 public meeting lasted barely over 20 minutes on this day. That was enough time to honor the County Employee of the Month for January (John Crowe, Associate Engineer, Department of Public Works), and to… Continue Reading

Board of Supes 1/07: 2014 Officers; Indigent Health Care Services

The Board of Supervisors met briefly on this first Tuesday of the new year.  The first order of business was to elect officers for 2014.  Supervisor Les Baugh was elected Chairman and Supervisor Leonard Moty elected Vice Chairman, both unanimously.  Supervisor Baugh… Continue Reading

Board of Supes 12/17: General Assistance Program; California Air Resources Board; County Employee Salary Levels; Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy; New Positions in Specialty Courts

This Board meeting included two actions related to health care that signal encouraging changes for Shasta County residents. The Board conducted a “Beilenson hearing”, or public hearing. State law requires that before a county can reduce or eliminate or change medical or health care services to the public, it must Continue Reading

Board of Supes 12/10: Bill of Rights Day; Cattlemen’s Association; Salary Increase for Public Employees

This Board meeting included two actions related to health care that signal encouraging changes for Shasta County residents. The Board conducted a “Beilenson hearing”, or public hearing. State law requires that before a county can reduce or eliminate or change medical or health care services to the public, it must Continue Reading

Board of Supes 12/03: Axing Empty Clinics; In-home Services Wage Changes; Reducing Low Income Housing Vouchers; Housing for Mentally Ill

This Board meeting included two actions related to health care that signal encouraging changes for Shasta County residents. The Board conducted a “Beilenson hearing”, or public hearing. State law requires that before a county can reduce or eliminate or change medical or health care services to the public, it must Continue Reading

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Board of Supes 11/12: Teeter Revenue; JFK Memorial Drive Rehabilitation; Pay Increases; Northern Sacramento Valley Water Plan

Note: There will be no Board of Supervisors for the next two weeks, November 19 and November 26.  Enjoy the holiday! In a sign of a recovering economy, the Board acted to recognize $2 million in “Teeter”  revenue.  Teeter is… Continue Reading

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Board of Supes 11/5: Veterans Awareness Week; Anderson Tax Exchange; Affordable Care Act; Water Regulatory Program

The Supervisors meeting on November 5 was the first after three weeks away for me, and the Board was kind enough to provide a brief meeting for my re-entry.  The Board passed a resolution designating November 5-11 Veterans Awareness Week.… Continue Reading