Note: This will be my last column until November 5. I’m leaving for a grand European odyssey! The Board of Supervisors meeting on October 8 was brief and business-like. Last week the Board voted to strengthen the Board of Building… Continue Reading
The Board of Supervisors considered at some length hearing procedures and an appointment process for vacancies on the Board of Building Appeals. The BBA, as it is known, is an independent body, appointed by the Board of Supervisors. The BBA… Continue Reading
The Board of Supervisors meeting this day was brief and non-controversial. The primary focus was on assistance for those affected by the Clover Fire in Happy Valley/Igo. Supervisor Leonard Moty announced a Local Assistance Center, open Wednesday, September 25 and… Continue Reading
The Shasta County Board of Supervisors approved a resolution at this meeting to consider amendments to the County’s ordinance regulating the growing of marijuana for medical purposes. This action initiated a process of 2-4 months that includes staff drafting of… Continue Reading
The September 10 Board meeting began with an update on the Clover fire, which exploded Monday and has destroyed or damaged 110 buildings and by Wednesday had consumed roughly 7,000 acres.The Board committed to identifying whatever help the county could provide to… Continue Reading
The Board of Supervisors had an important agenda on this day, largely focused on water. They approved a letter to the Central Valley Regional Water Quality Board. In a previous meeting, it was disclosed that the Water Quality Control Board… Continue Reading
WARNING: I’ve been travelling off the grid. As a result, this report covers both the August 13 and August 20 Board meetings. These Board of Supervisors meetings reminded us all that we live in rural country. The August 13 public… Continue Reading
Prior to the Board of Supervisors meeting on August 6, the Shasta County Air Pollution Control Board met in the Supervisors’ chambers. The Board includes three supervisors and two area city council members. This Board had a limited agenda: consideration… Continue Reading
As happens more often than you would think, Tuesday’s Board of Supervisors meeting began with a heartwarming presentation. The Board adopted a resolution commending Sheriff’s Office Deputy K-9 Maximus, who is retiring after 11 years of service with his handler, Sergeant Pat… Continue Reading
Returning after a two-week break, the Board Meeting on this day included an especially interesting Public Comment period. Anyone can request to speak during this segment of a Board meeting agenda. Speakers are held to three minutes, and are asked… Continue Reading
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