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Board of Supes 10/8: Appointing Members to BBA; Lights On Afterschool Day; Broadband in CA; Logging and County Credit Cards

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

Board of Supes 10/1: Board of Building Appeals; Beekeeping and Tax Sharing Between Counties

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

Board of Supes 9/24: Clover Fire Assistance; Thank You Letter to Dignity Health North State and Mercy Medical Center

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

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Board of Supes 9/19: Growing Medical Marijuana; Declaration of Local Emergency; Brave Faces Project

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

Redding Active 20-30 Lighted Christmas Parade announces Start of Annual Theme Contest

The Redding Active 20-30 Club is announcing the annual “Theme Contest” for the 2013 Redding Lighted Christmas Parade. The Parade will roll out on Saturday, December 7th at 6:00 pm this year at its usual downtown location (rain or shine). Each year… Continue Reading

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Board of Supes 9/10: Clover Fire; Drugged Vagrants; Williamson Act

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