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REU report points to lower underlying cash position, future Redding rate discussion

REU report points to lower underlying cash position, future Redding rate discussion

Redding Electric Utility reported 111 days of cash on hand, but said one-time funds put its underlying position at about 55 days as power and infrastructure costs rise.

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Bethel campus amendment draws traffic, water questions as commissioner recuses

Bethel campus amendment draws traffic, water questions as commissioner recuses

The Redding Planning Commission reviewed a proposed amendment for Bethel Church’s Call Your Drive campus, but the available meeting record does not show the final vote.

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California’s $50 million math-coaching investment awaits plan for statewide reach

California’s $50 million math-coaching investment awaits plan for statewide reach

The new funding is routed through Kern County to expand a statewide professional-learning partnership, rather than distributed through an identified district formula.

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Fall River Valley district approves RCAC financing application as wastewater easements remain unresolved

Fall River Valley district approves RCAC financing application as wastewater easements remain unresolved

The district authorized an application for interim financing, but its records do not yet disclose loan terms and show continuing negotiations over Circle Bell and other property rights.

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California lawmakers examine slow math recovery, $50 million coaching allocation

California lawmakers examine slow math recovery, $50 million coaching allocation

An Assembly Education Committee hearing highlighted persistent racial and income gaps in math performance and questions about how a state investment in math coaches will be distributed and measured.

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Redding adopts local nonfunctional-turf rules with 2028-31 compliance schedule

Redding adopts local nonfunctional-turf rules with 2028-31 compliance schedule

The City Council approved a Title 14 amendment under Assembly Bill 1572 in a 4-1 vote after a public hearing, setting staggered deadlines for covered properties.

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Shasta County proposal would let CEO approve supervisor-elect training expenses

Shasta County proposal would let CEO approve supervisor-elect training expenses

A proposed change would shift approval of qualifying training and orientation costs from the Board of Supervisors to the county executive officer, while retaining written requests and reimbursement rules.

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Fall River Valley wastewater expansion enters bid phase as easement issues remain

Fall River Valley wastewater expansion enters bid phase as easement issues remain

The district expected to report Oct. 8 bid results, but its Oct. 14 packet does not include bid amounts or a contractor selection as property-access and Williamson Act questions continue.

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McArthur Well No. 2 project will need extension because of equipment delays

McArthur Well No. 2 project will need extension because of equipment delays

Fall River Valley Community Services District General Manager Bill Rodeski said longer-than-expected equipment lead times will push the project beyond its current schedule, but the district has not disclosed a revised completion date.

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Shasta County election contract raises spending cap to $225,000 but lists two vendor names

Shasta County election contract raises spending cap to $225,000 but lists two vendor names

A signed amendment extends the election-supply delivery agreement through 2029, while its title names All Seasons Moving and Storage and the contract body identifies Humboldt Moving & Storage.

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Anderson-Cottonwood district weighs moving banking, investment services to Five Star Bank

Anderson-Cottonwood district weighs moving banking, investment services to Five Star Bank

Resolution 2026-10 would shift the irrigation district’s banking, investment and treasury-management services from Tri Counties Bank and RBC Wealth Management, but the packet does not record an Oct. 8 vote.

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Shasta County supervisors oppose vetoed public-pension bill

Shasta County supervisors oppose vetoed public-pension bill

A Sept. 29 letter says AB 1383 could raise public-employer pension obligations and urges future changes to protect local fiscal stability.

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Shasta supervisors send opposition letter on vetoed public-pension bill

Shasta supervisors send opposition letter on vetoed public-pension bill

The county says AB 1383 could have increased pension obligations and pressured local budgets, but the letter does not quantify Shasta County’s potential exposure.

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Shasta County election-services amendment names two different companies

Shasta County election-services amendment names two different companies

The county agreement extends election print, mail and delivery services through 2029 and sets a $225,000 maximum, but its title and signature text identify different companies.

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Shasta County board approves retroactive Opportunity Zone recommendation for eastern county

Shasta County board approves retroactive Opportunity Zone recommendation for eastern county

The 5-0 vote backed a recommendation already submitted to California for census tract 127.01, though state and federal designation decisions remain pending.

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Shasta County board to consider retroactive youth mental-health contract after seven-proposal competition

Shasta County board to consider retroactive youth mental-health contract after seven-proposal competition

Supervisors are scheduled to consider a three-year, $3 million NVCSS agreement and a $2.62 million CARE Center renewal, with county reports citing service activity but not providing underlying outcome comparisons.

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Shasta County proposes competitive process for up to $1.5 million in opioid settlement funds

Shasta County proposes competitive process for up to $1.5 million in opioid settlement funds

A county staff report recommends an RFP and a three-member employee committee to evaluate applications separately from officials who would approve resulting contracts.

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Shasta County supervisors consider $2.62 million CARE Center agreement through 2029

Shasta County supervisors consider $2.62 million CARE Center agreement through 2029

A proposed retroactive renewal with Hill Country Community Clinic would fund Redding behavioral-health services during the state’s shift from MHSA to BHSA funding.

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Shasta County analysis finds no clear benefit to merging Public Works and Resource Management

Shasta County analysis finds no clear benefit to merging Public Works and Resource Management

A county presentation says the departments’ main connection is land development and recommends continued collaboration rather than consolidation.

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Shasta County considers competitive process for up to $1.5 million in opioid settlement funds

Shasta County considers competitive process for up to $1.5 million in opioid settlement funds

A Sept. 29 staff report recommends issuing a request for proposals and using three county employees to evaluate applications separately from supervisors who could approve contracts.

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Shasta supervisors censure elections chief Clint Curtis in 3-1 vote

Shasta supervisors censure elections chief Clint Curtis in 3-1 vote

The board adopted Resolution 2026-073 after discussing investigations and substantiated findings of managerial misconduct; Supervisor Corkey Harmon opposed and Supervisor Kevin Crye was absent.

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Fall River Valley CSD weighs financing, easement authority for wastewater expansion

Fall River Valley CSD weighs financing, easement authority for wastewater expansion

The Sept. 16 agenda proposes an RCAC interim-financing application and authority for the general manager to accept project-related easements, but the packet does not show whether the resolutions passed.

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Shasta supervisors advance AB 1383 opposition, reopen Flock-camera review

Shasta supervisors advance AB 1383 opposition, reopen Flock-camera review

Supervisors voted 4-1 to prepare a letter opposing the public-safety retirement bill and voted unanimously to bring the county’s Flock camera contract back for discussion without canceling it.

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Shasta County signs agreement for outside employment investigations through 2029

Shasta County signs agreement for outside employment investigations through 2029

The contract with Van Dermyden Makus Law Corporation sets a $150,000 maximum payment without prior written authorization and establishes hourly rates and confidentiality safeguards.

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