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Recent economic-development coverage from Shasta County, including local decisions, public meetings, and civic updates.
The 5-0 vote backed a recommendation already submitted to California for census tract 127.01, though state and federal designation decisions remain pending.
The federal award will fund an extension of Venture Parkway intended to open more industrial land for future development at the city-owned business park.
The committee approved SB 1228 on a due-pass recommendation after hearing support from AEG and objections tied to the bill’s pairing with AB 2717.
Supporters said the measure would create a commission to study whether California should pursue a publicly owned bank, while opponents warned the idea could lead to costly state commitments.
