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Recent Articles

Shasta County authorizes no-bid emergency repairs for Jones Valley water system

Shasta County authorizes no-bid emergency repairs for Jones Valley water system

A resolution keeps the CSA No. 6 emergency in place, gives Public Works contracting authority and allows a possible General Fund loan to cover repair costs.

The Sidekick4 days ago
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Shasta supervisors make John Heath permanent public works director

Shasta supervisors make John Heath permanent public works director

The appointment also places Heath in the roles of road commissioner and county surveyor, with compensation set at $98.91 per hour.

The Sidekick6 days ago
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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.

The Sidekickabout 1 month ago
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Shasta County seeks $625,000 for West Central Landfill shop improvements

Shasta County seeks $625,000 for West Central Landfill shop improvements

Public Works says the Solid Waste Disposal Administration budget amendment would increase both project spending authority and related revenue, with no net budget impact.

The Sidekickabout 1 month ago
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Parkville Road bridge utility relocation estimate rises to $62,995

Parkville Road bridge utility relocation estimate rises to $62,995

Shasta County Public Works asked supervisors to approve an updated PG&E agreement to move a power pole before the Ash Creek bridge replacement can begin.

The Sidekickabout 1 month ago
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Shasta County gets $1.58 million low bid for Churn Creek, Balls Ferry paving project

Shasta County gets $1.58 million low bid for Churn Creek, Balls Ferry paving project

Public Works says J.F. Shea Construction submitted the lowest responsive bid for the road rehabilitation contract, which came in below the engineer’s estimate.

The Sidekickabout 2 months ago
Shasta County
Shasta Public Works seeks $175,000 more for Redwood Blvd. remodel project

Shasta Public Works seeks $175,000 more for Redwood Blvd. remodel project

A June 30 budget amendment would raise spending and revenue by the same amount for the 1265 Redwood Blvd. structure in the county’s Ag Remodel & Building Addition project.

The Sidekick3 months ago
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Shasta County adopts Ironman road-closure rules for future events

Shasta County adopts Ironman road-closure rules for future events

The board approved a resolution letting Public Works temporarily close county road lanes for Ironman Group events, with permit, notice, insurance and cleanup requirements.

The Sidekick4 months ago
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Shasta County seeks to extend ACC hazardous-materials consulting contract to 2027

Shasta County seeks to extend ACC hazardous-materials consulting contract to 2027

Public Works is asking supervisors to add $100,000 to the ACC Environmental Consultants agreement and push its term to Dec. 31, 2027.

The Sidekick4 months ago
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Shasta auditor flags $555,951 Facilities Management overage, $797,125 retained-earnings use

Shasta auditor flags $555,951 Facilities Management overage, $797,125 retained-earnings use

The Auditor-Controller memo says Facilities Management exceeded one budget object level and used retained earnings above what was approved, potentially requiring Board action.

The Sidekick5 months ago
Shasta County
Redding council authorizes $4.15 million emergency storm-drain repair after Tarmac Road collapse

Redding council authorizes $4.15 million emergency storm-drain repair after Tarmac Road collapse

Council members approved an emergency contract and budget amendment to replace a failed Tarmac Road culvert that left access concerns for about 50 homes.

The Sidekick5 months ago
Shasta County