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Recent utilities coverage from Shasta County, including local decisions, public meetings, and civic updates.
The Aug. 31 special meeting packet says Anderson-Cottonwood Irrigation District is revising consultant work for a landowner assessment vote, updating budgets and parcel records, and adding election support from MK Elections.
The irrigation district’s Aug. 13 packet puts a draft response to the June 8 grand jury report before directors for review and possible final submission.
The Utilities and Energy Committee moved SB 1259 and SB 1425 forward July 1, sending both bills to Appropriations after testimony and roll calls.
SB 327 would expand the Public Advocates Office’s access to utility information and prohibit investor-owned utilities from using ratepayer funds to oppose municipal utilities.
The measure advanced 55-1 and would broaden the Legislature's role in appointing commissioners while shifting broadband oversight away from the utilities regulator.
