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Just months after the sheriff’s office expanded the county’s network of ALPR cameras, two local elected officials are calling for them to be removed. The change of heart comes amid growing statewide scrutiny of the company’s data-sharing practices and local community concern over privacy and surveillance.

The Shasta County Health and Human Services Agency has cut another $2 million from its Public Health budget since June. The cuts come partly in response to federal funding changes, and will reduce both staffing and services.

The local nonprofit has just secured a $5 million state grant in collaboration with Rural County Representatives of California to pilot a model inter-county program in hopes of improving behavioral health services across the region.

Senate Bill 43 went into effect locally in January. It empowers the county to institutionalize qualifying individuals for mandated substance use treatment. The law was initially touted as a partial solution to California’s homelessness crisis, but implementation has been slow.

Assistant City Manager Michael Webb will be temporarily taking over the late city manager’s role. The transition comes as the city also looks to hire a new police chief and city attorney.

Last night, the Redding City Council appointed Robert Schreeder as interim chief of the Redding Police Department. He was selected by the city’s late manager, and is scheduled to start Aug. 3.