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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.
The Redding City Council approved the use of $107,000 from the general fund last night to pay for maintenance and operational costs for the entertainment venue. The auditorium will become Redding’s responsibility when Advance Redding’s lease ends on July 31.
Businesses are being advised to open early and close late, increase staff, alter restaurant menus and stay stocked on supplies during the race week for the Ironman 70.3 Northern California.
It is unclear why Weeks, whose resignation took effect on July 1, left the position. The board will fill the vacancy through a provisional appointment, with applications due Aug. 12.
The agency is updating its community involvement plan for the Iron Mountain Mine Superfund site after more than three decades. It will shape how the EPA engages with residents in the years ahead. Officials say systems are working as intended at the contaminated site, and no major operational changes are planned.
An incident in Siskiyou County where two Forest Service employees were allegedly held hostage at Gumboot Lake has garnered national attention since it was publicized last Friday. While many details still remain unclear, more information is being revealed.
