A group of healthcare providers and public officials from across the County are applying for state-provided mental health funding. They're appealing to the public for feedback on what the community needs as they move closer to a September grant deadline.
Amidst growing concerns about financial mismanagement, Shasta County’s Health and Human Services Agency hired its first CFO last May. He lasted only two months on the job. HHSA’s new CFO, Vicki Thompson, says she’s “observant, determined and good at bringing people together.”
In front of a packed and noisy chamber, four supervisors voted unanimously to begin another nationwide recruitment process. They were strongly opposed by the majority of the crowd who called for the appointment of the County’s Assistant Registrar of Voters, Joanna Francescut, to fill the top elections role.
Supervisors heard from criminal justice leaders who continued to emphasize their need for more staffing. Issues with records management and data sharing also figured prominently in the conversation. Solutions for both are possible, but will take money to implement.
The decision came after a Superior Court Judge ruled against the County’s request for expedited court action. Ballot measure proponents may now attempt to gain signatures. If the measure is eventually passed by voters, it's likely to face an immediate legal challenge from the state.
Five local election activists have submitted a ballot measure proposal that would be illegal to implement, according to an attorney for Shasta County. The Superior Court is being asked to issue a judgement on whether the Elections Office should continue to process the ballot measure paperwork at taxpayer expense.
County authorities said details they’ve learned indicate that Saelee-McCain was killed. They’re asking the public for help identifying a person of interest.
The forum included presentations by Shasta County’s top criminal justice officials from a number of different agencies. While some presentations provided expected information, others shed new light on current challenges.
Supervisors reached unity on several difficult land use decisions but polarized again over two appointees for local boards and commissions.
Greg and Nikola Hawes have been out of compliance with permitting at the property for many years. If approved, the dual zoning applications would do two things: help the Hawes finally comply with County law and give them permission to significantly expand.
