Live Oak council weighs phased return to full planning fees
A May 20 public hearing would put the city’s planning fee schedule back on a three-year path to full rates, starting with a 40% discount this summer.
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Yuba-Sutter
CPUC keeps San Joaquin Valley affordability work on existing track after rejecting petition
Commissioners voted 5-0 to deny a petition that sought to reopen the closed San Joaquin Valley proceeding or force a new phase-three rulemaking.
The Sidekick14 days ago
Yuba-Sutter
Sutter County flags rising LPS placement pressure as behavioral health contract changes advance
A May 19 committee packet says Sutter-Yuba Behavioral Health’s LPS conservatee population climbed sharply over the past year and a half, adding context to a slate of contract amendments and budget actions.
The Sidekick14 days ago
Yuba-Sutter
Sutter County committee agenda puts $496,600 behavioral health increase on deck for Compassion Pathways expansion
A May 19 Health and Welfare Committee agenda would raise the county’s Compassion Pathways Behavioral Health contract ceiling to $696,600 and increase adopted behavioral health appropriations by $496,600, if approved.
The Sidekick14 days ago
Yuba-Sutter
Assembly Appropriations advances broad bill package, but holds multiple health, tax and labor measures
The committee moved dozens of bills forward on May 14 while setting aside several measures, including proposals on food additives, drug formularies, medical debt relief and a guaranteed income pilot.
The Sidekick14 days ago
Yuba-Sutter
Survivors press lawmakers for utility-funded fast-pay housing aid in wildfire recovery debate
At an Assembly hearing on the SB 254 report, wildfire survivors urged faster compensation and emergency housing relief financed by utilities rather than taxpayers.
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Yuba-Sutter
Sutter County ag office seeks $52,258 budget boost tied to higher mill-assessment revenue
The committee packet says the Agricultural Commissioner wants to raise its FY 2025-26 services-and-supplies budget by $52,258, funded by State Aid for Agriculture revenue that came in above budget.
The Sidekick14 days ago
Yuba-Sutter
California lawmakers press agencies on 988 funding gaps and delayed 911 interoperability
A joint Assembly oversight hearing raised questions about whether California’s crisis line system is fully meeting its promise, while DHCS disclosed more than 74,000 988 contacts in March and said unanswered contacts go to out-of-state backup centers.
The Sidekick16 days ago
Yuba-Sutter
AB 2700 draws survivor support in Appropriations, but committee stops short of a vote
The utility-affordability and wildfire-compensation bill drew lengthy public comment from Camp Fire and Tubbs Fire survivors in the Assembly Appropriations Committee, but no recorded vote appeared in the excerpted hearing record.
The Sidekick16 days ago
Yuba-Sutter
Sutter County supervisors set packed May 12 agenda on code enforcement, fees and budgets
The board’s May 12 packet includes a code enforcement overhaul study session, a sharp special-events fee increase, budget adjustments, a sheriff vehicle transaction and a renewed economic-development contract.
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Yuba-SutterAssembly advances wildfire insurance moratorium extension for survivors
AB 2038 moved on the Assembly floor May 11, extending post-wildfire insurance protections for homeowners facing cancellation pressure after a disaster.
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Yuba-Sutter
High-speed rail watchdog seeks clearer reporting powers in AB 1608
At a budget subcommittee hearing, Inspector General Ben Bellenapp asked lawmakers to spell out when his office can publish reports, keep work papers and review draft rail agreements.
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Yuba-Sutter
Assembly advances AB 2281 to bolster election cybersecurity office
The bill passed the Assembly floor on May 11 and would strengthen the Secretary of State’s election cybersecurity unit while expanding its ability to consult with researchers.
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Yuba-Sutter
Assembly adopts AJR 29 opposing Trump vote-by-mail order
The Assembly formally took up the resolution on May 11 as part of a floor session that also featured election debate and other policy votes.
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Yuba-Sutter
Sutter County reviews tougher code enforcement tools, including daily fines and special assessments
Supervisors heard a staff proposal to overhaul code enforcement rules, but took no formal action at the study session.
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Yuba-Sutter
Live Oak council authorizes $444,006 transportation claim for road work, preservation projects
The city’s May 6 meeting approved a Transportation Development Act claim to SACOG and outlined how the money could support Nevada Street, N Street, Larkin Road and Broadway work.
The Sidekick22 days ago
Yuba-Sutter
Assembly sends $25 million distressed-hospital aid bill to governor
AB 108 cleared the Assembly on May 7, authorizing one-time emergency grants for hospitals at risk of closing.
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Yuba-Sutter
Live Oak council hears complaint over Cannon Street wedding, staff says event was not city-permitted
A resident told the council a multi-day wedding at 9611 Cannon Street brought noise and traffic disruptions; staff said the event was not approved by city hall and was handled as a noise-code enforcement matter.
The Sidekick23 days ago
Yuba-Sutter
Assembly passes high-speed rail oversight bill after heated debate over secrecy
AB 1608 cleared the Assembly 45-18 on May 4 after lawmakers split over whether it would improve public transparency or expand confidentiality around the High-Speed Rail Authority inspector general.
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Yuba-Sutter
California budget panel weighs financing model for wildfire home hardening
Assembly budget lawmakers heard competing proposals for scaling wildfire mitigation, including whether California should keep relying on large subsidies or shift toward smaller grants, loans and insurance-linked incentives.
The Sidekick24 days ago
Yuba-Sutter
State petroleum oversight says branded gas stations are pricing well above average and cutting prices after subpoenas
A California oversight official told lawmakers investigators found more than a dozen branded stations charging $2 to $3 above the statewide average, and some lowered prices after regulator contact.
The Sidekick24 days ago
Yuba-Sutter
Assembly committee advances AB 1924 to create statewide homelessness prevention strategy
The measure cleared the Housing and Community Development Committee after testimony on Santa Clara County's prevention system and a broader debate over prevention versus shelter costs.
The Sidekick24 days ago
Yuba-Sutter
Assembly committee advances AB 1540 to seek federal restoration of 988 LGBTQ+ youth routing
The Communications and Conveyance Committee voted 7-0 to send the bill to Appropriations after an extended hearing, while stressing that it would only ask federal officials to approve the change.
The Sidekick24 days ago
Yuba-Sutter
Assembly committee advances Santa Fe Springs water-system sale bill
AB 1712 moved out of the Assembly Water, Parks and Wildlife Committee and would let Santa Fe Springs pursue a sale of its water system through a protest process instead of a citywide election.
The Sidekick24 days ago
Yuba-Sutter