Yuba-Sutter

Sutter County approves $550,000 match for Willow Glen treatment facility

Supervisors used restricted county funds to meet a local match requirement tied to the planned Willow Glen residential treatment project.

Sutter County moves toward Aug. 4 special election on CSA F parcel-tax replacement

Board materials show supervisors advancing a voter initiative to replace the 1997 County Service Area F special parcel tax and recommending an Aug. 4, 2026 special election.

Assembly passes bill authorizing local temporary firearm storage programs

AB 1974 cleared the Assembly on a 65-0 vote, advancing a proposal that would let local law enforcement agencies offer temporary firearm storage programs.

Assembly committee hears contentious AB 1709 on under-16 social media accounts

Supporters cast the bill as a child-safety response to addictive platform design, while opponents warned of speech, privacy and access harms.

Sutter County committee backs new multi-agency SIU to replace NET5, with $35,000 county cap

An April 20 committee packet lays out a July 1, 2026 transition from the NET5 narcotics task force to a new Special Investigations Unit involving four agencies.

Sutter County committee agenda pairs fee hikes, reimbursement cut and economic-development contract

The April 23 Public Works/Support Services Committee agenda includes a Natomas Basin mitigation-fee update, a reduced cemetery district reimbursement, a steep special-events fee increase and a $52,000 annual agreement with Yuba-Sutter Economic Development Corporation.

Sutter County committee tees up $211,711 IHSS budget increase

The Health and Welfare Committee agenda calls for a budget adjustment tied to the county’s maintenance-of-effort requirement for In-Home Supportive Services.

Sutter County eyes 2026 Natomas Basin mitigation fee increase

A committee agenda would send the annual fee update to the Board of Supervisors, with the proposed rate rising modestly and taking effect July 12 if adopted.

Assembly approves online notarization cleanup and wildlife-area funding fix

AB 1977 and AB 1987 cleared the Assembly on recorded votes, advancing a notary-law update tied to 2030 implementation and a measure keeping wildlife-area fee revenue on site for upkeep.

Assembly committee advances AB 2243 to study California public bank

Supporters said the measure would create a commission to study whether California should pursue a publicly owned bank, while opponents warned the idea could lead to costly state commitments.

CPUC hearing draws consumer pushback to Suburban Water Systems rate request

At an April 13 public hearing, commissioners heard residents object to Suburban Water Systems’ proposed 2027-2029 rate increases, while the assigned judge said the commission is scheduled to vote later this year.

Assembly budget panel hears push for ongoing $1 billion community schools funding

Testimony on the California Community Schools Partnership Program backed Gov. Gavin Newsom’s proposal to continue $1 billion a year, while education groups and county officials urged clearer accountability and protections for support grants.

Assembly panel advances cannabis enforcement, packaging and labeling bills

The Assembly Business and Professions Committee moved four cannabis bills forward on April 14, covering enforcement priorities, child-appealing packaging, beverage labeling and due-process documentation for embargoes and recalls.

Assembly panel advances behavioral-health licensing, GLP-1 safety and health-club fee bills

The Assembly Business and Professions Committee sent four separate non-cannabis bills forward on April 14, covering licensing timelines, pharmacy delivery, compounded GLP-1 safeguards and health studio fees.

Assembly passes AB 2180 on water-rate setting, teeing up Prop. 218 fight

The Assembly approved the bill 41-17 after supporters said it would clarify proportional water rates and opponents warned it could weaken ratepayer protections.

Sutter County planners recommend denying Pass Road event venue after fire and traffic concerns

The Planning Commission voted 4-2 to reject a proposed special event facility that would have allowed up to 16 gatherings a year and as many as 850 guests per event.

Sutter County staff backs Walnut Avenue rezoning for former shop parcel near Highway 99

County planning staff recommended a General Plan Amendment and rezone for a 4.21-acre Walnut Avenue parcel, a step that could allow future commercial or industrial use if supervisors later approve it.

Live Oak lines up SACOG road funding request, piggyback paving contract

The City Council is set to weigh a grant application for the Live Oak System Preservation Project and a separate $141,547.59 road rehabilitation agreement that would use an existing Sutter County contract.

Sutter County agenda puts $33,400 AI chatbot contract for Clerk-Recorder on the table

Supervisors are set to consider a Citibot lease agreement that would add chatbot and automated phone services to the Clerk-Recorder’s website and phone system, along with a related budget adjustment.

Assembly Transportation advances CHP crash-reporting bill 16-0

AB 2761 cleared the Assembly Transportation Committee on a reported 16-0 vote and heads to Appropriations.

DOJ seeks continued funding for tribal MMIP and firearms programs before Assembly budget panel

The Assembly budget subcommittee heard testimony on a proposed three-year account shift for DOJ tribal public-safety work, along with funding for firearms IT modernization and SB 704 implementation, while the LAO recommended narrowing part of the plan.

Live Oak council to review surplus status for more than 50 city parcels

The April 15 agenda asks council to sort parcels for possible sale, lease, retention or further study, including land tied to parks, utilities and public facilities.

Live Oak fee schedule overhaul would raise many city charges about 33%

The council is set to hear a proposal May 1 that would raise many non-planning and non-parks fees and then tie future increases to inflation.

Wheatland council advances fire hazard severity zones ordinance