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SB 716 stalls on tied committee vote after warehouse-cleanup fine fight

The Local Government Committee deadlocked 2-2 on the bill, leaving it stalled but still eligible for reconsideration.

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Assembly sends Safe at Home expansion for immigration service workers to governor

AB 2624 cleared the Assembly 49-13 after a sharp floor debate over privacy, doxing and First Amendment concerns.

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Assembly backs permanent standard time in 41-3 vote after daylight-saving debate

SCR 7 was adopted on the Assembly floor Aug. 13, with supporters citing medical and sleep organizations in favor of permanent standard time.

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Sutter County planners advance Holt warehouse amendment for board review

The Planning Commission packet shows a 130,219-square-foot warehouse project at 7234 Pacific Ave moving forward with reduced parking, right-of-way dedication and other conditions before supervisors take final action.

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Yuba City agenda puts Sam Brannan Park closure and $265,000 remediation transfer before council

The special meeting agenda calls for a Sept. 1 closure of Sam Brannan Park and up to $265,000 in budget transfers for remediation and improvements.

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Assembly advances AB 2134, giving local officials parental leave without losing their seats

The bill, called the Family Friendly City Council’s Act, moved forward in the Assembly floor session Sunday.

Assembly sends AB 182 to governor after 69-0 concurrence vote

The Assembly unanimously concurred in Senate amendments to AB 182, an elections-related bill, and sent it to Gov. Gavin Newsom.

Yuba Water board approves budget, staffing update and Penstock recovery addendum

The board paired its 2026-27 budget vote with a staffing chart that leaves 10 vacancies unfunded and a strategic-plan addendum guiding recovery work after the Colgate Penstock incident.

Assembly committee advances SB 1259 to increase refinery cleanup transparency

The bill would require more disclosure of refinery cleanup costs and timelines as it heads to the Assembly Utilities and Energy Committee.

Sutter County supervisors to weigh $496,600 boost to Compassion Pathways behavioral health contract

The June 9 agenda would raise the contract cap to $696,600, extend the agreement through June 30, 2027 and add another facility.

Assembly committee advances bill allowing local cash rounding when pennies are unavailable

SB 1005 would let cities, counties and special districts adopt five-cent rounding policies for cash payments, and the Assembly Local Government Committee moved it forward on June 3.

Assembly passes AB 1709 on social-media harms to children with unanimous vote

After extended floor debate, the Assembly approved the social-media and children’s safety bill 72-0, sending it to the next step in the legislative process.

Assembly advances AB 1720 ticket-resale cap for live events

The California Fans First Act would limit resale prices to 10% above the original ticket price, with the measure also narrowed in committee to smaller or independent venues.

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.

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.

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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.

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