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Recent staffing coverage from Yuba-Sutter, including local decisions, public meetings, and civic updates.
The proposed one-year agreement would cut the city’s around-the-clock patrol model from two deputies to one and is expected to save about $1 million annually.
Fire Services Manager/Chief Kyle Long told county supervisors that critically low staffing had led to rolling brownouts and that new hires were expected to restore staffing later that week.
The proposed FY 2026-27 agreement would retain three school-based probation officers, remove a truancy position because of staffing shortages and split the $592,200 cost between YCUSD and the county.
A proposed FY 2026-27 amendment would continue three school-based probation officers and split $592,200 in costs between YCUSD and Sutter County, but the packet does not show whether the deal was approved.
A Sept. 25 Board of Supervisors agenda item would establish a Sheriff Homeless Liaison cost center, add a limited-term deputy sheriff position for one year and move $225,000 from Elections to the sheriff budget.
Council approved the city’s fiscal year 2026-27 operating budget and capital improvement plan after staff said revisions cut the projected general fund gap from about $7.8 million to roughly $2.2 million.
