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Newsom Apologizes to Native Californians but Vetoes Key Tribal Water and Sacred Site Bills

Monday, October 12

Governor Gavin Newsom signed a law apologizing to California’s Native peoples for past state harms. Yet five days later, he vetoed two bills backed by tribes, one focused on water rights and another on protecting sacred sites. Tribal leaders say these vetoes block their role... Read More.

Caltrans Begins Tobin Preservation Project on State Route 70 with Traffic Delays Expected

Monday, October 12

The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans District 2) and American Pavement Systems, Inc. will begin work on the Tobin Preservation Project on State Route 70 in Plumas County. The $2.9 million project will provide an asphalt rubber chip seal with isolated areas of concrete dig... Read More.

California Lawmakers Urge HHS to Protect Head Start Services for Northern California Families

Friday, October 9

Congressman James Gallagher joined Congressman Mike Thompson in calling on the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to reconsider proposed changes to Head Start programs that local providers warn could reduce access to critical early childhood services for families across Northern California. In a... Read More.

Affordable Power for Host Communities Act Proposes 20 Percent Utility Bill Discounts in California

Thursday, October 8

Communities bearing the burden of hosting California’s power plants and energy infrastructure could soon see direct relief on their monthly utility bills under a new legislative proposal aimed at lowering local energy costs. The Affordable Power for Host Communities Act would require state regulatory agencies... Read More.

California Enforces Strict Penalties on Red Dyed Diesel Use Despite Federal Tax Deferral

Wednesday, October 7

California strictly enforces state bans and heavy penalties on using red-dyed (off-road) diesel on public highways, despite recent federal executive actions. 🛑 California's Legal Stand Illegal Highway Use: Operating on-road vehicles with red-dyed diesel remains unlawful under California state law. Strict Enforcement: The Read More.

USDA Emergency Loans Available for California and Oregon Farmers Affected by Severe Drought

Wednesday, October 7

This Secretarial natural disaster designation allows the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) to extend much-needed emergency credit to producers recovering from natural disasters through emergency loans. Emergency loans can be used to meet various recovery needs including the... Read More.

Happy National 4-H Week!

Tuesday, October 6

National 4-H Week shines a spotlight on youth leadership and community impact across the region. This annual celebration, held during the first full week of October, showcases how 4-H programs help young people gain practical skills and take on leadership roles. The 2024 campaign theme,... Read More.

Missing Hiker Injured in Fall, Located Alive

Tuesday, October 6

The Siskiyou County Sheriff's Office and Shasta County Sheriff's Office conducted a joint Search and Rescue operation over the weekend to locate a missing hiker, 72-year-old Mount Shasta local, Mary Beth Granbery, whose camper van was found at the Cabin Creek Trailhead in Shasta... Read More.

CAL FIRE Urges Californians to Power Up Their Devices with Fire Safety in Mind

Monday, October 5

CAL FIRE urges Californians to charge devices with fire safety in mind during Fire Prevention Week, October 4-10, 2026. The focus this year highlights safe charging habits to reduce fire risks linked to lithium-ion batteries found in phones, tablets, laptops, e-bikes, and scooters. Chief Daniel Berlant,... Read More.

California Protects Hunter Funds to Support Wildlife Areas and Habitats

Saturday, October 3

🦆 A BIG WIN FOR CALIFORNIA’S HUNTERS & WILDLIFE AREAS! Governor Newsom has signed CWA-sponsored AB 1987, helping ensure that millions of dollars generated by hunters and agricultural leases on Type A and B State Wildlife Areas are reinvested back into those lands. The new law... Read More.

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Newsom Apologizes to Native Californians but Vetoes Key Tribal Water and Sacred Site Bills

Caltrans Begins Tobin Preservation Project on State Route 70 with Traffic Delays Expected

California Lawmakers Urge HHS to Protect Head Start Services for Northern California Families

Affordable Power for Host Communities Act Proposes 20 Percent Utility Bill Discounts in California

California Enforces Strict Penalties on Red Dyed Diesel Use Despite Federal Tax Deferral

USDA Emergency Loans Available for California and Oregon Farmers Affected by Severe Drought

Happy National 4-H Week!

Missing Hiker Injured in Fall, Located Alive

CAL FIRE Urges Californians to Power Up Their Devices with Fire Safety in Mind

California Protects Hunter Funds to Support Wildlife Areas and Habitats

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