Humboldt County

Researchers warn SGMA groundwater cuts could drive San Joaquin Valley fallowing by 2040

PPIC and UC Merced researchers told lawmakers that without more recharge, banking and land-transition tools, groundwater reductions under SGMA could force large-scale fallowing in the San Joaquin Valley within the next 15 years.

CDFA asks lawmakers for $18.5 million a year to fight glassy-winged sharpshooter

At a joint legislative agriculture hearing, CDFA said it needs annual funding for detection, monitoring and eradication tied to the pest outbreak.

California lawmakers flag stale telehealth dashboard, Medi-Cal coverage gaps in Assembly hearing

Assembly Health Committee witnesses said the state’s public telehealth dashboard has not been updated since 2022, complicating oversight as lawmakers review remaining Medi-Cal telehealth gaps.

Fortuna Elementary agenda packs labor deals, pay package, policy overhaul and curriculum pilot into Aug. 6 meeting

The school board’s Aug. 6 agenda includes tentative agreements with CSEA and FETA, a compensation package for unrepresented employees, a revised handbook, a new text-messaging privacy policy and a CKLA/ELA pilot.

Assembly backs AJR 27 urging federal disaster aid for Eden and Palisades fire victims

The Aug. 3 floor session moved the resolution forward on a 54-0 concurrence vote, according to the Assembly record.

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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.

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Humboldt planners deny Redway redwood removal permit after heated hearing

The Planning Commission voted 7-0 to reject a special permit to remove an old-growth redwood in Lower Redway, leaving the tree standing for now.

Rio Dell agenda sets up $602,396 sewer study contract increase

The Aug. 4 council agenda asks members to authorize a GHD Inc. amendment that would raise the sewer evaluation study contract to $1.09 million and extend it to Dec. 1, 2027.

CARB unanimously backs $68 million in AQIP money for clean off-road equipment

The board approved Resolution 26-8, sending most of the state’s AQIP funding plan to CORE and setting a July workshop and fall rollout timeline.

CPUC approves more than $74 million in broadband grants across seven counties

The state commission approved three CASF infrastructure awards that are expected to extend fiber service to 1,788 unserved locations, including fire-threat communities, and include low-income pricing commitments.

Rio Dell council sends delinquent sewer charges to tax roll, defers one parcel

Council approved the sewer delinquency resolution 4-1, but agreed to revisit Al Petrovich’s parcel on July 21 after he asked for more time.

Fortuna council schedules closed-session River Lodge talks with three public counterparties

The Aug. 3 special-meeting agenda names the school district, chamber of commerce and state/CAL FIRE representatives in property negotiations over the River Lodge Conference Center.

Rio Dell approves $54,035 wastewater budget amendment for AeroMod cake pump system

Council backed a wastewater equipment replacement after staff said the current setup was causing recurring liner damage.

Harbor district agenda puts $15.2 million terminal-planning contract before board

The Humboldt Bay Harbor District’s Aug. 13 agenda asks commissioners to authorize expanded planning, permitting and design work for the Humboldt Heavy Lift Marine Terminal.

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Humboldt planners tee up future port overlay fight after Samoa residents press for stronger protections

At a July 16 workshop, commissioners moved the Humboldt Bay Area Plan update forward while signaling that any future port overlay for Samoa will face separate review and later hearings.

Harbor District offshore wind review draws noise, aquaculture scrutiny

At the June 11 meeting, commissioners heard a technical update on the heavy lift marine terminal and public concerns about noise, vibration and shellfish impacts, while staff outlined a revised three-phase buildout plan.

California Personnel Board updates nurse consultant job standards after prior ruling

The board approved revised Nurse Consultant Series specifications for four classes at its June 18 teleconference, saying the changes implement an earlier ruling on minimum qualifications.

Rio Dell directs RCEA representative to back 6% electric generation rate increase

Council backed Redwood Coast Energy Authority’s fiscal 2026-27 budget and rate recommendation after staff said PCIA-related costs and a projected deficit require the increase.

Big Lagoon board approves 2026-27 budget, LCAP, EPA plan and local indicators

Trustees unanimously signed off on the district’s annual planning and spending items at the June 12 meeting.

Eureka council punts Recology rate hike after 2-2 split, leaving 8.52% increase unresolved

A July 21 public hearing on Recology Humboldt County’s proposed solid-waste rate hike ended in a tie, and the council continued the matter to its next meeting.

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RCEA agenda puts 6% rate reset and $26 million reserve floor before board

The July 23 packet asks Redwood Coast Energy Authority directors to consider a rate strategy that would keep generation prices 6% above PG&E’s and preserve at least $26 million in reserves.

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RCEA to file 2026 resource plan with CPUC as modeled costs rise to $706 million

The July 23 board packet puts Redwood Coast Energy Authority’s 2026 integrated resource plan filing ahead of the Aug. 10 CPUC deadline, with staff citing a higher modeled portfolio cost than last month.

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Eureka council agenda bundles police grant, TASER replacement purchase and maintenance plan

The July 21 consent calendar includes a $157,060 CHP cannabis-tax grant for the Eureka Police Department, a sole-source TASER purchase and an annual maintenance commitment.

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