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.
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Recent government coverage from Humboldt County, including local decisions, public meetings, and civic updates.
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Humboldt supervisors approve former Kmart purchase 4-1 despite tsunami-zone concerns
The board advanced plans to buy 4325 Broadway Street in Eureka for future county office and permitting space, but one supervisor voted no after concerns about the site’s location, access and upkeep.
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Arcata council advances Measure G renewal and adopts tighter 2026-27 budget
Council placed the city’s 3/4-cent sales tax renewal on the November ballot while also approving a smaller budget, a hiring freeze and a climate manager placeholder.
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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.
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Eureka council agenda lines up bond, budget and election actions
The June 16 agenda includes water and wastewater bond items, next-year budget and fee hearings, and November election resolutions.
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Fortuna council widens River Lodge lease search beyond school district after public push for multiple proposals
After hearing from chamber, lodging and school-district advocates, the council told staff to take and evaluate River Lodge proposals from public, private and nonprofit groups.
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Humboldt supervisors approve former Kmart purchase after 4-1 vote
County officials say the Broadway Street site could become a one-stop permitting center, though concerns remain about tsunami exposure, access and upkeep.
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Harbor District agenda tees up Oyster Company shellfish-farm permit, CEQA action
Commissioners are scheduled June 11 to consider the Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration and Harbor District Permit 2023-04 for Humboldt Bay Oyster Company.
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HCAOG denies Eureka’s RHNA appeal, advances housing plan
The board unanimously rejected Eureka’s Cycle 7 appeal and directed staff to finalize the draft Regional Housing Needs Plan.
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HCAOG accepts director’s resignation, starts interim search
The board accepted Executive Director Brendan Byrd’s resignation, named a hiring committee and brought in recruitment support at its April 30 special meeting.
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Humboldt supervisors hear pushback over sheriff’s Flock ALPR system
The board’s June 2 meeting turned into a public debate over privacy, data retention and oversight of the county’s automated license plate reader program.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Fortuna adopts mobile home park rent rules, advances sales tax ballot measure
The City Council approved emergency rent stabilization rules for mobile home parks and moved a local sales tax measure onto the November ballot.
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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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