public-safety

Fortuna adopts massage-establishment regulations after 3-1 council vote

The ordinance adds Chapter 5.30 to the Fortuna Municipal Code; Councilmember Abe Stevens opposed it.

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Humboldt supervisors approve $1.47 million DHHS security, transport contract

The board voted unanimously to select SVT Gruppe Inc. for security and secure transportation services from Sept. 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027.

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Humboldt supervisors approve $566,321 Prop. 64 budget supplement, two sheriff positions

The 5-0 action adds one sheriff sergeant and one deputy sheriff position effective immediately, but the county record does not specify the funding split or assignments.

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Fortuna council advances massage-establishment ordinance on 4-1 vote

The first-reading vote would add Chapter 5.30 to the Fortuna Municipal Code, with Councilmember Stevens opposing.

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Rio Dell council agenda puts animal kennel project on Sept. 15 vote

A proposed resolution would authorize staff to finish the city kennel project and assign coordination to the police chief and streets superintendent.

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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.

Assembly Public Safety advances SB 259 to criminalize interference with vote-by-mail ballots

The committee sent the election-security bill to the Elections Committee on a 7-1 vote after hearing testimony in support.

Rio Dell advances permanent police kennel project with slab approval and outside-funding push

The council authorized the first construction step for a permanent police animal kennel and set a goal of covering about 30% of the roughly $125,000 project with donations and grants.

Assembly advances bill to boot vehicles tied to repeated illegal dumping citations

SB 1218 cleared the Assembly 56-0 on Aug. 24, with lawmakers citing Oakland enforcement data to argue for stronger tools against repeat illegal dumpers.

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Ferndale sets deadlines in response to Grand Jury emergency-preparedness report

The city’s written response says police participation in county emergency-services meetings and disaster-response document updates will be completed by 2027.

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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Humboldt supervisors hear Measure Z plan to steer more money to departments, fire and Fortuna SRO

County staff and an advisory committee outlined three-year Measure Z spending options for fiscal 2027-28 through 2029-30, but the meeting transcript cuts off before any final board action on the item.

California committee hears AI deepfake abuse bill backed by Paris Hilton-linked company

SB 1111 was presented at a June 30 Assembly Public Safety Committee hearing as a measure targeting deepfake sexual imagery and digital impersonation, with support from Paris Hilton's 1111 Media Company and several advocacy groups.

Attorney General’s office backs bill to expand election-record seizure protections

SB 1418 would extend existing custody protections for voted ballots to other election records, equipment and digital data, according to a committee hearing summary.

Assembly budget panel backs $141 million Next Gen 911 modernization with new oversight rules

The June 29 budget hearing added a $141 million Next Gen 911 item to the 2026-27 package, along with reporting, audit and oversight requirements.

Assembly committee appears to advance autonomous-vehicle safety bill after split testimony

SB 1246 drew support and opposition in the Assembly Transportation Committee on June 22 and appeared to pass 16-4, according to a hearing summary.

Assembly committee advances SB 1013 to tighten ALPR rules, set retention limit

The bill would impose a statewide data-retention standard for automated license plate reader systems after testimony about alleged misuse and audit concerns.

Assembly advances AB 46 on 51-1 concurrence vote after years of negotiations

The Assembly gave final concurrence to Senate changes on the mental health diversion and public safety bill after Assemblymember Wynn said the compromise reflected years of negotiation.

Assembly panel advances SB 99 on military protective orders in domestic violence cases

The committee sent the bill to Appropriations after hearing support from the U.S. Department of Defense and other advocates.

Riverside County sheriff-coroner breakup bill clears Assembly committee

SB 1379 advanced June 17 after divided testimony on in-custody deaths, costs and county governance.

Assembly committee advances SB 762 for local essential-services sales tax

Supporters said the measure would give some cities and counties another option to protect core services as budget pressure grows.

Ferndale council approves emergency kennel construction after animal housing arrangement ends

The council unanimously backed an emergency kennel build to keep impounded dogs housed locally while the city transitions animal services.

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Assembly Public Safety Committee advances SB 562 after sharp bail industry opposition

The committee moved the bail-reform bill to Appropriations after hearing from supporters who called it a path to financial relief and opponents who warned of unintended consequences.

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