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.
The Sidekick16 days ago
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Recent utilities coverage from Humboldt County, including local decisions, public meetings, and civic updates.
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Arcata awards $1.696 million First Street Lift Station contract after separate council discussion
The council pulled the wastewater project off the consent calendar before approving Wahlund Construction Inc. for the First Street Lift Station Improvement Project and adopting a categorical CEQA exemption.
The Sidekickabout 1 month ago
Humboldt County
Ferndale packet sets out proposed Recology rate hike for 2026-27
The July 15 council packet says weekly residential curbside service would rise to $47.44 a month and a 1-yard commercial bin to $261.30, pending council action.
The Sidekickabout 1 month ago
Humboldt County
Assembly utilities panel advances refinery-closure and high-speed rail bills
The Utilities and Energy Committee moved SB 1259 and SB 1425 forward July 1, sending both bills to Appropriations after testimony and roll calls.
The Sidekickabout 2 months ago
Humboldt County
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.
The Sidekick2 months ago
Humboldt County
Assembly committee advances bill to bar utility ratepayer money from anti-municipal lobbying
SB 327 would expand the Public Advocates Office’s access to utility information and prohibit investor-owned utilities from using ratepayer funds to oppose municipal utilities.
The Sidekick2 months ago
Humboldt County
Arcata sends struggling electricity-use tax back to Energy Committee as revenue falls to about $40,000
Staff told the council the voter-approved tax now covers about 17 meters, far fewer than at its launch, and council members asked the Energy Committee to review whether it should be reduced or eliminated.
The Sidekick2 months ago
Humboldt County
Assembly passes ACA 9 to reshape CPUC, add broadband office and elevate affordability in ratemaking
The measure advanced 55-1 and would broaden the Legislature's role in appointing commissioners while shifting broadband oversight away from the utilities regulator.
The Sidekick3 months ago
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