Barry R. Kirshner Wildlife Sanctuary

PETA – the People for Ethical treatment of Animals – has filed a Notice of Intent to sue the Barry R. Kirshner Wildlife Sanctuary for alleged animal welfare violations.

President Donald Trump signed a short-term spending bill over the weekend. It prevented a government shutdown and outlined where federal funds will go over the next six months. But it does not include money that rural schools have historically used to stay afloat. Also, Shasta County supervisors joined the Freedom Foundation in a lawsuit against a state agency. They claim California statutes violate their free speech rights, and a homeless aid group has created a fund to push back against anti-homeless laws and policies at the federal, state, and local level.

The Chico City Council made changes to a law amending its syringe exchange program ordinance at the last meeting and tomorrow will decide whether to adopt the amendments. Also, Sierra Nevada Brewing Company announced it won’t be hosting Oktoberfest or Beer Camp this year, and the Paradise Planning Commission has two open positions and accepts applications until early April.