Butte County Supervisors

The Butte County Board of Supervisors will consider several agenda items today related to Park Fire recovery efforts. Also, an Oroville man has been charged with multiple counts of arson after being arrested for starting the Thompson Fire in Butte County. The fire broke out in July near Oroville, and experts say California will likely see above-normal wildfire potential for the rest of peak fire season, which typically lasts through October.

Fourteen performers paying homage to Amy Winehouse will hit the stage in Chico this April to celebrate the life and music of the singer. Also, the district attorney’s office in Butte County is the latest in the area to offer sign-on bonuses for new hires, and the 18th annual Cinderella’s Closet giveaway in Chico aims to ensure all students can find the perfect prom dress.

Fire survivors finding it challenging to pay for building permits in Butte County could get some help from the board of supervisors. Also, part of Highway 70 may remain blocked for two more weeks after a rockslide, and the Glenn County Sheriff’s Office posted on Facebook that it will now dispatch emergency calls for all fire districts as well as law enforcement.

Costs for building fees in Butte County could go up after today’s board of supervisors meeting. Also, today the Shasta County Board of Supervisors will discuss building an over 150-acre shooting range that’s been met with scrutiny and concerns over a potential conflict of interest, and the National Weather Service says there’s up to a 50% chance of rain tomorrow — the Sierra and the foothills have the best chances.

As of today (Tuesday, Oct. 10), the ordinance that allows permits for Berry Creek residents to stay on their land in trailers and RVs is set to end on Dec. 31. But this morning, Butte County supervisors are planning to vote on a possible six-month extension.

Butte County Board of Supervisors declined Tuesday to vote on any recommendations regarding indoor masking mandates amid a surge in COVID-19 cases.

With a deadline fast approaching, Butte County Supervisors will consider extending temporary loopholes that allow some Camp Fire survivors more latitude.…