Glenn County

Catalyst, a local nonprofit serving survivors of domestic and sexual violence, say they haven’t been impacted by federal funding freezes yet. However, services could be at risk if the freezes go through.

Glenn and Shasta counties will receive millions in state funding for programs addressing substance use disorder and mental health needs. Also, health officials have confirmed two dairy workers in the Central Valley are the state's first human cases of bird flu, and the Plumas Feral Spay/Neuter Project is hosting its third spayathon on Oct. 12.

President Biden has issued a disaster declaration following a request from Gov. Gavin Newsom. It will reimburse 10 California counties, including Butte, Glenn, and Sutter, for disaster response and recovery costs. Also, the Redding Police Department is preparing to release footage after the first officer-involved shooting in Shasta County since its adoption of body cameras last year, and bus commuters in Redding this month can get a free bike ride pass.

Promotoras have emerged as an essential piece in California’s ambitious plan to deliver healthcare to all residents regardless of immigration status.

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.

Using a child safety seat properly is vital to the welfare of kids 0 to 5 years of age in the event of a car accident. Many North State counties have programs to teach residents how to use car seats safely. Some even help pay for car seats.

Construction of a million-gallon water storage tank in Orland is nearing completion. It’s part of a large program to expand the city’s municipal water system to connect nearby residents in the county who depend on residential wells that go dry in drought years.

This month the Sites Reservoir Project Authority approved the reservoir plan. Located just west of Maxwell in Colusa County, the reservoir will be part of an ongoing effort to increase California’s resiliency in the face of climate change. Also, Starbucks employees in Yuba City have voted to unionize, citing issues with understaffing and reduced hours during busy seasons, and there are just two more Saturdays left before the Redding Farmers Market closes for the season on Dec. 9th.

Last week, California officials greenlit construction on the Sites Reservoir project, which would store excess surface water to release during drier years ahead.

The Glenn County Sheriff's Office will provide law enforcement services to the city of Willows through the end of this year following a contract stalemate.