Jane Vaughan

3 days ago | ijpr.org | Jane Vaughan

To balance the budget for the upcoming fiscal year, the county had to use reserves and one-time grants to fill a budget deficit. But those funding sources are finite and running out. As a result, county commissioners are now discussing ways to create long-term financial stability. Commissioner Derrick DeGroot said at a Tuesday meeting that a voluntary resignation or retirement program could be part of a broader budget strategy.

1 week ago | ijpr.org | Jane Vaughan

The Shasta County Board of Supervisors appointed Clint Curtis as county clerk and registrar of voters earlier this month. It was the second time in the past year the board had to fill the position, after two clerks — Cathy Darling Allen and Tom Toller — stepped down due to health reasons. Curtis, a self-described “election integrity advocate,” has repeatedly pushed for hand-counting ballots, which is banned under California law.

1 week ago | ijpr.org | Jane Vaughan

Wyden was briefed on Tuesday morning by federal and state firefighters about the outlook for this year’s wildfire season, which is predicted to be hot and dry. Wyden said his goal is to get more support for firefighters in the face of cuts by the Trump administration. "I'm a big believer that this is essentially about math," he said.

2 weeks ago | ijpr.org | Jane Vaughan

The ordinance would have prohibited camping, sitting and lying anywhere in public, as well as on private property. It also would have upgraded violations to a misdemeanor, meaning a potential year in jail and $1,000 fine. But, rather than going to jail, the offender could choose to be taken to social services. The goal, according to city staff, was to incentivize homeless people to accept help.

2 weeks ago | thelundreport.org | Jane Vaughan

When he finally saw Sovick again, months later, the cancer had grown a lot. "It started to get into my eye and on my upper lip," Sovick said. "I went into radiation treatment, and that's where I lost my right eye."Sovick needed a place to rest and recover while receiving radiation therapy. Enter medical respite: a quiet place for homeless people to heal from an acute issue, like an infection or a wound — something that could put them in the hospital or would be hard to heal on the streets.