Tehama County · issues
Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Tehama County public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Animal services spay and neuter program
A $100,000 agreement with Valley Veterinary Clinic RB, Inc. would fund dog and cat spay-and-neuter services for a year, helping control the stray and unwanted animal population in the county.
Cal-ID program status
Sheriff Kain reported the county is hiring a consultant with Proposition 26 expertise to determine whether the Cal-ID program can move forward legally.
Board and district appointments
The Board considered appointments to the Air Pollution Control District Hearing Board and the Public Health Advisory Board.
Public Health Advisory Board appointments
The Board was scheduled to appoint several voting members and alternates to the Public Health Advisory Board, representing Rolling Hills Clinic, Social Services, and Environmental Health, plus accept a resignation.
AB 481 Military Equipment Transparency
The sheriff's annual military equipment list — drones, ammo and more — was adopted 4-0. Sheriff Kain says most items are routine gear, the online public meeting drew no attendees and no complaints, and the full list is on the sheriff's website.
Cannabis Issues
A resident raised cannabis issues during public comment; no board action was taken.
Donations to Child Protective Services
The Red Bluff Elks Lodge gave $2,000 in Walmart gift cards and $2,000 in clothing and essentials for children served by CPS.