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California budget threatens funding for mental health crisis teams – Cal Matters
California counties are warning that proposed funding changes could force cuts to mobile mental health crisis teams that have expanded in recent years, potentially reducing services and returning some programs to limited weekday hours despite rising demand.
Northern California could face active fire summer. Here are factors – San Francisco Chronicle
A thin snowpack is making Northern California and the West vulnerable to major summer fires as forests dry quickly.
Could California’s vanished grizzly bear return? A state bill sets the stage for reintroduction – San Francisco Chronicle
A bill proposed in the legislature sets the stage for the return of the grizzly bear in California. Residents already dealing with the resurgence of other predators in their communities, voice concern about intentionally reintroducing the magnificent animal into the significantly altered landscape and increased population density of the Golden State.
Placer County plan focused on agriculture, rural growth – Sacramento Bee
As Placer County looks beyond its 175th anniversary, local leaders are doubling down on a clear priority: preserving and strengthening the region’s agricultural roots, even as development pressures and modern shifts threaten to reshape the landscape. Placer County Board of Supervisors Chair and RCRC Board Member, Shanti Landon, outlined a long-term vision for the region.
Golden State Fiber project breaks ground in Glenn County – Red Bluff Daily News
Last week, members of the Golden State Connect Authority gathered in Hamilton City to break ground on the Golden State Fiber project, which aims to provide reliable, affordable broadband access to rural communities.