Civic Issues

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Animal Control Advisory Board formalized

After closed-session interviews, supervisors picked Rachel Smith as the county's new Animal Care and Control Director, effective February 9.

4 mentionsLast discussed Jul 28, 2026

LowPublic Safety

Sheriff's drones and body cameras

Deputies get seven new body-worn cameras and the Sheriff's Office can fly small drones after a $9,000 purchase — public commenters raised questions, especially about the cameras.

1 mentionLast discussed Jun 23, 2026

LowPublic Safety

DEA task force agreement and surplus firearms sale

The Sheriff's Office got a $105,000 DEA agreement renewed and sold 20 surplus shotguns to Lassen County for $4,000.

1 mentionLast discussed Mar 17, 2026