Tehama County Supervisors Reach Consensus on Most Issues, Split on Grand Jury Response Approval

Red Bluff, California — The Tehama County Board of Supervisors convened for a brief meeting on Tuesday, largely operating in consensus until the final agenda item, which required their formal responses to the grand jury. This contentious discussion culminated in a narrow 3-2 vote. Supervisors Pati Nolen and Rob Burroughs opposed the resolution. The meeting proceeded with a streamlined agenda, showcasing a level of agreement among the supervisors on most issues. However, the grand jury responses sparked a significant debate, shedding light on various concerns raised in the report that supervisors deemed essential to address. … Read more

Tehama County Supervisor Pati Nolen Fights Back Against Grand Jury Misconduct Allegations in Court

TEHAMA COUNTY, Calif. — District Three Supervisor Pati Nolen faced the court Tuesday morning as she contested accusations of willful and corrupt misconduct in office brought forth by a grand jury. Nolen has publicly refuted all three charges, contending that the grand jury did not properly vote on the matters in question. The court ruled against Nolen’s objection, confirming the grand jury’s unanimous decision, which was recorded as 19-0 in favor of upholding the charges. Despite this setback in court, Nolen maintains her innocence regarding the allegations made against her. A pre-trial conference is set … Read more

Tehama County Supervisors Tackle Labor Talks, Grand Jury Findings, and Key Water Project Updates in Latest Meeting

Red Bluff, California – During a scheduled meeting of the Tehama County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday, officials will address several key topics affecting the community. Among the primary agenda items is a discussion focused on appointing a negotiator for particular labor negotiations that are expected to be underway soon. Also on the agenda is a comprehensive presentation by Air Pollution Control Officer Joseph Tona regarding the Sites Reservoir Project. This initiative has been designed to tackle water storage issues in the region, which have become increasingly critical due to the ongoing challenges posed by … Read more

Tehama County Board of Supervisors Address Grand Jury Recommendations, Groundwater Fee Controversy

Red Bluff, California – The Tehama County Board of Supervisors is set to address the recommendations from the 2024 Grand Jury Report at its upcoming meeting on Tuesday. According to public agency regulations, governing bodies must respond to grand jury reports within 90 days of receiving them. The deadline for Tehama County’s response is March 11. The grand jury report included four recommendations, one of which focuses on compensating individuals who paid the well registration fee. Another recommendation highlights the groundwater sustainability agency’s need to repay a $634,000 loan from the county’s road department, which … Read more