Happy Sunday

We're sharing a few opportunities for civic engagement below. Do you know of opportunities for the community to engage in public service or benefit from shared resources? Let us know by replying to this email. 

Forging ahead,

Annelise Pierce

Director, Managing Editor

Shasta Scout 

Public Meetings 

Tuesday, July 28, 9am - Shasta County Board of Supervisors 

The board will: 

- receive a presentation from Shasta College on its use of opioid settling funds. 

- receive a presentation from HHSA regarding child adoption fees.

- consider approving claims for about half a million in past-due services rendered by a third-party provider on behalf of HHSA. 

- consider approving the Shasta County Community Action Agency's strategic plan.

Tuesday, July 28, 4pm - Redding Planning Commission

The commission will take a second look at a proposed development plan for the Oasis Road area. 

All other events beyond public meetings can be found on our online calendar. 
View them anytime by going to our homepage and looking on the right sidebar.

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Community Engagement

CAL EPA's Youth Advisory Council Needs Rural a Voice

Are you a young Californian who cares about the outdoors‚ the environment‚ wildlife and game‚ the state of our forests‚ mountains and rivers?

The California Environmental Protection Agency is opening a unique opportunity to participate in a new statewide Youth Advisory Council‚ designed to improve communication about environmental issues with younger Californians‚ provide mentorship opportunities‚ and increase youth perspectives in decision‑making.

It aims to include youth from a variety of backgrounds‚ including those from rural communities and Native American tribes.

Applicants must be California residents between 14 and 20. A letter of recommendation is required. The application window is Aug. 12 through Sept. 21. More information is available here.

NorCal Regional Safety Symposium 

Are you in leadership at a church‚ mosque‚ synagogue‚ gurdwara or temple?

Unfortunately‚ houses of worship are not immune to the violence in the rest of the world‚ and it is important to mindful of the safety of those at prayer.

Next month‚ the Chico Police Department will host the Nor‑Cal Regional Safety Symposium‚ which is open to religious groups‚ faith‑based institutions and nonprofit groups that serve high‑risk populations. It is offered at no charge‚ and will cover topics including vulnerability and security assessments‚ child abuse awareness and prevention‚ hate crimes‚ cybersecurity‚ and disaster preparedness. Attendees will leave with actionable guidance that organizations can apply immediately.

Location will be provided upon registration.

Additional Reading

California sues Trump over emergency funding rules that pressure states on elections (CalMatters) 

The Trump administration wants to link emergency preparedness grants for states to its preferences on immigration enforcement and the administration of elections.

Could a lawsuit stop Gov. Newsom and lawmakers from stripping the state superintendent’s power? Probably not (EdSource)

State Superintendent of Public Instruction candidate Sonja Shaw calls shifting the control of the California Department of Education to a new education director named by the governor “a direct assault on the state constitution and the will of voters.” If she does follow through with her threat of a lawsuit, she’ll have to contend with a court of appeal precedent 33 years ago that could be tough to overcome. Then-State Superintendent Bill Honig, who lost the lawsuit that challenged his autonomy, says he now supports the law that would turn over control of the department of education to the governor. 

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