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 "state": "CA",
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 "attribution": "MyTown / The Boring Parts — CC BY 4.0. Summaries AI-generated from official sources.",
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 "generated": "2026-08-20",
 "upcoming": [
  {
   "date": "2026-08-20",
   "body": "Zoning Administrator",
   "headline": "Zoning Administrator to decide on coastal permits, sewer line replacement",
   "summary": "The Humboldt County Zoning Administrator will hold a regular meeting to consider several coastal development permits, including tree removal, home replacements, and a sewer force main replacement. Most items are on the consent calendar and are recommended for approval or continuation, with one item (McKinleyville sewer force main) recommended for approval with conditions.",
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   "source": "https://humboldt.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=2962&GID=448&G=4CCA98C5-8DA1-45DC-92EB-8A3C6845A374"
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  {
   "date": "2026-08-20",
   "body": "Planning Commission",
   "headline": "Planning Commission to review cannabis CUP, short-term rental, firewood business, and camping ordinance",
   "summary": "The Humboldt County Planning Commission will hold public hearings on three conditional use permits: a cannabis cultivation operation in Whitethorn, a short-term rental in a tsunami hazard zone in Manila, and a firewood cutting business in Carlotta. They will also hold a workshop on a draft ordinance to allow low-impact camping on private rural lands, in line with Assembly Bill 518. One consent item, a special permit for a short-term rental in McKinleyville, has been cancelled.",
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   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://humboldt.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=2961&GID=448&G=4CCA98C5-8DA1-45DC-92EB-8A3C6845A374"
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  {
   "date": "2026-08-25",
   "body": "Board of Supervisors",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": null,
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://humboldt.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=2928&GID=448&G=4CCA98C5-8DA1-45DC-92EB-8A3C6845A374"
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  {
   "date": "2026-09-01",
   "body": "Board of Supervisors",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": null,
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://humboldt.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=2916&GID=448&G=4CCA98C5-8DA1-45DC-92EB-8A3C6845A374"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-09-15",
   "body": "Board of Supervisors",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": null,
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://humboldt.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=2917&GID=448&G=4CCA98C5-8DA1-45DC-92EB-8A3C6845A374"
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  {
   "date": "2026-08-18",
   "body": "Board of Supervisors",
   "headline": "Board to approve $4.9M state health funds transfer and $2.25M nursing contract",
   "summary": "The Humboldt County Board of Supervisors will consider consent calendar items including a $4.9 million intergovernmental transfer to the California Department of Health Care Services, a $2.25 million contract with Foothill Heights Care Center for skilled nursing and mental health services, and $850,000 in ARPA child care facility loans. The board will also receive an update on the Sheriff Oversight Committee and consider a bid award for road maintenance on Bald Hills Road.",
   "agenda_url": "https://humboldt.legistar1.com/humboldt/meetings/2026/8/2915_A_Board_of_Supervisors_26-08-18_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://humboldt.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=2915&GID=448&G=4CCA98C5-8DA1-45DC-92EB-8A3C6845A374"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-08-11",
   "body": "Board of Supervisors",
   "headline": "Board to approve $5.09M mental health treatment contract",
   "summary": "The Humboldt County Board of Supervisors will consider a consent calendar with routine items, including a $5.09 million contract for long-term residential mental health services, several airport grant applications, and ambulance permit renewals. The meeting also includes proclamations and resolutions for community events and recognitions.",
   "agenda_url": "https://humboldt.legistar1.com/humboldt/meetings/2026/8/2913_A_Board_of_Supervisors_26-08-11_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://humboldt.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=2913&GID=448&G=4CCA98C5-8DA1-45DC-92EB-8A3C6845A374"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-08-06",
   "body": "Planning Commission",
   "headline": "Planning Commission to discuss Humboldt Bay Area Plan draft",
   "summary": "The Humboldt County Planning Commission will hold a public workshop on the Humboldt Bay Area Plan (HBAP) draft, including land-use and zone changes. Commissioners will review the draft, hear public comment, and provide guidance to staff before a future public hearing. The meeting also includes procedural items and a non-agenda public comment on environmental concerns.",
   "agenda_url": "https://humboldt.legistar1.com/humboldt/meetings/2026/8/2960_A_Planning_Commission_26-08-06_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://humboldt.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=2960&GID=448&G=4CCA98C5-8DA1-45DC-92EB-8A3C6845A374"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-28",
   "body": "Board of Supervisors",
   "headline": "Board to consider new outdoor lighting standards for coastal unincorporated areas",
   "summary": "The Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing to adopt a Coastal Outdoor Lighting Ordinance as modified by the California Coastal Commission. The meeting also includes votes on budget transfers for indigent defense and changes to employee health insurance groups.",
   "agenda_url": "https://humboldt.legistar1.com/humboldt/meetings/2026/7/2958_A_Board_of_Supervisors_26-07-28_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://humboldt.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=2958&GID=448&G=4CCA98C5-8DA1-45DC-92EB-8A3C6845A374"
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  {
   "date": "2026-07-16",
   "body": "Zoning Administrator",
   "headline": "Zoning admin continues cannabis cultivation project to uncertain date",
   "summary": "The Zoning Administrator holds a regular meeting with a single consent calendar item: a request to continue the Shepp-Cruz Family Farm's outdoor cannabis cultivation project (22,035 sq ft) to an uncertain date. The project involves a greenhouse, groundwater well, and solar power, with two seasonal employees. No other public hearings are scheduled.",
   "agenda_url": "https://humboldt.legistar1.com/humboldt/meetings/2026/7/2956_A_Zoning_Administrator_26-07-16_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://humboldt.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=2956&GID=448&G=4CCA98C5-8DA1-45DC-92EB-8A3C6845A374"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-16",
   "body": "Planning Commission",
   "headline": "Planning Commission to discuss Humboldt Bay Area Plan and parcel subdivision",
   "summary": "The Planning Commission will hold a public workshop regarding the Humboldt Bay Area Plan draft. The commission will also consider a parcel map subdivision for a property in the Blue Lake area.",
   "agenda_url": "https://humboldt.legistar1.com/humboldt/meetings/2026/7/2955_A_Planning_Commission_26-07-16_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://humboldt.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=2955&GID=448&G=4CCA98C5-8DA1-45DC-92EB-8A3C6845A374"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-14",
   "body": "Board of Supervisors",
   "headline": "Board of Supervisors considers aviation grants and airport infrastructure projects",
   "summary": "The Board is reviewing several federal grant agreements and construction contracts related to county aviation. These items include taxiway relocation at the California Redwood Coast - Humboldt County Airport, vertical guidance systems at Murray Field Airport, and runway rehabilitation at Rohnerville Airport.",
   "agenda_url": "https://humboldt.legistar1.com/humboldt/meetings/2026/7/2912_A_Board_of_Supervisors_26-07-14_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://humboldt.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=2912&GID=448&G=4CCA98C5-8DA1-45DC-92EB-8A3C6845A374"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-07",
   "body": "Board of Supervisors",
   "headline": "Humboldt County continues outdoor lighting ordinance hearing to August 2026",
   "summary": "The Humboldt County Board of Supervisors will meet on July 7, 2026, for a special session. The agenda recommends continuing a public hearing on a proposed outdoor lighting ordinance to August 11, 2026. The proposed rules would establish design standards for outdoor lighting in unincorporated coastal areas and amend existing code definitions. The remainder of the agenda covers standard procedural items.",
   "agenda_url": "https://humboldt.legistar1.com/humboldt/meetings/2026/7/2957_A_Board_of_Supervisors_26-07-07_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://humboldt.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=2957&GID=448&G=4CCA98C5-8DA1-45DC-92EB-8A3C6845A374"
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  {
   "date": "2026-07-07",
   "body": "Board of Supervisors",
   "headline": "Humboldt County adopts FY 2026-27 budget and approves $72,000 youth services contract.",
   "summary": "The Board will vote on the FY 2026-27 county and special district budgets, which requires a four-fifths majority. Staff will also seek approval for a $72,000 contract with the Boys & Girls Club of the Redwoods to administer youth development programs. The meeting covers routine consent items including board reappointments, expense reports, and prior meeting approvals.",
   "agenda_url": "https://humboldt.legistar1.com/humboldt/meetings/2026/7/2911_A_Board_of_Supervisors_26-07-07_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://humboldt.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=2911&GID=448&G=4CCA98C5-8DA1-45DC-92EB-8A3C6845A374"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-23",
   "body": "Board of Supervisors",
   "headline": "Board approves $2.7M contract for outpatient mental health therapy services.",
   "summary": "The Humboldt County Board of Supervisors will act on a consent calendar covering contracts, grants, and committee appointments. Major decisions include approving a $2.7 million multi-year contract for outpatient mental health therapy and accepting a $285,389 CalTrans grant for the Beautifying the Bay project. The board will also extend Headwaters Fund financing agreements and adopt a new policy for managing technical disruptions at meetings.",
   "agenda_url": "https://humboldt.legistar1.com/humboldt/meetings/2026/6/2910_A_Board_of_Supervisors_26-06-23_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://humboldt.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=2910&GID=448&G=4CCA98C5-8DA1-45DC-92EB-8A3C6845A374"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-18",
   "body": "Board of Supervisors",
   "headline": "June 18 supervisors meeting cancelled; budget item postponed",
   "summary": "The special meeting of the Humboldt County Board of Supervisors scheduled for June 18, 2026, has been cancelled. The budget item that was to be heard will be considered at the July 7, 2026 meeting.",
   "agenda_url": null,
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://humboldt.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=2952&GID=448&G=4CCA98C5-8DA1-45DC-92EB-8A3C6845A374"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-18",
   "body": "Zoning Administrator",
   "headline": "Cannabis microbusiness permit, coastal permits, and groundwater wells on consent calendar",
   "summary": "The Zoning Administrator will consider three items on the consent calendar: a modification for groundwater monitoring wells at the Manila wastewater treatment plant, a coastal development permit and special permit for a new home and vegetation removal near Eureka, and a special permit for a cannabis microbusiness in Briceland. All items are recommended for approval with conditions. No separate public hearings are scheduled.",
   "agenda_url": "https://humboldt.legistar1.com/humboldt/meetings/2026/6/2954_A_Zoning_Administrator_26-06-18_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://humboldt.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=2954&GID=448&G=4CCA98C5-8DA1-45DC-92EB-8A3C6845A374"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-18",
   "body": "Planning Commission",
   "headline": "Commission to consider cannabis permit modification and old-growth tree removal",
   "summary": "The Planning Commission will review a request to expand cannabis operations at Emerald Dragonfly Farms in Carlotta. They will also consider a special permit for the removal of a hazardous, mature redwood tree in the Redway area.",
   "agenda_url": "https://humboldt.legistar1.com/humboldt/meetings/2026/6/2953_A_Planning_Commission_26-06-18_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://humboldt.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=2953&GID=448&G=4CCA98C5-8DA1-45DC-92EB-8A3C6845A374"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-16",
   "body": "Board of Supervisors",
   "headline": "Board to consider $10.875M security contract amendment",
   "summary": "The Board will vote on a consent calendar including a $10.875 million amendment to a security and secure transportation contract with SVT Gruppe, a transitional rent agreement for Medi-Cal recipients facing homelessness, and a bid authorization for the Sheriff Patrol Office remodel. Other items include an $84,106 agreement with Area 1 Agency on Aging for older adult services and a $675,000 amendment for child abuse prevention with McKinleyville Community Collaborative.",
   "agenda_url": "https://humboldt.legistar1.com/humboldt/meetings/2026/6/2909_A_Board_of_Supervisors_26-06-16_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://humboldt.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=2909&GID=448&G=4CCA98C5-8DA1-45DC-92EB-8A3C6845A374"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-15",
   "body": "Board of Supervisors",
   "headline": "Public hearing on FY 2026-27 county and special district budgets",
   "summary": "The Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing to receive testimony on the proposed County Budget and Special District Budgets for Fiscal Year 2026-27. They will also receive a presentation on the State Legislative Program. The hearing will continue to 5:30 PM, and the board plans to adopt the budgets on June 18, 2026.",
   "agenda_url": "https://humboldt.legistar1.com/humboldt/meetings/2026/6/2942_A_Board_of_Supervisors_26-06-15_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://humboldt.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=2942&GID=448&G=4CCA98C5-8DA1-45DC-92EB-8A3C6845A374"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-09",
   "body": "Board of Supervisors",
   "headline": "Humboldt County Board discusses legal research, public health contracts, and zoning.",
   "summary": "The Board will review several administrative changes including interim appointments for Child Support and Library Services directors. Key actions include approving a large legal research subscription, various professional service agreements, and a general plan amendment request.",
   "agenda_url": "https://humboldt.legistar1.com/humboldt/meetings/2026/6/2908_A_Board_of_Supervisors_26-06-09_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://humboldt.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=2908&GID=448&G=4CCA98C5-8DA1-45DC-92EB-8A3C6845A374"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-04",
   "body": "Planning Commission",
   "headline": "Planning Commission to decide on nine short-term rental permits in tsunami zones",
   "summary": "The Humboldt County Planning Commission will hold public hearings on nine conditional use permits for short-term rentals in tsunami hazard zones, a coastal development permit for a new home, and a special permit for a short-term rental in Arcata. They will also consider a zone reclassification of 750 acres to Timberland Production Zone and review an annual report for the Mateel Community Center's events. The consent agenda includes approval of previous meeting minutes and the zone reclassification.",
   "agenda_url": "https://humboldt.legistar1.com/humboldt/meetings/2026/6/2951_A_Planning_Commission_26-06-04_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://humboldt.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=2951&GID=448&G=4CCA98C5-8DA1-45DC-92EB-8A3C6845A374"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-02",
   "body": "Board of Supervisors",
   "headline": "Board approves $905,758 contract for Arcata House homeless housing services",
   "summary": "The Humboldt County Board of Supervisors will review and approve several consent calendar items, including airport project completions, a temporary road closure for the Orleans parade, and the Humboldt County Fair Association budget. The board will also authorize a $905,758 professional services agreement with Arcata House Partnership to provide permanent housing and supportive services for unhoused residents. Additional items include appointments to local advisory boards, liquor license approvals, and routine administrative reports.",
   "agenda_url": "https://humboldt.legistar1.com/humboldt/meetings/2026/6/2927_A_Board_of_Supervisors_26-06-02_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://humboldt.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=2927&GID=448&G=4CCA98C5-8DA1-45DC-92EB-8A3C6845A374"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-27",
   "body": "Board of Supervisors",
   "headline": "Closed session to discuss litigation, hire aviation director",
   "summary": "The Board of Supervisors is meeting in closed session to consider a public employee appointment for the position of Aviation Director and to discuss three legal matters: two existing lawsuits (Donna Volpi v. County and Allpoints Outdoor v. County) and one potential case. No public action items are on the agenda.",
   "agenda_url": "https://humboldt.legistar1.com/humboldt/meetings/2026/5/2945_A_Board_of_Supervisors_26-05-27_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://humboldt.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=2945&GID=448&G=4CCA98C5-8DA1-45DC-92EB-8A3C6845A374"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-21",
   "body": "Planning Commission",
   "headline": "Commission to vote on allowing up to 25 units per acre in housing opportunity zones",
   "summary": "The Planning Commission will consider a new ordinance to permit higher residential densities (up to 25 units/acre) in designated Housing Opportunity Zones within R-1 and R-2 zones. They also have public hearings on a cannabis cultivation expansion and a zone reclassification. Consent items include routine approvals and a modification to a cannabis permit.",
   "agenda_url": "https://humboldt.legistar1.com/humboldt/meetings/2026/5/2950_A_Planning_Commission_26-05-21_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://humboldt.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=2950&GID=448&G=4CCA98C5-8DA1-45DC-92EB-8A3C6845A374"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-12",
   "body": "Board of Supervisors",
   "headline": "Board to consider resolution urging state to continue funding Market Match program",
   "summary": "The Board will vote on a consent calendar with multiple proclamations and routine approvals. Notable items include a resolution supporting continued state funding for the Market Match program, an amendment to a professional services agreement with Maximus US Services for child support, approval of an attorney-client fee agreement for juvenile dependency litigation, and a resolution to provide retention bonuses for behavioral health staff.",
   "agenda_url": "https://humboldt.legistar1.com/humboldt/meetings/2026/5/2907_A_Board_of_Supervisors_26-05-12_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://humboldt.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=2907&GID=448&G=4CCA98C5-8DA1-45DC-92EB-8A3C6845A374"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-11",
   "body": "Board of Supervisors",
   "headline": "Board receives budget reports for FY 2026-2027, sets public hearing",
   "summary": "The Board of Supervisors holds a special meeting to receive departmental budget reports for the upcoming fiscal year 2026-2027. They will also direct the Clerk to publish the required public hearing notice for the proposed county and special district budgets, with two publications at least five days apart.",
   "agenda_url": "https://humboldt.legistar1.com/humboldt/meetings/2026/5/2940_A_Board_of_Supervisors_26-05-11_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://humboldt.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=2940&GID=448&G=4CCA98C5-8DA1-45DC-92EB-8A3C6845A374"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-07",
   "body": "Board of Supervisors",
   "headline": "Closed session to consider Library Director appointment and potential litigation",
   "summary": "This is a special meeting of the Humboldt County Board of Supervisors with only closed session items on the agenda. The board will discuss the appointment of a new Director of Library Services and potential litigation related to a complaint from Allpoints Advertising. No public action items are scheduled.",
   "agenda_url": "https://humboldt.legistar1.com/humboldt/meetings/2026/5/2948_A_Board_of_Supervisors_26-05-07_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://humboldt.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=2948&GID=448&G=4CCA98C5-8DA1-45DC-92EB-8A3C6845A374"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-07",
   "body": "Zoning Administrator",
   "headline": "Zoning Admin to deny 17 cannabis permits for unpaid taxes",
   "summary": "The Humboldt County Zoning Administrator will consider approving a new home in Shelter Cove and denying 17 cannabis permit applications due to unpaid Measure S taxes. The consent calendar includes the home permit and the batch of cannabis denials; no items have been pulled for public hearing.",
   "agenda_url": "https://humboldt.legistar1.com/humboldt/meetings/2026/5/2947_A_Zoning_Administrator_26-05-07_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://humboldt.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=2947&GID=448&G=4CCA98C5-8DA1-45DC-92EB-8A3C6845A374"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-07",
   "body": "Planning Commission",
   "headline": "Planning Commission to consider expanding Carlotta cannabis farm to 70,000 sq ft",
   "summary": "The commission will hold public hearings on several conditional use permits, including a major expansion of a cannabis cultivation site in Carlotta and a new mixed-use building with a short-term rental in the King Salmon tsunami hazard zone. An informational workshop on North Coast tsunami hazards is also scheduled. Consent items include zoning reclassification and continuations of previous projects.",
   "agenda_url": "https://humboldt.legistar1.com/humboldt/meetings/2026/5/2946_A_Planning_Commission_26-05-07_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://humboldt.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=2946&GID=448&G=4CCA98C5-8DA1-45DC-92EB-8A3C6845A374"
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