Special Prosecutor Jordy Stern responds to the Citizen’s questions on why he failed to prosecute the Forristers’ on criminal charges concerning their dogs

Head shot of Special Prosecutor Jordy Stern from his LinkedIn page

The Citizen sent questions to Special Prosecutor Jordy Stern on April 11 and he responded April 19. ACO Di Giacomo was given an opportunity respond to Stern's response. She did not, likely very busy with intensive training for her new job with the ASPCA.

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Highlights of Sierra county commission meeting April 18, 2023

Cartoon showing three cowboy hatted men sitting behind a desk with Sierra county logo behind them

The Hillsboro community petitioned the commission for assistance in reducing their vulnerability to fire damage. They requested assistance in removing abandoned trailers and enforcing open burn regulations. Other fire and safety needs were addressed. Assessor Houston provided a report detailing anticipated property tax revenues.

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T or C city commission passes a general obligation bond ordinance far scarier than it needs to be

The Wizard of Oz pulling levers behind the curtain

As the Wizard of Oz said when Toto revealed him pulling levers behind the scenes, "Pay no attention to that man behind the curtain." The public hearing on the general obligation bonds was just theater, the decisions made beforehand and behind closed doors.

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