Sheriff flags possible drought; places declaration on June 16 agenda
May 19, 2026
Sheriff Lamphere briefed the Butte County Commission on monthly activity, including a deputy vehicle accident, animal-control complaints tied to a Vale residence and rescued animals, and the potential for a drought declaration he said will be placed on the June 16 meeting agenda.
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Sheriff Lamphere delivered the department's monthly activity report and told the Board of Butte County Commissioners the office would place a potential drought declaration on the June 16 meeting agenda. "Will put on the June 16th meeting agenda," he said during his report.
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