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Council approves grant research for civic center; police report outlines seizures and ordnance disposal
Summary
Council approved a contract up to $1,800 with Grant Management Associates to research grants for a proposed $25–$30 million Public Safety/Civic Center project. Police reported seizing 294 immature marijuana plants, a bomb-team response to live military ordnance, and upcoming community-safety events.
The Hughson City Council unanimously approved an engagement with Grant Management Associates (GMA) to provide grant research services for the Public Safety/Civic Center project, not to exceed $1,800. Staff said the overall project estimate is currently $25–$30 million and that outside grant funding will likely be required to advance the project. The contract approved is for a research 'grant library' of potential funding opportunities; any large grant application work would be returned to council for authorization.
During the police report, department staff summarized January 2026 statistics and investigations. The department reported 230 incidents in January, 71 citations and 6 arrests, and said traffic enforcement activity elevated citation counts. Deputies described executing a search warrant on Jan. 22 at a residence involved in an illegal marijuana cultivation investigation and said, "We were able to seize 294 of those immature plants," noting the plants could have yielded larger quantities if matured.
Police also described a separate incident in which new homeowners discovered a military ordnance in a residence. The department said it activated the county bomb team and partnered with Travis Air Force Base EOD technicians to dispose of the device; staff said it was determined to be live and potentially dangerous. The sheriff's office indicated the ordnance matter remains an open investigation and could be forwarded to detectives for potential charges related to the prior homeowner.
Police previewed upcoming community events — Taste of Hughson, Fruit & Nut Festival and an April bicycle-safety rodeo — and encouraged anonymous Crime Stoppers tips when residents suspect illegal activity.
