(FOX40.COM) -- The City of Live Oak City Council took action on Wednesday to discontinue its public safety service contracts with both the Sutter County Fire Department and the Sutter County Sheriff's Office. • Video Above: What happens when you call 911?
"For decades, these partnerships have provided fire protection, emergency medical response, and law enforcement services to the residents of Live Oak," the City of Live Oak, Sutter County Sheriff's Office, and Sutter County Fire said in a joint statement. "The decision marks a significant change in how public safety services will be delivered within the city."
Live Oak cited financial obstacles for the decision to cut ties. However, Sutter County officials expressed concern regarding the impact of this transition on both residents and r