Public Safety · Willows, CA
The Willows City Council approved resolutions and ordinances to formally rebuild its defunct police department, along with job descriptions, salary schedules, and funding to recruit a new chief. The city submitted an application to California's Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training, which received preliminary approval. An agreement with Lexipol is underway to develop a policies-and-procedures manual complying with California law. Council members are also planning City Hall modifications and exploring grant opportunities for equipment.
Community News · Glenn County
All active registered voters in Glenn County will receive a Vote by Mail ballot for the Nov. 3 Statewide General Election under Assembly Bill 37, which made county-mailed ballots permanent. Voters may return completed ballots by mail, via secure drop boxes open 24 hours through Nov. 3 at 8 p.m., or at polling places on Election Day. Polling locations include Willows Veterans Memorial Hall in Willows and Glenn Success Square Conference Center in Orland; the Glenn County Elections Office at 516 W. Sycamore Street, 2nd Floor, Willows offers early voting weekdays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Conditional registration is available through Election Day at the county elections office.
Local Politics · Glenn County
The Colusa-Glenn Subwatershed Program Board of Directors is seeking nominees to represent growers in Colusa and Glenn Counties for the 2027 Glenn County Directors Election, held by mail ballot. The board assists members in meeting requirements of the Irrigated Lands Regulatory Program, mandated through the California Regional Water Quality Control Board, Central Valley Region. Voting rights are open to active membership as of Oct. 1, with ballots due Dec. 31 and the election date set for Jan. 1, 2027, for a three-year term. Interested individuals must notify the CGSP office at 530.934.8036 by Nov. 6. Current candidates include Larry Domenighini and Greg Overton, both Glenn County farmers.
Social Events · Corning, CA
Multiple Halloween and fall events are scheduled across northern California communities from Thursday, Oct. 29 through Saturday, Oct. 31. In Corning, the city sponsors a home decorating contest judged Oct. 30, while Downtown Treat Street runs Friday, Oct. 30 from 2 to 5 p.m., and the 6th Annual Corning Trunk or Treat takes place Saturday at Northside Park. Glenn County events include the Orland Volunteer Fire Department Pumpkin Drop at 4 p.m. on Halloween, an Orland High School Key Club parade at 6 p.m., and a Willows Chamber Spooktacular Wicked Walk from 4 to 7 p.m. Julia's Pumpkin Patch in Dairyville offers free admission through Halloween, and the Tehama County Arts Council hosts its Art in the Dark! exhibition with special hours Oct. 31 from 3 to 9 p.m.
Community brief · Orland, CA
Hula's Chinese Bar-B-Q, a Chico-based stir-fry restaurant operating for more than 30 years, will open a location in Orland on January 1, 2027, the restaurant announced on Facebook. Jeff and Leasa Hill, who previously ran Hillbilly Heaven at the same address about 18 years ago, will operate the new location in the building that most recently housed Benji's Sushi & Grill. The restaurant plans to distribute 10 tickets in random locations starting…
