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Stella Lely, 9, tosses a bean bag at the Federated Church of Orland game area.
Fun, games and history for 34 years
Saturday’s hot temperatures didn’t stop people from turning out for the 34th annual Fourth of July Celebration in Orland. Sponsored by the Orland Historical and Cultural Society, the town’s old-fashioned event  was as American... Full story
This device, known as a “portable impact attenuator,” extended about 10 feet behind the Caltrans truck before the accident compressed it. A Calrans supervisor said the crash cushion “really did its job.”
UPDATE: 3 hurt in I-5 crash near Willows
Three people were hospitalized today after a highway maintenance truck was rear-ended on Interstate 5 south of Willows. According to the California Highway Patrol, two federal officers were traveling south in a silver 2009 Ford F-150 with Nevada license plates... Full story
California Highway Patrol Officer Matt Gilliam examines a Honda Civic that was involved in a fatal crash Monday on Interstate 5 near Artois.
Woman killed in crash on her 80th birthday
A Tiburon woman died in a single-vehicle accident at 6:25 p.m. Monday on Interstate 5 near Artois. The crash resulted in the death of Christine Whiting on her 80th birthday. Whiting was driving alone about 75 mph in the passing lane when, for unknown... Full story
Gene Russell shares a moment with the crowd after being named Orland’s person of the year Saturday at Vinsonhaler Park.
Russell named Orland Person of the Year
No one was surprised when Mayor Bruce Roundy announced the 2009 Orland Person of the Year Award at Saturday’s July Fourth celebration in Vinsonhaler Park. Gene Russell, affectionately known as “Doc” because of his doctorate in education,... Full story
Devin Barley, 11, rolls at Orland Bowl almost daily since school let out, he says.
Bowling inside beats the heat
Tuesday afternoon was a time for spares, strikes and a good time as dozens of children and teens swarmed the lanes of Orland Bowl.  Many took advantage of free games provided to young people during the summer months as a service to the community. Owners... Full story
Grand jury: Orland police understaffed
Orland lacks enough police officers for a city its size, the Glenn County grand jury concludes in its final report. Chief Bob Pasero and his officers are “conscientious, hard working and dedicated to the safety of citizens in Orland,” states... Full story
Transmission line project stalls
The proposed towering transmission lines through the Mid-Valley region appear to be on hold, after the Sacramento Municipal Utility District announced plans to withdraw its support for the process. With the district’s decision to withdraw, other... Full story
Artist sketch of suspect.
Police release sketch of phony cop suspect
Glenn County authorities have released a sketch of a man who allegedly posed as a police officer and assaulted a 19-year-old woman. The alleged victim told the Willows Journal she was followed on June 23 from Orland on Highway 32 to the boat launching... Full story
Glenn County budget still unsettled
Unknown finances continue to hamper Glenn County’s ability to pass a budget for the next fiscal year, so the county will maintain operations with its 2008-2009 budget for now. The Board of Supervisors continued a budget workshop until July 21 after... Full story
Agents seize 11,000 pot plants
Authorities on Tuesday seized and destroyed more than 11,000 marijuana plants from two remote grow sites in western Glenn County. Glenn County Sheriff Larry Jones estimated the potential street value of the illegal farming operation at more than $44... Full story
Free bus rides Monday
Glenn Ride will be free all day Monday. The free ride day is in celebration of the bus operation’s 11th anniversary, according to a Regional Transit Committee press release. The committee also announced a rate hike starting Tuesday. One-way, in-county... Full story
This device, known as a “portable impact attenuator,” extended about 10 feet behind the Caltrans truck before the accident compressed it. A Calrans supervisor said the crash cushion “really did its job.”
UPDATE: 3 hurt in I-5 crash near Willows
Three people were hospitalized today after a highway maintenance truck was rear-ended on Interstate 5 south of Willows. According to the California Highway Patrol, two federal officers were traveling south in a silver 2009 Ford F-150 with Nevada license plates... Full story
California Highway Patrol Officer Matt Gilliam examines a Honda Civic that was involved in a fatal crash Monday on Interstate 5 near Artois.
Woman killed in crash on her 80th birthday
A Tiburon woman died in a single-vehicle accident at 6:25 p.m. Monday on Interstate 5 near Artois. The crash resulted in the death of Christine Whiting on her 80th birthday. Whiting was driving alone about 75 mph in the passing lane when, for unknown... Full story
Gene Russell shares a moment with the crowd after being named Orland’s person of the year Saturday at Vinsonhaler Park.
Russell named Orland Person of the Year
No one was surprised when Mayor Bruce Roundy announced the 2009 Orland Person of the Year Award at Saturday’s July Fourth celebration in Vinsonhaler Park. Gene Russell, affectionately known as “Doc” because of his doctorate in education,... Full story
Devin Barley, 11, rolls at Orland Bowl almost daily since school let out, he says.
Bowling inside beats the heat
Tuesday afternoon was a time for spares, strikes and a good time as dozens of children and teens swarmed the lanes of Orland Bowl.  Many took advantage of free games provided to young people during the summer months as a service to the community. Owners... Full story
Grand jury: Orland police understaffed
Orland lacks enough police officers for a city its size, the Glenn County grand jury concludes in its final report. Chief Bob Pasero and his officers are “conscientious, hard working and dedicated to the safety of citizens in Orland,” states... Full story
Transmission line project stalls
The proposed towering transmission lines through the Mid-Valley region appear to be on hold, after the Sacramento Municipal Utility District announced plans to withdraw its support for the process. With the district’s decision to withdraw, other... Full story
Artist sketch of suspect.
Police release sketch of phony cop suspect
Glenn County authorities have released a sketch of a man who allegedly posed as a police officer and assaulted a 19-year-old woman. The alleged victim told the Willows Journal she was followed on June 23 from Orland on Highway 32 to the boat launching... Full story
Glenn County budget still unsettled
Unknown finances continue to hamper Glenn County’s ability to pass a budget for the next fiscal year, so the county will maintain operations with its 2008-2009 budget for now. The Board of Supervisors continued a budget workshop until July 21 after... Full story
Agents seize 11,000 pot plants
Authorities on Tuesday seized and destroyed more than 11,000 marijuana plants from two remote grow sites in western Glenn County. Glenn County Sheriff Larry Jones estimated the potential street value of the illegal farming operation at more than $44... Full story
Free bus rides Monday
Glenn Ride will be free all day Monday. The free ride day is in celebration of the bus operation’s 11th anniversary, according to a Regional Transit Committee press release. The committee also announced a rate hike starting Tuesday. One-way, in-county... Full story
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