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Orland Police Chief Paula Carr has her new badge pinned on by her father, Olaf Carr, after her swearing-in 
ceremony Monday night. In the background are her mother and area law enforcement members.
Female cops: Different approach
Women in law enforcement bring own 'strengths, weaknesses'
Women in law enforcement is nothing new. Some sources indicate Lola Greene Baldwin was the first sworn police officer in the United States, joining the Portland, Ore., police department with arrest authority on April 1, 1908. Other sources point... Full story
Ag marketing workshop planned
A Buy Fresh, Buy Local campaign is underway for tri-county growers and ranchers to promote their products to consumers. The Northern California Regional Land Trust hosts a workshop Wednesday in Orland to share tips on direct marketing for farmers... Full story
New police chief holds meet, greet
The Orland community is invited to meet new Chief of Police Paula Carr on Thursday. Carr will attend a meet and greet session starting at 6 p.m. in the Carnegie Center, 912 Third St. She was sworn in Feb. 1 and has been on the job for almost two... Full story
Minister to face child sex jury trial
Prosecutors: Wife complicit in attacks
An April jury trial has been slated for the Baptist pastor charged with sexually assaulting two children from his congregation. The Rev. Carlton F. Hammonds, 56, of the Willows Baptist Church on Tehama Street, entered a second not- guilty plea... Full story
Audrey Melo, left, and Oliver Moore, students at Plaza School, beam while talking about the prizes they won in a statewide story writing contest.
Plaza students win ag story prizes
Two young writers at Plaza School won prizes from among the 10,000 submissions in the statewide Adventures in Agriculture story contest. Short stories by Oliver Moore, 9, and Audrey Melo, 10, were among only 38 recognized throughout the state by... Full story
New effort targets domestic violence
Glenn County organization plans hotline, safe houses, advocacy and education
This is final part of a four-part series on domestic violence published Saturdays in the Willows Journal and Orland Press-Register. Hope is on the horizon for domestic violence victims in Glenn County. In January, 17 volunteers completed a... Full story
Supervisors reorganize responsibilities
Glenn County supervisors completed their reorganization of the county administration office this week by adding the clerk of the board classification to the county's books. The action Tuesday puts the position into the book of classifications and... Full story
Authorities plan Super Bowl Sunday DUI blitz
Traditionally Super Bowl Sunday is the biggest day of the year for football fans, bookies, television sales clerks and pizza kitchens, but the darker traditions of drunken driving have law enforcement ready for a full blitz on alcohol-related... Full story
Child care help available in county
Glenn County Supervisors made an early proclamation Tuesday on behalf of child care resources offered through the Glenn County Office of Education. The board is calling April 20 "Child Care Resource and Referral Day" in the county while also... Full story
Roni Wieners of Paradise painted an acrylic called “Between Poses” included in the February art show in Orland's Center for the Arts and Gallery celebrating the human form.
People the subject of Orland art exhibit
Human forms are the focus of February's show in the Orland Center for the Arts and Gallery. The Depot Figure Society of Chico is showing member works this month that include pieces from Orland artists involved with the group. There are pencil... Full story
County, citizens work on HC mosquito issues
Hamilton City's continuing saga of overlapping mosquito control services may be closer to a resolution. Glenn County Supervisor Leigh McDaniel earlier this week said he is working with a citizens committee formed by Hamilton City resident Tom... Full story
Ag marketing workshop planned
A Buy Fresh, Buy Local campaign is underway for tri-county growers and ranchers to promote their products to consumers. The Northern California Regional Land Trust hosts a workshop Wednesday in Orland to share tips on direct marketing for farmers... Full story
New police chief holds meet, greet
The Orland community is invited to meet new Chief of Police Paula Carr on Thursday. Carr will attend a meet and greet session starting at 6 p.m. in the Carnegie Center, 912 Third St. She was sworn in Feb. 1 and has been on the job for almost two... Full story
Minister to face child sex jury trial
Prosecutors: Wife complicit in attacks
An April jury trial has been slated for the Baptist pastor charged with sexually assaulting two children from his congregation. The Rev. Carlton F. Hammonds, 56, of the Willows Baptist Church on Tehama Street, entered a second not- guilty plea... Full story
Audrey Melo, left, and Oliver Moore, students at Plaza School, beam while talking about the prizes they won in a statewide story writing contest.
Plaza students win ag story prizes
Two young writers at Plaza School won prizes from among the 10,000 submissions in the statewide Adventures in Agriculture story contest. Short stories by Oliver Moore, 9, and Audrey Melo, 10, were among only 38 recognized throughout the state by... Full story
New effort targets domestic violence
Glenn County organization plans hotline, safe houses, advocacy and education
This is final part of a four-part series on domestic violence published Saturdays in the Willows Journal and Orland Press-Register. Hope is on the horizon for domestic violence victims in Glenn County. In January, 17 volunteers completed a... Full story
Supervisors reorganize responsibilities
Glenn County supervisors completed their reorganization of the county administration office this week by adding the clerk of the board classification to the county's books. The action Tuesday puts the position into the book of classifications and... Full story
Authorities plan Super Bowl Sunday DUI blitz
Traditionally Super Bowl Sunday is the biggest day of the year for football fans, bookies, television sales clerks and pizza kitchens, but the darker traditions of drunken driving have law enforcement ready for a full blitz on alcohol-related... Full story
Child care help available in county
Glenn County Supervisors made an early proclamation Tuesday on behalf of child care resources offered through the Glenn County Office of Education. The board is calling April 20 "Child Care Resource and Referral Day" in the county while also... Full story
Roni Wieners of Paradise painted an acrylic called “Between Poses” included in the February art show in Orland's Center for the Arts and Gallery celebrating the human form.
People the subject of Orland art exhibit
Human forms are the focus of February's show in the Orland Center for the Arts and Gallery. The Depot Figure Society of Chico is showing member works this month that include pieces from Orland artists involved with the group. There are pencil... Full story
County, citizens work on HC mosquito issues
Hamilton City's continuing saga of overlapping mosquito control services may be closer to a resolution. Glenn County Supervisor Leigh McDaniel earlier this week said he is working with a citizens committee formed by Hamilton City resident Tom... Full story
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