Elk Creek News

Three people have been arrested on suspicion of hunting violations that allegedly took place near Elk Creek on May 26.

California Department of Forestry & Fire Protection and Tehama County Fire Department will increase staffing of all fire stations in anticipation of the warmer months with increased fire activity.

The Glenn County Fair opened in Orland for the 93rd year Wednesday with plenty of lively music, crafts, food and action, but now all that's needed is for people to show up.

A Glenn County Superior Court judge ruled Wednesday there is enough evidence to hold Levi Davis Gleason, 22, for trial in the death of a friend, killed when a pickup Gleason was driving rolled over on a rural road.

Hundreds of spectators will be heading up the hill Saturday as the western Colusa County community of Stonyford kicks off its annual two-day rodeo.

An Elk Creek teen accused of killing a Chico man 16 months ago accepted a reduced charge and admitted his guilt Thursday in Glenn County Superior Court.

With the number of sworn officers below the minimum needed and community policing partnerships on hold, the Glenn County Sheriff's Office got approval Tuesday from the Board of Supervisors to seek grant funding to fill four positions - and the board's commitment to keep the jobs staffed beyond the life of the grant.

An 18-year-old homicide suspect housed at a juvenile hall in Willows for more than a year was ordered by a judge to be transferred to the adult jail Friday.

California Attorney General Jerry Brown has reopened the case against Levi Gleason, 22, who had charges dropped against him last year in connection with the death of Elk Creek resident David Alexander, then 27.

A valuable cow from a herd grazing off County Road 304 near Elk Creek was found shot and butchered recently next to a trail near the entrance to Stony Gorge Reservoir, authorities said.

CONSCIOUS COWBOY Chet Vogt's longstanding commitment to sustainable ranching has paid off in more ways than one.

A man not yet identified by authorities was severely injured about 8 a.m. when his pickup truck reportedly rolled over his legs and shoulders.