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š± Meet the new Corning police chief and his plans for the department
Corning, California Patch AM: a 4 min readHello Corning! Stay connected with the latest updates from around town. Let's dive in! āļø
In today's newsletter:
- Meet the new Corning police chief and his plans for the department
- Why Corningās VFW says the county is breaking state law
- Corning Highās top graduate earns prestigious Chip Thompson scholarship
Also on today's calendar: Orland @ Corning Union.
Today's riddle: What do sweet potatoes wear to bed? š¤ (Answer below!)
- Friday: Very hot with sunshine, with a high of 104 and low of 67 degrees. š¶ Hot!
- Saturday: Mostly sunny and very hot, temps: high: 103, low: 68.
- Sunday: Sizzling sunshine and hot, with a high of 102 and low of 67 degrees.
š° News we're reading
ā¢ Curiel is sworn in as new Corning Police Chief (appeal-democrat.com) ā Corning has a new top cop: longtime department volunteer and former sergeant Eduardo Curiel has been sworn in as police chief, succeeding retiring Chief Craig Bassett. Curiel, who once coached soccer at Corning High School, says heāll keep the departmentās current direction while focusing on mentoring future officers and staying closely connected with the community. 
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ā¢ Corning VFW claims county broke state law during hall remodel (actionnewsnow.com) ā Corningās VFW Post 4218 says Tehama County isnāt providing a suitable temporary meeting space while the historic Veterans Memorial Hall undergoes a multimillionādollar renovation, forcing mostly older members to pay rent out of pocket. Post leaders now argue the county may be violating California law, raising questions about veteransā access to community space in Corning. Ā Ā Ā
ā¢ Chip's scholarship awarded (redbluffdailynews.com) ā A standout Corning High School graduate, Alejandra Curiel, has been named the 2026 Red Bluff Kiwanis/Chip Thompson Memorial Scholarship recipient after finishing first in her class with a 4.29 GPA. Recognized for strong academics and community service, sheāll doubleāmajor in public policy and administration and agribusiness, continuing a legacy of local youth achievement supported by the scholarship. Ā Ā Ā
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Bilingual Story Hour ā
Corning City Library, 740 Third St, Corning
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Monday July 6
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Orland @ Corning Union ā
Corning Union High School, 643 Blackburn Ave, Corning
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Corning in the EVENING Networking Opportunity at Rolling Hills Casino! ā
Rolling Hills Casino and Resort, 2655 Everett Freeman Way, Corning
5:30 pm
Tuesday July 7
Thursday July 9
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Movie Night ā
Orland Free Library, 333 Mill St, Orland
4:00 pm -
Pollinator Party Performance ā
William B. Ide Adobe State Park, 21659 Adobe Rd, Red Bluff
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Northern California Wool Growers (PN) ā
Tehama County Fairgrounds, 650 Antelope Blvd, Red Bluff
10:00 am -
Beginning Wreath Making: Eucalyptus Wreath (Tehama... ā
Tehama Floral Company, 645 Antelope Blvd Suite 8, Red Bluff
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Beginning Wreath Making: Eucalyptus Wreath (Tehama Floral) - Session 1 ā
Tehama Floral Company, 645 Antelope Blvd Suite 8, Red Bluff
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SYF- CHEER Coaches Clinic- Orland HS ā
Orland High School, 101 Shasta St, Orland
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Honeybee Discovery Center ā
Orland Free Library, 333 Mill St, Orland
11:00 am -
Regular Board Meeting
Orland Joint Unified Orland Unified School District, 903 South St, Orland, CA 95963\
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Glenn County Senior Resource Expo ā
Glenn County Fair, 221 E Yolo St, Orland
10:00 am
Friday June 12
Saturday June 13
Sunday June 14
Wednesday June 17
Saturday June 20
Wednesday June 24
Thursday June 25
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What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Love's Travel Stops & Country Stores, Inc. posted a job opening for Seasonal Team Member - Retail in Corning. Apply here.
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š Nearby News
Orland
- Over 1,000 PG&E customers lose power in Glenn, Tehama counties during PSPS event (krcrtv.com)
- Orland High School graduates 180 student (appeal-democrat.com)
Red Bluff
- 2.0 magnitude earthquake detected close to Red Bluff, CA on June 10 (sacbee.com)
- 44th Annual Mosquito Serenade draws crowds to Anderson River Park for live music and food (krcrtv.com)
- Why Your Garden Needs A Frog Hotel (and how to build one) (redbluffdailynews.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Yammies! (Thank you Lynda S. for sending it in!)
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