🌱 How a temporary sheriff’s deal could reshape policing in Willows

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In today's newsletter:

• How a temporary sheriff’s deal could reshape policing in Willows

Today's riddle: Why did the cookie go to the Doctor ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Mostly sunny and hot, with a high of 102 and low of 65 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Friday: Blazing sunshine and hot, temps: high: 105, low: 69.
• Saturday: Sunny and toasty conditions, with a high of 104 and low of 69 degrees.

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📰 News we're reading

• Willows drops lawsuit, seeks temporary sheriff's contract as it rebuilds police force (krcrtv.com) — Willows is dropping its lawsuit against Glenn County and pursuing a temporary contract with the Glenn County Sheriff’s Office to restore local police coverage while it rebuilds its own department. City leaders say high contract costs, budget limits, and lack of outside patrol help are complicating plans, and there’s still no firm timeline for a new Willows Police Department to open.
   

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📸 Around Willows

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Willows

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Wednesday August 12

• WCHS - Back to School
  Willows Unified Willows, CA 95988
  5:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday August 6

• Marty O'Reilly @ Colusa Veterans Memorial Park →
  Colusa Veterans Memorial Park, 10th Street &, Jay St, Colusa
  6:30 pm
• Marty O'Reilly →
  Colusa Veterans Memorial Park, 10th Street &, Colusa
  6:30 pm

Monday August 10

• First Day of School
  Orland Joint Unified Orland, CA 95963
• Early Release Monday for Teacher Professional Learning
  Durham Unified Durham, CA 95938
  1:40 pm

Tuesday August 11

• Tiger Tuesday
  Durham Intermediate Durham, CA 95938
• DHS Band Room: Durham Music Boosters
  Durham Unified Durham, CA 95938
  5:15 pm

Wednesday August 12

• Department Teacher Meeting
  Durham Unified Durham, CA 95938
  3:30 pm
• WCHS - Back to School
  Willows Unified Willows, CA 95988
  5:00 pm

Thursday August 13

• Volleyball at Los Molinos
  Princeton Joint Unified School District Princeton, CA 95970
  5:00 pm

Monday August 17

• The Broken Hearts - Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers Tribute →
  Tackle Box, 379 E Park Ave, Chico
  7:30 pm

Tuesday August 18

• Corning Union Cardinals vs Central Valley Falcons →
  Corning Union High School, 643 Blackburn Ave, Corning
  4:30 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• ⚠️ Magnitude 2.59 earthquake reported
  Aug 4 at 1:54 PM PDT: 2.59 magnitude earthquake occurred near Willows, CA. (Nextdoor )

• Tractor Supply posted a job opening for Merchandising Sales Associate in Willows. Apply here.
• Burger King posted a job opening for Team Member in Willows. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Willows here.

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🗞 Nearby News

Colusa

• Library Tax Measure Heads to Ballot (colusacountynews.com)
• Fatal Crash on I-5 in the Arbuckle area of Colusa County (rwbpress.com)
• Casa de Esperanza Names Justice Manager (gridleyherald.com)

Chico

• Inspire School of Arts and Sciences prepares to open new Chico campus (actionnewsnow.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Because he felt CRUMMY ! (Thank you Michelle S. for sending it in!)
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