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FOREST RANCH · PUBLIC-RECORDS TRANSPARENCY GRADE
C
12/24

Forest Ranch gets a C.

Strong CPRA on paper. Booking-photo posting on social media restricted for non-violent misdemeanors (AB 1475); other booking photos still releasable.

Note: Statewide grade applies — no separate local grade yet computed for Forest Ranch.
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Live · FBI Most Wanted · CA Field Offices (Statewide)

Currently Wanted by the FBI

Active FBI cases from the CA field office (statewide). Data: api.fbi.gov, refreshed every 6 hours.

Wanted HARMANVEER SINGH
Wanted NITISH KAUSHAL
Wanted CRYSTAL ANN TYMICH
Wanted NAI PING HOU

Source: FBI.gov · Wanted

Live · NCMEC Missing Children · CA

Children Missing From California (Statewide)

Active California cases from the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (statewide feed). Refreshed every 6 hours.

Harmony Morales Allen (CA) Age 15 · Clovis, CA
Lexi Smith (CA) Age 13 · LOS ANGELES, CA
Lesvia Flores-Vasquez (CA) Age 21 · FONTANA, CA
Levi Noe (CA) Age 14 · VISALIA, CA
Esmeralda Curiel-Diaz (CA) Age 15 · VICTORVILLE, CA
Liza Mendoza (CA) Age 17 · Pacoima, CA

Source: NCMEC · National Center for Missing & Exploited Children · If you have information, call 1-800-THE-LOST (1-800-843-5678).

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Recent California Court Cases

Most recent California court filings indexed across districts and counties.

DocketPartiesIndexed
CIVIL 3:26-cv-04229DeShazo v. Amazon.com, Inc. et al07/24/2026
BANKRUPTCY 2:26-mj-08695-2USA v. Martinez-Morales et al07/24/2026
BANKRUPTCY 3:26-mj-04305-1USA v. BLUE SAMSUNG CELLPHONE Seized as FP&F No. 2026565600020501-000107/24/2026
BANKRUPTCY 3:26-mj-02438-1USA v. Black iPhone 2026250600055701-0004 ("Target Device")07/24/2026
BANKRUPTCY 3:26-mj-04306-1USA v. BLUE SAMSUNG CELLPHONE WITH BLACK CASE Seized as FP&F No. 2026565600020502-000207/24/2026
CIVIL 3:26-cv-04230Ho v. Bisignano07/24/2026
BANKRUPTCY 26-03107-13Diane Fontaine Woods07/24/2026
BANKRUPTCY 26-03158-CL7Roman Estevan Garcia, Jr.07/24/2026
BANKRUPTCY 26-41485Chalan Denise Payne Cooks07/24/2026
BANKRUPTCY 26-41486Lawrence Pituc Casem and Anna Marie Casem07/24/2026
BANKRUPTCY 26-10561Theresa Herd07/24/2026
BANKRUPTCY 26-10562Jericho Daniel Septimo and Morgan Brittany Septimo07/24/2026
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Cited Answers · Verified Sources · County-level FAQ — applies to all of Butte County

Common Questions

Answers verified against official agency websites and state statutes. Note: County-level FAQ — applies to all of Butte County. No city-specific FAQ is available yet — the answers below apply to the broader jurisdiction.

❓How can one find out why the police were called to a specific location?▼
To find out why police were called to a specific Oroville location, four sources. (1) **Butte County Sheriff's Office Media Bulletins / Daily Activity Log** at https://bcso.citizenrims.com/bulletins — public log of every call: time, location (street/cross-street, mile-marker, etc.), call type (e.g., 'Traffic Stop', 'Suspicious Subject'), and disposition ('Log Note Only', 'Report Taken', 'Citation Issued'). Updated continuously, free, no account. (2) **Crime mapping** at https://bcso.citizenrims.com/ — visual map of recent calls and incidents in unincorporated Oroville and surrounding Butte County. **Records Unit**: (530) 552-5200. (3) **Oroville Mercury-Register Police Logs** at https://www.orovillemr.com/tag/police-logs/ — daily aggregated logs from BCSO and Oroville PD. (4) **Oroville Police Department** for incidents inside city limits — 2055 Lincoln St, Oroville CA 95966, phone (530) 538-2448. CPRA request for incident report typically $0.10–$0.25/page, often waived for direct parties (victims). For an active call, the **dispatch CAD log** is the source. **CPRA limits**: under Cal. Gov. Code § 7923.600 and Penal Code § 6254(f), incident reports are public except for active investigations, juvenile records, sealed/confidential matters, and identifying victim info in some categories (sex offenses, DV). **Body-cam audio/video** of officer-involved shootings releasable within 45 days under SB 1421 / AB 748. **Tip**: if you're trying to find a specific call (e.g., 'why was BCSO at my neighbor's house on April 12'), use the call-log search by date + cross-street rather than name — names are often redacted in early-release logs. Sources: Butte County Sheriff Bulletins, Butte County CitizenRIMS, Oroville Mercury-Register, Cal. Gov. Code § 7920.
🔍What's the right way to do a background check on someone in Butte?▼
Two main paths in Butte County, California, depending on the depth you need. **Path one — California DOJ criminal history record review** (your own record only) at https://oag.ca.gov/fingerprints. Get a Live Scan fingerprint capture at any participating fingerprint vendor or police department, complete BCIA 8016RR form, pay **$25 state DOJ fee** plus a rolling fee (typically $20–$50 at vendors like Certifix or A1 Live Scan). For an FBI national check: add the federal fee. Fee waivers may apply if you can't afford it (https://oag.ca.gov/fingerprints/record-review/fee-waiver). Turnaround 5–10 business days. **Path two — court records** (third-party visible) at Butte County Superior Court https://www.butte.courts.ca.gov/online-services/case-information — free public case search by name; covers Civil, Criminal, Family Law, Probate, Small Claims; sealed/juvenile excluded. **Path three — local arrest blotter**: Butte County Sheriff Booking Logs at https://www.buttecounty.net/1723/BCSO-Booking-Logs; Chico PD records at https://www.chico.ca.us/police; Paradise PD at https://www.townofparadise.com/police; Oroville PD at (530) 538-2448. **Path four — sex offender check** (Megan's Law): https://meganslaw.ca.gov — searchable by name, address, or zip. **For employment use**, you cannot pull someone else's CA DOJ record without a permissible-use justification under Penal Code § 11105 — most employers go through a Live-Scan-authorized agency or an FCRA-compliant vendor (Checkr, Sterling, GoodHire) which wraps state, FBI, court, county, and MVR. **Limits**: CA DOJ check covers California convictions; federal cases require PACER ($0.10/page); juvenile and sealed records excluded. Sources: California DOJ, Butte County Superior Court, BCSO, California Megan's Law.
💔How do I find out if someone is divorced in Butte?▼
To find out if someone is divorced in Butte County, California — two questions to settle first: where was the divorce filed, and what's the purpose. **Best path**: (1) **Butte County Superior Court Case Search** at https://www.butte.courts.ca.gov/online-services/case-information — free name search of Family Law cases, returns case number, parties, file date, and disposition (Judgment of Dissolution = divorce granted). Family Law branch at the Oroville Courthouse, 1 Court St, Oroville CA 95965, phone (530) 532-7002 (main) or (530) 532-7045 (Family Law). The Chico Courthouse at 1775 Concord Ave handles some family-law calendar dates as well. (2) **California Courts statewide search** is fragmented — most Superior Courts have their own portals; if you don't know which county filed, search Butte first then expand to neighbors (Glenn, Tehama, Shasta, Plumas, Yuba, Sutter, Colusa). (3) **For a certified divorce decree copy**: order from the Clerk's office at the courthouse where the case was filed — **certified copy fee $40 first 5 pages + $0.50 each additional page** (Cal. Gov. Code § 70626). (4) **California Department of Public Health** issues divorce certificates for ALL divorces filed 1962–1984 only ($16 each); divorces from 1985 onward are obtained ONLY from the Superior Court Clerk in the filing county. **What's not visible**: sealed cases (DV-related, certain financial-disclosure orders, family files involving minors). **Older cases** (pre-2000) often require an in-person archive request. Sources: Butte County Superior Court, California Courts, California Department of Public Health, Cal. Gov. Code § 70626.
⚖️How do I find court records in Chico?▼
Court records for Chico, California are with the **Butte County Superior Court**, which serves all of Butte County including Chico, Oroville, Paradise, and Gridley. **Free public case search** at https://www.butte.courts.ca.gov/online-services/case-information — covers Civil, Criminal, Family Law, Probate, Small Claims, and Traffic; non-confidential, non-sealed cases. **Two physical courthouses**: (1) **Chico Courthouse** at 1775 Concord Ave, Chico CA 95928. (2) **Oroville Courthouse** at 1 Court St, Oroville CA 95965, main line (530) 532-7002, criminal division (530) 532-7011. **Document copies**: order from the Clerk's office at the appropriate courthouse — certified copy is **$40.00** for the first 5 pages + $0.50 each additional page (Cal. Gov. Code § 70626); non-certified $0.50 per page. **eFiling and tentative rulings** at https://www.butte.courts.ca.gov/online-services. **What's not visible**: sealed cases (juvenile, certain DV orders, expunged records, family-court files involving minors), confidential CHRI. **Statewide consolidator** for case info across California counties: most Superior Courts publish their own portals; California Courts at https://www.courts.ca.gov has a directory of every county court. **Federal cases** (separate system): PACER at https://pacer.uscourts.gov, $0.10 per page (capped $3 per document). **Older cases** (pre-2000) often require an in-person archive request — call the Clerk first to confirm if the file has been digitized. **Self-Help Center** for procedure questions: https://www.butte.courts.ca.gov/self-help/online-resources. Sources: Butte County Superior Court, California Courts, Cal. Gov. Code § 70626.
🚔How do I find arrest records in Chico?▼
Recent arrests in Chico are handled by either the **Chico Police Department** or the **Butte County Sheriff's Office (BCSO)**. **Three sources, in order of speed**: (1) **BCSO Booking Logs** at https://www.buttecounty.net/1723/BCSO-Booking-Logs — official county jail booking log; updated regularly. The BCSO crime/calls dashboard at https://bcso.citizenrims.com/ is searchable by name and shows recent bookings, charges, and arresting agency. **BCSO Records Unit**: (530) 552-5200; mailing 5 Gillick Way, Oroville CA 95965. The Butte County Jail in Oroville has typical weekly bookings around 150–200 people. (2) **Chico Police Department** for city-limits arrests — 1460 Humboldt Rd, Chico CA 95928, phone (530) 897-4900. CPRA requests and incident-report copies via https://www.chico.ca.us/police. (3) **Butte County Superior Court** at https://www.butte.courts.ca.gov/online-services/case-information for cases that produced a charge — searchable by name, returns case number, charges, hearing dates. Chico courthouse 1775 Concord Ave; Oroville courthouse 1 Court St (main line 530-532-7002). (4) **State prison**: CDCR inmate search at https://inmatelocator.cdcr.ca.gov. (5) **Local press**: Oroville Mercury-Register Police Logs at https://www.orovillemr.com/tag/police-logs/ — daily aggregated logs from BCSO and Chico PD. (6) **Personal record review**: California DOJ Live Scan at https://oag.ca.gov/fingerprints, $25 state fee plus rolling fee. **CPRA note**: agencies must respond within 10 calendar days; booking photos are public per Penal Code § 13300; body-cam OIS footage releasable within 45 days under SB 1421/AB 748. **Older arrests** (pre-2000): file a written CPRA request to BCSO Records or Chico PD Records. Sources: Butte County Sheriff, Chico PD, Butte Superior Court, CDCR, Oroville Mercury-Register.
🚔How do I look up an arrest in Chico?▼
Arrest records in Chico, California come from one of two agencies depending on where the arrest happened. (1) **Chico Police Department** for arrests inside city limits — 1460 Humboldt Rd, Chico CA 95928, phone (530) 897-4900 (non-emergency). Records request via the city portal at https://www.chico.ca.us/police. The Chico PD also publishes weekly crime stats and incident logs. (2) **Butte County Sheriff's Office (BCSO)** for arrests in unincorporated areas plus all county jail bookings — 5 Gillick Way, Oroville CA 95965, phone (530) 538-7321. **BCSO Booking Logs** at https://www.buttecounty.net/1723/BCSO-Booking-Logs and the live crime/calls dashboard at https://bcso.citizenrims.com/ — searchable by name, shows recent bookings, charges, and dispositions. **Records Unit phone** (530) 552-5200 for booking confirmation and CPRA requests. (3) **Court filings** for arrests that produced a charge — **Butte County Superior Court** at https://www.butte.courts.ca.gov/online-services/case-information — search public court records (criminal, civil, family, probate, small claims) by name. Main courthouse: 1775 Concord Ave, Chico CA 95928 (Chico branch); Oroville courthouse at 1 Court St (530-532-7011). (4) **State prison** for sentenced felons: CDCR inmate search at https://inmatelocator.cdcr.ca.gov. (5) **Local press**: Oroville Mercury-Register Police Logs at https://www.orovillemr.com/tag/police-logs/ — daily aggregated logs from Chico PD and BCSO. (6) **Personal record review**: California DOJ Live Scan at https://oag.ca.gov/fingerprints, $25 state fee. **CPRA**: 10-day response window; booking photos public; body-cam OIS footage released within 45 days. Sources: Chico PD, Butte County Sheriff, Butte County Superior Court, CDCR.

📊 Public Data Sources for Forest Ranch, CA

Aggregated from federal agencies (DOJ, FBI, EPA, IRS, CFPB, HHS-OIG, FDIC, NPPES) and local arrest feeds. All sources public-domain.

📰 Recent Federal Law Enforcement News 8 items

Statewide (CA) — federal-news feed scoped to state
FBI-LosAngeles
Carlsbad Man Arrested on Federal Indictment Charging Him with Assaulting Jewish Man Near Pico-Robertson Synagogue
FBI-LosAngeles
Marina del Rey Woman Federally Charged with Paying Individuals, Including Homeless People on L.A.’s Skid Row, to Register to Vote
FBI-LosAngeles
Inland Empire Sex Offender, Accomplices Arrested on Federal Indictment Alleging They Sex Trafficked Victims, Including a Minor
FBI-LosAngeles
New York Man Sentenced for Foreign Murder of a U.S. National in Bangladesh
FBI-LosAngeles
Six California Men Plead Guilty to Federal Charges Stemming From Violence Against CHP Officers Trapped Under Freeway Overpass
FBI-LosAngeles
Burbank Man Sentenced to 10 Years in Federal Prison for Embezzling $1.8 Million in Money and Property Left to Elderly Victim
FBI-LosAngeles
Former Account Manager at Beverly Hills Business Management Firm Charged with Embezzling More Than $2 Million From Celebrity Client
FBI-LosAngeles
Arcadia, California, Mayor Federally Charged with Acting as Illegal Agent of the People’s Republic of China

🏥 Healthcare Providers (NPPES) 8

City of Forest Ranch, CA
NameCity
LARRY BRASHAW FOREST RANCH
BROOKE SENA FOREST RANCH
LISA COX FOREST RANCH
HENRY GANZLER FOREST RANCH
KERRY ELDRIDGE FOREST RANCH
MANDY WOODMAN FOREST RANCH
ASYA LESLY FOREST RANCH
ANASUYA BASIL FOREST RANCH

🏭 EPA Regulated Facilities 8

FacilityCity
PGE - 35374200 FOREST RANCH
LAT/LONG_USED
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FOREST RANCH MUTUAL WATER SYSTEM-WELL C
P.O BOX 202
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PACIFIC BELL TELEPHONE COMPANY
P4 NOPEL RD
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DALE ULSH
17073 DEER CREEK HWY
 FOREST RANCH
PGE - FOREST RANCH
LAT/LONG_USED
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PGE - FOREST RANCH 35374200
LAT/LONG_USED
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16294 STAGE ROAD
16294 STAGE ROAD
 FOREST RANCH
7364 MEADOW CREEK DR.
7364 MEADOW CREEK DR.
 FOREST RANCH

💰 CFPB Consumer Complaints 6

Statewide (CA) — CFPB data not available below state level
DateCompanyIssue
2026-05-21 TRANSUNION INTERMEDIAT Improper use of your report
2026-05-21 TRANSUNION INTERMEDIAT Incorrect information on your report
2026-05-21 TRANSUNION INTERMEDIAT Problem with a company's investigati
2026-05-21 Experian Information S Improper use of your report
2026-05-21 Kriya Capital, LLC Problem with a company's investigati
2026-05-21 Experian Information S Unable to get your credit report or

🎗 IRS Tax-Exempt Nonprofits 8

City of Forest Ranch, CA
EINOrganization
204079618 Chico State Cim Patrons
Forest Ranch
262908742 Forest Ranch Charter School
Forest Ranch
474837008 Critter Pass Ranch Refuge and Sanctuary
Forest Ranch
680031274 Butte Meadows and Jonesville Community Association
Forest Ranch
680111634 Butte Creek Foundation
Forest Ranch
680341048 Gilbert Yamashiro Lund Foundation
Forest Ranch
680482270 Mountain Joy Bible Fellowship
Forest Ranch
882408503 Indigenous Stewardship Network
Forest Ranch

🏛️ Latest Government Feeds 12

Direct from CA state + federal sources · no aggregators
doj_news Vallejo Man Indicted for Being a Felon in Possession of Ammunition Jul 24, 2026
doj_news Four Sacramento Men Indicted for Distributing Cocaine, Fentanyl, and Methamphetamine Jul 24, 2026
FBI Field Office FBI San Francisco Marks Successful Conclusion of FIFA World Cup 2026 Operations at Levi Stadium Jul 23, 2026
FBI Field Office Strict ‘No Drone Zone’ in Effect During Comic-Con International 2026 Jul 23, 2026
doj_news Multinational Investment Firm Subsidiary Pays $3.5M+ To Settle PPP False Claims Act Case Jul 23, 2026
FBI Field Office Two Street Gang Members Found Guilty of Murdering Victim Outside His Home During Mexican Mafia-Ordered Armed Robbery Jul 22, 2026
doj_news Paramount Man Sentenced to Federal Prison for Throwing Cinderblock at Border Patrol Agent During Violent Protest Jul 22, 2026
doj_news Two Gang Members Found Guilty of Murdering Victim Outside His O.C. Home During Mexican Mafia-Ordered Attempted Armed Robbery Jul 22, 2026
FBI Field Office Mendota Man Faces Life in Prison After Federal Jury Finds Him Guilty of Violent Attacks in Aid of MS-13 Jul 21, 2026
doj_news Mendota Man Faces Life in Prison After Federal Jury Finds Him Guilty of Violent Attacks in Aid of MS-13 Jul 21, 2026
Federal Circuit Vacancy - Staff Attorney (term) Jul 15, 2026
Federal Agency Federal investigators cite Florida roofing contractor for willfully, repeatedly ignoring fall protection standards, propose $349K in fines Jul 23, 2026
Sources: state appellate courts, state AGs, DOJ, SEC, FTC, FDA, DOL, Federal Reserve, OCC, and more. Direct from .gov — never aggregated.
Sources: DOJ U.S. Attorneys · FBI Wanted & Field Office news · EPA ECHO · CFPB · HHS-OIG LEIE · IRS Pub78 · FDIC · NPPES · 23 arrest agencies · FL Sunbiz · Chicago Open Data · Updated hourly via cron.

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