WILLOWS · PUBLIC-RECORDS TRANSPARENCY GRADE
C
12/24
Willows 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 Willows.
COMPUTED 2026-06-20 07:51 UTC · SCORE 12/24
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- → https://oag.ca.gov/consumers/general/pra [LIVE · HTTP 200 · 2026-06-20 07:51 UTC]
- → https://www.courts.ca.gov/find-my-court.htm [LIVE · HTTP 200 · 2026-06-20 07:51 UTC]
- → https://ciris.mt.cdcr.ca.gov/ [LIVE · HTTP 200 · 2026-06-20 07:51 UTC]
- → https://meganslaw.ca.gov/ [LIVE · HTTP 200 · 2026-06-20 07:51 UTC]
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| Docket | Parties | Indexed |
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| BANKRUPTCY 26-02625-7 | Juan Manuel Aguilar Gutierrez and Michelle Francis Romero | 06/19/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-01011 | Alexander v. United States Department of Education | 06/19/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-10290 | Jacob Ryan Alexander | 06/19/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-11344 | Natalie M. Villagomez Lemus | 06/19/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-21908 | Juana Barahona Alvarenga | 06/19/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-22025 | Elena Sanchez | 06/19/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-12877 | Promise Breann Straughter | 06/19/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-12878 | Ashley Nichole Neumann | 06/19/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 6:26-bk-14974-SY | Brian Michael Douglas Schneider and Caridad Ana Schneider | 06/19/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 6:26-bk-14973-RB | Sean Christopher Duregger and Jennifer Amber Duregger | 06/19/2026 |
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Cited Answers · Verified Sources · County-level FAQ — applies to all of Glenn County
Common Questions
Answers verified against official agency websites and state statutes. Note: County-level FAQ — applies to all of Glenn County. No city-specific FAQ is available yet — the answers below apply to the broader jurisdiction.
What's the source for property records in Glenn?▼
Property records in Glenn County, California are split between two offices, both in **Willows** (the county seat). (1) **Glenn County Clerk-Recorder** — 526 W Sycamore St, Willows CA 95988, phone (530) 934-6412, https://www.countyofglenn.net/department/clerk-recorder. The Clerk-Recorder maintains all recorded documents (deeds, deeds of trust, releases, liens, plats, surveys, marriage licenses). **Recording fees** (per the 2026 Fee Schedule at https://www.countyofglenn.net/resources/fees-forms/county-clerk-recorder-schedule-fees): Base fee $19.80 first page, $3 each additional page; **+$75 SB 2 fee** per document for non-exempt real estate transfers (Building Homes and Jobs Act); for the typical 1-page deed transfer expect about **$88 first page + $3 each additional page**. **Documentary Transfer Tax**: $1.10 per $1,000 of value, rounded up. Certified copies: $5.00 first page + $0.50 each additional. **Property Tax Reduction Fund $7**, Family Mediation $5, etc. — full breakdown in the Master Fee Schedule. (2) **Glenn County Assessor** — for parcel valuation, ownership, and parcel maps; free search via the County website. (3) **Glenn County Treasurer-Tax Collector** — for tax payment status. **Major communities**: Willows (county seat), Orland, Hamilton City, Artois, Butte City. Predominantly agricultural county; many parcels have water rights tied to the Sacramento River and Stony Creek — verify those at the Glenn County Recorder before any rural land purchase. Sources: Glenn County Clerk-Recorder, Glenn County Master Fee Schedule (2026), Tradition Lien Service, Deeds.com Glenn.
How do I get a criminal background check in California?▼
An official California criminal background check runs through the **California Department of Justice (DOJ)** at https://oag.ca.gov/fingerprints. **The process**: (1) Get a Live Scan fingerprint capture at any participating vendor — IdentoGO https://www.identogo.com, Certifix Live Scan https://www.certifixlivescan.com, A1 Live Scan https://a1livescan.com, or any participating police/sheriff records counter. Find a vendor at https://oag.ca.gov/fingerprints/locations. (2) Complete the **BCIA 8016RR form** at https://oag.ca.gov/system/files/media/BCIA-8016RR.pdf — Personal Record Review. (3) Pay the **$25 California DOJ state fee** plus rolling fee at the vendor (typically $20–$50, total $45–$90). For an FBI national-level check, add the federal fee (~$17). **Fee waiver** at https://oag.ca.gov/fingerprints/record-review/fee-waiver. Turnaround 5–10 business days; results mailed only — no email or PDF. **Court records** (separate from criminal history): each county Superior Court has its own portal — California Courts directory at https://www.courts.ca.gov/find-my-court.htm. **Sex-offender check**: California Megan's Law at https://meganslaw.ca.gov. **For employment use**, you cannot pull someone else's CA DOJ record without permissible-use justification under Penal Code § 11105 — vendors (Checkr, Sterling, GoodHire) wrap state, FBI, court, county, and MVR into one FCRA-compliant report. **California Fair Chance Act** (Gov. Code § 12952): employers with 5+ employees cannot ask about convictions until after a conditional offer. **Limits**: CA DOJ check covers California convictions only; federal cases need PACER ($0.10/page); juvenile and sealed cases excluded. **Accuracy disputes**: form BCIA 8706. Sources: California DOJ, BCIA 8016RR, Penal Code § 11105, Cal. Gov. Code § 12952.
Where can I find out why some cases are investigated while others are not?▼
Why some California cases are investigated and others are not is a function of **prosecutorial discretion**, **agency case-screening policies**, and **resource constraints** — all rooted in California law and standard practice. **Decision-making framework**: (1) **Initial investigation** — the responding officer or detective decides whether the report warrants further investigation based on (a) likelihood of solvability (witness availability, physical evidence, suspect identification), (b) seriousness of offense, (c) available resources. Most departments use a **Case Screening Form** following IACP standards. (2) **District Attorney charging decision** — even if police investigate and recommend charges, the **San Luis Obispo County DA** at https://www.slocounty.ca.gov/Departments/District-Attorney decides whether to file under California Penal Code §§ 691, 1382, and the **California Rules of Professional Conduct 3.8** (Special Responsibilities of a Prosecutor). The DA must believe there is probable cause AND a reasonable likelihood of conviction beyond a reasonable doubt. (3) **Common reasons cases are NOT pursued**: insufficient evidence, statute of limitations expired (varies by offense — Penal Code §§ 799–805), uncooperative victim/witnesses, victim recantation, conflicting evidence, jurisdictional issues, suspect deceased or fled, low priority for limited investigative resources. (4) **Right to know status of your case**: file a CPRA request under Cal. Gov. Code § 7920 with the investigating agency or DA. As a victim or complainant under Marsy's Law (Cal. Const. Art. I § 28), you have a right to be notified of the case's status. **Paso Robles** falls under Paso Robles PD (https://www.prcity.com/167/Police-Department) and SLO County Sheriff at https://www.slocounty.ca.gov/Departments/Sheriff-Coroner. **For an unprosecuted case you believe should be pursued**: contact the DA Victim/Witness Assistance program; consider a **citizen's complaint**; consider a **civil suit** (lower burden of proof than criminal — preponderance of the evidence). Sources: California Penal Code §§ 691, 799–805; California Rules of Professional Conduct 3.8; Marsy's Law (Cal. Const. Art. I § 28); San Luis Obispo County DA; Cal. Gov. Code § 7920.
How do I find arrest records in Barstow?▼
Arrest records for Barstow, California (San Bernardino County) come from one of two agencies depending on where the arrest happened. (1) **Barstow Police Department** for arrests inside Barstow city limits — 220 E Mountain View St, Barstow CA 92311, phone (760) 256-2211, https://www.barstowca.org/government/departments/police-department. CPRA records request via the city portal. (2) **San Bernardino County Sheriff's Office (SBSO), Barstow Station** for arrests in unincorporated areas surrounding Barstow — 225 East Mountain View St, Barstow CA 92311, phone (760) 256-4838. SBSO operates the **High Desert Detention Center (HDDC)** in Adelanto, where Barstow felony arrestees are typically transferred. (3) **SBSO Inmate Locator** at https://wp.sbcounty.gov/sheriff/corrections/inmate-locator/ — current detainees countywide. Records & ID Bureau at 655 E 3rd St, San Bernardino CA 92415, phone (909) 387-3700. (4) **SBSO Dispatch Call Log** at https://wp.sbcounty.gov/sheriff/media-center/dispatch-call-log-2/ — searchable public log of recent calls including Barstow County, Adelanto, Apple Valley, Big Bear, etc. (5) **Court records** for arrests that produced a charge — San Bernardino Superior Court at https://sanbernardino.courts.ca.gov; the **Barstow District Courthouse** at 235 E Mountain View St, Barstow CA 92311 hears felony, misdemeanor, traffic, family, and probate matters from the area. (6) **State prison**: CDCR inmate search at https://inmatelocator.cdcr.ca.gov. (7) **Personal record review**: California DOJ Live Scan at https://oag.ca.gov/fingerprints, $25 state fee. **CPRA** (Cal. Gov. Code § 7920): 10-day response window; booking photos public per Penal Code § 13300; body-cam OIS footage releasable within 45 days under SB 1421/AB 748. Sources: Barstow PD, San Bernardino County Sheriff, San Bernardino Superior Court, CDCR, Cal. Gov. Code § 7920.
Where do I look up probate records in Lancaster?▼
Probate cases for Lancaster, California are filed at the **Los Angeles County Superior Court, Antelope Valley Courthouse — Probate Department** at **42011 4th St West, Lancaster CA 93534**, phone (661) 974-7311. **Three steps**: (1) **Find the case** via LA Superior Court Online Services at https://www.lacourt.org — free name search of probate cases (decedent, conservator, guardian); returns case number and document docket. (2) **Order copies** at the Clerk's office — **certified copy fee $40 first 5 pages + $0.50 each additional page** (Cal. Gov. Code § 70626); non-certified $0.50 per page; **search-record fee $50** for archived files. Online ordering also available at https://www.lacourt.org. (3) **Visit in person** if the case is older than ~20 years and not yet digitized; the LA Probate Central operates out of the Stanley Mosk Courthouse downtown (111 N Hill St, LA), but Antelope Valley's local probate department keeps cases filed in Lancaster. **Probate filing fees** (LA County 2026 schedule, https://lascpubstorage.blob.core.windows.net/cpw/LIBSVCExecutiveSupport-397-2026FeeSchedule010126.pdf): **First-filed Petition for Letters of Administration or Letters Testamentary $435** (Cal. Gov. Code § 70650); **Probate Referee fee** ~0.1% of appraised non-cash assets (minimum $150). For estates **under $184,500 personal + $61,500 real property**, simplified small-estate procedures (Cal. Prob. Code § 13100) skip full probate. **Important**: a will alone does NOT transfer property — it must be probated to be enforceable. **Sealed**: family-conservatorship matters and certain juvenile probate guardianships are not publicly visible. Sources: LA County Superior Court Probate, LA 2026 Fee Schedule, SwiftProbate LA Guide, Cal. Gov. Code § 70650, Cal. Prob. Code § 13100.
How do I get a copy of a divorce decree in California?▼
Divorce decrees in California come from the **Superior Court** in the county where the divorce was filed. **Three ways to obtain a copy**: (1) **County Superior Court Clerk** — fastest. Find the right court via California Courts directory at https://www.courts.ca.gov/find-my-court.htm. **LA Superior Court** offers online ordering at https://www.lacourt.ca.gov/pages/lp/access-a-case/tp/os-access-court-documents/cp/divorce-judgment-documents — public ordering of divorce judgments without visiting the Archives & Records Center. **Orange, San Diego, Sacramento, Alameda, Santa Clara, San Francisco** all offer in-person/mail ordering at the courthouse where the case was filed. **Certified copy fee statewide: $40 first 5 pages + $0.50 each additional page** (Cal. Gov. Code § 70626); non-certified $0.50 per page; **search-record fee $50** for archived files. (2) **CDPH Vital Records** at https://www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/CHSI/Pages/Vital-Records.aspx — issues divorce certificates ONLY for divorces filed **1962–1984**. From **1985 onward**, copies come ONLY from the Superior Court Clerk in the filing county; CDPH does NOT issue post-1984 divorce certificates. (3) **VitalChek** at https://www.vitalchek.com — express shipping option for the 1962–1984 CDPH certificates. **Filing fees** for new divorces (for context): Petition for Dissolution **$435–$450**; Response **$435**; both fees waivable under FW-001. **California does NOT issue separate state-level divorce certificates** for divorces 1985 onward — the Superior Court Clerk's certified copy IS the legal document. **Sealed cases** (DV-related, financial-disclosure orders, family files involving minors) are not visible to the public. **Apostille for international use**: get the certified copy first, then submit to California Secretary of State, 1500 11th St, Sacramento. Sources: California Courts directory, LA Superior Court, CDPH Vital Records, Cal. Gov. Code § 70626.
📊 Public Data Sources for Willows, CA
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City of Willows, CA
| Name | City |
|---|---|
| MELISSA SLOAN | WILLOWS |
| ANDREW MILLER | WILLOWS |
| DEANA FLEMING | WILLOWS |
| BRIAN DUDAR | WILLOWS |
| JACQUELINE CASEY | WILLOWS |
| JOHN PIERSON | WILLOWS |
| GLENN MEDICAL CENTER, LLC | WILLOWS |
| GLENN MEDICAL CENTER, LLC | WILLOWS |
🏭 EPA Regulated Facilities 8
| Facility | City |
|---|---|
| DIAMOND GAS & MART #6 | WILLOWS |
| S-973 GCUST5881 JOHNS MANVILLE INTERNATI | WILLOWS |
| O'REILLY AUTO PARTS STORE 4878 | WILLOWS |
| PACIFIC GAS & ELECTRIC COMPANY | WILLOWS |
| CALTRANS 03-1G6704 | WILLOWS |
| VICKERY & SON | WILLOWS |
| S-973 JOHN MANSVILLE LVCR | WILLOWS |
| JAIME CHAVEZ | WILLOWS |
💰 CFPB Consumer Complaints 6
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| Date | Company | Issue |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-21 | TRANSUNION INTERMEDIAT | Incorrect information on your report |
| 2026-05-21 | TRANSUNION INTERMEDIAT | Problem with a company's investigati |
| 2026-05-21 | TRANSUNION INTERMEDIAT | Improper use of your report |
| 2026-05-21 | Experian Information S | Incorrect information on your report |
| 2026-05-21 | NAVY FEDERAL CREDIT UN | Closing an account |
| 2026-05-21 | Kriya Capital, LLC | Attempts to collect debt not owed |
🎗 IRS Tax-Exempt Nonprofits 8
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Recent News in Willows
Public-safety and law-enforcement headlines relevant to this area.
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City of Willows takes Glenn County Sheriff to Court to continue law enforcement
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Northern California town will lose law enforcement services, Sheriff’s Office says
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Northern California city faces loss of police services in contract dispute
The Glenn County Sheriff's Office says it will stop providing law enforcement services to Willows on June 30 after the sides failed to reach a new agreement.
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Northern California city asks court to order Sheriff’s Office to continue services
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