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Tehama County Civil Grand Jury

2025–2026: from findings to follow-through

Overview

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Recommendations & responses

Every recommendation made by the jury, with matching agency responses alongside it.

Recommendations & responses

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Historical Context and Credibility Issues

1 recommendation

Recommendation R1

The Grand Jury recommends that the 2026-2027 Grand Jury continue monitoring compliance with any mediation, training, or oversight measures implemented as a result of this investigation.

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Jury report: Historical Context and Credibility Issues · PDF page 13

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Intimidation, Bullying and Undermining in the Workplace

6 recommendations

Recommendation R1

The Grand Jury recommends the Tehama County Board of Supervisors order structured, mandatory mediation between the Sheriff and the Chief Administrator with a neutral external mediator, accountability measures, and follow-up reporting.

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Jury report: Intimidation, Bullying and Undermining in the Workplace · PDF page 27

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Recommendation R2

The Grand Jury recommends the Sheriff and Chief Administrator participate in structured, mandatory mediation with a neutral external mediator, accountability measures, and follow-up reporting by November 2, 2026.

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Jury report: Intimidation, Bullying and Undermining in the Workplace · PDF page 27

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Recommendation R3

The Tehama County Board of Supervisors mandate annual conflict-resolution and anti-retaliation training for both elected and appointed department heads. We further recommend that the BoS monitor compliance with this recommendation by November 2, 2026,

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Jury report: Intimidation, Bullying and Undermining in the Workplace · PDF page 27

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Recommendation R4

The Chief Administrator and Personnel Director create, and the Board of Supervisors adopt an ombudsman, or third-party process, to respond to complaints filed between employees, whether elected or appointed by November 2, 2026,

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Jury report: Intimidation, Bullying and Undermining in the Workplace · PDF page 27

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Recommendation R5

The Sheriff focus less on the actions of other departments and more on administering the Sheriff’s Office; the job for which he was elected.

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Jury report: Intimidation, Bullying and Undermining in the Workplace · PDF page 27

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Recommendation R6

The Public Code of Code of Conduct adopted by the Board of Supervisors on September 16, 2025, should be projected on the video screen just prior to and during the public comment period at the commencement of each Board of Supervisors meeting on or before November 2, 2026,

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Jury report: Intimidation, Bullying and Undermining in the Workplace · PDF page 27

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Nepotism

3 recommendations

Recommendation R1

The County Board of Supervisors direct all county departments, including TC Sheriff’s Office, to apply Tehama County Personnel Rule §1308 NEPOTISM as the countywide standard governing the employment and supervision of family members, while allowing departments to adopt supplemental operational procedures that do not conflict with the Personnel Rule. Completion date: November 2, 2026.

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Jury report: Nepotism · PDF page 35

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Recommendation R2

The County Board of Supervisors direct County Personnel Department to update Tehama County Personnel Rule §1308 NEPOTISM in order to clarify the definition of a department head so that the definition includes elected officials and removes any ambiguity; and so the rule clearly states that Tehama County Personnel Rule §1308 NEPOTISM shall be the countywide standard for all departments. Completion date: November 2, 2026

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Jury report: Nepotism · PDF page 35

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Recommendation R3

The Tehama County Sheriff, as Department Head, applies Tehama County Personnel Rule §1308 NEPOTISM, and/or reviews and revises the TC Sheriff’s Office Lexipol Policy 1050 Nepotism and Conflict of Interest to ensure consistency with Tehama County Personnel Rule §1308 NEPOTISM regarding department-head employment of family members and direct or indirect supervision of family members. The Grand Jury intends for the language to apply for any and all future hires, or family relationships that develop between employees. Remedies are outlined in Tehama County Personnel Rule §1308 NEPOTISM. Completion date: November 2, 2026.

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Jury report: Nepotism · PDF page 35

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Communication

4 recommendations

Recommendation R1

The Board of Supervisors, in conjunction with the TCSO, should establish and enforce a formal communication protocol, defining and implementing clear expectations for communication, including response timelines, escalation procedures, and mandatory training that are congruent with each other.

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Jury report: Communication · PDF page 40

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Recommendation R2

The County and the Tehama County Sheriff’s Office (TCSO) should establish common guidelines governing the use of informal and public communication in official County and departmental business.

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Jury report: Communication · PDF page 40

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Recommendation R3

The Board of Supervisors should implement training for leadership on communication standards, interagency coordination, and conflict resolution.

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Jury report: Communication · PDF page 41

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Recommendation R4

The Board of Supervisors should implement structured internal processes designed to resolve issues before they escalate into formal disputes, public conflict, or parallel investigations.

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Jury report: Communication · PDF page 41

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Findings

The jury’s formal findings, with source citations and any recorded responses.

Findings & responses

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Historical Context and Credibility Issues

1 finding

Finding F1

The evidence establishes a clear and consistent pattern of conduct that undermines the Sheriff’s credibility. These facts are corroborated across official reports (DOJ, ARB, POST), documentary evidence (emails, press releases, policy excerpts), and consistent testimony from current and former law enforcement, current and former county administration, and elected officials. The Sheriff’s repeated denials, selective recollection, and attempts to reframe documented events create a clear pattern that undermines his credibility and that of the leadership culture within the Tehama County Sheriff’s Office.

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Jury report: Historical Context and Credibility Issues · PDF page 13

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Intimidation, Bullying and Undermining in the Workplace

18 findings

Finding F1

The Public Works managers withdrew their support of the consultant contract just six days after collaborating with and then thanking County Administrative staff for assisting in developing a suitable replacement solution.

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Finding F2

The PW managers withholding of information from the County Administrator and administrative staff, then presenting testimony contrary to that presented in the staff report at the April 22, 2025, Board of Supervisors meeting, clearly undermined the County Administrator and administrative staff and was disingenuous, unprofessional and insubordinate.

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Finding F3

The Grand Jury found no conclusive direct evidence that Public Works managers were coerced to reverse their position at the April 22, 2025, Board of Supervisors meeting. However, the timing and circumstances are noteworthy. After the managers’ sudden change in position, and immediately after the BoS meeting, they were observed meeting with the Sheriff outside the County Administrative Building. In the context of the broader pattern of conduct documented elsewhere in this report, these circumstances raise questions of possible involvement or influence.

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Finding F4

The ongoing dispute between the Sheriff and the CA could have been largely avoided had the Tehama County Sheriff’s Office worked with County Administration and the Board of Supervisors to discuss budgetary limits and identify solutions to what was a short-term staffing shortage that occurred in 2022 under the direction of the prior Sheriff.

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Finding F5

Poor communications between the CA and the then Sheriff-elect regarding the Board of Supervisor’s “Elimination of Day Patrol” Press Release has contributed to the distrust and animosity between the Chief Administrator and the Sheriff.

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Finding F6

The Sheriff often attempts to use his position to intimidate and/or influence County elected officials and staff members.

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Finding F7

The conflicts between the Sheriff and county administration continue to plague Tehama County government. The dysfunction has damaged employee morale, increased turnover, deterred recruitment, and impaired county government operations.

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Finding F8

In the course of our investigation, we found department heads were generally quite supportive of the Chief Administrator.

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Finding F9

The RBPD, who was the investigating agency on the possible DUI call, stated there was legitimate concern and rejected the claim of a false police report. The Tehama County District Attorney was of the same opinion. Despite those conclusions, the Tehama County Sheriff’s Office opted to conduct their own investigation of the matter.

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Finding F10

Continuing to investigate the District 3 Supervisor “false” police report matter, even after her resignation waived all criminal and civil complaints, appears to be in retaliation toward County employees and officers.

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Finding F11

Utilizing a Tehama County Sheriff’s Office detective and the Undersheriff to investigate the false police report regarding the tumbler incident was a significant waste of employee time and public resources.

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Finding F12

The Sheriff has purposefully intimidated, harassed, bullied, or retaliated against multiple elected or appointed County employees.

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Finding F13

The Sheriff has contributed to a toxic work environment in county government and administration through retaliation and intimidation against those who challenge him. This pattern is corroborated across departments and time.

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Finding F14

The Sheriff actively befriends, supports and defends those he believes will help accomplish his political objectives.

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Finding F15

The Sheriff rejects and opposes those he views as adversaries, including targeting them for retribution, retaliation or termination.

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Finding F16

The Sheriff often weighs in on the affairs and actions of other county administrators and departments.

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Finding F17

Criticism of government is every American’s right in accordance with the First Amendment. However, concerted efforts that target or threaten staff or that cross the line of common decency are negatively affecting morale and staff efficiency within county government.

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Finding F18

All members of the public should comply with the Public Code of Conduct adopted by the Board of Supervisors on September 16, 2025.

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Nepotism

2 findings

Finding F1

The Tehama County Sheriff applies Lexipol Policy 1050 Nepotism and Conflict of Interest in place of Tehama County Personnel Rule §1308 NEPOTISM when addressing the employment and supervision of family members within the department.

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Jury report: Nepotism · PDF page 34

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Finding F2

The Sheriff has determined that the Lexipol Policy 1050 Nepotism and Conflict of Interest allows him to employ his own family members. TC Sheriff’s Office has a history of allowing indirect supervision of family members. This has resulted in the perception of nepotism, favoritism and conflict of interest existing in TC Sheriff’s Office and has eroded a sense of fairness and trust and is a contradiction of Tehama County Personnel Rule §1308 NEPOTISM.

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Jury report: Nepotism · PDF page 34

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Communication

7 findings

Finding F1

Communication between County leadership is inconsistent and not reliably conducted through formal channels.

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Finding F2

The County lacks clearly defined and consistently applied communication protocols.

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Finding F3

Communication is at times delayed, inconsistent, or avoided.

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Finding F4

Conflicting information contributes to confusion and lack of shared understanding.

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Finding F5

Informal and public communication channels are used in place of structured internal processes.

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Finding F6

A lack of trust negatively impacts communication.

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Finding F7

Communication failures contribute directly to escalation of conflict.

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Questions

Editorial discussion prompts inspired by the reports. These are separate from the jury’s formal findings and recommendations.

Civic question

What safeguards would make mediation between county leaders credible, fair and accountable to residents?

R1–R2 propose an external neutral mediator, accountability measures and follow-up reporting. This asks how a process should work, not whether particular allegations have been proved.
Why this matters
Independence and reporting can help residents assess a process without exposing confidential personnel matters.

Supporting report

Intimidation, Bullying and Undermining in the Workplace · Recommendations R1–R2

Civic question

How should an independent workplace complaint process protect both complainants and employees facing allegations?

R4 proposes an ombudsman or third-party process for complaints between elected or appointed employees. It is a proposal, not an established finding of liability.
Why this matters
Fair access, consistent review and protection against retaliation matter for employees on every side of a dispute.

Supporting report

Intimidation, Bullying and Undermining in the Workplace · Recommendations R4

Civic question

How should countywide personnel standards accommodate legitimate departmental needs while avoiding inconsistent treatment?

R1–R2 seek a common nepotism standard and a clearer definition of department head while allowing nonconflicting supplemental procedures. The question does not decide the policies’ legal hierarchy.
Why this matters
Clear scope and consistent procedures can reduce ambiguity for staff, elected leaders and residents.

Supporting report

Nepotism · Recommendations R1–R2

Civic question

What supervision and disclosure safeguards would address perceived favoritism without assuming a family relationship proves misconduct?

The report explicitly distinguishes perceived favoritism from an objective determination and discusses direct and indirect supervision. R3 proposes aligned rules for future hires and developing relationships.
Why this matters
Transparent safeguards can support trust and fair treatment without making unsupported allegations about individuals.

Supporting report

Nepotism · Impact of perceived conflict of interest; Findings F1–F2

Civic question

What response timelines and escalation rules would help county leaders resolve disagreements before they become public disputes?

Communication R1 proposes formal expectations, response timelines and escalation procedures; R2 addresses official use of informal and public channels. The question does not presume every disagreement should remain private.
Why this matters
Defined processes can support timely decisions while keeping public accountability and disclosure duties intact.

Supporting report

Communication · Recommendations R1–R2

Civic question

How should public meetings preserve robust criticism of government while addressing threats and protecting participants?

F17 recognizes the First Amendment right to criticize government while raising concerns about targeting and threats; R6 proposes displaying a code of conduct. This is not an endorsement of restricting protected speech or an independent judgment of the code’s legality.
Why this matters
Public participation and personal safety both matter; rules need to distinguish criticism from conduct that can lawfully be addressed.

Supporting report

Intimidation, Bullying and Undermining in the Workplace · Findings F17–F18; Recommendations R6

Sources

Original reports and response documents provide the evidence behind this cycle’s findings, recommendations, and discussions.

Report overview: Historical Context and Credibility Issues

Official report

Historical Context and Credibility Issues

This investigation on physical PDF pages 10–13 (printed 8–11) provides historical context for disputes involving the Sheriff’s Office and county administration. The jury discusses documentary records, interviews and earlier incidents, then makes one finding concerning credibility and recommends that the next Grand Jury monitor any resulting mediation, training or oversight. Its adverse assessments are the jury’s findings, not independently verified facts, a judicial determination or this site’s endorsement. The recommendation concerns future oversight, not proof that any proposed measure was implemented. The report’s full language and supporting context remain available in the unchanged consolidated original. No verified agency response to this current-cycle finding was supplied; older letters later in the annual are not responses to this investigation.
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Report overview: Intimidation, Bullying and Undermining in the Workplace

Official report

Intimidation, Bullying and Undermining in the Workplace

Physical PDF pages 14–28 (printed 12–26) examine workplace disputes involving the Sheriff, county administration, Public Works and public meetings. The jury attributes damaged morale and operations to conflict, intimidation and retaliation; these are source-attributed investigative conclusions, not independent adjudications. Importantly, F3 explicitly says the jury found no conclusive direct evidence that Public Works managers were coerced to reverse their position on a consultant contract. Eighteen formal findings span PDF pages 25–27. Six recommendations on page 27 propose neutral mediation, conflict-resolution and anti-retaliation training, an independent complaint process, attention to departmental responsibilities and display of the public code of conduct. The report acknowledges the right to criticize government; discussion here does not endorse restricting protected speech. Required and invited responses are item-specific on pages 27–28; one juror’s recusal is disclosed. No verified current-cycle response was supplied, and no allegation is treated as a proven criminal offense or implemented remedy.
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Report overview: Nepotism

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Nepotism

This investigation on physical PDF pages 29–35 (printed 27–33) compares the county personnel nepotism rule with the Sheriff’s Office Lexipol policy for employment and supervision of family members. The jury reports differences in application and perceived favoritism; it explicitly describes perception as subjective. Two findings on page 34 and three recommendations on page 35 seek a countywide standard, a clearer definition of department head and consistent operational rules for future hires or developing family relationships. November 2, 2026 completion dates are recommendations, not verified accomplishments. The report requests item-specific responses from the Board and Sheriff and separately invites the Sheriff’s views on R1–R2. This summary does not adjudicate the policies’ legal hierarchy, prove favoritism in any individual appointment or infer wrongdoing solely from a family relationship. No verified current-cycle agency response was supplied.
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Report overview: Communication

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Communication

Physical PDF pages 37–41 (printed 35–39) examine information-sharing and conflict escalation among county leaders. Seven findings on page 40 attribute communication problems to inconsistent formal channels, unclear protocols, conflicting information and distrust. Four recommendations on pages 40–41 call for response and escalation standards, guidelines for official use of informal or public channels, leadership training and early internal resolution. These are jury assessments and proposals, not proof that a particular protocol now operates or that every disputed factual claim is correct. The required-response section identifies the Board for F1/F7 and R1–R4 and the Sheriff for F1/F2; it does not request every item from every agency. No verified current-cycle response was supplied. The unchanged consolidated PDF preserves the investigation’s full context and distinguishes it from historical response letters reproduced later in the annual.
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Report overview: Criminal Justice: Detention Facilities Review

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Criminal Justice: Detention Facilities Review

Physical PDF page 43 (printed 41) records inquiries, not investigations, at Salt Creek Conservation Camp, the county Juvenile Detention Facility and the county Jail in October 2025 and May 2026. The jury describes tours, reported capacities, populations and the planned Reentry Facility turnover. These are visit-time observations or information reported to jurors, not independently verified current occupancy or proof that the new facility opened as planned. Ishi Conservation Camp could not accommodate a visit while undergoing an audit. The chapter contains no formal findings or recommendations; none are invented. An inability to visit is not a finding of unsafe conditions, and the other tours are not comprehensive certifications of compliance.
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Report overview: Review of Responses to 2024–2025 TCGJ Report

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Review of Responses to 2024–2025 TCGJ Report

The annual’s response-review section reproduces earlier-cycle letters on physical PDF pages 44–58 (printed 42–56). These include the Board’s September 23, 2025 responses concerning reentry staffing and county governance, the City of Red Bluff’s August 6, 2025 roadway response, the Sheriff’s September 9, 2025 response and County Counsel’s September 10, 2025 letter. Their original agreement statements, future plans and claimed implementation are preserved in the complete PDF, but they address 2024–2025 findings, not this cycle’s investigations. No prior-cycle item is relabeled as a current finding and no older promise is scored as a current-cycle response audit. Apparent date or receipt markings are retained without inferring submission timing, verification of implementation or a later superseding response. The section adds no new current-cycle formal findings or recommendations.
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Response documents

No response documents have been added for this cycle.