Grand Jury Sparks Communication Overhaul | Chico News

Chico News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Sep 2, 2026 · 1m

Grand jury’s report sparks countywide reckoning: supervisors admit better communication is vital—but it’s not enough. The real lesson? Conflict resolution is non-negotiable, especially after Shasta County’s messy power struggle became a cautionary tale. Tom Walker calls the grand jury the public’s referee when elected officials clash—and with no clear chain of command, that role becomes even more critical. In response, the board plans to bring in an outside mediator by November 2 to tackle communication, conduct, and dispute resolution between sheriff and chief administrator—with a final…