Willows Police Services in Limbo | Chico News

Chico News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 10, 2026 · 1m

Willows’ temporary police protection is gone after a judge dissolved the restraining order, leaving law enforcement decisions in the sheriff’s hands — a move that’s sparking alarm from Mayor Hutson, especially after a 35-minute delay in responding to a domestic violence call. The city had sought the order as a legal safeguard, but the sheriff’s office called it a tactic in their ongoing lawsuit. Sheriff Gibbs says he’s relieved the court saw the facts, but the city’s push to restore its own police force remains on hold — with the sheriff now deciding how much service Willows gets. Listen in…