(160) Willows
Phone: (530) 361-0900
Address:
464 N. Humboldt Avenue
Willows, CA 95988
In 1923, the Willows Area received its first traffic officer for the county. For a few years following, this officer was the only patrol officer in the area while wearing badge #1. In 1927, Willows received their second officer and two years later, in 1929, the California Highway Patrol (CHP) was established. At that time, the first officer was reassigned badge #48.
Today, the CHP Willows Area office has grown to 20 officers, three sergeants, and a lieutenant commander, who are responsible for patrolling all the freeways, state routes, roadways, and unincorporated areas within Glenn County. Geographically, Glenn County is located about halfway between Sacramento and Redding in Northern California covering 1,327 square miles (including 12.4 square miles of water) with a population of approximately 26,950. We are primarily an agricultural community with mountains on the west, the Interstate 5 corridor taking you through 29 miles of rich farmland, 119 miles of various State Routes, approximately 830 miles of county-maintained roads, and the Sacramento River to the east side of the county. Over the years, Glenn County continues to grow with people and businesses relocating to Northern California.
Commander's Message
Hello and welcome to the California Highway Patrol (CHP) Willows Area website. The CHP Willows Area is responsible for the safety of residents and motorists within Glenn County. We are proud to serve those who live, work, and travel in the area and we understand the best way to execute the CHP’s mission of providing the highest level of safety, service, and security is through trusting partnerships with the communities and public we serve.
As the commander of the CHP Willows Area, I take seriously our responsibility to serve everyone with the upmost respect and professionalism. The officers you see working are highly trained, experienced professionals, who do all within their power to ensure your safety and to protect our communities. We want to be responsive to your needs and ensure your wellbeing, whether you are traveling the roadways in your own neighborhood, county roads, state routes, and freeways that traverse Glenn County.
We welcome your requests for service and emphasize to our personnel the importance of solving problems at a community level. We hope you have seen the positive results of our efforts and encourage you to let us know if we can be of any assistance or improve the services being provided. The CHP’s vision is to be a trusted leader in law enforcement ensuring California is the safest place to live, work, and travel. Our staff take the CHP’s vision and mission seriously and I want to assure you we are here to protect and serve you.
Below you will find details about CHP programs, local information, and links to our social media pages. We hope you find this information helpful and please don’t hesitate to contact our office at (530) 361-0900, with any questions or concerns you may have. Thank you for your support as we work together to keep our roadways and communities safe!
Blayne Kilkenny, Lieutenant
Willows Area Commander
Additional Information:
Popular Events and Destinations
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Glenn County is home to the Thunderhill Raceway Park, which is currently one of the largest road race tracks in the country.
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Glenn County Fair attracts hundreds of visitors to the annual event which usually occurs in May.
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Glenn County has recreational opportunities for those who enjoy hiking, camping, fishing, hunting, boating, and off-road driving, such as the Sacramento River, Sacramento Wildlife Refuge and Mendocino National Forest, Black Butte Lake, and Stony Gorge Reservoir.
Court and Parking Ticket Information
The CHP Willows Area utilizes the following county-specific courts:
Glenn County Superior Court (Criminal)
526 W Sycamore Street
Willows, CA 95988
(530) 934-6446, extension 7001
www.glenn.courts.ca.gov
Glenn County Superior Court (Traffic/Juvenile Traffic & Parking Enforcement)
526 W Sycamore Street
Willows, CA 95988
(530) 934-6446, extension 7002
www.glenn.courts.ca.gov
Glenn County Superior Court (Juvenile Non-Traffic)
526 W Sycamore Street
Willows, CA 95988
(530) 934-6446, extension 7003
www.glenn.courts.ca.gov
Tow Information
Unless your vehicle was impounded, no release is needed from the CHP Willows Area office. If you are unsure if a release is required, you can call our office first or the tow company directly. Below is a listing of local and neighboring tow companies:
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Company |
Address |
City |
Phone |
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Jim’s Towing |
358 East Avenue |
Chico |
(530) 893-0962 |
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Brown’s Towing |
727 Cedar Street |
Chico |
(530) 345-6333 |
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Chico Economy Towing |
1200 E Eaton Road |
Chico |
(530) 345-0173 |
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Phil’s Towing & Automotive (AAA) |
714 2nd Street |
Corning |
(530) 824-3727 |
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Bambauer Towing |
4295 Highway 99W |
Orland |
(530) 865-5183 |
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Zips Towing |
4082 County Road 99W |
Orland |
(530) 865-9700 |
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Selover’s Towing |
735 N 7th Street |
Williams |
(530) 473-5399 |
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L & T Towing (AAA) |
459 N Colusa Street |
Willows |
(530) 934-7300 |
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A Plus Tow & Transport |
621 S Tehama Street |
Willows |
(530) 934-3177 |
Roadway Conditions
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Visit the Caltrans QuickMap website for current information on traffic conditions, roadway closures, chain controls, and other important information regarding State Routes.
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View the latest road conditions throughout Glenn County at Road Conditions | County of Glenn (click the link).
Always remember to drive with caution!
Do not tamper with or ignore road closed markers – California Vehicle Code section 21461(a) - It is unlawful for a driver of a vehicle to fail to obey a sign or signal defined as regulatory in the federal Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices, or a Department of Transportation approved supplement to that manual of a regulatory nature erected or maintained to enhance traffic safety and operations or to indicate and carry out the provisions of this code or a local traffic ordinance or resolution adopted pursuant to a local traffic ordinance, or to fail to obey a device erected or maintained by lawful authority of a public body or official.
CHP Programs
The Willows Area offers the services and programs listed below; we welcome you to contact the office for more information:
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Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) inspection
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Child safety seat inspections and installations
CHP Traffic Safety Educational Programs
The Willows Area offers a variety of traffic safety educational programs:
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The CHP’s Start Smart program is aimed at helping newly licensed and future teenage drivers understand the critical responsibilities of driving and understand that while accidents do happen, crashes are 100 % preventable.
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The CHP’s Age Well Drive Smart program is geared to towards reducing crashes and pedestrian deaths and injuries by older Californians and to increase seniors’ alternate transportation options when driving is no longer an option.
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The “Every 15 Minutes” program is aimed to prevent underage drinking with the goal of reducing crashes and fatalities working with the partnerships of local law enforcement, educators, firefighters, community hospitals, emergency medical responders, chaplains, counselors, the judiciary, community groups, local businesses, and parents.
Join the CHP
The CHP offers challenging and exciting careers in the field of law enforcement. If you are interested in diversity, challenges, and opportunities, the CHP invites you to apply to become a part of our professional organization and serve your community. In addition, we have many employment opportunities and invite you to look into the CHP for your future. The Department offers a competitive salary, full medical benefits, and a defined benefits retirement program. Visit www.chpmadeformore.com to join the CHP family!
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