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Hello again Willows! We're bringing you the latest town highlights. Don't miss out, keep going! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Planning a forest drive? Know where Willows-area delays are likely
  • Do you have this recalled Willows-made cheese in your fridge?
  • How a last‑minute bike swap led to a Willows title win

Also on today's calendar: Pierce at Willows and 2 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Sunny and very warm, with a high of 96 and low of 60 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Friday: Partly sunny and very warm, temps: high: 94, low: 62.
  • Saturday: Sunshine and hot, with a high of 98 and low of 63 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Hazard-tree mitigation and post-fire recovery operations on 22N11 Road and FH7 (usda.gov) — From Willows, the Forest Service is warning drivers and hunters about active hazard‑tree removal and post‑fire recovery work along FH7 and 22N11 on Mendocino National Forest. Expect heavy equipment, falling trees, traffic controls, and possible delays through the fall, and use extreme caution if you're traveling or recreating in this popular corridor in western Glenn and eastern Mendocino counties.
   

• Graziers Raw Milk Cheese Pulled as E. coli Danger Surfaces (rollingout.com) — A Willows-based producer, Sierra Nevada Cheese Company, has halted production and recalled all Graziers raw milk cheeses after they were linked to a multi-state E. coli outbreak. Residents should check fridges and freezers for any Graziers Monterey Jack, Jalapeño Jack, Medium Cheddar, or Sharp Cheddar, discard or return them, sanitize surfaces, and watch for symptoms like severe stomach cramps or diarrhea.
   

• AFM: Jason Nelson Captures the AFM Number 1 Plate (roadracingworld.com) — A major motorcycle racing milestone just played out at Thunderhill Raceway in Willows, where rider Jason Nelson fought through a crash and last‑minute bike swap to clinch the AFM Formula Pacific championship. Local fans saw a dramatic 14‑lap duel, with Nelson snatching third place — and the series' coveted number‑one plate — by just 0.0016 seconds at the line.
   

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  • Glenn County Office Of Education posted a job opening for Instructional Aide (REACH) in Willows. Apply here.
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🗞 Nearby News

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  • Work on Iron Canyon Fish Passage in Big Chico Creek completed (actionnewsnow.com)
  • Chico City Council candidates outline priorities in Districts 2, 4 and 6 (krcrtv.com)
  • Chico District 4: Incumbent Addison Winslow seeks better neighborhoods (chicoer.com)

Ok Willows! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A waist of time. (Thank you Martin L. for sending it in!)
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