Foster an attitude for gratitude!
Meetings:
- City Council Meeting: November 11, 2025, at 5:30 p.m.
Holiday:
Monday, November 10th – City Hall, Finance Department, and the Public Works Corporation Yard will be closed in observance of Veteran’s Day.
Job Openings:
- The City is currently hiring a full-time Maintenance Worker in Public Works and a temporary/part-time Landscape Maintenance Worker. Please note, the temporary position will sunset on April 30, 2026. Application deadline is November 7th at 11:59pm.
To apply, visit our website: https://www.corning.org/job-opportunities/.
CITY MANAGER:
Miscellaneous:
- The events are not over! Veterans Day Parade November 11th and Hometown Christmas Parade December 6th.
- On Thursday I attended the Expect More Tehama Summit. It was attended by fellow educators, non-profits, service clubs and community members to share ideas on enhancing our students’ and communities’ futures. It was a great opportunity to focus on the tools, talent, and togetherness. Together we can make a difference for our communities.
- Friday Morning, I attended the Tehama County Community Partner Resource meeting. A number a participants share struggles and success with services being provided. Overall, the services being provided in south Tehama County and Corning are starting to increase.
- Phase one of an AT&T fiber upgrade project is nearing completion. This is a direct link from Corning Police Dispatch to Tehama County Dispatch for a share state and federal database. The Fiber upgrade will allow greater reliability of the circuit at a lower cost.
- Code Enforcement remains active. Citizens can do their part by keeping properties clean and clear of debris and follow State Laws and City codes. Follow-up on the letters that have been sent out took place. We are seeing progress at addresses that received letters.
- Look around and check out the new businesses opening in Corning. There are a few new ones! Be sure to support our local small businesses! Barbara’s Hats had a successful grand opening and ribbon cutting Saturday.
CITY CLERK:
Commission Vacancies:
Airport Commission – 2 vacant positions
Library Commission – 1 vacant position
If interested, please complete an application at https://www.corning.org/documents/commission-application/ and submit it to City Clerk, Rubi Ordaz, at rordaz@corningca.gov .
All commissions meet quarterly on specified days the first week of the month in January, April, July, and October.
BUILDING DEPARTMENT:
This week, the Building Division processed three new permit applications and completed a total of eleven inspections. Recently completed projects included two solar installations, a fireplace insert, and a residential re-roof.
Staff continue to work on closing out expired permits in the system. Property owners and contractors who have received a letter regarding an expired permit are encouraged to contact the Building Division to finalize their permit.
The Building Official was nominated for, and accepted, the position of Secretary with the Shasta Cascade Chapter of the International Code Council (SCCICC). This role provides an excellent opportunity to increase the City of Corning’s visibility and strengthen connections with building and safety professionals throughout the region.
Safety Spotlight: Fire Hardening
With wildfire risks continuing to rise, homeowners can significantly improve their property’s safety through fire hardening. This involves using ignition-resistant materials and maintaining defensible space to reduce the spread of fire to your home.
Key steps include:
- Installing Class A roofing, ember-resistant vents, dual-pane windows, and non-combustible siding.
- Keeping roofs and gutters free of debris.
- Maintaining at least 100 feet of defensible space by trimming trees and removing dry vegetation.
Fire hardening not only protects individual homes—it strengthens the overall resilience of our community.
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT:
Veterans Day Parade:
Will take place on Tuesday, November 11, 2025, from 11:00 – 11:30am. Solano Street between 3rd Street and Houghton Ave will be closed from 10:00am to 12:00pm to accommodate the parade.
Current Projects:
City of Corning Well Project: Phase one of the Well Project has started this week. Construction is expected to continue through the winter, with this phase expected to be complete by the end of January.
City of Corning Valve Replacement Project: Walberg, Inc. will be replacing one valve on Edith Avenue and another on Fripp Avenue overnight on Wednesday, November 12th, and Thursday, November 13th. The work will be performed during nighttime hours to minimize any disruption to water service.
City of Corning Fire Hall Repainting: Affordable Quality Painting, Inc. will begin preparation work for the Fire Hall Painting Project on Monday, November 10th, with completion expected by Saturday, November 15th, weather permitting.
Furnish and Install One (1) New Diesel Generator: Benchmark Electric Inc was awarded the contract at the October 28th City Council Meeting.
City of Corning Small Pool Resurfacing: Adams Pool Specialties was awarded the contract at the October 28th City Council Meeting.
Water Leaks:
Public Works staff have been busy repairing water leaks throughout the City. This week, they completed a repair on Dolla Court.
Leaf Pick Up:
Public Works Staff anticipates starting the leaf pick up program mid-November. Until then please do not pile your leaves in the roadway as we are anticipating rain and need to keep the gutters and storm drains clear.
RECREATION DEPARTMENT:
Staff is working on updating all pool documents, manual, schedule, lesson plan etc.
Miranda from Butte Environmental reached out regarding planting the remaining 18 trees, they have set a date of December 4th for planting.
Visit our new Recreation website at www.corning.org or scan the QR code below to register for upcoming classes and events.
Need help with registration?
Email us at corningrecprogram@corningca.gov or call us at (530) 900-2160, Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
Classes in session:
- Aerobics class – Tue & Thur | 6:45 PM – 7:30 PM | Ages 13 years and up
- Ballet Folklorico – Tuesdays & Fridays | 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM | Ages 4-14
- Cardio Drumming – Mon & Thur | 6:45 PM – 7:30 PM | Ages 15 and up
- Corning Dance Crew – Tuesdays & Wednesdays | 4 PM – 5 PM | Ages 3-12
- High Intensity Interval Training class starts on Oct 28th | Tue & Wed | 5:00 AM – 6:00 PM & 6:00 AM – 7:00 AM| Ages 15 +
- Jiu Jitsu – Mon/Wed/Fri | 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM for Ages 5 – 13 & 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM ages 14 and up
- Karate – Tue & Thur | 6:00 PM – 6:45 PM |Ages 7 and up
- Little athletes – Tue & Thur | 5:45 PM – 6:30 PM | Ages 3-6
Classes/ Events now open for registration: Don’t wait sign up now!
- Breakfast with Santa – 9:00 AM – 10:30 & 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM
- Cheerleading – Tuesdays | 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM |Ages 6 and up
- Christmas Crafts Workshop – Mondays | 6:00 PM – 6:45 PM |Ages 5 and up
- Corning Youth Basketball- Season starts in Jan games are on Saturdays | Times TBD | for Grades K -8th
- Photography class starts on Nov 12th | 5 PM – 6 PM | Ages 12 and up
Stay tuned…we have more classes/events coming VERY soon!
Thank you for your continued support of Corning Recreation. We look forward to seeing you at these exciting upcoming events.
PLANNING DEPARTMENT:
Staff continue to work on the Housing Element requirements. Staff will be making some updates to the Planning page.
Staff is preparing to create a new ordinance regarding accessory building setbacks.
Staff have a meeting planned next week to meet with a developer regarding a small senior living facility.
Staff is working on getting the City painted utility boxes updated.
Updates on Code Enforcement:
1518 Marin St – Legal counsel appeared in front of the judge last week and the process is moving forward hoping to be complete by mid-November.
1420 Tehama St. – A letter was sent out last week regarding garbage piling up in the front yard.
1511 Fig Lane – A letter is being sent regarding the state of their yard and house.
POLICE DEPARTMENT:
Patrol:
In addition to responding to 127 calls for service, there were 89 officer-initiated incidents, including 43 traffic stops, and a total of 26 officer reports were taken. Officers made 9 misdemeanor arrests, (4 of which were juveniles), 6 felony arrests, issued 10 misdemeanor citations and 4 infractions, during the period of October 29, 2025, through November 4, 2025.
Dispatch:
During the period of October 29, 2025, through November 4, 2025, our Dispatch Center received 247 inbound calls for service and made 92 outbound calls. In addition, they responded to 33 incoming 911 calls. All calls were answered within 10 seconds of their ring time.
Training:
All Officers continue to participate in POST Portal Training and Lexipol Daily Training Bulletins. Other POST online training continues for Patrol and Dispatch personnel.
FIRE DEPARTMENT:
Corning Volunteer Fire Department (CVFD) Call Volume:
The Corning Volunteer Fire department responded to 26 calls for service last week, they were: 22 medicals, 1 fire, 1 public service and 2 investigations.
Message from the Chief:
The CVFD will soon begin selling raffle tickets for our Christmas basket program. We will be coming door to door on Tuesday and Wednesday evenings.
Smoke detectors do save lives, please make sure yours are functional!!!
Clean your chimneys and flues.