City of Orland

Local Businesses Video Opportunity

City of Orland is partnering once again with CGI to produce a video about local businesses, events and attractions. Businesses will be contacted by letter asking if they want to participate in the update.(Check out the current video from 2016 located to the right.) See Mayor Roundy's message regarding this project:

Recreation Dept Needs Co-Ed Softball Umpires

Are you interested in being an umpire for the City Co-Ed softball league? Games are held in the evenings, Tuesday and Thursdays and some Saturdays. League play starts May 28 and runs until August. Give the Recreation Director a call! (530) 865-1630.

Water Conservation Results for 2018 are Released

The City's 2018 water consumption was 27% below that of the benchmark year 2013, saving over 222 million gallons (=682 acre feet) of water. Mayor Bruce Roundy commented, “Orland has always been an excellent community for working together to accomplish a community need.” Press Release

• Orland Water Consumption Chart

Orland Expands Opportunities for Business Signage

The Orland City Council took final action to provide more opportunities for businesses in the City to promote themselves through outdoor advertising. The 5-0 decision allows large pylon and pole signage at specific “business centers” along the I-5 corridor, on which multiple businesses near that location can gain new freeway visibility.

Read press release for additional information and contact numbers.

Regional Transportation Plan

You can help with the development of the Glenn County Regional Transportation Plan by attending a community meeting or taking a survey. To stay informed of the process, www.goglenncounty.com (and this webpage) will provide you more information. The RTP will serve as the planning blueprint to guide transportation investments in Glenn County involving local, state, and federal funding over the next twenty years.

Orland Center for the Arts & Gallery

Beginning February,1, and ending March 23, Peter Piatt, Steve Crane, Sharon Grabill and Eva Berg-Pugh will be showing their works. Each artist has mastered a medium and style that proves to be a perfect personal choice with broad appeal. More information can be found on the Gallery's website. If you have not visited the Gallery, you can watch an interview on YouTube with Arts Commission Chairperson Rae Turnbull on the Gallery and artist Mollie Flath.

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What Do You Need In A Survival Kit?

The American Red Cross is a good resource to reference.

Measure A Report Released

The City Council of the City of Orland on a 5-0 vote at their July 16, 2018 Council meeting accepted and authorized for publication the City's first-ever report of its local 1/2¢ transactions tax approved by voters in 2016 and known as "Measure A." More information can be found in their media release.

City of Orland Becomes the 40th Bee City USA in the Nation and the Queen Bee Capital of North America

Press release and a short news clip from KRCR TV news.

Are You Frustrated with Your Internet Connection?

In conjunction with the California Public Utilities Commission, the Geographical Information Center (GIC) at CSU, Chico is collecting important data from our region to prove the case that improved service is desperately needed, and to show that in some areas, businesses are not receiving the speeds that their carriers are advertising. By completing the Survey and taking part in the CalSPEED usage study, you will be confirming or refuting carrier supplied information and helping provide a more accurate description of coverage in California.

ChicoER Editorial Columns About Orland

If you don't subscribe to the Chico Enterprise Record or you want a print-out to send to family and friends, we have provided David Little's editorials from December 18, 2016 and December 25, 2016.

FOG -- It Costs You Money!

Placing fats, oil and grease down your drain costs you money by clogging private and public sewer line pipes. COOL IT – CAN IT- TRASH IT.