Day: October 23, 2024

By Larry Judkins

Glenn County Observer

A vehicle accident on East Walker Street in Orland late Wednesday morning sent three people to area hospitals.

The collision occurred at about 10 a.m. and involved two vehicles: a Chevy Tahoe and a blue Mitsubishi.

A third vehicle, a white SUV, narrowly avoided being hit.

The accident happened in the middle of East Walker Street, halfway across the street from Hibdon Motor’s parking lot.

East Walker Street was closed to all traffic between Woodward Avenue and Papst Avenue.

Orland firefighters had to use the so-called “Jaws of Life” to extricate the two victims from the Mitsubishi.

The driver of the Tahoe was able to exit the vehicle without such assistance, but he took a seat in the Hibdon parking lot and did not get up under his own power while The Observer was at the scene.

Orland Fire Chief Justin Chaney told another responder that the driver would not seek transportation by ambulance to a hospital; however, he later changed his mind.

The man’s Tahoe had disabled plates.

Three ambulances arrived at the scene: one Westside Ambulance, one Enloe, and one St. Elizabeth.

Orland Police Sgt. Kyle Cessna told The Observer that alcohol and/or other drugs were not a factor in the collision.

Both vehicles were removed by Bambauer Towing.

Watch The Observer for an update later.

Sandy Lee Gallegos died in Willows, where she lived most of her life, on Friday, October 11, 2024. She was born in Gallup, New Mexico, on July 10, 1961.

She worked for many years as the generous and friendly red-haired waitress at the Black Bear Diner.

With her fiery red hair, bright green eyes, quick wit, and vibrant spirit, she brought a unique energy to every room. She was friendly with everyone and could talk to anyone.

She will be remembered by those who knew her for her ability to connect with people. Her loved ones bid her “Goodbye, Sandy. You were loved and you will be remembered by all of us.”

She is survived by her loving children, Destiney Ann Gallegos, Daniel Simon Gallegos, Amber Jean Howard, and Ellie Valene Howard; sister Velma Jean Barber; brothers David Eugene Goldsberry and William Duayne Nichols; 16 cherished grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Velma Pearl Nichols and Howard Nichols; and her precious grandbaby, Nolan Curtis.

In remembrance, a Celebration of Life will be held in her honor at 1 p.m. on Saturday, November 2, at the Holiday Inn Express in Willows.

James (Jimmy) Joseph Jacobs died on Sunday, October 13, 2024. He was born in Sacramento to Elizabeth (Betty) Ainger and Philip Jacobs on July 11, 1970.

Jimmy and his wife, Donna, started their lives together after meeting in Paradise in 1988. They were married by 1990 on a whim and a dare, one that perfectly panned out, resulting in four beautiful children and 34 years of marriage.

They moved to Glenn County in 1994. They were forever happy, as they would affectionately say.

He is survived by his mother and father; sisters Stephanie Jacobs-Reck of Elk Grove, Rebecca Jacobs of Orland, and Mary Jacobs of Idaho; wife Donna Jacobs; children Dustin Jacobs, Brent Jacobs, Ashely Jacobs, Sophia Jacobs; and five grandchildren, all of Willows.

For anyone wishing to attend his services, they will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, October 26, at the First United Methodist Church, 544 North Shasta Street, Willows, with a Celebration of Life to follow at the same location.

Those unable to attend can watch it live on the church’s Facebook page.