Mill Creek, California Public Records

Major employers in Mill Creek include the Tehama County Unified School District, local agricultural businesses, and a number of hospitality and retail establishments catering to the needs of residents and visitors alike.

Law enforcement in Mill Creek is primarily handled by the Tehama County Sheriff's Office. This agency is responsible for providing policing services, responding to emergency calls, and maintaining public safety within the community. The Sheriff's Office also manages arrest records and criminal histories for individuals residing in or associated with Mill Creek. Residents can contact the Sheriff's Office to inquire about specific law enforcement matters or to request access to relevant public records.

Mill Creek voters are served by the Tehama County Elections Office (officially the Registrar of Voters), located at 444 Oak Street, Red Bluff, CA 96080 (phone: 530-527-0454, website: https://www.co.tehama.ca.us/elections). This office administers all federal, state, county, and local district elections for Mill Creek and the entire county, including voter registration, ballot preparation, precinct operations, vote counting, and certification of results. California residents can register to vote online at https://registertovote.ca.gov, the statewide portal maintained by the Secretary of State. Voter registration deadlines are 15 days before any election (online, by mail, or in person at the county elections office). Conditional voter registration is available up through Election Day at the county elections office or any vote center, allowing eligible individuals to register and vote provisionally. Voters must be U.S. citizens, California residents, at least 18 years old by Election Day, and not currently serving a state prison sentence for a felony conviction. Since Mill Creek is unincorporated, there are no municipal elections—no mayor, no city council, no local ballot measures specific to Mill Creek itself. Residents vote in countywide elections for Tehama County Board of Supervisors (five districts, four-year staggered terms), Sheriff, District Attorney, Assessor, Auditor-Controller, Clerk-Recorder, Treasurer-Tax Collector, and Superintendent of Schools. Mill Creek falls within one of the five supervisorial districts for county representation. To find their assigned polling place or vote center, Mill Creek residents can use the lookup tool at https://www.sos.ca.gov/elections/polling-place or contact the Tehama County Elections Office directly. In the November 3, 2020 presidential election, Tehama County reported 57.1% turnout among registered voters, with 31,245 registered voters and approximately 17,800 ballots cast. The November 2024 presidential election saw slightly higher turnout at approximately 61% countywide, reflecting national trends. In the November 3, 2026 general election, Mill Creek and Tehama County voters will decide several major races: all 52 of California's U.S. House seats are up (Mill Creek is in District 1, currently represented by Doug LaMalfa); the Governor's race if Gavin Newsom's term is ending (it is not—his current term runs through 2027, so no gubernatorial race in 2026); multiple statewide offices including Attorney General, Secretary of State, Controller, Treasurer, and Insurance Commissioner; all 80 California State Assembly seats (two-year terms); 20 of the 40 California State Senate seats (four-year terms); and local county offices including some Supervisorial districts, Sheriff if it's an election year for that position, and various county department heads. California uses a top-two primary system, so all candidates regardless of party appear on the June primary ballot, and the top two advance to November. California is a vote-by-mail state—all registered voters automatically receive a mail ballot approximately 29 days before each election. Voters can return ballots by mail (postmarked by Election Day), drop them in official drop boxes located throughout the county (including one typically near Red Bluff), or vote in person at vote centers during the early voting period or on Election Day. Public election records in California include voter registration files (names, addresses, party affiliation, and voting history are public; birthdates and driver's license numbers are confidential), campaign finance reports filed with the California Fair Political Practices Commission (searchable at http://cal-access.sos.ca.gov), candidate statements and financial disclosures, precinct-level election results, and voter-approved ballot measures. These records are accessible through the County Elections Office and the California Secretary of State's website at https://www.sos.ca.gov.