Continuing turmoil from prior year’s findings; Sheriff calls probe “one-sided,” “politically charged,” and vows legal challenge A newly released civil grand jury report delivers a sweeping critique of leadership and workplace culture inside the Tehama County Sheriff’s Office, accusing Sheriff Dave Kain of a pattern of intimidation, harassment, bullying, and retaliation that has created a toxic environment, damaged morale, increased turnover, deterred recruitment, and impaired

Tehama County Sheriff’s Office Major Crimes Unit continues its active search for 36-year-old Rafael Ruvalcaba, also known as “Sicko,” who is wanted for murder in connection with a shooting in Corning on April 9, 2026. Authorities describe him as armed and dangerous with a history of violence. He has not been apprehended, and no new leads have been publicly released as of this morning.