[#item_full_content] RANCHO TEHAMA, Calif. — Detectives served a search warrant at a home in the 16200 block of Rainbow Court in Rancho Tehama, near Corning, on Nov. 4, 2026, following a two-month investigation into illegal marijuana cultivation. The Tehama Major Crimes Unit uncovered evidence of a large-scale operation at the property.According to the Tehama Major Crimes Unit, detectives found evidence of more than 300 marijuana plants during the search. Of those plants, 80 remained on the property while the rest had been harvested.Detectives also located approximately 360 pounds of processed marijuana in various stages of drying, trimming and packaging for sales. The operation appeared to be set up for distribution.The search turned up three AR-style assault weapons, two shotguns and two handguns at the home. Detectives also found blades and spurs commonly associated with illegal cockfighting activities.David Valdovinos was arrested and booked into the Tehama County jail on related charges. The investigation remains ongoing, and additional arrests are anticipated.Anyone with information regarding this investigation or other illegal marijuana cultivation activities is encouraged to contact the Tehama County Sheriff’s Office Major Crimes Unit at 530-529-7920. 
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