Tehama County Quick Facts
Tehama County is approximately midway between Sacramento and the Oregon border. Red Bluff, the county seat, is conveniently located on Interstate 5 and the Sacramento River. Tehama County is spacious enough for those who prefer a more tranquil lifestyle, but the county still maintains a strong economy through agricultural exports. Red Bluff is an important export town that delivers agricultural and lumber products to several counties throughout California. During California?s mining days, Red Bluff was a vital part of the state?s export economy. Olive production and exportation of timber and almonds all provide a steady economic bedrock for Tehama County which is also rich in pasture land, making it an important place for cultivating cattle and Clydesdale horses.