Colusa County Prepares for Life Without Pennies

COLUSA, CA (MPG) - The penny may be on its way out, but Colusa County isn't ready to give up its last cent just...

Property Tax Bills Arriving in October Tax Collector Announces Payment Options

COLUSA, CA (MPG) - Colusa County property owners will receive their annual property tax bills in October, and the county Tax Collector's Office is...

Caltrans Calls for Increased Driver Awareness

SACRAMENTO, CA (MPG) - Caltrans is urging motorists to slow down and follow traffic safety laws after six highway construction workers were struck and...

County Recognizes Importance of Local Newspapers

COLUSA, CA (MPG) – The Colusa County Board of Supervisors recognized the importance of local newspapers in keeping residents informed, documenting community history and...

Arbuckle Man Arrested After Yuba City SWAT Standoff

YUBA CITY, CA (MPG) - An Arbuckle man wanted on a Colusa County felony warrant for more than six months was arrested Oct. 8...

Seniors Urged to Watch for Scams

MARYSVILLE, CA (MPG) - Older adults face scams ranging from fraudulent investments and romance schemes to home improvement fraud and government impostors, prompting the...

Colusa County Celebrates 4-H Legacy

COLUSA, CA (MPG) – Raising and showing livestock has been part of Addie Rickey’s 4-H experience, but the confidence to speak before a crowd...

State predicts good quail, chukar hunting season

SACRAMENTO, CA (MPG) - California hunters can expect favorable quail and chukar hunting opportunities during the 2026-27 season, according to biologists with the California...

Meet Your Neighbor: Denise Conrado

Denise Conrado, the current mayor of Colusa, grew up with challenges that prepared her well for a life of public service.Denise and her two...

Measure L Raises Library Funding Questions

COLUSA, CA (MPG) - Colusa County voters will decide Nov. 3 whether to approve an $85 annual parcel tax to support the county's seven...

Arrest Log Published Oct. 16, 2026

Oct. 5 through, Oct. 8, 2026 The following arrests were reported by the Colusa County Sheriff's Office. All individuals are presumed innocent unless proven guilty...

Colusa County Community Calendar Published Oct. 16, 2026

Does your group or organization have an upcoming community event? Email lloyd.green@mpg8.com Events are typically published within two weeks of their scheduled date, as space...

You Can Go Home…

Yes, you can go home again. It may not be exactly as you left it, but the familiar reminders are still there.I met my...

Check it out! What Didn’t Make the Page? Ask the Author

A good book can introduce readers to another time, place or life. Attending author talks offer an extension of that experience! Listeners can hear...

What’s Happening at the Colusa County Libraries? Published Oct. 16, 2026

Oct. 16Public Health Narcan Giveaway, noon-2 p.m., Colusa Branch.Oct. 19English Conversation Hour, 9-10 a.m., Colusa Branch. Friends of the Library, noon-1 p.m.,...

Letter to the Editor: Libraries with mom

To the Editor:My support for libraries began with my mother.My mother was deaf. Because communicating with patrons at the front desk was difficult for...

Letter to the Editor: Library Funding Challenges

Dear Editor:The Colusa County Free Library has been a valuable community asset for more than 100 years. During my nearly 10 years as Colusa...

‘Jackets Spoil Panther Homecoming

MAXWELL, CA (MPG) – Emotions were running high last Friday night in Maxwell, boosted not only by the Mid-Valley League showdown between its top...

Colusa Tennis Claims 4th Straight SVL Crown

COLUSA, CA (MPG) – For the fourth year in a row the RedHawk tennis team concluded the regular season as the Sacramento Valley League...

Football Roundup Published Oct. 16, 2026

Pierce 29 – Willows 23As injuries continued to mount, Pierce withstood a challenge from the Honkers who made a game of it after capitalizing...

Volleyball Roundup Published Oct. 16, 2026

Pierce 3 – Willows 2 (10/6) Pierce 1 – Durham 3 (10/8) A roller coaster of a season continued for Pierce as they edged visiting Willows...

Williams Fire Secures Grant for Regional Fire Training Facility

WILLIAMS, CA (MPG) - Plans for a regional fire training facility in Williams will move forward with $500,000 in state funding secured for the...

State Law Addresses Grocery Access

SACRAMENTO, CA (MPG) - Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed legislation allowing certain restrictions that prevent new grocery stores from opening on properties previously occupied...

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