WILLIAMS, CA (MPG) - Participants in a Colusa County Arts Council photography program are exploring back roads, farmland and small communities across the region, capturing people and places that reflect life in the Sacramento Valley. The project pairs guided photography walks with classroom workshops where...

COLUSA, CA (MPG) - The Colusa City Council approved the purchase of a new vacuum truck for the city’s Water and Sewer Division during its March 3 meeting, authorizing a sole-source agreement with GapVax for the specialized equipment. The truck will cost $699,924.57 and will...

ARBUCKLE, CA (MPG) - Arbuckle FFA will see a large group of students recognized this spring as members earn the California FFA State Degree, one of the organization’s highest honors for agricultural education and leadership. Twenty-nine students from the Pierce High School agriculture program qualified...

COLUSA, CA (MPG) - Veteran columnist Bob Dunning shared stories from more than five decades in journalism during a talk at the Friends of the Colusa County Library annual meeting Feb. 24 at the Colusa County Library. Dunning spent 55 years writing for the Davis...

Event Calendar Friday, March 13 Our Lady of Lourdes Crab Feed - 5:30 p.m., St. Bernadette Hall, 745 Ware Ave. Dinner includes crab, cheese lasagna, meatless chili, salad and bread. Live auction, raffle and door prizes. Tickets: 530-458-4170. Saturday, March 14 Colusa Firefighters Pancake Breakfast - 8 a.m....

COLUSA, CA (MPG) - Colusa Pack 5 and Troop 5 hosted a pancake breakfast fundraiser March 7, drawing strong community support for the local scouting program. Scouts and volunteers prepared and served pancakes as residents gathered for breakfast while helping raise funds for scouting activities....

MAXWELL, CA (MPG) – The Maxwell Park and Recreation District is preparing for its annual Pancake Breakfast and Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, March 28, at Maxwell Elementary School, 146 North St. Breakfast will be served from 7:30 to 10 a.m. and will include pancakes,...

WILLIAMS, CA (MPG) - The Williams Planning Commission recently approved a new bus stop in partnership with the Redding Area Bus Authority, adding a regional transit connection to the city. The stop will be located on Fourth Street in front of McDonald’s. The RABA route...

  Members of the Colusa Fire Department visit Birchfield Elementary School in Colusa to read with students during Read Across America Day and celebrate the birthday of Dr. Seuss. Firefighters shared stories and encouraged students to develop a love of reading. Photo courtesy of Colusa...

COLUSA, CA (MPG) - The Colusa County Board of Supervisors on Feb. 24 approved the reappointments of Marie Johnson to the Princeton Cemetery District and Walter L. Osbourn III to the Colusa County Behavioral Health Board. Johnson was reappointed to the cemetery district for a...

YUBA CITY, CA (MPG) - The Yuba City Police Department has awarded Officer Christopher Doble the Police Individual Commendation Ribbon in recognition of his work during 2025. According to the department, Doble demonstrated strong leadership and professionalism while serving as a field training officer and...

Jesus Jr. Alvarado, 29, of Downey, was arrested by the Colusa County Sheriff’s Office at 4:40 p.m. on March 4 on suspicion of selling, transporting or giving away marijuana and conspiracy to commit a crime. Bail was set at $15,000. Jose Manuel Barraza Jr., 51,...

COLUSA, CA (MPG) – The City of Colusa Recreation Department is offering several weekly activities at City Hall aimed at providing fitness opportunities and community engagement for residents of all ages. Free Community Chess is held each Sunday at Colusa City Hall, 425 Webster St. Beginner...

WILLIAMS, CA (MPG) - The City of Williams Parks and Recreation Department has opened registration for several upcoming programs, including an adult horseshoe league, youth tee ball and summer lifeguard positions. Sign-ups for the Adult Horseshoe League began Feb. 23 and will run through March...

SACRAMENTO, CA (MPG) - California Assemblyman James Gallagher filed official paperwork to run for Congress in California’s First Congressional District following the death of Rep. Doug LaMalfa. Gallagher announced his candidacy this week and said he plans to continue the leadership he associated with LaMalfa,...