Youth Artists Recognized at Williams Show

WILLIAMS, CA (MPG) - Young artists from across Colusa County were recognized March 14 during the 2026 Joan Holybee Youth Art Show at the...

Simmons Takes Helm of Probation Department

COLUSA, CA (MPG) - Kristen Simmons was formally acknowledged by the Colusa County Board of Supervisors on March 10 as the county’s new chief...

Supervisors Approve Ambulance Subsidy Increase

COLUSA, CA (MPG) - The Colusa County Board of Supervisors approved a $500,000 increase to its annual subsidy for emergency ground ambulance services on...

Funding Delays Prolong Arbuckle Sewage Crisis

ARBUCKLE, CA (MPG) - Two wastewater spills earlier this month at the Arbuckle Public Utilities District have renewed concern among county officials, as a...

East Park Reservations Move Online

COLUSA, CA (MPG) – Colusa County has introduced a new online reservation system for East Park, allowing visitors to book campsites and purchase seasonal...

Bransford Receives Will S. Green Award

COLUSA, CA (MPG) - Don Bransford received the Will S. Green Award during the Northern California Water Association’s annual meeting on March 7. The award,...

Youth Collage Workshops Planned in Colusa

COLUSA, CA (MPG) - Local artist Mark Vargo will lead two youth collage workshops in May focused on identity and creative expression. The workshops center...

Supervisors Delay Mosquito District Reappointment

COLUSA, CA (MPG) - The Colusa County Board of Supervisors delayed the reappointment of a longtime mosquito abatement board member on March 10 after...

Stonyford Museum Tea Party Set for March 28

Attendees take part in a past Stonyford Museum Tea Party fundraiser. The annual event supporting preservation of local history returns March 28. Photo courtesy...

Jeanne Beck Receives 4-H Honor

MAXWELL, CA (MPG) - Jeanne Beck received the 2025 Colusa County 4-H Meritorious Award during the Maxwell 4-H Club meeting on Feb. 4, recognizing...

Golden Owl Finalist Named in Colusa

Colusa High School agricultural teacher Heather Thomas, left, stands with members of the Colusa FFA program during a recent event at Chico State. Thomas...

March in the Garden

March marks the start of the spring gardening season in Colusa County. Longer days and warming temperatures begin to push new growth across the...

Life is Good: Best of Both Worlds

Well, it’s time to go back to the North Dakota way of life. Admittedly I’ve enjoyed these last few months in California without snow...

Check it out! Next Chapter: Spring’s Newest Library Picks

Spring is shaping up to be an exciting time for readers at the Colusa County Free Library! March and April will bring a mix...

Arrest Log Published March 20, 2026

Shane VanBezooyen, 45, of Eureka, was arrested by the California Highway Patrol on suspicion of driving under the influence of drugs and possession of...

Colusa County Community Calendar Published March 20, 2026

Community Calendar 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...

California Announces $23M for Fresh Food Access

SACRAMENTO, CA (MPG) - Gov. Gavin Newsom announced a $23 million investment to expand access to fresh California-grown fruits and vegetables for residents who...

Carter Receives Crystal Clear Award

Bruce Houdesheldt, left, director of water quality for the Northern California Water Association, presents the Crystal Clear Award to Denise Carter during the NCWA...

Friends of the Library Hold Annual Meeting

COLUSA, CA (MPG) - The Friends of the Colusa County Library held their annual meeting Feb. 24, highlighting a year of fundraising, events and...

Hawks Struggle at Mike West Invite

COLUSA, CA (MPG) – Things didn’t go as hoped for the RedHawk baseball team as it suffered subsequent losses to Gridley, Durham and Winters...

RedHawk Softball 2nd at Watt Tourney

COLUSA, CA (MPG) – Showing resiliency at their home tournament named for longtime softball coach Randy Watt, the RedHawks went unbeaten in pool play...

Panther Boys Fall Short at Home Tournament

MAXWELL, CA (MPG) – A promising start in the championship game at their home tournament last Saturday afternoon ultimately went sideways for the Maxwell...

Maxwell, Pierce Compete at Panther Softball Tourney

MAXWELL, CA (MPG) – Hosting its annual softball tournament last week, the Panthers welcomed Pierce along with teams from Los Molinos, Live Oak, Biggs,...

Track Athletes Contend at Black Butte Invite

ORLAND, CA (MPG) – Track athletes from Pierce and Williams made their presence felt among the 20 teams competing last Friday afternoon at Orland’s...

Colusa Boys Tennis Nets Two More Wins

COLUSA, CA (MPG) – The RedHawks remained perfect in five tries this season after downing Quincy and Paradise respectively in matches last week. In Quincy...