Granzella’s Marks 50 Years in Williams
WILLIAMS, CA (MPG) – For five decades, travelers exiting Interstate 5 in Williams have been greeted by the familiar sign of Granzella's, a family-owned business that has grown from a small deli counter into one of Northern California's best-known...
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Library Tax Effort Gains Momentum
COLUSA, CA (MPG) – Colusa County voters could be asked as early as November to approve a new tax to support the county's seven library branches as county officials...
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Princeton Festa Set for Sunday
PRINCETON, CA (MPG) - The annual Holy Ghost and St. Anthony Portuguese Festa will return to Princeton on Sunday, June 28, bringing together families and visitors for a day...
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Valley Ranch Assessment Increase Stalled
WILLIAMS, CA (MPG) – A split Williams City Council delayed a proposed increase to the Valley Ranch Landscape and Lighting Assessment District on June 17 after questions surfaced about...
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City Honors Crossing Guard
COLUSA, CA (MPG) - The Colusa City Council recognized Mel Pina during its June 16 meeting with a Certificate of Appreciation for her volunteer service as a school crossing...
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Overheard at Rotary: Colusa Plans All-Day Fourth of July Celebration
COLUSA, CA (MPG) - With just weeks remaining before Independence Day, Assistant City Manager Joanna Moore told the Colusa Rotary Club that planning the city's expanded Fourth of July...
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Cannabis Odor Concerns Highlighted at Colusa City Council
COLUSA, CA (MPG) - Ongoing odor complaints from cannabis operations and potential enforcement options were the focus of a discussion during the Colusa City Council meeting on June 16.Colusa...
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Police Urge Safe E-Bike, Scooter Use
COLUSA COUNTY, CA (MPG) - With school out for the summer and more children spending time outdoors, the Colusa Police Department and Williams Police Department are reminding residents about...
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Colusa County Advances Energy Project
COLUSA, CA (MPG) – The Colusa County Board of Supervisors approved a plan to move forward with more than $2.4 million in energy improvements at county facilities, positioning the...
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Last Chance to Adopt a Rubber Duckie for July 4 Race
COLUSA, CA (MPG) - Time is running out for residents to purchase tickets for the Annual Jim Davison Memorial Rubber Duckie Race, set for 2 p.m. July 4 on...
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Rodriguez Joins Rotary
Colusa Rotary President Jim Sherman, right, welcomes new member Maria Rodriguez during the club’s June 16 meeting in Colusa. Rodriguez said she looks forward to building relationships within the...
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Arbuckle Sets 150th Celebration, July 18
ARBUCKLE, CA (MPG) - Arbuckle residents and visitors will celebrate the community's 150th anniversary with a full day of family activities, food, entertainment and hometown traditions on Saturday, July...
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Williams Plans National Night Out, Aug. 4
WILLIAMS, CA (MPG) - Residents will have an opportunity to meet local first responders, learn about public safety and enjoy family activities during National Night Out on Tuesday, Aug....
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County, RCD Seek PG&E Compensation
COLUSA, CA (MPG) - Colusa County and the Colusa County Resource Conservation District have filed a lawsuit against Pacific Gas & Electric Co. and PG&E Corporation seeking to recover...
Crime News
Arrest Log Published June 26, 2026
Samantha Renee Allred, 29, of Arbuckle, was arrested by the Colusa County Sheriff’s Office at 8:16 p.m. on June 16 at Fifth and Hall streets in Arbuckle on a...
Sports
Duo Set to Lead Maxwell Volleyball
MAXWELL, CA (MPG) – With the start of the 2026 volleyball season nine weeks away, the Maxwell Panthers, like many of the other county team sare gearing up, but...
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Chamberlin Earns State Podium Finish
Submitted by Ryan ChamberlinCOLUSA, CA (MPG) - Colusa Ducks trap shooter Ray Chamberlin earned a third-place finish at the California Youth Shooting Sports Association Senior State Trap Championship, securing...
Opinions
Check it out! A Revolutionary Idea: The Birth of the American Library
As the United States celebrates its 250th anniversary next week, it is worth reflecting on one of the nation's most enduring institutions: the public library.Today, libraries are a familiar...
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Life is Good: Another Yard Sale
We did it again. We had another yard sale.It is not my favorite thing to do, but once again we found ourselves sorting through years of accumulated stuff. This...
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Ag‑Rooted Teen Crowned Miss Colusa County
COLUSA, CA (MPG) - Before a packed grandstand on opening night of the Colusa County Fair, Whitney Traynham was crowned 2026 Miss Colusa County, earning the title with a...
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Oliveros Wins Mini Miss Title
COLUSA, CA (MPG) – Neon dreams became reality for one Arbuckle girl on June 10 as eight contestants took the stage to open fair week and compete for the...
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Rotary Honors Students with Scholarships, Leadership Awards
COLUSA, CA (MPG) - The Colusa Rotary Club recognized eight graduating seniors with scholarships and two students with leadership awards during its luncheon on June 9.Rotary Treasurer Amy Schmidt...
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Quilts Tell Jean Franklin’s Story
COLUSA, CA (MPG) - More than 80 people signed the guest book and gathered at the Colusa Veterans Memorial Hall on June 6 to celebrate the work of longtime...
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La Doña Headlines Levitt Concert, June 25
COLUSA, CA (MPG) - The 2026 Levitt AMP Colusa Music Series continues Thursday, June 25, with a performance by La Doña, a San Francisco-based artist whose music blends traditional...
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Local Editor Joins Colusa Rotary
On Tuesday, June 9, Colusa Rotary Club President Jim Sherman, right, welcomes Lloyd Green Jr. as the club's newest Rotarian during a luncheon meeting. Green, a longtime newspaper journalist,...
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Arbuckle FFA Celebrates Parent-Member Banquet
By Lyla Maldonado, Arbuckle FFA ReporterARBUCKLE, CA (MPG) - Arbuckle FFA members, parents and staff gathered May 28 in the Pierce High School multipurpose room for the chapter's annual...
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Grimes Plans 175th Birthday Celebration
GRIMES, CA (MPG) - The community of Grimes will celebrate its 175th anniversary and Independence Day with a morning of family activities, vendors and a parade on Saturday, July...
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Williams Council Maps Strategic Vision
WILLIAMS, CA (MPG) – Roads, water systems, economic development and housing emerged as the City of Williams' top priorities during a four-hour strategic planning workshop earlier this month.Facilitated by...
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Caltrans Workers Receive Medal of Valor
SACRAMENTO, CA (MPG) - Three Caltrans employees received the Governor's State Employee Medal of Valor, California's highest honor for public servants who perform extraordinary acts of heroism at great...
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Gallagher Sworn into Congress
WASHINTON, D.C. (MPG) - Congressman James Gallagher was sworn in today as the representative for California's 1st Congressional District following his victory in last week's special election.Gallagher, a lifelong...