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Colusa Lions mark 70 years of Easter tradition

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COLUSA, CA. (MPG) - Hundreds of children spread across the Colusa County Fairgrounds on Saturday morning, baskets in hand, searching for brightly colored eggs in a tradition that has spanned generations. Hosted by the Colusa Lions Club, the annual Easter...

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Caring Youth Count honors 23 students

Colusa County Office of Education’s 2026 Caring Youth Count honorees at the April 1 awards ceremony recognizing 23 students for service, resilience and strength...
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Local DAs Question Diversion Policy

COLUSA, CA (MPG) - Butte County District Attorney Mike Ramsey is raising concerns about California’s mental health diversion law, warning it can allow offenders...
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Ribbon cutting marks new chapter for Jackpot Food Mart

COLUSA, CA (MPG) - Members of the community gathered Wednesday, April 1, to welcome the reopening of Jackpot Food Mart, a longtime corner store...
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Tickets On Sale for Freebirds Season

MARYSVILLE, CA (MPG) - The Yuba-Sutter Freebirds have released single-game tickets for the 2026 season at Bryant Field, along with a promotional schedule featuring...
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Beale Wins Top Air Force Environmental Award

BEALE AIR FORCE BASE, CA. (MPG) - Beale Air Force Base has received a top Air Force honor for its environmental restoration work, earning...
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What’s Happening Around the Region Published April 10, 2026

From community gatherings to seasonal celebrations, a range of events is taking place across the region in the coming days. The following listings highlight...
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Colusa County Community Calendar Published April 10, 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...
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Check it out! History, Community, and Conversation

Virginia Read Day Brings Kindred to Life The 2026 Virginia Yerxa Community Read invites Colusa County residents to step into the powerful world of Kindred...
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Life is good” Peace be with you

As I write my column, it is Holy Week. Easter is upon us. Time to reflect and be grateful for all that we are. I...
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Digging Deeper Into Grace – What does it mean for you and me to love God?

The story is told of a king who took pity on a destitute beggar and gave him a position of minor responsibility in the...
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Arrest Log Published April 10, 2026

Sandeep Badhan, 41, of Sacramento, was arrested by the California Highway Patrol at 10:31 p.m. on March 27 in the 500 block of E...
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Regional Easter Events

Saturday, April 4 Arbuckle Arbuckle Golf Club Easter Egg Hunt - 9 a.m., 5918 Hillgate Road, Arbuckle. Annual egg hunt for children with separate age groups...
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Colusa High Names Top Scholars

  COLUSA, CA (MPG) - The Rotary Club of Colusa honored seven Colusa High School seniors Thursday, March 26, during its annual Super Seven Scholars...
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Stonyford Tea Party Rooted in History

STONYFORD, CA (MPG) - The Stonyford Community Hall took on a warm, vintage charm March 28 as guests gathered for the Stonyford Museum’s second...
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Kimball Outlines Priorities in Williams

WILLIAMS, CA (MPG) - In her first month on the job, City Manager Yvonne Kimball said she is focused on building relationships and advancing...
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Museum Expo Highlights Regional History

WILLIAMS, CA (MPG) - The Sacramento Valley Museum opened its 2026 season March 21 with its annual History Expo, drawing visitors for a day...
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Ordinance Overlooked in PRT Suspension Debate

COLUSA, CA (MPG) - A proposal to suspend the Colusa Parks, Recreation and Tree Commission stalled March 17 after it emerged that an existing...
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Honey and Hot Rods Set for Orland

ORLAND, CA (MPG) - The Honeybee Discovery Center will partner with downtown businesses to host Honey and Hot Rods, a free community event set...
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Williams Names Harden City Engineer

WILLIAMS, CA (MPG) - The Williams City Council has designated Dave Harden as the city’s engineer, formalizing a role that has been filled through...
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Colusa Demonstration Draws Strong Turnout

COLUSA, CA (MPG) - More than 100 people gathered Saturday, March 28, in front of the Historic Colusa County Courthouse, where passing drivers honked...
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New Program Supports Colusa Homeless

COLUSA, CA (MPG) - A new program in Colusa County is offering basic hygiene and clothing resources to residents facing housing instability or homelessness,...
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Colusa County Community Calendar April 3, 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 space...
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Lawmakers Push Childcare Reform

SACRAMENTO, CA (MPG) - Assembly Majority Leader Cecilia Aguiar-Curry announced new legislation aimed at addressing the rising cost of childcare and low wages for...
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Gallagher Introduces Energy Reform Bill

SACRAMENTO, CA (MPG) - Assemblyman James Gallagher, R-Yuba City, introduced Assembly Bill 2700, legislation that would require state regulators to develop recommendations to cut...
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Marking Sutter County Where History Happened

SUTTER, CA (MPG) - The stories were already there, written into the landscape of Sutter County, waiting to be brought into view. On March...
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Local Writer Featured at Luncheon

ORLAND, CA (MPG) - Author Steven T. Callan will speak at the Colusi County Historical Society’s April 18 luncheon, where he will discuss his...
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Obituaries

Marilyn Kay Petty

John MacPherson Montgomery

Phillip James Church

Glenn Edward Golden

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Colusa Tennis Falls to PAA

COLUSA, CA (MPG) – In its only action last week, the RedHawks fell 3-6 to visiting Paradise Adventist Academy, a team that they had beaten in a previous match...
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Softball Roundup Published April 10, 2026

Colusa 13 – Paradise 5 (3/30) Colusa 1 – Winters 0 (3/31) Colusa 4 – Winters 3 (4/3) Last week was a good one for the RedHawks, who after knocking off Paradise...