Little League Field Named for Tom Charter

MAXWELL, CA (MPG) - In a town where baseball has anchored community life for more than a century, Maxwell residents gathered May 8 to dedicate the Tom Charter Memorial Field and honor a man many described as one of...

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Pierce Celebrates Distinguished Dozen

ARBUCKLE, CA (MPG) – Pierce High School honored some of its highest-achieving students during the annual Distinguished Dozen Dinner on Monday, May 4, at...

Stagehands Variety Show Returns Saturday

COLUSA, CA (MPG) - The Stagehands Theatre will present its second annual Variety Show on Saturday, May 16, bringing a full lineup of music...

Cattle Community Gathers at O’Connell Ranch

COLUSA, CA (MPG) - Ranchers, students, agricultural leaders and residents gathered May 8 at the O’Connell Ranch for the annual Glenn-Colusa CattleWomen’s and Cattlemen’s...

Contestants Prepare for Miss Colusa County Crown

COLUSA, CA (MPG) – Five young women from across Colusa County will compete for the title of 2026 Miss Colusa County during the annual...

Eight Contestants Vie for Mini Miss Crown

COLUSA, CA (MPG) – Young contestants from across Colusa County are preparing to take the stage during the 2026 Mini Miss Colusa County Pageant,...

Arrest Log – Published May 15, 2026

Kelly James Dyett, 35, of Williams, was arrested by the Colusa Police Department at 1:03 a.m. on May 5 at Highway 20 and Farinon...

Butte College Cheer Returns

BUTTE COUNTY, CA (MPG) - Butte College will bring back its cheer program for the 2026-27 school year, giving student-athletes a chance to compete...

Cancer Survivor Celebration Set in Marysville

MARYSVILLE, CA (MPG) - Adventist Health and Rideout Cancer Care Center will host its 16th annual Cancer Survivor Celebration on June 2, inviting patients...

Gardener’s Corner – Water-wise Tip – Mulch

Mulching is an easy and effective way to conserve water in the garden by minimizing evaporation from the soil. Good mulching can reduce irrigation...

Life is Good: Silly Me

For years, I thought May Day was simply a celebration. It was a day for children to quietly leave May baskets on neighbors’ doorsteps, ring...

Check it out! Bookmarks Ready: Summer Reading Season Has Arrived

As summer approaches, the Colusa County Free Library is preparing for another exciting season of new releases arriving across all seven branch libraries. Thanks...

Stonyford Rodeo Honors Local Legacy

STONYFORD, CA (MPG) - The 83rd annual Stonyford Rodeo opened last weekend in the western Colusa County foothills, setting off a three-day event rooted...

Overheard at Rotary: Retirement, Fishing and Mosquitos

COLUSA, CA (MPG) - The Colusa Rotary Club met for its weekly meeting at Rocco’s Bar & Grill on Tuesday, April 28. Members gathered...

APUD Sets Protest Hearing on Sewer Rates

ARBUCKLE, CA (MPG) - Notices were mailed last week to Arbuckle property owners as the Arbuckle Public Utility District moves forward with a Proposition...

CCOE Honors Staff at Annual Awards

COLUSA, CA (MPG) - The Colusa County Office of Education recognized its 2026 Employees of the Year during a ceremony held April 23, honoring...

Colusa FFA Farm Records State Champions

Colusa FFA members Marlie Berry, Maci Garofalo and Kennedy Nall celebrate after winning the 2026 California FFA AET Farm Records state championship on May...

New Detention Facility Opens in Colusa

Public invited to May 13 ribbon cutting and tours COLUSA, CA (MPG) - The Colusa County Sheriff’s Office will mark the completion of the new...

Williams Student Competes at State Bee

A fifth-grade student from Williams Upper Elementary School represented Colusa County at the California State Elementary Spelling Bee on Saturday, April 25. Esteban Alvarado...

Arbuckle Plans 150th Celebration

ARBUCKLE, CA (MPG) - About seven community members gathered April 29 at El Jaliscience Mexican Grill to begin planning Arbuckle’s 150th birthday celebration, set...

“In the County” Exhibit Opens May 16

COLUSA, CA (MPG) - The Colusa County Arts Council will host a reception and zine launch for its community photography project “In the County”...

Salas Named New WUSD Superintendent

WILLIAMS, CA (MPG) - The Williams Unified School District Board of Trustees has appointed Dr. Juan Salas as the district’s next superintendent, effective July...

Summer Concert Series Returns to Colusa

COLUSA, CA (MPG) - A summer tradition returns to downtown Colusa as the Levitt AMP Colusa Music Series opens its fourth season of free...

VFW Marks Day of Service with Garden Project

WILLIAMS, CA (MPG) - Members of Colusa Veterans of Foreign Wars Post #2441 marked the 2026 VFW Day of Service on May 3 by...

Cancer Survivor Celebration Set in Marysville

MARYSVILLE, CA (MPG) - Adventist Health and Rideout Cancer Care Center will host its 16th annual Cancer Survivor Celebration on June 2, inviting patients...

Bull Riding Returns to Yuba City

YUBA CITY, CA (MPG) - Professional bull riding will take center stage at the Yuba-Sutter Fairgrounds on Sunday, May 17, as the Feather Falls...

Arrest Log Published May 8, 2026

Justice Chief Om, 47, of Colusa, was arrested by the Colusa Police Department at 4:29 p.m. on April 22 on Bridge St. in Colusa...

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Colusa Students Earn Purple Belts

COLUSA, CA (MPG) - Seven students in the Health and Martial Arts Center’s Shorin-Ryu Shorinkan classes offered through the City of Colusa Parks and Recreation Department earned their purple...

Colusa Softball Ends Regular Season on a Hot Streak

COLUSA, CA (MPG) – Winners of four straight last week, the RedHawks are emerging as one of the favorites with the Northern Section CIF Division IV playoffs right around...