YUBA CITY, CA (MPG) - Del Monte Foods’ bankruptcy reached a decisive point this month when a federal court approved the sale of most of the company’s assets to three buyers. The ruling confirmed that the company’s Modesto fruit cannery, the last Del Monte...

ARBUCKLE, CA (MPG) – At its first meeting since its town hall in late January, the Arbuckle Public Utility District board focused on tightening its finances, controlling operating costs and accelerating plans to avoid a potential wastewater emergency this spring. Board members questioned whether current...

COLUSA, CA (MPG) - The Colusa County Deputy Sheriff’s Association has contributed $2,000 toward the proposed Colusa County Law Enforcement Memorial, providing a boost to ongoing fundraising efforts for the courthouse project. Lt. Chuy Ruiz and Janice Bell, both members of the memorial committee, joined...

David Avera, left, Manny Soto, center, and Logan Conley stand during a recognition ceremony at the City of Colusa Fire Department. Soto recently graduated and earned the title of firefighter. Photo courtesy City of Colusa Fire Department.

COLUSA, CA (MPG) - The Colusa County Board of Supervisors on Feb. 10 approved a letter requesting state funding to help cover the cost of administering a special election to fill the Congressional District 1 vacancy created by the death of Doug LaMalfa. The vacancy...

Arbuckle Fire Chief Jaime Ramirez, Sen. Megan Dahle, Nevada Consolidated Fire District Chief Jason Robatelle and Williams Fire Chief Jeffrey Gilbert meet at the State Capitol on Feb. 11. Photo courtesy of the Williams Fire Department.SACRAMENTO, CA (MPG) – Fire chiefs from Williams, Arbuckle...

MODESTO, CA (MPG) - The Almond Board of California announced the launch of its 2026 Board of Directors election cycle, which began Feb. 6. The annual process operates under the federal marketing order for almonds and invites eligible growers and handlers statewide to declare candidacy...

WILLIAMS, CA (MPG) - Williams Unified School District has named Matthew Rhine as the new principal of Williams Upper Elementary School. District officials announced the appointment this week, welcoming Rhine to the campus and to the community. Rhine brings more than 20 years of experience in...

COLUSA, CA (MPG) - Colusa County has submitted an application to the California Public Utilities Commission to activate the 211 system locally, county officials announced in recognition of National 211 Day on Feb. 11. The county is working in partnership with Help Central Inc., which...

WILLIAMS, CA (MPG) — The Williams Fire Department continued a long-standing tradition of recognition during its Annual Ladies Night event, honoring members for service and dedication to the community. Among those recognized was Richard Lau, who received Exempt Member status for his years of commitment...

California First District Opens 2026 Art Competition The Office of California’s First Congressional District has opened the 2026 Congressional Art Competition to high school students across the district. This year’s theme is “America, a 250-year Celebration of Liberty.” Students can find guidelines and entry details...

Colusa County Superintendent of Schools Charles Wayman, right, and CCOE Adult School Teacher Michelle Bingham presents a high school diploma to Veronica Salcedo, who completed her requirements through the Colusa County Adult School program. Salcedo said she plans to become an assistant teacher and...

Kevin Brett Corwell Jr., 40, listed as transient of Meridian, was arrested by the Colusa Police Department at 7:05 p.m. on Feb. 12 at Highway 20 and Wescott Road on suspicion of battery and making criminal threats. He was booked into the Colusa County...

Camellia petal blight affects all cultivars of Camellia japonica. Camellia sasanqua is infected less often in California. Because of our wet weather during bud and bloom, I expect more camellia petal blight this year. Identification - Infection by the Ciborinia camelliae fungus initially causes small,...

By Tom Tripp In the Bible, God makes a promise to be with us always—no matter what we may go through: “The Lord himself goes before you and will be with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you. Do not be afraid; do...