Arrest Log Published July 24, 2026

The following individuals were arrested on suspicion of the listed charges. All suspects are presumed innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law.Miguel Eduardo Angel Viera, 23, of...

Colombian Singer Headlines Thursday Concert

COLUSA, CA (MPG) - The Levitt AMP Colusa Music Series continues Thursday, July 30, with Colombian singer-songwriter Alea bringing a blend of cumbia, vallenato, rancheras, R&B and pop to...

Check it out! From Mother Goose to Cowboy Boots

Poetry often finds us long before we know what it is. It begins with nursery rhymes whispered at bedtime, finger plays shared with toddlers, and the familiar rhythm of...

Digging Deeper into Grace

Jesus told people that the greatest commandment in Scripture is to love God with the whole of our being and to love others as we love ourselves.Why does Jesus...

Life is Good: Hot!

It's unusually hot here in North Dakota.Even though I grew up in California, where high summer temperatures are the norm, I still struggle with the heat.I can't believe I...

County Directs Repayment Plan for Cortina Assessments

COLUSA, CA (MPG) – Colusa County supervisors, before their summer hiatus, directed the county administrator and assessor to develop a three-year repayment plan after determining property owners in Cortina,...

Countywide Back-to-School Resource Fair, Aug. 1

WILLIAMS, CA (MPG) - Colusa County students and their families will have access to school supplies, free haircuts, health services and community resources during the first countywide Back-to-School Resource...

Grand Jury Finds Gaps in Special Education

COLUSA, CA (MPG) – A Colusa County Civil Grand Jury investigation found recurring staffing shortages, missed special education services and inconsistent oversight have affected the delivery of Individualized Education...

Rural Counties Fight Phone Service Changes

SACRAMENTO, CA (MPG) - The Rural County Representatives of California has filed a motion to intervene in a federal lawsuit brought by AT&T, saying the case could affect the...

Colusa County’s First Try at Women’s Rugby

COLUSA COUNTY, CA (MPG) – On July 30, 2024, the US Women’s Rugby sevens won its first ever Olympic medal and sparked a renewed interest in the sport.Yet, long...

Local Athletes Shine at Summer Games

YUBA CITY, CA (MPG) - Athletes from Yuba, Sutter and Colusa counties returned home with an impressive medal haul after competing in the 2026 Special Olympics Northern California Summer...

Valley Ranch Assessment Lags Behind Costs

WILLIAMS, CA (MPG) – Williams officials learned July 15 that assessments collected in the Valley Ranch Landscape and Lighting District no longer cover the full cost of maintaining parks,...

Rumsey Fire reaches 60% containment

RUMSEY, CA (MPG) - Firefighters made significant progress Wednesday on the Rumsey Fire near the Colusa-Yolo county line, increasing containment to 60% as suppression efforts shifted toward extinguishing remaining...

Library Seeks Volunteers for Summer Reading Camp

COLUSA, CA (MPG) - The Colusa County Free Library is seeking three to four volunteers to help with its Summer Reading Camp from Tuesday through Thursday, July 28 to...

Mike Thompson to Hold ‘Ask Me Anything’ in Williams, July 28

WILLIAMS, CA (MPG) - Congressman Mike Thompson will host a free public "Ask Me Anything" event at 6 p.m. Tuesday, July 28, at the Williams Community Center, 860 C...

Rumsey Fire Grows to 450 Acres, Reaches 15% Containment

RUMSEY, CA (MPG) - Firefighters continued to make progress Tuesday on the Rumsey Fire near the Colusa-Yolo county line, despite the wildfire growing to 450 acres. As of Tuesday afternoon,...

The Railroad That Built Arbuckle

Every town has a beginning.For Arbuckle, that beginning almost never happened.More than 150 years ago, western Colusa County stood at a crossroads. A railroad was searching for the best...

Arbuckle Celebration Set for Saturday

ARBUCKLE, CA (MPG) - After weeks of planning, the Arbuckle Revitalization Committee has finalized the schedule for Saturday's Arbuckle 150th Celebration, inviting residents and visitors to commemorate the town's...

Grand Jury Details Williams Council Failures

WILLIAMS, CA (MPG) – The Colusa County Civil Grand Jury delivered a blistering assessment of Williams city government, concluding the City Council failed in its fundamental duty to oversee...

County Weighs Future of Court Facilities

COLUSA, CA (MPG) – The County of Colusa continues to shoulder more than $420,000 annually in court-related costs despite California's shift to state-funded trial courts nearly three decades ago,...

Sinkane Brings Global Sound to Levitt AMP Colusa, July 23

COLUSA, CA (MPG) - The Levitt AMP Colusa Music Series continues Thursday, July 23, with Sinkane, the musical project of multi-instrumentalist Ahmed Gallab, bringing a blend of funk, pop,...

Photo Contest Showcases Rural California

SACRAMENTO, CA (MPG) - The Rural County Representatives of California is inviting photographers to showcase the beauty and character of rural California during its 10th Annual Rural County Photo...

Farmers Market Opens in Colusa

COLUSA, CA (MPG) - The Colusa Certified Farmers Market returns Thursday, giving residents a weekly opportunity to shop for fresh produce, baked goods and handmade goods while enjoying family...

Summer Football Continues for Local Teams

WILLIAMS, CA (MPG) – As summer practice continues for local football squads, for the second week in a row Williams opened McCarl Field to teams from Pierce, Corning and...

United Way Accepting Community Award Nominations

YUBA CITY CA, (MPG) - The Yuba-Sutter-Colusa United Way is accepting nominations for two annual community awards that recognize outstanding service and leadership throughout Yuba, Sutter and Colusa counties.The...

New Partnerships Help Casa de Esperanza Reach More Families

MARYSVILLE, CA (MPG) - Casa de Esperanza has expanded trauma-informed counseling services through its Hope Haven Counseling and Support Center over the past year, increasing access to mental health...

Remote Access Rules Reach Select Agencies

YUBA CITY, CA (MPG) – A new California law requiring larger local governments to provide live remote public access to meetings faced an early test in Yuba City when...

Statewide Measures Carry Local Impacts for Rural Communities 

CALIFORNIA (MPG) - Fourteen statewide propositions will appear on California’s Nov. 3 ballot, and several could bring direct changes to small communities in the North State.Measures involving housing, taxes,...

Arrest Log Published June 17, 2026

July 7 through July 13, 2026 The following individuals were arrested on suspicion of the listed charges. All suspects are presumed innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law. Omar Medina...

Colusa’s Ethan Lay Drafted by Minnesota Twins

COLUSA, CA (MPG) – Going into the second day of Major League Baseball’s 2026 Draft, Ethan Lay had a pretty good idea that his name would be called, he...

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