E Street Project Moves Forward

WILLIAMS, CA (MPG) – After years of planning, Williams’ E Street Complete Streets Project took two major steps forward last week with the selection of a firm to oversee...

Chamber Challenges Residents to Volunteer

COLUSA, CA (MPG) - The Colusa County Chamber of Commerce is asking residents to take a more active role in organizing local events and programs, saying many community activities...

The News in Brief Published Sept. 25, 2026

Chamber Sets Candidates Night - The Colusa County Chamber of Commerce will host Candidates Night from 6 to 8 p.m. Oct. 8 at Colusa Veterans Hall, 108 E. Main...

Colusa County Community Calendar Published Sept. 25, 2026

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 allows.Friday, Sept. 25 Peace Pole Rededication...

Arrest Log Published Sept. 25, 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.Juan Gabriel Hernandez Plancarte, 52, of...

Check it out! A Little Less ZIP, A Little More ZAP!

When the California State Library’s ZIP Books program was discontinued due to the loss of state funding, we knew our patrons would miss this popular service. ZIP Books gave...

Digging Deeper into Grace

The incarnation (the claim that God became human in Jesus Christ) is the scandal ("an action or behavior that causes public shock, anger or strong disapproval because it breaks...

September 12

We were traveling on Sept. 11. Driving through Montana, I noticed many American flags flying at half-staff.It seemed more than appropriate.We have sworn not to forget the tragedy of...

Volleyball Roundup Published Sept. 25, 2026

Colusa 3 - U-Prep 1 (9/15) Colusa 3 – Pierce 1 (9/17) Colusa took a huge step in its quest for another section championship as it knocked off the No. 1...

Two Sweeps for Colusa Tennis

COLUSA, CA (MPG) – Colusa’s tennis team improved to 3-0 in conference play last week as it rolled over Willows and Paradise on Sept. 15 and 17 respectively.At home...

Football Roundup Published Sept. 25, 2026

Pierce 28 – Williams 0 For the tenth straight year Pierce came away with a win over Williams keeping Bear head coach Anthony Tapia undefeated in Rice Bowl games dating...

Coalition Urges Newsom to Sign AB 2700

SANTA ROSA, CA (MPG) - Wildfire survivors, elected officials, business representatives and community advocates gathered in Santa Rosa on Sept. 18 to call on Gov. Gavin Newsom to sign...

Letter to the Editor: Gratitude for the Library

Dear Editor,We are writing this letter to express our gratitude for our Colusa library, which has served our family and all of our community, for over 100 years.Leo remembers,...

Letter to the Editor: Colusa Basin Drain

Dear Editor,Thank you for your update regarding the Sites Authority Water Right.  I think most people including myself believe that Sites should be granted the right to store excess...

VFW Seeks Essays, Teacher Nominations

COLUSA, CA (MPG) - VFW Post 2441 is seeking entries from Colusa County students and educators for three annual programs that recognize student writing, civic education and teaching.The post...

Quilts Unfold Women’s Hidden History

COLUSA, CA (MPG) - When Arlene Arnold unfolds an antique quilt, she sees more than fabric, patterns and stitches. She sees an opening to tell the stories of women...

Grandparents Day Brings Generations to Garden

WILLIAMS, CA (MPG) – Grandparents and grandchildren got their hands into the garden Sept. 12 as UC Master Gardeners of Colusa County opened the Donna Critchfield Demonstration Garden for...

Bradwell Takes Oath as Sheriff

COLUSA, CA (MPG) - After nearly 20 years with the Colusa County Sheriff’s Office, Michael Bradwell stood before family, colleagues and community members Sept. 8 and took an oath...

Grimes Cleanup Day Set Sept. 19

GRIMES, CA (MPG) - Grimes residents will have an opportunity to dispose of household items at no cost Saturday, Sept. 19, as Colusa County and Recology host a Community...

Colusa County to Offer Free Flu Clinics

Colusa County Public Health will offer free flu vaccinations at a series of walk-in clinics throughout the county in October.Flu shots will be available at no cost to people...

Sacramento Valley Landscapes Inspire Exhibit

COLUSA, CA (MPG) - The rice fields, irrigation canals and grain silos that form a familiar backdrop across the Sacramento Valley take center stage in a new exhibition at...

Revised Sites Water Permit Under Review

MAXWELL, CA (MPG) - The Sites Project Authority is reviewing revised state documents that could determine how the proposed Sites Reservoir would divert and release water, with the organization...

Fatal Collision Closes Highway 20

COLUSA, CA (MPG) - On Sept. 11, Highway 20 between Williams and Colusa remained closed for much of the day after a head-on collision killed a Lake County public...

School Enrollment Declines Loom Regionally

COLUSA, CA (MPG) – The California Department of Education (CDE) announced Public school enrollment trends across the Sacramento Valley are expected to move in different directions over the next...

Colusa County Community Calendar Published Sept. 18, 2026

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 allows.First and Third Fridays, September...

Colusa County Sheriff’s Arrest Log Sept. 4 through Sept. 14, 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.Jose Refujio Lopez, 41, of Williams,...

Check it out! From Our Shelves to Yours: Introducing Staff Picks

One of the best parts of visiting the library is discovering a book you might never have picked up on your own. Sometimes that discovery comes from browsing the...

Time of remembrance

This is a week of remembrance and reflection. A year ago, Sept. 10 Charlie Kirk was assassinated. Twenty-five years ago, Sept. 11, the planes hit the towers. Americans died. We were...

Motorsports Roundup Published Sept. 18, 2026

By David VoddenThe biggest meet of the year in the National Hot Rod Association (NHRA) drag racing series took place over Labor Day weekend at Indianapolis Raceway Park. Billed...

Jones Seeks Federal Flock Restrictions

DAVIS, CA (MPG) - Eric Jones, a Democratic candidate for California’s 4th Congressional District, is calling for federal restrictions on law enforcement access to Flock Safety’s license plate surveillance...

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