Pioneer Energy Coming to Colusa County

COLUSA COUNTY, CA (MPG) - Pioneer Community Energy will begin providing electricity to customers in the cities of Colusa and Williams and unincorporated Colusa County in October 2027, giving...

Peace Pole Rededicated at Education Village

WILLIAMS, CA (MPG) - A symbol of peace and remembrance has a new place of prominence at the Colusa County Office of Education’s Education Village following the rededication of...

Colusa Officer Receives Lifesaving Medal

Colusa Police Sgt. Mikah Hogan, left, receives recognition from Colusa Mayor Pro Tem Dave Markss during the July 21 Colusa City Council meeting for lifesaving actions during a May...

Conley Receives Service Award

Colusa Fire Chief Logan Conley, center, receives a 20-year service award during the Sept. 15 Colusa City Council meeting. Mayor Denise Conrado, left, and Councilmember Greg Ponciano presented the...

Williams Awards $3.6 Million Sewer Contract

WILLIAMS, CA (MPG) – Williams will replace approximately 8,300 feet of deficient sewer mains and laterals through a project fully funded by a state grant.The City Council on Sept....

Williams Station 20 Takes Shape

Williams Fire Department’s new Station 20 continues to take shape as construction moves forward. Crews are working on framing, roofing, insulation and the building’s fire suppression system as the...

Colusa County Community Calendar Published Oct. 2, 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, Oct. 02 Antique Bottle Show...

Pierce Fields First Swim Team

ARBUCKLE, CA (MPG) – Before sunrise and some two hours prior to school starting, a small group of athletes make their way to the Pierce Pool for early morning...

Volleyball Roundup Published Oct. 2, 2026

Williams 3 – CORE Butte 1 (9/22) Williams 3 – Biggs 0 (9/24)Coming off a nearly two-week layoff the Yellowjackets started Mid-Valley League play with two victories as they held...

RedHawks Rise to the Occasion

COLUSA, CA (MPG) – At the midway point of the Sacramento Valley League season, the Colusa RedHawk volleyball team is flying high after downing its two greatest conference rivals,...

Football Roundup Published Oct., 2, 2026

Williams 38 – Portola 28A huge effort from Azael Velazquez lifted the Yellowjackets past Portola last Friday night at McCarl Field in their Mid-Valley League opener.After having to sit...

Colusa Tennis Stays Unbeaten in SVL

COLUSA, CA (MPG) – Colusa’s tennis team ran its record to 5-0 in the Sacramento Valley League with a pair of convincing victories over Shasta Charter Academy and Durham...

The News in Brief Published Oct. 2, 2026

Stagehands to Present ‘Dracula: A Comedy of Terrors’ - Directed by Jeff Graham, from Oct. 23 through Nov. 1 at the Colusa County Fairgrounds. Performances are scheduled for 7:30...

Sierra Nevada Cheese Issues Recall

WILLOWS, CA (MPG) - Sierra Nevada Cheese Company has recalled all Grazers Raw Milk Cheese currently on the market as federal health officials investigate a multistate E. coli outbreak...

Oregon Grower Sets Pumpkin Record

WHEATLAND, CA (MPG) - A 2,613-pound pumpkin tipped the scales at Bishop’s Pumpkin Farm on Saturday, Sept. 26, earning an Oregon grower a new state record and the top...

Casa de Esperanza Receives $5,000 Grant

YUBA CITY, CA (MPG) - Casa de Esperanza has received a $5,000 grant from Union Pacific Railroad to support services for survivors of domestic violence and other forms of...

Enter Sandman, Yuba City Haunted House Returns

YUBA CITY, CA (MPG) - The Yuba City Haunted House is back for its third year, and things are looking bigger and scarier than ever.Creator Corey Ringseth is sticking...

Letter to the Editor Published Oct. 2, 2026

To the Editor:We wanted to take a moment to express our heartfelt gratitude for the beautiful space that our Colusa County Library has held through so many chapters of...

Motorsports News Published Oct. 2, 2026

Bristol Motor Speedway is the last great coliseum. Saturday, Sept. 19, drivers Ryan Blaney and Carson Hocevar engaged in a physical confrontation after the NASCAR Cup race that was...

In the Cali Nest

It's good to be back in California for a while.We had an easy drive along our alternate route through Wyoming, Utah and Nevada. It was nice to see a...

Check it out! What Didn’t Make the Page? Ask the Author

A good book can introduce readers to another time, place or life. Attending author talks offer an extension of that experience! Listeners can hear a writer explain where a...

Arrest Log Published 10/02/2026

Sept. 21 through Sept. 26, 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.Martha...

Museum Party Brings Friends Together

WILLIAMS, CA (MPG) – Birthdays are a little more fun when celebrated with old friends, and the Sacramento Valley Museum once again gave local octogenarians and other seniors a...

FreeCycle Gives Goods New Life

COLUSA, CA (MPG) – Tables covered with clothing, household goods, books and other donated items quickly began to empty Sept. 19 during FreeCycle, a Williams Community Center event where...

Williams Expands Spanish-Language Agenda Access

WILLIAMS, CA (MPG) – The Williams City Council went beyond the requirements of California law last week by instructing city staff to translate meeting agendas into Spanish.Council members gave...

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...

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