Seniors Urged to Watch for Scams

MARYSVILLE, CA (MPG) - Older adults face scams ranging from fraudulent investments and romance schemes to home improvement fraud and government impostors, prompting the...

Navy Veterans Celebrate 251 Years of Service

COLUSA, CA (MPG) - Navy veterans from Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Colusa Post 2441 gathered to celebrate the United States Navy's 251st birthday...

County Taps Reserves for HVAC Replacement

COLUSA COUNTY, CA (MPG) – The failed heating and air-conditioning system at the former Wells Fargo building in Maxwell will cost Colusa County $40,000...

Underwater Drone to Boost Sheriff’s Rescue Operations

COLUSA, CA (MPG) – The Colusa County Sheriff's Office will soon have a new tool for underwater searches following the Board of Supervisors' approval...

Scammers Turn to AI Voice Cloning

BBB Warns of Fake Emergency Calls MARYSVILLE, CA (MPG) - A familiar voice on the telephone may no longer be enough to confirm who is...

Arrest Log Published Oct. 23, 2026

Oct. 10 through Oct. 19, 2026 The following arrests were reported by the Colusa County Sheriff's Office. All individuals are presumed innocent unless proven guilty...

Steve Bowers

Steve Bowers, 69, of Colusa, passed away peacefully at home on Oct. 13, 2026, surrounded by family and friends, following a seven-month battle with...

Howard H. Hofmann

Howard H. Hofmann, 65, of Jackson, California, passed away peacefully at home on September 24, 2026 in the company of his wife and close...

Colusa County Community Calendar Published Oct. 23, 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...

What’s Happening at the Colusa County Libraries? Published Oct. 23, 2026

Oct. 26English Conversation Hour, 9-10 a.m., Colusa Branch.Oct. 27English Conversation Hour, 9-10 a.m., Colusa Branch. Raising a Reader, 10-10:45 a.m., Arbuckle Branch. ...

Check It Out! Löded with Fun: A Wimpy Kid Celebration

Calling all Wimpy Kid fans! Greg Heffley is back, and we’re throwing a party to celebrate! Join us at the library on October 29,...

Digging Deeper Into Grace

Once upon a time a band of minstrels traveled through a small town on a snowy winter night.  The minstrels loved their work.  They...

Life is Good: Where did we go?

It seems like only yesterday we were 17 and graduating from high school. Recently, we met again for coffee and realized we're all closing...

Motor Sports News Published Oct. 23, 2026

There are four races left in the 38-race NASCAR schedule. From February to November, the players (drivers, race teams and an armada of support...

Letter to the Editor: Hands on Learning

Dear Editor,We are writing to express our thanks for the services and community space offered by the Colusa County Free Library.As a parent of...

Letter to the Editor: Andrew Carnegie

Dear Editor,Andrew Carnegie once said “A library outranks any other one thing a community can do to benefit its people. It is a never-failing...

Football Roundup Published Oct. 23, 2026

Williams 12 – Biggs 24After being doubled up by visiting Biggs last Friday night at McCarl Field, the Yellowjackets now find themselves second in...

New Marks Set at SVL Cross Country Meet

WINTERS, CA (MPG) – Running the three mile relatively flat course at Winters Community Park on Oct. 14, Sacramento Valley League harriers turned in...

Pierce Swimmers Making Strides

WINTERS, CA (MPG) – Competing in the final regular season swim meet at the Bobbie Greenwood Community Pool in Winters last Wednesday afternoon, the...

RedHawks Prey on Honkers

COLUSA, CA (MPG) – A long JV game combined with homecoming festivities resulted in late start to the varsity football contest between the RedHawks...

RedHawks Take Season Series from Bears

COLUSA, CA (MPG) – Experience won out last Tuesday night in Colusa as the RedHawk volleyball team, with its six seniors and front row...

Volleyball Roundup Published Oct. 23, 2026

Maxwell 3 – Hamilton City 1 (10/13) Maxwell 0 – Quincy 3 (10/15) Last week started out promisingly for the Panthers as they defeated Hamilton City...

Colusa Police Warn of Fraud Scams

COLUSA, CA (MPG) - The Colusa Police Department handled 399 calls for service in August, an increase of 25% compared with the same month...

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