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Arbuckle wastewater system under strain

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ARBUCKLE, CA (MPG) - After months of wastewater spills, rising costs and increased state oversight, the Arbuckle Public Utility District held a special public meeting Jan. 29 to answer...

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Soccer Roundup

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Boys Pierce 3 – Willows 1 (1/29) In its only match last week, the Bears got past the Honkers behind a hat trick from Juan Madragon. Sitting...

Maxwell Girls, Boys Edged by Portola

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‘Jackets Host Final Match Night of Season

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Colusa Girls Drop Close One to East Nic

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RedHawk Boys Hold Off East Nic

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Guest Columns

Road trip

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I am heading out this week on a road trip with my pal Carolan. It is a yearly event, although for the past few...

Digging Deeper into Grace

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Do you ever feel that your life is a mess?  Do you try desperately to measure up to what you think you should be? ...

Gardeners Corner – February in the Garden

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Around Valentine’s Day, apply dormant copper spray to peach and nectarine trees no later than bud swell. Fertilize mature trees and shrubs after spring...

Check it out! What’s New and What’s Wrapped!

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By Friends of the Colusa County Free Library As February settles over Northern California in its signature gray sweater, with foggy mornings, and those cozy,...

Third World Behavior

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If you are a reader of this column, you might recall my favorite quote. “Stupid is as stupid does,” Mama always says. Although it is a...

Check it out! Support School Reading Goals with Help from the Library

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By Stacey Zwald Costello, Library Director With students midway through the school year, many families are managing nightly reading requirements and Accelerated Reader goals. Most...

Community Events

Colusa County Community Calendar – 02-06-2026

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Saturday, Feb. 7 Community Technology Workshop A community technology workshop will be held Saturday, Feb. 7, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Colusa Masonic...

Community Calendar

Community Calendar
Friday, Jan. 30 Chamber Business After Hours The Colusa County Chamber of Commerce is inviting all their members to join Chamber Business After Hours at The...

Community Calendar

Community Calendar
Saturday, Jan. 24 Princeton Fire Department Annual Dinner The Princeton Fire Department will hold its annual dinner on Saturday, Jan. 24, from 6 to 8 p.m....

Community Calendar – Jan. 16- 2026

Community Calendar
Saturday, Jan. 17 CCAC Time + Space Exhibition The Colusa County Arts Council, 151 5th Street, will host the opening reception for a new gallery exhibition...

Community Event Calendar 11-7-25

Community Calendar
Saturday, Nov. 8 Ruck for Vets The Garage Fitness & Nutrition will host its first Ruck For Vets, a ruck walk to honor Veterans, on Saturday,...

Community Event Calendar 11-14-25

Community Calendar
Friday, Nov. 14 Senior (Citizen) Spread Trinity United Methodist Church of Colusa will host a senior citizen lunch program on the second and fourth Friday of...