Ag‑Rooted Teen Crowned Miss Colusa County

COLUSA, CA (MPG) - Before a packed grandstand on opening night of the Colusa County Fair, Whitney Traynham was crowned 2026 Miss Colusa County, earning the title with a poised performance that showcased her leadership, confidence and deep agricultural...

Oliveros Wins Mini Miss Title 

COLUSA, CA (MPG) – Neon dreams became reality for one Arbuckle girl on June 10 as eight contestants took the stage to open fair week and compete for the...

Rotary Honors Students with Scholarships, Leadership Awards

COLUSA, CA (MPG) - The Colusa Rotary Club recognized eight graduating seniors with scholarships and two students with leadership awards during its luncheon on June 9. Rotary Treasurer Amy Schmidt...

Quilts Tell Jean Franklin’s Story

COLUSA, CA (MPG) - More than 80 people signed the guest book and gathered at the Colusa Veterans Memorial Hall on June 6 to celebrate the work of longtime...

La Doña Headlines Levitt Concert, June 25

COLUSA, CA (MPG) - The 2026 Levitt AMP Colusa Music Series continues Thursday, June 25, with a performance by La Doña, a San Francisco-based artist whose music blends traditional...

Local Editor Joins Colusa Rotary

On Tuesday, June 9, Colusa Rotary Club President Jim Sherman, right, welcomes Lloyd Green Jr. as the club's newest Rotarian during a luncheon meeting. Green, a longtime newspaper journalist,...

Arbuckle FFA Celebrates Parent-Member Banquet

By Lyla Maldonado, Arbuckle FFA Reporter ARBUCKLE, CA (MPG) - Arbuckle FFA members, parents and staff gathered May 28 in the Pierce High School multipurpose room for the chapter's annual...

Grimes Plans 175th Birthday Celebration

GRIMES, CA (MPG) - The community of Grimes will celebrate its 175th anniversary and Independence Day with a morning of family activities, vendors and a parade on Saturday, July...

Williams Council Maps Strategic Vision

WILLIAMS, CA (MPG) – Roads, water systems, economic development and housing emerged as the City of Williams' top priorities during a four-hour strategic planning workshop earlier this month. Facilitated by...

Caltrans Workers Receive Medal of Valor

SACRAMENTO, CA (MPG) - Three Caltrans employees received the Governor's State Employee Medal of Valor, California's highest honor for public servants who perform extraordinary acts of heroism at great...

Gallagher Sworn into Congress

WASHINTON, D.C. (MPG) - Congressman James Gallagher was sworn in today as the representative for California's 1st Congressional District following his victory in last week's special election. Gallagher, a lifelong...

Healthcare Access in Rural Counties Is Already at Risk — H.R. 1 Makes It Worse

By Kent Boes, California State Association of Counties In Colusa County, where healthcare access is already limited and we rely on a single hospital to serve an entire region, H.R....

Check it Out! What is Your Library Card Really Worth?

If you’ve visited the library lately, you already know that a library card opens the door to much more than books. Every day, people use the library to borrow...

Gardener’s Corner: June in the Garden

By Gerry Hernandez, UC Master Gardener In the flower garden you can still plant seeds of marigolds, zinnias, cosmos, and sunflowers. You can set out transplants of perennials like yarrow,...

Digging Deeper Into Grace

Joseph Scriven lived a difficult life.  Raised in Northern Ireland in the early 19th century, he left college to pursue a military career, and was sent to India for...

Life is Good: What a Great Day

One hundred twenty years ago, the McCaskey clan first homesteaded its land north of Beach, North Dakota. Last weekend, the family, along with a few of us they adopted along...

Panthers Headline All-League Baseball Picks

COLUSA COUNTY, CA (MPG) – As the 2026 Mid-Valley League champions, it is no surprise that the Maxwell Panthers headline the baseball postseason accolades with five players receiving All-League...

Arrest Log Published June 19, 2026

Nathalie Patricia Correa, 31, of Florida, was arrested by the Williams Police Department at 5:51 p.m. on June 9 on E St. in Williams on suspicion of trespassing after...

June 12, 2026

Graduates Mark Milestone Across County

COLUSA COUNTY, CA (MPG) - Pierce High School's Class of 2026 celebrated graduation Friday, June 5, with messages centered on gratitude, perseverance and embracing the present while preparing for...

Williams Honors Voice Of Pioneer Day

WILLIAMS, CA (MPG) – An unfamiliar voice announcing entries at the 52nd annual Williams Pioneer Day Parade on Saturday quickly caught the attention of longtime spectators lining the route...

Arbuckle Sewer Rate Hearing Set, June 17

ARBUCKLE, CA (MPG) - Arbuckle residents will have an opportunity June 17 to learn more about proposed wastewater rate increases, ask questions and submit formal protests during a Proposition...

Boot Juice Opens Levitt Season

COLUSA, CA (MPG) - When Boot Juice takes the stage June 18 to open the 2026 Levitt AMP Colusa Music Series, concertgoers can expect a performance built on driving...

Colusa Founders Day Canceled

COLUSA, CA (MPG) – The 2026 Founders Day celebration scheduled for June 20 has been canceled due to declining participation and the loss of downtown business partners that previously...

North State Sends Gallagher to Congress

YUBA CITY, CA (MPG) – Republican Assemblyman James Gallagher appears headed to Congress after unofficial election results showed him winning the special election to fill the vacant 1st Congressional...

DA Announces Real Estate Fraud Crackdown

COLUSA, CA (MPG) - District Attorney Matthew R. Beauchamp announced an intensified effort to investigate and prosecute real estate fraud cases. Real estate fraud can take many forms, including forged...

Stassi Earns Fair Foundation’s Heritage Award

COLUSA, CA (MPG) - The Colusa County Fair Foundation has named Kirt Stassi as the recipient of its 2026 Heritage Award, recognizing his longtime dedication and service to the...

Arrest Log Published June 12, 2026

Pedro Serrato Estrada, 68, of Colusa, was arrested by the Colusa Police Department at 10:58 p.m. on May 31 at Farinon Road and Highway 20 on suspicion of driving...

Check it out! Read, White & Blue Summer Reading at Colusa County Free Library

The Colusa County Free Library invites families to celebrate reading, learning, and America’s 250th Anniversary with our exciting summer programming! Summer reading is one of the most important ways children...

Life is Good: Educated Voters

I’m interested in primary elections. I think a lot rides on the outcomes. It frightens me that so many socialists are appearing on ballots across the United States. It’s concerning to...

Colusa Shooters Conclude Collegiate Careers

Submitted by Bob Maffei SAN ANTONIO, TX (MPG) - Two former Colusa County Youth Shooting Sports athletes concluded their collegiate shooting careers this spring while competing at the 2026 Association...

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