Area Earthquakes:
A 3.0 magnitude earthquake occurred in Hamilton City, CA on Sept. 2, 2026, at about 1:18 a.m.
A 2.6 magnitude earthquake occurred in Middletown, CA on Sept. 1, 2026, at about 7:49 p.m.
CCW Renewals Require New Live Scan – The Colusa County Sheriff’s Office has announced a new Live Scan fingerprint requirement for concealed carry weapon permit renewals beginning Sept. 1. Under the requirement, CCW renewal applicants must complete a Live Scan fingerprint submission under California Penal Code 26185(b)(2). The Sheriff’s Office will incorporate fingerprinting into renewal appointments. The office cannot issue a renewed license until it receives the applicant’s fingerprint results from the California Department of Justice. The Sheriff’s Office said it does not know how long DOJ processing will take and recommends submitting renewal applications well before current licenses expire. For questions or additional information, contact the Colusa County Sheriff’s Office at 530-458-0200.
Chamber Names 2026-27 Leadership – The Colusa County Chamber of Commerce has named its 2026-27 Board of Directors after the Aug. 25 nomination deadline passed with no contested seats. Four positions were open, including two three-year terms and two one-year terms filling vacancies. Incumbents Susan Gibbs and Chon Santana and Patricia Phillips submitted applications. Immediate Past President Colleen Wrysinski volunteered to fill the remaining term. Because no seats were contested, the chamber will not hold an election. The 2026-27 board includes Ryan Finnen, Gibbs, Diana Lytal, Phillips, Ruben Reynoso, Santana and Wrysinski. Liaison members are Janice Bell, Colusa County Board of Supervisors; Ryan Codorniz and Denise Conrado, Colusa City Council; and Yvonne Kimball, Williams city administrator.
Animal Care Grants Open – The Mike and Dotty Collett Animal Care Fund at North Valley Community Foundation is accepting applications for its new annual grant program through Sept. 30. Nonprofit organizations and local government agencies, including animal shelters, in Colusa, Butte, Glenn, Tehama and Plumas counties may apply. Grants will typically range from $1,000 to $5,000. The fund supports programs and projects that improve animals’ quality of life, including food, shelter and medical care. It honors longtime Chico residents Mike and Dotty Collett, who left an estate gift to NVCF for animal care programs. Applications and additional information are available at http://www.nvcf.org/mike-and-dotty-collett-animal-care-grant-program.