Colusa County likes to talk about small-town pride. We share old photos of Colusa, Williams, Arbuckle, and Maxwell, and we say we miss the bustle. The old shoe store, the bike shop, and the place where mom bought all her dresses. When a new shop opens in town, most people
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Colusa Police logged 321 calls, 17 arrests, 297 traffic stops, 84 citations, and no DUI or reportable collisions in September, while assisting in a regional operation and hosting local students at City Hall.
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Colusa introduced ordinances to regulate sidewalk vending and streamline home-based business permits, keeping a “no amplified sound” rule for carts and setting clear neighborhood standards. Both measures passed first reading and return for final adoption Nov. 14.
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The Colusa City Council appointed Johnny Barnette as the alternate on the Measure B Citizens Oversight Committee for the 2023–2027 term.
The Colusa City Council voted to apply for membership in Pioneer Community Energy, exploring potential savings on electric generation while keeping PG&E for delivery, with a final decision expected in spring.
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Colusa County Superintendent of Schools Mike West will retire Dec. 31, 2025, and will not seek reelection. Board members praised his steady leadership as West pointed to literacy gains, adult education and fire training programs as hallmarks of his tenure. He plans to remain in Colusa County.
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The CCOE board has selected Deputy Superintendent Charles Wayman to serve as county superintendent for the next year, bridging the gap after Mike West’s retirement. A Colusa County native, Wayman plans to run for the office while focusing on district and community needs.
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The Colusa County Veterans Wall reached 1,273 names on Nov. 11 as about 100 people gathered at Veterans Memorial Park for a Veterans Day ceremony. VFW member Dennis Sanders outlined new improvements, while retired Senior Chief Dwayne Nokes urged the community to honor and continue service.
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Colusa residents dropped off turkeys, hams and cash at Hoblit Chevrolet for the United Way Turkey Drive, helping local churches feed families this holiday.
Rotary District 5160 Governor Joy Alaidarous, a polio survivor and retired educational psychologist, visited the Rotary Club of Colusa on Nov. 11 to induct a new member, honor Antonio Ortiz with a Bridge Builder Award and urge Rotarians to “unite for good” through service.
Holiday giving starts now across Colusa, Sutter, and Yuba: United Way’s Turkey Drive seeks 1,600 turkeys/hams, BeXtra’s blanket goal is 1,000 by Jan. 1, Colusa FFA collects food and warm gear, free Thanksgiving meals serve Nov. 27, and the Turkey Trot runs Nov. 22 in Yuba City.
Colusa residents, students and business owners joined national planning experts for a two-day D-PRAT workshop to map priorities for downtown, from safer streets and river access to youth hangouts and historic preservation, with calls for quick wins and visible follow-through.
Williams police say a 77-year-old man, identified as Kenneth Lausten of Williams, died after a vehicle struck him at Seventh and E on Oct. 31. Officers responded at 7:12 p.m. He died at Rideout Hospital in Marysville. Police said the driver remained and cooperated. Investigation continues.
The Colusa City Council approved a new contract for City Manager Jesse Cain, extending his service through Dec. 30, 2028, keeping his base salary, adding a $10,000 annual stipend, and outlining six months’ severance without cause.
California voters approved Prop. 50, clearing new congressional maps. Statewide: 64.1% yes, 35.9% no. Colusa County opposed it, 63.94% no, 36.06% yes. Lawsuits are expected; new districts take effect pending certification and court action.
Colusa County 4-H held its Countywide Craft Expo on Saturday at Festival Hall, offering make-and-take projects from 50 cents to 10 dollars. Families rotated through cookie decorating, ornaments, rock painting, paint brush Santas, candy cane reindeer, and more, with a snack bar open all day.
Colusa County launched a new online system for Board of Supervisors agendas, requiring current subscribers to re-enroll and inviting residents to sign up for easier access to meetings and county decisions.
Colusa County OES rolled out a color-coded evacuation map and urged residents to register for RAVES alerts. Built in-house with Public Works, the system ties targeted notifications to specific zones and scenarios. Enter your address and sign up on the county site.
Farmers Fresh Mushrooms outlined a two-phase, six-month repair of its Colusa compost building roof after damage forced removal of a west section, assuring operations will continue and the company remains committed to the facility.
Comcast, the Colusa Indian Community Council and CPUC celebrated a $3.2 million broadband project that will extend Xfinity service to 250 rural locations and announced a $5,000 Comcast donation to Friends of the Colusa County Free Library to support local programs.
