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Colusa PD Details September Patrol
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 updates code for small business
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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Barnette Appointed to Measure B Committee
The Colusa City Council appointed Johnny Barnette as the alternate on the Measure B Citizens Oversight Committee for the 2023–2027 term.
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West will not seek new term
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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Wayman Chosen To Lead CCOE
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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Colusa Honors Service At Veterans Wall
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 Turkey Drive Feeds Neighbors
Colusa residents dropped off turkeys, hams and cash at Hoblit Chevrolet for the United Way Turkey Drive, helping local churches feed families this holiday.
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Rotary governor visits Colusa club
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.
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Community Feedback Drives Colusa Downtown Plan
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.
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Holiday Crafts at 4H Make it, take it event
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.
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Friends of the Library Library Gets $5K in Broadband Kickoff
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.
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Holiday Tree Auction Grows Support for Local Art
Colusa County Arts Council hosts its first O Christmas Tree silent auction Dec. 5, 6–8 p.m., at the CCAC Gallery. Decorated trees and wreaths in four themes will be auctioned to support local art programs, murals, camps and public art projects across Colusa County.