Colusa
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.
Colusa
Colusa residents dropped off turkeys, hams and cash at Hoblit Chevrolet for the United Way Turkey Drive, helping local churches feed families this holiday.
Colusa
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.
Community
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
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
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.
Colusa
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.
Colusa
Colusa’s second Ruck for Vets on Nov. 8 drew 58 walkers and raised a little over $3,700 for VFW Post 2441. The 22 mile optional weight ruck started at Veterans Memorial Park, with seven participants joining from El Dorado. Organizers aim to grow the event next year.
Yuba City
The Yuba City Nagar Kirtan, an annual Sikh parade, celebrates peace and equality with hymns, selfless service (seva), and a community meal (langar). Months of preparation culminate in a procession with a float carrying the Guru Granth Sahib, drawing over 200,000 people.
Arbuckle
Hoblit Motors & Ford host a "Drive4UR Community" event Nov. 19 at Pierce High School. Test drives generate $30 donations (up to $6K) for Pierce Pride Foundation, supporting school athletics. Details & preregistration: [d4urc.com/79p9Y](https://d4urc.com/79p9Y).
Williams
The Sacramento Valley Museum in Williams debuted a haunted house, drawing over 200 guests. High school volunteers created jump scares, and a Raggedy Ann doll resembling Annabelle sparked curiosity. The museum plans to host it again next year.
Arbuckle
Arbuckle Fire Chief Casey Cox retires after 43 years of service, including nearly three decades as chief. He's recognized for his dedication, leadership, and commitment to firefighter safety and community care, leaving a respected department.