Colusa
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.
Colusa
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.
Government
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.
Government
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.
Government
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.
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.
Government
SB 707 updates California’s Brown Act: eligible city, county and large district boards must provide two-way remote access, expand outreach, translate materials, and follow revised teleconferencing rules. Most changes start Jan. 1, 2026; added rules July 1, 2026.
Colusa
Supervisors approved leasing library office space to Tri-County Community Action Partnership for $2,000 monthly, helping offset costs while supporting family assistance and stability programs.
Colusa
Elijah Rodriguez, Sacramento Valley Museum director, was appointed to Colusa County’s Historical Records Commission, filling the Museum Director seat and helping preserve local archives.
Colusa
Plans for the Colusa County Law Enforcement Memorial continue as the committee finalizes its courthouse site. The monument will honor five fallen officers and be funded entirely by donations.
Colusa
The Colusa Weir Bridge reopened after emergency stabilization restored safe travel. Temporary fixes secured the 92-year-old structure while the county seeks funding for full replacement.
Colusa
County officials discussed oversight after an inquiry about storing explosives. No permits filed, but leaders plan zoning reviews and coordination with fire districts to ensure transparency and safety.