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Dishing it out - again

Maxwell resident retains farm show’s best cook title

Three years, three dishes, one winner. Kim Troughton of Maxwell retained her title as the best cook of locally grown products at the commodity cook-off on closing day of the Colusa Farm Show. Troughton took the top prize Thursday with a cream of... Full story

Case proceeding in College City murder

By Rob Parsons/Tri-County Newspapers

After a month-long delay, the case against the woman charged in the August shooting death of a College City man is back on track, authorities reported. Cathy Mendoza, 31, appeared in Colusa County Superior Court briefly Wednesday. Mendoza waived... Full story

Dowtown speed limit poses risk to pedestrians

By Jennifer Ferguson/Tri-County Newspapers

Colusa's nine-month battle with the California Department of Transportation over downtown speed limits may leave the state footing the bill for pedestrian safety. Caltrans raised the speed limits on Market Street and other state-owned roads in... Full story

Williams man pleads not guilty in teen sex case

A 19-year-old Williams man charged with battery, false imprisonment and having a sexual relationship with a 17-year-old girl pleaded not guilty Wednesday in Colusa County Superior Court, court staff reported. David Carmona Fuentes, 19, was arrested... Full story

Bond-ing over need to address state’s water issues

By Susan Meeker/Tri-County Newspapers

To bond or not to bond. California's comprehensive water package, passed by the state Legislature last fall, was the subject of a water forum at the Colusa Farm Show. The Family Water Alliance hosted the discussion Wednesday in order to provide... Full story

Willows minister to face child-sex jury trial

By Rob Parsons/Tri-County Newspapers

An April jury trial has been slated for the Baptist pastor charged with sexually assaulting two children from his congregation. The Rev. Carlton F. Hammonds, 56, of the Willows Baptist Church on Tehama Street, entered a second not- guilty plea... Full story

Appreciation given for outstanding support

Perry Pasquale, center, gives Mike and Bobby Ziegenmeyer, right, a North Valley Chapter appreciation banner for their outstanding support for the California Deer Association. The ATV is one of two to be raffled the night of the annual banquet Feb.... Full story

Plea postponed for rape suspect

By Susan Meeker/Tri-County Newspapers

A Colusa man accused of rape has been given a few more days to enter a plea in his case. Colusa County Superior Court Judge John H. Tiernan on Wednesday told Jose Alfredo Jimenez, 24, to get an attorney or one will be appointed for him. "People... Full story

Input needed concerning bird-hunting regulations

Colusa County Sun-Herald

A public meeting will be held 3:30 p.m. Thursday to gather comments regarding migratory game bird hunting regulations for 2010. The meeting hosted by the state Department of Fish and Game will be held in the Wildlife Branch Conference Room, 1811... Full story

Pooch on patrol to detect destructive packages

By Ashley Gebb/ Appeal-Democrat

This pooch can pick out packages of potential pests like a dog on a bone. Trained to key in on produce, plants, dirt, insects and animal-related products, Tassie, a certified detection dog with the U.S. Department of Agriculture, made her monthly... Full story

Convicted criminals to hit the streets ahead of schedule

By Ben van der Meer/Appeal-Democrat

Changes in a state jail sentencing law means more convicted criminals will be on the streets sooner in the Mid-Valley, including a handful in Colusa County. Sutter County Sheriff J. Paul Parker said the changes will mean as many as 50 prisoners... Full story

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