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Williams City Council member Eddie Johnson, Williams Treasurer Sally Barker, and Colusa County Supervisors Mark Marshall and Tom Indrieri compete in the Community Foundation’s first watermelon eating competition  on July 4.
Fun, games return to Main Street
The Colusa County Chamber of Commerce’s first Independence Day celebration was a big hit with the community. Snow cones, music, water slides and fireworks highlighted the Main Street event, which drew a large amount of people to the downtown on... Full story
This device, known as a “portable impact attenuator,” extended about 10 feet behind the Caltrans truck before the accident compressed it. A Calrans supervisor said the crash cushion “really did its job.”
Update: 3 hurt in I-5 crash near Willows
Three people were hospitalized today after a highway maintenance truck was rear-ended on Interstate 5 south of Willows. According to the California Highway Patrol, two federal officers were traveling south in a silver 2009 Ford F-150 with Nevada license plates... Full story
Quintin Watts
Arraignment delayed for bus driver in fatal crash
The driver involved in last year's fatal Colusa County bus crash that killed 11 people made an appearance Wednesday in Colusa County Superior Court. Quintin Joey Watts, 52, of Stockton, was scheduled for arraignment, but did not enter a plea. "At this... Full story
An Army Corps carry team carries the transfer case containing the remains of U.S. Army Pfc. Justin A. Casillas, 19, of Dunnigan, during a dignified transfer ceremony at Dover Air Force Base, Del., on Monday. According to the Department of Defense, Casilla
Pierce graduate killed in Afghanistan
While the nation celebrated its independence Saturday, the family and friends of Justin Casillas were mourning his loss. Pfc. Casillas, 19, a 2008 graduate of Pierce High School, was a paratrooper assigned to the third battalion, U.S. Army’s 509th... Full story
Colusa Transit adds Yuba City route
Need a ride to Yuba City? Thanks to stimulus money, Colusa Transit will make the trek every Friday at no cost to the rider . Barbara Salazar, transit manager, said the a bus will depart Colusa at 9:30 a.m. and return at 1:30 p.m. Colusa residents can... Full story
Judge rebuffs Greyhound in Colusa crash cases
A federal judge in Sacramento, ruling in eight Colusa County accident lawsuits, says Greyhound could be liable for failing to put seat belts on its buses. Judge Morrison England Jr. issued his decision last week in the lawsuits filed after the July 1,... Full story
Speed exhibitions were held through out the weekend at Thunderhill Raceway in  Willows as part of the 26th annual Nor Cal Shelby Mini Nationals convention.
Thunderhill plays host to popular sports cars
Hot cars and hot weather rolled into Willows Friday for the 26th annual Nor Cal Shelby Mini Nationals. It’s the second year in a row the Shelby club hosted their annual gathering in Willows. “The town and the people here are very good to... Full story
Judge rebuffs Greyhound in Colusa cases
July 2005 crash on I-5 sparked eight federal suits
A federal judge in Sacramento, ruling in eight Colusa County accident lawsuits, says Greyhound could be liable for failing to put seat belts on its buses. Judge Morrison England Jr. issued his decision last week in the lawsuits filed after the July... Full story
California Highway Patrol  Officer John Waggoner takes aim during a multiagency training exercise.
Exercise aims for safe schools
Scenario mirrors real life
It can happen anywhere – and it will happen again. On April 20, 1999, 12 students and one teacher were killed at Columbine High School in Littleton, Colo., in the nation’s deadliest school shooting. Twenty-three others were wounded. A year... Full story
Sacramento utility pulls support for transmission lines
The proposed towering transmission lines through the Mid-Valley region appear to be on hold, after the Sacramento Municipal Utility District announced plans to withdraw its support for the process. With the district’s decision to withdraw, other... Full story
Competitive bicyclists get a cool start Friday in the annual Leesville Gap Road Race.
Bicyclists compete in Leesville road race
More than 100 competitive bicyclists pedaled over the Leesville Grade on Friday in one of most grueling races on the west coast. The annual Leesville Gap Road Race is one of 38 racing events in California staged by Velo Promo. The 60-mile sprint follows... Full story

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