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- Funding issues curb mosquito abatement
- The Colusa Mosquito Abatement District will decrease its spraying program this summer due to a lack of funding. Officials said the steadily increasing chemical costs coupled with no additional revenue is at the root of the difficulty. "We've been k... Full story
- State prison realignment straining Colusa County jail
- Casey Crabtree said when she got out of prison years ago, she had zero supervision. "I didn't have anything to be accountable to," Crabree said. That is extremely different from what she has experienced while on probation in Colusa County after ser... Full story
- Colusa budget has $89K deficit
- The Colusa City Council adopted a proposed 2013-14 budget with a deficit of $89,000 on Tuesday, which will draw from the general fund reserves. "We could not have had a balanced budget without layoffs," said Mayor Tom Reische. General fund reserves... Full story
- New hearing scheduled on Williams water rate increases
- A public hearing on increased water rates held by Williams in February is being reheld because the city failed to abide by state law for noticing public hearings. The new public hearing will be held at 7 p.m. on June 19 Any letters submitted in pro... Full story
- Australian wildlife hops into fair exhibition
- Last year it was sea lions that entertained the Colusa County Fair crowds. This year kangaroos and others native to Australia will be the stars. "They are so unique to any other animal in the world, from their reproduction to how they hop," said Car... Full story
- Colusa plans all graduations on Friday
- The mad scramble known as Colusa County graduation night will be experienced this year on May 31. For people who have relatives or friends graduating from the different high schools in the county, the schools have conveniently scheduled all five com... Full story
- Tour raises funds for AIDS services
- Two hundred bicycle riders and support crew popped up tents in the field behind Williams High School on Friday night on the end of the second day of a tour that raises funds for local HIV and AIDS services. NorCal AIDS Cycle, an annual four-day even... Full story
- Colusa seniors receive scholarships, showcase projects
- Dozens of scholarships and accolades were awarded to Colusa High School seniors under a sign reading, "The tassel is worth the hassle," at the Senior Awards Dinner on Monday night. Mattie Myers is valedictorian and Ruby Dunham is salutatorian. Tim ... Full story
- Colusa becomes Purple Heart county
- In 1969, when Gene Beauchamp met with a general to receive his Purple Heart for shedding blood in service to the U.S., he said he didn't want it. The general responded, "I'll be the judge of that, son." Looking back, Beauchamp said, "I didn't think... Full story
- Williams faces budget deficit
- Williams Councilman Kent Boes said Wednesday he could find the money in the city's proposed budget to cover the requested increase for the Williams Fire Protection Authority. "We have to pony up," he said. "If I can find the money, would you be OK ... Full story
- McKinley crowned Maxwell rodeo queen
- Junior Kaily McKinley is this year's Maxwell High Rodeo queen. She is the daughter of Cristy Edwards and Jeff McKinley. She is involved in FFA, volleyball, and basketball and her interests include playing sports, riding horses, drawing and having a... Full story
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