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Power steer-ing in Maxwell
The 78th annual Maxwell Rodeo held this weekend is the last free rodeo in the state, featuring a parade, car show, bench press competition, frog derby and art show, followed by traditional junior rodeo events such as cow and sheep riding and horse events. You...
Update: City considers eminent domain
The City of Colusa may not have to use eminent domain powers to complete roadwork for a new apartment complex – but now they have that option. The Colusa City Council on Tuesday approved a resolution that sets the foundation so the city, if needed,...
Furtado’s parents speak on tragedy
The parents of Steven Furtado, the slain Willows High senior, spoke out for the first time since the tragedy Tuesday morning. Furtado, an 18-year old Willows High senior, and his girlfriend, Jennifer Carrigan, a senior at Chester High, were discovered...
Office of Education nears decision
More than a year after deciding to head west, Colusa County's Office of Education may be homing in on its future home. The department is turning its attention to a 55-acre site on the east side of Williams, where the Colusa-based agency voted in April 2007...
Court to decide parcel dispute
Did Colusa County block the creation of more than three dozen rural lots to protect agriculture — or did it violate the landowner's rights? That question has driven a 17-month battle between Daniel Claxton and county officials over dividing hundreds...
Colusa woman recovering after fatal 3-car collision
Colusa resident Jaki Pafford-Roady, owner of the local flower shop Jaki’s Garden, underwent leg surgery in Sacramento over the weekend. She was listed in good condition Monday and will be released some time this week, according to Philip Rice, who...
Be wary of e-mail tax scam
The California Franchise Tax Board (FTB) is warning taxpayers of two current scams involving FTB and identity theft. “Taxpayers should protect their personal information and treat any unsolicited emails with caution,” said State Controller...
Pet of the Week
Sadie is a female Queensland heeler, 1-1/2 years old, 20 pounds. She’s mellow and good with dogs and kids. See Sadie and other animals available for adoption at the Colusa County animal shelter, 458-0247, or go to www.foccas.com....
Children's author visits Colusa school
Lisa Shulman, a children’s author from Sebastopool, visited Burchfield Primary School in Colusa last week. Shulman presented three inspirational assemblies to the students and participated in an “Author’s lunch” in the school library...
Friends of the Library donation
Cynthia White (left) is pictured accepting on behalf of the Friends of the Library a $300 matching fund donation from Community Foundation of Colusa County board member Marcy Parsons. The donation was made possible with a $150 donation from Pride Real...
Fatal crash east of Colusa
A Colusa resident has died and another was hospitalized after a collision on Highway 20 east of Colusa on Thursday. Donald Ferry of Colusa was pronounced dead at the scene. Jacqua Pafford of Colusa, owner of Jaki's Garden, a popular Colusa flower shop,...
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