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Colusa County Board of Supervisors Adopts Proclamation Declaring October as Opioid Awareness Month

Earlier today, the Colusa County Board of Supervisors adopted a Proclamation declaring October 2023 as Opioid Awareness Month in Colusa County.

Colusa County Draft Community and Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) Released for Public Comment

Following months of work by local officials and Colusa County community members, the Draft Colusa County 2024-2029 CEDS has been released for review and public comment.

Air Quality Advisory: August 29-31, 2023

The Happy Camp Complex and the Smith River Complex are currently burning in Northern California. Forecasts show that these events will be producing significant smoke impacts to our local areas for the next 72 hours.

Colusa County Hosts Community Clean-Up Day in Arbuckle

Colusa County has once again partnered with Recology to host a Community Clean-Up Day for Colusa County residents. The event is scheduled for Friday, August 25th from 8:30am – 1:30pm at the Arbuckle Branch Library.

Colusa County Health and Human Services Encourages Healthy Habits as Kids Return to School

As the school year begins, Colusa County Health and Human Services reminds parents, guardians, teachers, and caregivers to employ healthy habits to ensure back-to-school success for Colusa County kids!

Colusa County Joins Regional Partners to Host Joint Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony

On Thursday, representatives from Colusa County, Yuba County, and Sutter County will convene to host a joint ribbon-cutting ceremony for the Tri-County Youth Development Center in Marysville.

Permanent Affordable Housing Development Cleared for Construction

Last month, the Regional Housing Authority successfully closed on its financing for the Rancho Colus development, a new 49-unit affordable housing apartment complex designed for permanent housing for Colusa County working adults and their families.

Sites Project Authority Pursues Water Right Permit

Colusa County in currently participating in the Sites Reservoir Project, a planned off-stream reservoir in Northern California.  The Sites Project Authority is pursuing a water right permit from the State Water Resources Control Board, which will...

NEWS BRIEF: Colusa County and City of Williams Host Cooling Centers

Colusa County Board of Supervisors Adopts Proclamation Declaring May 2023 as Mental Health Matters

At their May 9, 2023 meeting, the Colusa County Board of Supervisors adopted a Proclamation declaring May 2023 as Mental Health Matters Month.

Colusa County Hosts Community Clean-Up Day in Grimes

Colusa County has once again partnered with Recology to host a Community Clean-Up Day for Colusa County residents. The event is scheduled for Friday, May 19th from 8am – 2pm at the Grimes Branch Library.

NEWS BRIEF: EBT Fraud in Colusa County – Beneficiaries and Businesses Urged to Exercise Caution

On April 3, 2023, Colusa County Health and Human Services (DHHS) was alerted to the theft of Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) funds and benefits from local beneficiaries.

Colusa County Community Advocates for Parents & Children Hosts Children’s Memorial Flag Raising Cere

Colusa County residents are invited to attend the Children’s Memorial Flag Raising Ceremony in honor of children both across the United States and close to home who have lost their lives to violence.

Medi-Cal Beneficiaries Encouraged to Prepare for Renewal Process

Beginning June 2023, the California Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) will begin the Medi-Cal Redetermination process through its county partners.

Colusa County DHHS Sponsors Readiness Backpack Program

In January 2023, First 5 Colusa notified its school partners about the need to discontinue funding for two school readiness projects due to a decrease in Proposition 10 (Tobacco Tax) funding.

NEWS BRIEF: CalFresh Emergency Allotments Set to End March 2023

The temporary increase to CalFresh benefit amounts enacted at the beginning of the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic are set to expire in March 2023 per the End of the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2023.

NEWS BRIEF: Colusa County Seeks Economic Development Input

Colusa County is partnering with the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) on development of the Colusa County Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS).

Colusa County Clerk-Recorder-Registrar public office hours change

Effective Wednesday 1/18/2023 the Colusa County Clerk-Recorder-Registrar public office hours will change to the following:Open at 7:00 am thru 1:00 pm. We will be staying open during the lunch hour. If you have any concerns or would like to make an appo...

CAL FIRE Requests Input on Fire Hazard Severity Zone Map

The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) Office of the State Fire Marshal has opened a public comment period for the regulatory adoption process of the Fire Hazard Severity Zone (FHSZ) map.

Colusa County Urges Residents to Provide Input on National Broadband Map

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has created a new map showing where high-speed service is – and is not – available across the country.

Colusa County Launches Drought Documentary

Colusa County and the surrounding region are experiencing the worst drought in decades. Water prioritization and other factors have impacted our local agriculture industry, ecosystem, and community.

Colusa County Connections: November 2022

Welcome to the inaugural edition of Colusa County Connections! This newsletter is designed to provide residents with a snapshot of recent Colusa County information and events, and to share updates on things happening within Colusa County government.

Colusa County to Issue Update for Measure A Language in Colusa Voter Information Guide

This week, Colusa County Clerk-Recorder Registrar of Voters Rose Gallo-Vasquez will be mailing a letter with a Notice of Correction to the Voter Information Guide and Sample Ballot book to registered voters in Colusa County.

One Size Does NOT Fit All for Child Support Services

In recognition of August as National Child Support Awareness Month, the Colusa Sutter Yolo Regional Child Support Agency honors the diversity of our families with the theme – “One Size Does Not Fit All.”

NEWS BRIEF: Avian Influenza Virus Detected in Colusa County

The California Department of Fish and Wildlife has announced that wildlife disease specialists have confirmed the presence of Highly Pathogenic Eurasian H5N1 Avian Influenza (avian influenza) in three wild birds found in both Colusa and Glenn counties.

Colusa County Welcomes Behavioral Health Director

In April, the Colusa County Board of Supervisors appointed Dr. Anthony Hobson, Ph.D. as Behavioral Health Director, with responsibility overseeing mental health, psychiatric, marriage and family counseling, and addictions treatment...

Colusa County Advocates for Agricultural Industry Assistance

On May 21, 2022, Colusa County officials hosted a legislative tour and informative briefing for Assemblymember Cecilia Aguiar-Curry (D-Winters), highlighting the crisis-level economic impacts resulting from the unprecedented drought and winter freeze.

Financial Drought Relief Available to Family Farms and Small Businesses in Colusa County

Financial drought relief is now available to farmers and ranchers conducting family-sized farming operations, and small, non-farming businesses, agricultural cooperatives, and most private non-profit organizations conducting business with growers.

Colusa County Behavioral Health Hosts Safe Haven Wellness & Recovery Center Open House

Colusa County Behavioral Health will be hosting an Open House at Safe Haven Wellness & Recovery Center’s (Safe Haven) new location in Colusa.

California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) Beet Leafhopper Letter Sent in Error

Last week, the CDFA Integrated Pest Control Branch mailed a letter to the owners of 2,222 assessor’s parcel number in Colusa County concerning the beet leafhopper, requesting access to properties for abatement purposes. This letter was sent in error.

Preliminary Hearing Held in Litigation Against City of Colusa

Yesterday, Colusa County Superior Court Judge Jeffrey A. Thompson denied Colusa County’s request for a temporary restraining order on development activity within the expanded Colusa Industrial Park residential development project.

Permanent Affordable Housing Development Comes to Colusa

Last month, the Colusa County Board of Supervisors adopted a Resolution authorizing participation in the No Place Like Home (NPLH) program competitive allocation for funding the proposed Rancho Colus development.

Colusa County Initiates Litigation Against City of Colusa

Yesterday, Colusa County initiated litigation against the City of Colusa (with Colusa Industrial Properties named as real party of interest) to seek an injunction on the expanded Colusa Industrial Park residential development project.

Colusa County Transit Agency Extends Suspension of Public Transportation Services

COVID-19 conditions continue to result in staffing issues, and the Agency must extend the suspension of public transportation services until at least Monday, January 31st.

Colusa County Transit Agency Suspends Operations in Compliance with COVID-19 Guidelines

Effective immediately, Colusa County Transit Agency has suspended public transportation services in response to COVID-19 (Coronavirus) guidelines leading to a lack of available staffing to support services.

Colusa County Board of Supervisors Adopts New District Boundaries

At their December 14th meeting, the Colusa County Board of Supervisors adopted a Resolution establishing new boundaries for the five supervisorial districts following the data obtained through the 2020 U.S. Census.

Colusa County Announces COVID-19 Booster and Pediatric Vaccine Clinics and Enhanced Local Treatment

Colusa County Public Health has scheduled two COVID-19 vaccine clinics for December, providing booster shots to eligible adults, and Pfizer-BioNTech vaccines to children aged 5-11.

Colusa County Public Health Hosts Free Flu Clinic

Colusa County Public Health will be hosting their annual Flu Clinic on Wednesday, November 3rd at the Colusa County Fairgrounds from 10am – 3pm. This year’s free Flu Clinic will be held in a “walk-thru” format, and pre-registration is not required.

Patrick Kittle Pleads for Colusa County Residents to Get Vaccinated

Speaking from the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) of Sutter Davis Hospital, Colusa County resident Patrick Kittle expressed his regret for not getting vaccinated against COVID-19, and pleaded for his Colusa County neighbors to take the virus seriously.

Colusa County Launches Updated COVID-19 Dashboard

Colusa County Health and Human Services has launched an updated COVID-19 (Coronavirus) public dashboard to highlight week-over-week local data, including total cases and active cases, hospitalizations, deaths, case rate, and vaccination progress.