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Posted on: March 27, 2023

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.

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Posted on: March 20, 2023

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.

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Posted on: February 21, 2023

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.

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Posted on: February 15, 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).

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Posted on: January 18, 2023

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...

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Posted on: January 4, 2023

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.

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Posted on: December 19, 2022

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.

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Posted on: November 16, 2022

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.

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Posted on: November 2, 2022

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.

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Posted on: October 17, 2022

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.

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Posted on: August 3, 2022

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.”

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Posted on: July 20, 2022

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.

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Posted on: May 31, 2022

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...

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Posted on: May 26, 2022

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.

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Posted on: May 4, 2022

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.

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Posted on: March 28, 2022

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.

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Posted on: February 24, 2022

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.

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Posted on: February 23, 2022

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.

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Posted on: February 7, 2022

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.

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Posted on: January 25, 2022

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.

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Posted on: January 25, 2022

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.

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Posted on: January 20, 2022

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.

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Posted on: January 3, 2022

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.

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Posted on: November 29, 2021

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.

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Posted on: October 25, 2021

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.

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Posted on: October 14, 2021

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.

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Posted on: October 4, 2021

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.

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Posted on: September 29, 2021

Colusa County Public Health Officer Rescinds Local Facial Covering Order

The Public Health Order requiring individuals to wear facial coverings (masks) within indoor public spaces in Colusa County has been rescinded by Dr. Julian Delgado, MD, Colusa County Public Health Officer.

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Posted on: August 13, 2021

Colusa County Public Health Officer Issues Facial Covering Order for Indoor Public Settings

Effective Tuesday, August 17th, all individuals are required to wear facial coverings (masks) within indoor public spaces in Colusa County, per a Public Health Order (Order) issued by Dr. Gregory Burt, MD, Colusa County Health Officer.

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Posted on: August 11, 2021

County and City Join Forces to Complete Highway 20 Beautification Project

On August 5th, representatives from the County of Colusa, the City of Colusa, and the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) participated in a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the completion of the Colusa Highway 20 Beautification Project.

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Posted on: August 6, 2021

Colusa County COVID-19 Vaccination Rate Update

Overall vaccination rates continue to increase in Colusa County, with California Department of Public Health (CDPH) data showing that 48.1% of eligible Colusa County residents are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 (Coronavirus).

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Posted on: May 19, 2021

Colusa County Clarifies Data on COVID-19 Deaths

Over the last two days, Colusa County has reported two additional COVID-19 (Coronavirus) related deaths on its public dashboard, bringing the total number of COVID-19 related deaths in Colusa County to 18.

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Posted on: April 27, 2021

Colusa County Opens COVID-19 Testing Site at Migrant Farm Housing Center

The Colusa County Department of Health & Human Services (DHHS), in partnership with the California Department of Public Health (CDPH), announced the opening of a COVID-19 (Coronavirus) testing site at the Migrant Farm Housing Center in Williams.

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