Twice in the last two seasons, the Pierce High football team came within one game of making it to the Northern Section Division III championship game only to lose to Willows, a team it beat during the regular season.
The Bears are once again out for...
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Pierce looking to reload and finish the job
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RedHawks bonded through last season's tragedy
The excitement and early success of the Colusa High football team last season had the community and opposing teams taking notice of the program.
A new coach, new uniforms and a winning attitude had the RedHawks sitting at 2-1 heading into their Sept....
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Colusa High thriving under second-year coach Theriault
The first season in the Paul Theriault era of Colusa High football was an unequivocal success as the RedHawks' new coach brought with him an exciting offense and rejuvenated a struggling program.
Colusa went 1-19 in the two years before Theriault...
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Guest view: In school, a positive atmosphere is key
The atmosphere in a school is one of the most influential factors in student achievement. We have all had that teacher we loved, and because of that, we worked harder in that class. The same holds true of entire school systems.
To create a positive...
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Our View: Hang in there, long-term job seekers
Economic recovery? Maybe. But we still want to throw in a shout-out to the long-term unemployed in our area.
We've read some conflicting comments.
We read about a survey that indicated people are finding some jobs now, but many are saying they're...
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Los Molinos teen killed in crash
The driver and passenger of a Toyota Corolla were killed on Friday in crash in the Capay area.
The crash occurred around 6:40 p.m. when Nayell Ortiz, 22, of Santa Ana, who was driving the 2001 Toyota northbound on Sixth Street, ran the stop sign at...
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Glenn County raises nut inspection fees
When nut processors complained about the proposed increase in phytosanitary inspection certificate fees, the Board of Supervisors kept the hike to a minimum.
The fee was raised earlier this month to $55 for commercial shipping certificates and $4 per...
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Crawfish Co. shows off site for visitors
Staff from Golden State Risk Management in Willows recently toured the California Crawfish Co. at Colusa Industrial Park.
The event was hosted by Colusa County Supervisor Mark Marshall, who is a safety officer for Golden State.
"I wanted to show...
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Princeton FFA officers set year’s agenda
The adventure started once again on the van ride to Gualala.
With everyone in an adventurous mood, it was expected to be a fun-filled three days. This year, the Princeton FFA Chapter officers' team was accompanied by adviser Andy Ferrendelli and...
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Community Briefs: Food distribution scheduled
The Community Action Agency of Butte County's surplus government commodities have been scheduled:
• 9:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m. today, American Legion Post No. 218, Maxwell. 438-2389.
• 8:30 a.m.-10:30 a.m. Thursday, Colusa Senior Center/Boy Scout...
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Police Blotter: August 21, 2013
Felony Arrests
Antonio Ambriz, 24, of the 800 block of Gail Avenue, Arbuckle, was arrested by the Colusa County Sheriff's Department at 10:24 p.m. Aug. 13 at his home on suspicion of possession of a narcotic controlled substance. He was booked into...
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Middle Mountain changes name to reflect land trust responsibilities
Since 1989, the Middle Mountain Foundation has been leading hiking tours through the largely privately owned Sutter Buttes.
But in recent years, it has expanded its scope of operations to include conservation efforts — and in recognition of that,...
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Arbuckle woman charged in Woodland theft
An Arbuckle woman allegedly embezzled $30,000 from a homeless-aid group in Woodland, police said.
Leona Jull, executive director of Fourth and Hope, used a credit card to steal money during the past three years, spending it on personal items, police...
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Suspects sought in thefts from eight counties; Colusa among the areas hit
Evidence appears to link two Yuba County brothers to as many as 37 burglaries over at least nine counties dating back to 2008, investigators said recently.
But the miscellaneous trail of more than 1,500 pieces of stolen property allegedly tied to...
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Naso guilty of 4 killings
SAN FRANCISCO — A former photographer was convicted Monday of murdering four young California women decades ago after a two-month trial in which prosecutors called him a remorseless serial killer who preyed on young prostitutes.
Jurors deliberated...
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Police seek man who followed, raped woman
Glenn County sheriff's detectives are seeking the public's help identifying a man who followed a woman for nearly 30 miles from Colusa into Glenn County before he assaulted and raped her on a rural dead-end road.
The assault occurred July 26 and was...
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Stylin': Classic car club turns out to hear S.F.’s Hot Rods
Cool cats decked out in Hawaiian shirts and cruising in their hot rods were transported to the early days of rock 'n' roll last week for a summer bash in Williams.
The Mag Winders car club, which started in Williams in the late 1950s, teamed up with...
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Moore trial: Who moved the truck still a vital question
Twenty-year-old Jesus Ayala testified last week that when he was growing up as a country boy on the farm, his father, Roberto Ayala, would let him drive his truck before he was 16 and before he had a driver's license.
The testimony may help jurors...
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Peter Moore’s day on the stand
SACRAMENTO — Testifying on the witness stand for almost the entire day on Monday, a nervous Peter Moore responded to questions about his temper and implications that he was responsible for the Colusa County bombing death of Roberto Ayala on July...
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Prosecution focuses on accused's technical capabilities in Moore Farm bombing trial
SACRAMENTO — Little has been said of Paul Moore's character in the Sacramento courtroom where he is being tried for the murder of Roberto Ayala.
But prosecutors Colusa County District Attorney John Poyner and Special Assistant Attorney General...
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