Nearly 280 classic cars filled downtown Arbuckle on Saturday for the annual Arbuckle Revitalization Committee Car Show. Despite early clouds and a brief threat of rain, crowds enjoyed food trucks, craft vendors, and live rock music by Industrial Drive. Proceeds support community projects and preservation efforts, including the town’s historic depot site.

Colusa’s seventh annual Puptoberfest brought costumed dogs and families to Veterans Memorial Park despite chilly weather. The event featured contests, raffles, and activities supporting Friends of Colusa County Animal Shelter. Lucy, dressed as a pack mule, earned the inaugural Harvey Boes Award. Organizers said proceeds help fund veterinary care and shelter improvements.

The Stagehands’ third annual Scarecrow Contest featured 21 entries decorating downtown Colusa. “Jack Skellington” from the Colusa County Courthouse took first place, followed by “Ghoul-met Grill” from Environmental Health and “The Work Crew” from County Maintenance. Organizers thanked participants and encouraged community involvement for next year’s event.

The nonprofit A Hand Up honored longtime president John Vafis for 17 years of service and welcomed Susan Walsh as his successor. Founded in 2008, the group began by delivering meals to the homeless and now serves three community lunches weekly, supported by local churches and volunteers.

Hundreds of families filled the Colusa County Fairgrounds on Oct. 25 for the Chamber and Fairgrounds’ Trunk-or-Treat event. Community members decorated vehicles and handed out candy under cloudy skies. Participants included local organizations, businesses, and the Colusa Fire Department, creating a safe Halloween celebration for children.

Supervisor Merced Corona said the Colusa County Law Enforcement Memorial committee will finalize its courthouse site by December. Corona confirmed nonprofit status is complete and emphasized preserving courthouse aesthetics. The memorial will honor five fallen officers, funded through donations managed by the North Valley Community Foundation.

Colusa County officials reported early effects of the federal shutdown. Ag Commissioner Anastacia Allen said agencies like the EPA are furloughed, halting federal guidance. Food assistance for 2,700 residents will end Nov. 1, according to Health Director Elizabeth Kelly, though Medi-Cal remains intact. The county plans emergency food card distribution and local aid programs to fill the gap.

City research revealed Colusa’s first cemetery lies beneath Will S. Green Park. Records show some graves were never relocated after the site became a pool in 1920. Grant writer Sadie Ash and Cemetery Manager Danielle Hendrix confirmed unmarked burials likely remain under the park’s northeast corner. The discovery renews reflection on the town’s forgotten dead and its layered history.

Elijah Rodriguez, director of the Sacramento Valley Museum and president of the Arbuckle Revitalization Committee, was appointed to the Colusa County Historical Records Commission. He fills the Museum Director seat on the five-member board .advising supervisors on preservation of county archives.

After an inquiry about storing explosives locally, Colusa County officials reviewed oversight and fire safety protocols. Community Development Director Alexandra Fowler said no permit has been filed, but the board discussed updating zoning rules and improving coordination with fire districts. Williams Fire Chief Jeff Gilbert emphasized the need for transparency about hazardous materials and container storage.

Supervisors approved leasing unused Colusa Library offices to Tri-County Community Action Partnership for $2,000 per month. The one-year agreement offsets utility costs and supports local family assistance programs. Assistant CAO Molly West said the arrangement makes efficient use of county space while maintaining library services.

Beneath Will S. Green Park once lay Colusa’s first cemetery, Block 85. Forgotten and overgrown by the 1890s, it became the subject of eerie stories after a traveler claimed the dead warned him in 1909 that the town had forsaken them. Within weeks, officials removed 73 graves to the new cemetery. The haunting tale spurred action, erasing Colusa’s earliest burial ground but not its legend.

The Pacific Flyway Quilters Guild is inviting new members to join its monthly gatherings at the Colusa Masonic Lodge. Formed over 30 years ago, the guild offers workshops, retreats, and guest speakers for quilters of all skill levels. Secretary Arlene Arnold said the group values friendship and creativity as much as craftsmanship, providing a welcoming space for anyone interested in quilting.

The Colusa County Arts Council is surveying residents about developing a community makerspace and art hub. Board members Sadie Ash and Judi Broderman said the project aims to foster creativity and provide shared tools, classes, and retail opportunities for local artists. Results will guide pricing, programming, and future funding.

Writers gathered Oct. 18 at Salmon Bend Art Studio for the Colusa County Arts Council’s LiveLit series. Mark Leidner hosted readings by Thomas Roach, Kerri Bartlett, Leslie Poland, Laura Keller, Molly Knappen, and Brendan Farrell, each exploring memory, family, and place. The evening blended personal reflection with local creativity in a shared community setting.

Agricultural Commissioner Anastasia Allen told supervisors a federal funding delay halted Colusa County’s Biomass Designation Opportunity project. The grant money never reached the USDA before the shutdown, forcing the county to seek new funding. Allen said the lapse was political, not procedural. She also reported that federal wildlife services remain active and the county’s migrant housing center is closing early as harvest season winds down.