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🌱 How Colusa’s supervisor just gained new clout in Sacramento policymaking

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What's up Colusa! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How Colusa’s supervisor just gained new clout in Sacramento policymaking
  • What LaMalfa’s wildfire bill could mean for Colusa fire response

Also on today's calendar: New Year's Eve Bingo.

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Today's riddle: My brother swallowed a box of firecrackers. - Is he all right now? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

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  • Thursday: Low clouds, then some sun, with a high of 56 and low of 48 degrees.
  • Friday: A bit of afternoon rain, temps: high: 58, low: 46.
  • Saturday: Chance of a little p.m. rain, with a high of 57 and low of 49 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Colusa County Supervisor elected to CSAC VP (appeal-democrat.com) — Colusa County residents now have a stronger voice in Sacramento, as Supervisor Kent Boes has been elected Second Vice President of the California State Association of Counties for 2026. His new leadership role is intended to elevate the needs of Colusa County and other rural Northern California communities in statewide policy and funding discussions.
   

• LaMalfa Legislation to Protect Rural Areas from Fires Passes House (gridleyherald.com) — Colusa County is part of the district represented by Rep. Doug LaMalfa, whose wildfire bill to keep aerial fire retardant available recently passed the U.S. House. The measure aims to prevent Clean Water Act permitting delays from slowing firefighting responses, which could affect how future wildfires near Colusa are fought and contained.
   

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    Thursday December 18
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