Sending flowers this Mother’s Day? While ordering online, you could just send flowers from any floral website, but armed with a little insight and some easy-to-follow tips, you’ll make a lasting impression with Mom. Mother’s Day is the biggest holiday for flower deliveries nationwide, as Americans spend a whopping $1.9 billion each year, according to [...]
Tragedy unfolded in front of Pierce High School on Wednesday, March 27; two young individuals lost their lives, several injured and one, the intoxicated driver, in handcuffs and charged with driving under the influence. Although the event was staged, it can be assured that the emotions were very, very real and that the hard facts [...]
Mike Cunningham, a career paramedic, takes workplace safety seriously. As the owner of OnSite Safety Services in Colusa, Cunningham provides over 15 years of industry knowledge and compliance. The Division of Occupational Safety and Health, better known as Cal/OSHA, protects workers and the public from safety hazards through its Occupational Safety and Health programs, and [...]
A graduate of Williams High School, Robin Matteri began dealing Blackjack and Poker at Colusa Casino in 1994. After 17 years in the gaming business, she found her true calling while volunteering for a local homeless shelter. Working to inspire our homeless population prompted her to return to school where she is currently completing a [...]
I have a confession to make. I am little spoiled and sheltered, but not in the ways you may think. I would say I am spoiled because I grew up eating meat that we raised on our family ranch. We always had high quality, juicy and tender beef. This also means I am a bit [...]
■ Williams Community Blood Drive: Thursday, April 18 2013 – 1:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Granzellas Banquet Center, 457 7th Street, Williams. BloodSource and the Williams Community have a long tradition of working together to provide area hospitals with blood for patients who need it. On Thursday, April 18th, the Williams Community will continue this [...]
The California Highway Patrol (CHP), Impact Teen Drivers, the California Office of Traffic Safety and Burbank city officials joined today to raise awareness of a public health epidemic: reckless and distracted driving. Reckless and distracted driving is the number one killer of teens in the United States, and in California alone, 20 percent of collisions [...]
This Mother’s Day, skip the bouquet and get mom something she will really use. Whether she’s a serious chef wanting to expand her culinary repertoire, or an everyday cook hoping to save time on food prep, use the gift-giving opportunity to beef-up Mom’s kitchen. For example, a high-quality zester or grater will help make following [...]
Do you smoke? Would you like to quit? You’re not alone! There are now more former smokers in California than current smokers. To join the growing number of former smokers, begin by calling the California Smokers’ Helpline at 1-800-NO-BUTTS. Quitting smoking is not only good for your health but for those around you as well. [...]