City of Williams

08/19/2026

We’re excited to share that the new Route 5 Express Bus Service is now connecting Redding to Sacramento along I-5 with a stop right here in Williams!

Route 5 offers two daily round trips with stops in:
📍 Redding
📍 Red Bluff
📍 Orland
📍 Williams
✈️ Sacramento International Airport
📍 Downtown Sacramento

This new service gives Williams residents another convenient transportation option for reaching Sacramento, the airport, and connections to California’s passenger rail network. Bus-only tickets are also available for travel between cities along the route.

🔗 View schedules, tickets, and Route 5 information:
https://goldrunner.com/route-5/

08/18/2026

📢 The August City Newsletter is Here! 📰

Stay connected and see what’s happening around the City of Williams! This month’s newsletter features updates from our City departments, ongoing projects, community news, helpful resources, and more.

👉 Read the August newsletter here:
https://conta.cc/4q84Hsn

Stay informed and see what your City has been working on!

Email from City of Williams Issue No. 7 Issue No.7   Another month brings new progress, community connections, and exciting things happening throughout Williams! We recently celebrated another success

08/13/2026

📢 NEW RESOURCE FOR OUR COMMUNITY: 211 COLUSA IS NOW LIVE!

The City of Williams is pleased to share that 211 Colusa is now available to Colusa County residents!

211 is a free and confidential service that connects residents with local resources for housing, food, healthcare, utility assistance, mental and behavioral health services, employment, transportation, childcare, senior services, and more.

📞 Call: Dial 2-1-1
📱 Text: Text your ZIP code to 898-211
💻 Online: Search the 211 Colusa resource directory anytime

⚠️ Please note: Some telephone carriers are still working to enable 211 dialing. If 2-1-1 does not connect, call 833-222-7026.

🔗 Learn more and access resources:
https://www.countyofcolusaca.gov/1168/211-Colusa

This is a great new resource for our community please share to help spread the word!

📢 NUEVO RECURSO PARA NUESTRA COMUNIDAD: ¡211 COLUSA YA ESTÁ DISPONIBLE!

La Ciudad de Williams se complace en compartir que ¡211 Colusa ya está disponible para los residentes del Condado de Colusa!

211 es un servicio gratuito y confidencial que conecta a los residentes con recursos locales de vivienda, alimentos, atención médica, asistencia con servicios públicos, servicios de salud mental y del comportamiento, empleo, transporte, cuidado infantil, servicios para adultos mayores y mucho más.

📞 Llame: Marque 2-1-1
📱 Envíe un mensaje de texto: Envíe su código postal al 898-211
💻 En línea: Consulte el directorio de recursos de 211 Colusa en cualquier momento.

⚠️ Importante: Algunas compañías telefónicas todavía están trabajando para habilitar las llamadas al 211. Si no puede comunicarse marcando 2-1-1, llame al 833-222-7026.

🔗 Obtenga más información y consulte los recursos:
https://www.countyofcolusaca.gov/1168/211-Colusa

Este es un excelente nuevo recurso para nuestra comunidad. ¡Ayúdenos a compartir esta información!

NEW RESOURCE: 211 Colusa is Now Live

Colusa County, in partnership with Help Central Inc., is pleased to announce that the full 211 service is now available to Colusa County residents!

211 is a free and confidential service that connects residents with local health and human services, including housing, food, healthcare, utility assistance, mental and behavioral health services, employment resources, transportation, childcare, senior services and more.

Residents can access 211 in several ways:

📞 Call: Dial 2-1-1 to speak with a Community Resource Specialist
📱 Text: Text your ZIP code to 898-211
💻 Online: Search the 211 Colusa resource directory anytime

Please note: Some telephone carriers are still working to enable 211 dialing. If dialing 211 does not connect, call 833-222-7026.

🔗 Learn more and access 211 Colusa resources: https://www.countyofcolusaca.gov/1168/211-Colusa

📰 Read the full announcement: https://www.countyofcolusaca.gov/m/newsflash/home/detail/691

Help is now just a call, text or click away.

08/13/2026

f your home currently uses an older, non-certified woodstove (pre-1988), you may qualify for assistance to replace it with a cleaner, safer, and more energy-efficient heating option.

💰 Vouchers range from $2,500 up to $10,000, depending on eligibility and the type of replacement equipment selected.

Upgrading can help:
🔥 Improve your home's heating efficiency
💵 Reduce fuel costs
🌿 Improve local air quality

📞 Interested in applying or checking your eligibility?
Contact the Colusa County Air Pollution Control District:

📧 [email protected]
📞 (530) 458-0590

Please contact Colusa County directly for program requirements, eligibility, and application information.

Help spread the word by sharing this information with friends, family, and neighbors who may qualify!

Si su hogar actualmente utiliza una estufa de leña antigua que no está certificada (anterior a 1988), podría calificar para recibir asistencia para reemplazarla por una opción de calefacción más limpia, segura y eficiente.

💰 Los vales de asistencia varían de $2,500 hasta $10,000, dependiendo de la elegibilidad del hogar y del tipo de equipo de reemplazo seleccionado.

Al modernizar su sistema de calefacción puede:
🔥 Mejorar la eficiencia de calefacción de su hogar
💵 Reducir los costos de combustible
🌿 Ayudar a mejorar la calidad del aire local

📞 ¿Le interesa solicitar el programa o verificar si califica?
Comuníquese con el Distrito de Control de la Contaminación del Aire del Condado de Colusa:

📧 [email protected]
📞 (530) 458-0590

Para obtener información sobre los requisitos, la elegibilidad y el proceso de solicitud, comuníquese directamente con el Condado de Colusa.

¡Ayúdenos a compartir esta información con amigos, familiares y vecinos que podrían calificar!

‼️ ATTN: Upgrade Your Woodstove & Save Up to $10,000! ‼️

Colusa County residents: Is your home currently using an older, non-certified woodstove (pre-1988)? Funding is now available through the Woodsmoke Reduction Program to help you replace your old stove with a modern, cleaner, and more efficient heating version!

🔹Program Highlights:
1️⃣ Financial Assistance: Vouchers range from $2,500 to $10,000 per replacement (depending on household low-income/disadvantaged community eligibility and the equipment type selected).
2️⃣ Benefits: Upgrade your home's heating efficiency, lower fuel costs, and improve local air quality!

✔️How to Apply:
Contact the Colusa County Air Pollution Control District today to check your eligibility and get information on the application process:
1️⃣ Email: [email protected]
2️⃣ Phone: (530) 458-0590

08/11/2026

07/29/2026

🦾🚔🚨🚒🧯⛑️☕️🚑🚁🧋🍔🌭

National Night Out Schedule (Subject to Change)

Come out and meet your local heroes, County/City officials, and local businesses at our 2026 National Night Out!

Representatives from the following organizations will be on hand to meet the community, answer questions, and share information about the services they provide:

REACH Helicopter 331
City of Williams Police Department
Colusa County Sheriff's Department
CHP – Williams
Colusa County Office of Emergency Services (OES)
City of Williams
Colusa County Library – Williams Branch
Williams Community Center
Sacramento Valley Museum
Colusa County Chamber of Commerce
Colusa County Democratic Central Committee
Colusa County One Stop
Colusa County Department of Public Health
Colusa County Community Development
PG&E
Recology
The E-Center
Williams Neighborhood Church
Dutch Bros.
First 5- Williams Family Action Center
And many more!

Throughout the evening, we'll also be hosting interactive demonstrations showcasing the skills, equipment, and services your local fire department provides to keep our community safe.

The only thing missing is you! Bring your family, invite your friends, and join us for an evening of food, fun, education, and community.

Event Schedule
5:00–5:30 PM
Rope Rescue Demonstration
5:30–8:30 PM
Food served throughout the event
Dunk a Firefighter
5:30–5:45 PM
Grease Fire Demonstration
5:30–7:30 PM
Hands-Only CPR Demonstration
6:00–6:30 PM
Rope Rescue Demonstration
6:30–6:45 PM
Grease Fire Demonstration
7:30–8:30 PM
Vehicle Extrication Demonstration
Hose Lay Competition: Williams Fire vs. Neighboring Fire Departments
We can't wait to see you there!

SPANISH-
Horario de National Night Out (Sujeto a Cambios)

Venga a conocer a sus héroes locales, funcionarios del condado y de la ciudad, y negocios locales durante nuestro National Night Out 2026!

Representantes de las siguientes organizaciones estarán presentes para convivir con la comunidad, responder preguntas y compartir información sobre los servicios que ofrecen:

Helicóptero REACH 331
Departamento de Policía de la Ciudad de Williams
Oficina del Sheriff del Condado de Colusa
Patrulla de Caminos de California (CHP) – Williams
Oficina de Servicios de Emergencia del Condado de Colusa (OES)
Ciudad de Williams
Biblioteca del Condado de Colusa – Sucursal de Williams
Centro Comunitario de Williams
Museo Sacramento Valley
Cámara de Comercio del Condado de Colusa
Comité Central Demócrata del Condado de Colusa
Colusa County One Stop
Departamento de Salud Pública del Condado de Colusa
Departamento de Desarrollo Comunitario del Condado de Colusa
PG&E
Recology
The E-Center
Iglesia Williams Neighborhood Church
Dutch Bros.

Y muchas organizaciones más!

Durante toda la tarde también presentaremos demostraciones interactivas que mostrarán las habilidades, el equipo y los servicios que su departamento local de bomberos brinda para mantener segura a nuestra comunidad.
¡Lo único que falta es usted! Traiga a su familia, invite a sus amigos y acompáñenos para disfrutar de una tarde de comida, diversión, aprendizaje y convivencia comunitaria.

Horario del Evento
5:00–5:30 p. m.
Demostración de rescate con cuerdas
5:30–8:30 p. m.
Comida disponible durante todo el evento
"Dunk a Firefighter" (Lance una pelota para hacer caer a un bombero al tanque de agua)
5:30–5:45 p. m.
Demostración de incendio por grasa de cocina
5:30–7:30 p. m.
Demostración de RCP solo con las manos
6:00–6:30 p. m.
Demostración de rescate con cuerdas
6:30–6:45 p. m.
Demostración de incendio por grasa de cocina
7:30–8:30 p. m.
Demostración de extracción de personas atrapadas en vehículos
Competencia de tendido de mangueras: Bomberos de Williams vs. departamentos de bomberos vecinos

Esperamos verlos allí!

07/24/2026

🚨 WE'RE HIRING! 🚨

Join the City of Williams team! We are currently accepting applications for a Full-Time Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator I/II.

This is an exciting opportunity to work in a vital role that helps protect public health and the environment while serving our community. The position offers competitive pay, excellent benefits, retirement, vacation, tuition reimbursement, bilingual pay, and more.

Application Deadline:
📅 Monday, August 17, 2026, at 4:00 PM

Applications are available:
📍 City Hall – 810 E Street or 464 8th Street, Williams, CA 95987
🌐 https://www.cityofwilliams.org/services/human_resources/index.php

Submit completed applications to:
Jorge Carmona
📧 [email protected]
📬 City of Williams, P.O. Box 310, Williams, CA 95987

The City of Williams is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Please note: We do not monitor or respond to comments or Facebook messages. For questions regarding this position, please contact us directly at 530-235-3270.

07/14/2026

📬 The July City of Williams Newsletter is Here!

Stay up to date on what's happening in our community! This month's newsletter includes important City updates, upcoming events, project information, public safety news, election information, parks and recreation updates, and much more.

Take a few minutes to see what's new and learn about the work being done throughout our community.

📖 Read the newsletter here: https://conta.cc/44FHdRz

We encourage you to share this post with family, friends, and neighbors so everyone can stay informed about what's happening in the City of Williams.

Email from City of Williams Issue No. 6 July 2026 Issue No.6     City Newsletter As we welcome another busy month in the City of Williams, we are excited to share the latest news, community updates,

07/10/2026

🚧 NOW HIRING: Temporary Full-Time Maintenance Worker 🚧

The City of Williams is accepting applications for a Temporary Full-Time Maintenance Worker to join our Public Works team!

This is a great opportunity to serve your community while gaining valuable hands-on experience maintaining the City's parks, streets, water and wastewater systems, buildings, grounds, and other public facilities.

Position Details:
🔹 Temporary Full-Time
💲 $18.50–$20.00 per hour
📍 City of Williams, CA
📅 Open Until Filled

Minimum Qualifications:
✔ Valid California Driver's License
✔ High school diploma or equivalent
✔ Working knowledge of basic tools
✔ Two years of construction or maintenance experience preferred

How to Apply:
📧 Email your application to [email protected] or mail it to:

Jorge Carmona
City of Williams
P.O. Box 310
Williams, CA 95987

Applications are available at www.cityofwilliams.org

The City of Williams is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

📢 Please note: The City of Williams does not monitor or respond to comments or Facebook messages. For questions regarding this position, please contact Jorge Carmona 530-235-3273 or email [email protected]

07/06/2026

Thinking About Serving Your Community?

The Colusa County Clerk-Recorder/Registrar of Voters has officially announced the November 3, 2026 General Election.

Positions up for election include a variety of local governing boards and elected offices throughout Colusa County, including City Council positions for the City of Williams.

📅 Important Dates:
• Candidate Filing Opens: Monday, July 13, 2026
• Candidate Filing Deadline: Friday, August 7, 2026 at 5:00 p.m.
• If an incumbent does not file, the filing period for that office may be extended to August 12, 2026.

Candidates interested in running for City of Williams offices must obtain and file their nomination papers with Williams City Hall.

📖 To read the full Notice of Election and learn more, visit:
https://www.countyofcolusaca.gov/m/NewsFlash/home/detail/686

We encourage anyone interested in serving our community to review the candidate requirements and filing information.

Colusa County Issues Notice of November 3, 2026 General Election

(COLUSA, CA) July 06, 2026 – The Colusa County Clerk-Recorder Registrar of Voters has issued the official Notice of Election for the General Election to be held on Tuesday, November 3, 2026.

The election will include local contests for governing board and elected positions serving communities throughout Colusa County. Offices up for election include positions on local park and recreation districts, public utility districts, fire protection districts, community services and water districts, county boards of education, local school district governing boards, and city councils and other municipal offices.

Read more: https://www.countyofcolusaca.gov/m/NewsFlash/home/detail/686