Their pioneer heritage can be seen throughout the county. Known for its Southern antebellum architecture and rural atmosphere, it is often used as a movie backdrop. You will find ghost towns, hot springs, beautiful vistas and friendly easy going people.
Residents enjoy a wide variety of annual events and take their community seriously.
Twenty shaded parks, with swimming pools, tennis courts, softball and soccer fields, are open to the public. Two golf courses are maintained in Arbuckle and Colusa. Population figures give the county a total of 18,000 citizens.