(Los Angeles, CA) — A California appeals court is overturning a decision to deny parole to Leslie Van Houten. The ruling Tuesday overturned Governor Gavin Newsom’s decision to deny parole to the former Charles Manson follower.The state can appeal the ruling to the California Supreme Court. Van Houten is accused of killing a Los Angeles…
(Yuba-Sutter, CA) – CHP Yuba-Sutter reports 3 fatalities in 2 separate collisions over the holiday weekend.A 49-year-old North Highlands woman, whose name has not been released, was killed when she crossed into oncoming traffic for unknown reasons on Forty Mile Road, just north of the Sutter County line, at 8:00 Saturday morning. She collided head-on…
(Yuba-Sutter, CA) – While the Sheriff’s Department fired former Yuba County Deputy Henry Abe after an internal investigation into an accusation of unreasonable use of force on February 14th of last year, he was found not guilty in a subsequent court trial pursued by the District Attorney.A statement from the Sheriff’s Office says “while the…
(Oroville, CA) – The Oroville Police Department reports the arrest of 18-year-old Riley Sewall following a drive-by shooting Sunday afternoon just after 5:00, in the 3800 block of Spencer Avenue in South Oroville.The victim sustained a non-life-threatening gunshot injury to the arm, spent the night at the hospital, then was released yesterday morning.
(Sacramento, CA) — Ten people are recovering after jumping from a boat into Folsom Lake. Authorities say all ten people had trouble swimming to shore in the Granite Bay area and needed medical attention on Monday afternoon. The group believed they could swim to shore after their boat stopped working.The ten adults were treated for…
(Yuba-Sutter, CA) – On the heels of being reelected for a 2nd four year term, Yuba County Superintendent of Schools, Dr. Francisco Reveles announced yesterday his intention to retire. It becomes effective the last day of nest month.He was appointed to the position seven years ago, won it in an election two years later, and…
(Yuba-Sutter, CA) – A press release from the Marysville School District’s Public Information Officer reports the district has been awarded a $13.5-million grant from the State Board of Education’s $750-million Community Schools Public Partnership Fund. The money will be used “to develop wellness activities and programs.” Of the district’s 23 schools, 10 were accepted by…
(Yuba-Sutter, CA) – Congratulations are in order for local 7th graders who earned spots to attend the annual Tech Trek Science Camp at UC-Davis.A release from the Marysville-Yuba City branch of the American Association of University Women says the students earned their spots based upon recommendations from their science and math teachers, and only 100…
(Yuba-Sutter,-Colusa, CA) – FEMA has announced – effective July 1st – a temporarily halt to taking map revision requests from 38 California counties, including Yuba, Sutter & Colusa “until FEMA formally consults with the National Marine Fisheries Service and U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service, as required by the endangered species Act of 1973” according to…
(Sacramento, CA) — The “Sacramento” movie is wrapping up filming in Sacramento. The movie stars Kristen Stewart, Michael Cera, Michael Angarano and Maya Erskine.It’s about two friends who go on a road trip from Southern California to Sacramento. Actor Angarano is also directing the movie. City officials say filming locations include Old Sacramento and the…
