Former Pierce High School Student Sues Over Racism
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Former Pierce High School Student Sues Over Racism

(Arbuckle, CA) – A former Pierce High School student in Arbuckle is suing the Pierce Joint Unified School District alleging that a culture of racism was excused and encouraged among students and staff.According to The Appeal-Democrat, Jaylen Escobosa – an 18-year-old Black and Latino man who graduated from Pierce High School earlier this year –…

Inmate Dies After Fight At California State Prison
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Inmate Dies After Fight At California State Prison

(Folsom, CA) — An inmate’s death at California State Prison, Sacramento in Folsom is being investigated as a homicide after a fight broke out.According to CBS 13, six men began fighting in a dayroom around 3 p.m. Thursday. The next day, Darryl Hudson died at an outside medical facility. Officials said Hudson was in a…

Marysville Mayor “Sucker Punched”
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Marysville Mayor “Sucker Punched”

(Yuba-Sutter, CA) – The Mayor of Marysville, Chris Branscum, was reportedly “sucker punched” yesterday afternoon. Marysville Police Chief Chris Sachs and Councilmember Dom Belza tell The Appeal-Democrat that they were standing at the intersection of 5th & D Streets, prior to meeting with the District 1 Representative Doug LaMalfa at the site of the Hotel…

Gusty Winds Begin Dismantling Hotel Marysville
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Gusty Winds Begin Dismantling Hotel Marysville

(Yuba-Sutter, CA) – As the consulting engineers predicted, the fire-compromised Hotel Marysville is likely to start falling, in pieces, particularly as strong winds occur. The first known piece to fall from the top floor happened yesterday. Witnesses tell The Appeal-Democrat “a large piece of metal from the top floor fell to the ground” yesterday afternoon.Thanks…

Bridge Coffee Company Closing
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Bridge Coffee Company Closing

(Yuba-Sutter, CA) – The long time owner of Bridge Coffee Company, Timothy Styczynski, has issued a press release reporting the closure of his Clark Avenue location in Yuba City “after 9 remarkable years.” He includes gratitude for his “loyal customer base” and “incredible employees.”The official closing date is a week from tomorrow, Saturday August 31st.Meanwhile,…

Man Pleads Not Guilty to Starting Massive California Wildfire
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Man Pleads Not Guilty to Starting Massive California Wildfire

(Butte County, CA) — The man accused of starting California’s fourth-largest wildfire faced a judge Thursday.Forty-two-year-old Ronnie Stout pleaded not guilty in a Butte County courtroom to charges of arson in connection with the Park Fire, which has burned roughly 429-thousand-500 acres and destroyed more than 637 structures. Stout is accused of pushing a burning…

Yuba-Sutter To See A Major Cool Down With Rare Summer Storm
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Yuba-Sutter To See A Major Cool Down With Rare Summer Storm

(Yuba-Sutter, CA) — A dramatic cool down is in the forecast for Northern California this weekend. Meteorologists say cooler weather takes over this weekend, bringing a chance of rain and thunderstorms in the Bay Area, Yuba-Sutter, Sacramento and Central valleys and maybe even snow in the Sierra.While the storm is relatively weak, officials are concerned…

Suspicious Vehicle Call Leads to Two Yuba City Arrests
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Suspicious Vehicle Call Leads to Two Yuba City Arrests

(Yuba-Sutter, CA) – The Sutter County Sheriff’s office reports a suspicious vehicle call Tuesday night resulted in two arrests.Deputies responded to Normandy Court in Yuba City, where they located an unoccupied vehicle. Inside, officer saw suspected narcotics “in plain view” according to a press release. While checking the area, police saw two people, later identified…

Two Motorcycle Collision Deaths in Yuba-Sutter
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Two Motorcycle Collision Deaths in Yuba-Sutter

(Yuba-Sutter, CA) – CHP reports two separate motorcycle collisions deaths in Yuba County.An 18-year-old male riding a stolen dirt bike was killed late yesterday morning after colliding with a big-rig at Erle Road & HWY 70. The teen was reportedly riding the wrong way on the shoulder of Erle Road and collided with the truck…

Child Pornography Arrest in Oroville
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Child Pornography Arrest in Oroville

(Butte County, CA) – A month long cooperative investigation by the Butte County Sheriff’s Department has resulted in the arrest of 35-year-old Christopher Mack of Oroville, for alleged possession of child pornographer.The investigation began when the BCSO was contacted by Sacramento Police that they had located evidence giving them cause to believe Mack was downloading…