Second Yuba-Sutter Resident Arrested in Oroville in One Week
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Second Yuba-Sutter Resident Arrested in Oroville in One Week

(Oroville, CA) – For the second time in a week, the Butte County Sheriff’s office reports the arrest of a Yuba-Sutter resident in Oroville.24-year-old Jonathan Melo of Yuba City Ubered to Oroville, but reportedly left his gun behind in the vehicle. The driver notified the BCSO and after reviewing the Uber video, detectives determined the…

Yuba County Sheriff’s Department Issues Scam Warning
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Yuba County Sheriff’s Department Issues Scam Warning

(Yuba-Sutter, CA) – The Yuba County Sheriff’s Department has issued a scam warning targeting the elderly.Callers are identifying themselves as members of the YCSO, providing actual names of employees and have technology making the receiver’s caller I.D. show the sheriff’s number.The scammers are demanding money to “take care of active warrants” according to the YCSO…

Motorcyclist Killed in Yuba County Crash
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Motorcyclist Killed in Yuba County Crash

(Yuba County, CA) – A man from Browns Valley is dead after his motorcycle crashed down an embankment in a remote area of Yuba County on Saturday evening. The California Highway Patrol says the accident occurred near County Road 21 and Skyglen Drive just after 6:30 p.m. No other vehicles or individuals were involved.The 29-year-old…

Dive Team Searches for Missing Father in American River Rescue
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Dive Team Searches for Missing Father in American River Rescue

(Placer County, CA) — A dive team is searching for a father last seen in the American River in Placer County on Sunday morning. According to the sheriff’s office, crews responded around 11:50 a.m. to a water rescue involving a child and adult near No Hands Bridge.The man reportedly entered the water to help his…

Assault with Deadly Weapon Arrest in Yuba City
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Assault with Deadly Weapon Arrest in Yuba City

(Yuba-Sutter, CA) – The Yuba City Police Department reports the arrest of 26-year-old Ismael Tejeda-Sanchez of the 200 block of Percy Avenue, on suspicion of assault with a deadly weapon.Additionally, YCPD reports the arrest of 46-year-old Carlos Mata, of the 200 block of Dorman Avenue, for alleged battery against a spouse or partner.

More Candidates Announced for Marysville City Council
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More Candidates Announced for Marysville City Council

(Yuba-Sutter, CA) – The number of candidates for the Marysville City Council is growing, with Codi Walker and Margie Rollins announcing their bids for election. As well, Stuart Gilchrist has announced his run for re-election to a second term.Walker was recently appointed to the Marysville Planning and Historic Preservation Commission and works for the Consolidated…

Yuba County Awarded Grant for Simpson Lane Bridge Work
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Yuba County Awarded Grant for Simpson Lane Bridge Work

(Yuba-Sutter, CA) – Yuba County has successfully applied for a federal grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation to study whether repairs, or replacement of the Simpson Lane Bridge will be needed.In awarding the county $400,000 for the study work, federal officials rated the bridge “poor” and “unstable.” Yuba County’s Public Information Officer tells The…

Great Danes Euthanized After Deadly Mauling in Butte County
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Great Danes Euthanized After Deadly Mauling in Butte County

(Butte County, CA) — Public Health officials in Butte County say all seven adult Great Danes linked to the fatal mauling of a Feather Falls woman are being euthanized.Fifty-six-year-old Davina Corbin was found dead on a trail near Feather Falls last week with numerous dog bites. The investigation continues, but no criminal charges have been…

Body Believed to Be Missing Kings Beach Woman Found in Nevada; Boyfriend Accused of Murder
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Body Believed to Be Missing Kings Beach Woman Found in Nevada; Boyfriend Accused of Murder

(Washoe County, NV) — Authorities in Nevada believe they have found the body of 48-year-old Patricia Portella-Wright, a missing woman from Kings Beach in Placer County.The remains were discovered down a steep embankment off Mount Rose Highway in Washoe County. Portella-Wright was reported missing on August 9th. The Placer County Sheriff’s Office is awaiting confirmation…