AT&T Must Continue Landline Service In California
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AT&T Must Continue Landline Service In California

(Sacramento, CA) — AT&T must continue providing landline service in California. State utility regulators rejected a bid Thursday by AT&T to get rid of its traditional landline service for most of the Bay Area and much of the state.Critics of the proposal say it would’ve cut a communications lifeline for thousands of older people and…

Engineering Report on Hotel Marysville Fire Released
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Engineering Report on Hotel Marysville Fire Released

(Yuba-Sutter, CA) – The City of Marysville has issued a press release regarding the completion of the engineering report on the structural integrity of the Hotel Marysville, following a fire Saturday night. The reports concludes the building is “at significant risk of failure under normal wind loading and current gravity loads” adding that, “these failures…

2 Olivehurst Men Arrested as YCSO Year-Long Investigation Halts Drug-Trafficking Ring
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2 Olivehurst Men Arrested as YCSO Year-Long Investigation Halts Drug-Trafficking Ring

(Yuba-Sutter, CA) – The Yuba County Sheriff’s office reports a year long investigation led by their detective’s unit has halted a major Northern California drug-trafficking ring, which resulted in 750 pounds of crystal meth, 10 pounds of heroin, 5 pounds of cocaine, 3500 counterfeit Oxycodone pills laced with fentanyl, 22 firearms and the discovery and…

Hazy Skies Continue For Parts Of Northern California
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Hazy Skies Continue For Parts Of Northern California

(Yuba-Sutter, CA) — A shift in winds is moving smoke into the Sacramento Valley, including the Yuba-Sutter area,  from ongoing wildfires in the region. The Sites Fire in Colusa County may affect neighboring areas.Calaveras County may also experience haze from the Aero Fire. Air quality concerns should be minimal.The high temperature for Wednesday is 88…

Historic State Theater in Downtown Marysville Damaged
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Historic State Theater in Downtown Marysville Damaged

(Yuba-Sutter, CA) – Another historic building in Downtown Marysville is suffering from damage. The State Theater was vandalized earlier this week, in what authorities say appears to have been a break-in attempt.The theater was built in 1927. Its neighbor, the Hotel Marysville, was built in 1926. On Saturday, the hotel was badly damaged by a…

Assault with Deadly Weapon Arrest in Sutter, Burglary Arrest in Live Oak
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Assault with Deadly Weapon Arrest in Sutter, Burglary Arrest in Live Oak

(Yuba-Sutter, CA) – The Sutter County Sheriff’s office reports the arrest of 31-year-old Roberto Farrow of the 2000 block of Palm Street in Sutter, on suspicion of assault with a deadly weapon.SCSO also reports the arrest of 30-year-old Luis Sanchez of the 2600 block of Ramsdell Drive in Live Oak for alleged burglary.

Jailed Oroville Teen Charged with Child Molestation While in Lock-Up
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Jailed Oroville Teen Charged with Child Molestation While in Lock-Up

(Butte County, CA) – The Butte County DA has added additional charges of child molestation to 18-year-old Will Kevil of Oroville’s existing charges, auto theft & robbery. Kevil is now also charged for allegedly using the jail’s tablet communication system for inmates, to encourage a 13-year-old to commit lewd video acts.Kevil is the teen charged…

Sites Fire Update
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Sites Fire Update

(Colusa County, CA) – Cal Fire reports the Sites fire in Colusa County is 5% contained at 15,656 acres, with 30 structures threatened but no injuries. It’s noted in the latest incident update that it’s burning primarily “tall grass & brush” in a remote area. That combined with yesterday’s high winds make it “difficult to…

Yuba Water Agency Commits Funds for Yuba County Levee Improvements
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Yuba Water Agency Commits Funds for Yuba County Levee Improvements

(YWA release) – Yuba Water Agency has approved a $5,475,696 cash flow loan and $541,286 grant to the Three Rivers Levee Improvement Authority to ensure the continuation of critical levee improvements throughout Yuba County while TRLIA awaits state reimbursement.“TRLIA’s levee improvements are directly aligned with our agency’s mission to reduce flood risk for Yuba County,…