Cal Fire Reminds Californians To Prepare For Peak Fire Activity
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Cal Fire Reminds Californians To Prepare For Peak Fire Activity

(Sacramento, CA) — Temperatures are rising in the Golden State, and CAL Fire is making sure Californians are prepared for wildfires. Creating defensible space around your home should also be top of mind if you live in hill country. Officials say it’s the first line of defense for your home against wildfires.You can also protect…

Residents Urged To Look For Standing Water Around Their Homes As Temperatures Rise
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Residents Urged To Look For Standing Water Around Their Homes As Temperatures Rise

(Sacramento, CA) — As the weather warms up in the Sacramento and San Joaquin valleys, local agencies are getting ready to deal with mosquitoes and the spread of West Nile Virus. It’s important to keep the mosquito population under control to lessen the threat of West Nile Virus.The virus is in our bird population. The…

California Developing A New Plan To Protect Black Bears And Reduce Conflicts With People
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California Developing A New Plan To Protect Black Bears And Reduce Conflicts With People

(Sacramento, CA) — The state of California is developing a new plan to protect black bears and reduce conflicts with people. The plan includes data from the California Department of Fish and Wildlife’s Wildlife Incident Reporting System, which began in 2017. The data shows a significant increase in conflicts between humans and black bears in…

Three Hour Yuba City Standoff Ends with Arrests
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Three Hour Yuba City Standoff Ends with Arrests

(Yuba-Sutter, CA) – The Yuba City Police Department reports that late Monday night at approximately 11:00, officers on foot patrol walking Forbes avenue near Cooper, spotted Sarah Ramirez and Randall Jiminez, both individuals had outstanding felony warrants.The two immediately ran into and barricaded themselves inside a residence. After an approximately three hour standoff, both were…

Annual YCPD Peace Officers Memorial This Morning
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Annual YCPD Peace Officers Memorial This Morning

(Yuba-Sutter, CA) – Everyone in the Yuba-Sutter area is invited to, and encouraged to attend today’s annual Peace Officers Memorial at the Yuba City Police Department. It’s an opportunity for the public to join in with all local law enforcement agencies in paying tribute to all those who made the ultimate sacrifice in the line…

Oroville Man Arrested in Yuba City for Alleged Kidnapping and Vehicle Theft
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Oroville Man Arrested in Yuba City for Alleged Kidnapping and Vehicle Theft

(Yuba-Sutter, CA) – At around 3:00 early Sunday morning, Yuba City Police officers arrested 55-year-old Charles Langley of Oroville on suspicion of kidnapping & vehicle theft. He was booked into the Yuba County Jail. Additionally, Yuba County Sheriff deputies arrested Mathew Decesare of Fresno around an hour-and-a-half later for alleged assault with a deadly weapon….

Wheatland Man Pleads Guilty to Pandemic Fraud
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Wheatland Man Pleads Guilty to Pandemic Fraud

(Sacramento, CA) – In Federal Court in Sacramento Monday, 43-year-old Jason Toland of Wheatland pled guilty to submitting false claims for COVID-19 pandemic tax relief, attempting to obtain $13.4-million by filing multiple false tax returns to get refunds for Employee Retention Credit and COVID Sick Family Leave Credit.Additionally, he used made-up companies to obtain $1.7-million…

Sacramento State Police Searching For Suspect in On-Campus Groping
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Sacramento State Police Searching For Suspect in On-Campus Groping

(Sacramento, CA) — Sacramento State University police are warning people about a sexual battery that happened on campus. Police say a person was groped by man while walking through the Hornet Tunnel last Wednesday night.Investigators say the suspect has been seen in the tunnel since then. No arrests have been made.

Arrest in November Yuba City Vehicular Manslaughter
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Arrest in November Yuba City Vehicular Manslaughter

(Yuba-Sutter, CA) – 19-year-old Gurninder Rai of Yuba City has been arrested on a charge of vehicular manslaughter with gross negligence, in connection with a fatal collision at HWY 99 & Bogue Road last November.Rai was reportedly driving north on 99 in a big-rig and collided with a Toyota Yaris turning east on to Bogue….