Sacramento International Airport Sees Smooth Weekend Travel
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Sacramento International Airport Sees Smooth Weekend Travel

(Sacramento, CA) — Smooth operations are reported at Sacramento International Airport over the busy travel weekend. Despite a record 2-point-9 million expected passengers, airport boards showed minimal delays, leaving travelers optimistic for smooth December travels.While snow caused delays for some Midwest travelers, overall, an estimated 30 million passengers flew during the 10-day period.

A Yuba City Starbucks Votes to Unionize
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A Yuba City Starbucks Votes to Unionize

(Yuba-Sutter, CA) – One of Yuba City’s half-a-dozen Starbucks stores has reportedly voted to unionize. According to Fox 40 in Sacramento, at the Starbucks on Colusa Highway near Stabler, next to River Valley Community Bank in the Grocery Outlet Shopping Center, 12 of the 25 employees who were eligible to vote, were in favor of…

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Yuba-Sutter Unemployment Rate Up Significantly

(Yuba-Sutter, CA) – Yuba-Sutter’s just released October unemployment rate shows a somewhat significant increase from September, almost half-a-percent, from 5.9% to 6.3%. That’s a full percentage point higher than October of last year.Last month’s state rate was 4.8% while the national average was 3.6%.Individually, Yuba County’s unemployment rate last month was 6.1%, while Sutter County…

YWA Approves Out-of-Budget Payment for Patrol Vehicles
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YWA Approves Out-of-Budget Payment for Patrol Vehicles

(Yuba-Sutter, CA) – In a special vote yesterday, the Yuba Water Agency Board of Directors approved an out-of-budget expenditure of $150,000 for two new Yuba County Sheriff’s Department vehicles. They will be used for patrol & enforcement in and around Yuba Water’s foothills facilities, according to The Appeal-Democrat.The agency’s Assistant General Manager tells the paper…

Jeff Boone Announcer Sutter County Supervisor Run
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Jeff Boone Announcer Sutter County Supervisor Run

(Yuba-Sutter, CA) – After running and loosing in a runoff 11 years ago, Sutter County farmer Jeff Boone has announced another run for the District 1 Supervisor seat.In 2012, Boone lost to Ron Sullinger, who recently passed away, and served 2 terms until Nick Micheli was elected in 2020.Boone is Micheli’s only challenger so far.

Shoppers Robbed at Galleria Mall
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Shoppers Robbed at Galleria Mall

(Roseville, CA) — Roseville police are searching for multiple suspects after two robberies at the Galleria Mall. Investigators say shoppers were targeted in two armed robberies, one on Sunday and one on Monday. In both incidents, the victims were robbed of high-value items in a parking garage.The Roseville Police Department says it will be increasing…

Two Women Arrested in Sutter County Domestic Violence Incidents
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Two Women Arrested in Sutter County Domestic Violence Incidents

(Yuba-Sutter, CA) – The Yuba City Police Department reports the arrest of 54-year-old Chelece Divelbiss in the 1700 block of Alicia Drive at 8:45 Sunday morning, on suspicion of corporal injury to a spouse or partner.In a separate incident, on Saturday, just before 6:00 in the evening, 36-year-old Victoria Padilla was arrested in the 2500…

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No Yuba-Sutter Transit Bus Service Thanksgiving Day

(Yuba-Sutter, CA) – With many people in the Yuba-sutter area off of work for Thanksgiving, Yuba-Sutter Transit reports there will also be no bus service on Thursday. The Appeal-Democrat reports bus service will resume on Friday, including Dial-a-Ride services as well as local routes, however, there will be no Sacramento commuter services that day, as…

Another Step Forward for Sites Reservoir Project
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Another Step Forward for Sites Reservoir Project

(Yuba-Sutter, CA) – The Sites Reservoir Project continues to move forward at an increasingly rapid pace, with the final environmental impact report certified & approved, green-lighting final planning stages ahead of actual construction.However, that schedule could potentially be delayed as three environmental groups, The California Sport Fishing Protection Alliance, Friends of the River and The…

Glenn County Sheriff’s Detectives Investigating Hamilton City Shooting
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Glenn County Sheriff’s Detectives Investigating Hamilton City Shooting

(Hamilton City, CA) – Glenn County Sheriff’s detectives are investigating a shooting in Hamilton City. It occurred late yesterday afternoon at around 4:45, when deputies responded to several reports of possible shots fired in the area of 2nd Street & Broadway. There, they found a vehicle that had been shot on the driver’s side rear…