Madonna Concert Dates Rescheduled
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Madonna Concert Dates Rescheduled

(Sacramento, CA) — Madonna’s concert stop in Sacramento has a new date. The legendary singer had to reschedule her Northern America shows because of a recent hospitalization for a serious bacterial infection.Ticket website Live Nation says her show at the Golden 1 Center is on February 24th. Live Nation says previously scheduled tickets will be…

First Human Case of West Nile Virus Confirmed in Yuba County
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First Human Case of West Nile Virus Confirmed in Yuba County

(Yuba-Sutter, CA) – Yuba County Public Health has confirmed the first human case of West Nile virus infection in Yuba county this year.As of August 11th, fourteen human West Nile virus cases were confirmed in California. That includes one in Butte County, which locally, has delt with the worst of human cases of the virus,…

Recology Win National Award for Composting Operation
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Recology Win National Award for Composting Operation

(Yuba-Sutter, CA) – Recology has been recognized with a national award for its state of the art compost operation in Wheatland, receiving the National Waste and Recycling Association’s Organics Management Facility of the Year award.The compost created at Recology Ostrom Organics is approved for use on organic soil and the award was presented for Recology…

‘Bistro in the Buttes’ Fundraiser for Special Needs Children This Saturday
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‘Bistro in the Buttes’ Fundraiser for Special Needs Children This Saturday

(Yuba-Sutter, CA) – A fundraiser for special needs children is scheduled for this coming Saturday, as the annual Bistro in the Buttes event takes place at 10:30, in the Artisan Community Garden adjacent to the Sutter County Library.The event is hosted by Family SOUP, a local nonprofit for children with special needs. The Appeal-Democrat reports…

7 New California Hall of Fame Inductees Announced
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7 New California Hall of Fame Inductees Announced

(Sacramento, CA) — The late Carrie Fisher and Vin Scully headline the latest round of inductees into the California Hall of Fame. The exhibit at the California Museum in Sacramento announced seven new members on Monday, all inducted posthumously.The 16th class of inductees also includes singer Etta James, pilot and physicist Maggie Gee, actress and…

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Sutter County Resident – On Probation – Arrested for Death Threats Against Yuba County Inmate

(Yuba-Sutter, CA) – A Sutter County resident – on probation – has been arrested for threatening to kill a Yuba County inmate. A release from the Yuba County Sheriff’s office reports that of 55 messages sent to the inmate, there were 12 death threats sent from the same person.The threats were discovered a during routine…

Yuba County Office of Education Appoints New Superintendent
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Yuba County Office of Education Appoints New Superintendent

(Yuba-Sutter, CA) – The Yuba County Board of Education has appointed a new Superintendent of Schools: Rob Gregor, effective Monday the 21st. Gregor has spent the last 20 years working for the Marysville School District, including 4 years as a Principal at Olivehurst School, 7 years at Cedar Lane and 9 years at Ella Elementary….

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West Nile Virus Continues to Increase in KUBA Listening Area

(Yuba-Sutter, CA) – West Nile virus detections continue to increase throughout Yuba, Sutter, Colusa & Butte Counties. August is considered a peak month for the virus to spread.Colusa’s Mosquito Abatement Manager tells The Appeal-Democrat our historically positive water years and subsequent increase in rice planting in particular, has led to a marked increase in mosquito…