(Butte County, CA) – The Butte County Department of Public Health is reporting their first case of human West Nile virus infection this year, bringing the total number state-wide to eight.Human West Nile virus infection generally takes three forms: 80% get it but do not realize it, as immune systems repel it with no symptoms…
(Gridley, CA) – Cal Fire crews responded just after 2:00 yesterday afternoon to a vegetation fire behind the Gridley-Biggs Cemetery. Evacuation orders were issued, but only for a short time, as the fire was fully contained in less than three hours.No injuries reported and no structures impacted. The fire was contained at 68 acres.
(Elk Grove, CA) — A mother and her son are facing multiple charges for trying to kill the son’s girlfriend. Elk Grove Police say a fight took place at the boyfriend’s home during the overnight hours on Friday.The couple had been together for several years and the girlfriend did not live with him.The girlfriend and…
(Yuba-Sutter, CA) – Today’s first day of school in the Marysville School District includes the first class of 20 incoming high school freshmen to “The Academy,” an alternative option modeled after the nationally-recognized Middle College. It will allow “highly motivated students to accelerate their 4 years high school and 2 year associate’s degree college completion.”The…
(Yuba-Sutter, CA) – If you’ve driven along Shasta Street in Yuba City recently, you may have not only noticed that new Holiday Inn Express going up, but now, a sign saying it’s open for business. That opening was made official on Monday, complete with a formal ceremony featuring community leaders, including Yuba City Mayor Wade…
(Yuba-Sutter, CA) – With the beginning of the new school year in the Yuba City District today, officials have announced a new partnership with heritage Marysville business Tootles, for River Valley High School.Specifically, Tootles will provide the freshest, highest quality meat for their smoker and new BBQ. This will enable the Falcons menu to include…
(Sacramento, CA) — The Sacramento Republic FC soccer team is making American sports history. The team announced Tuesday that it had signed 13-year-old Da’vian Kimbrough to a contract. That makes Kimbrough the youngest professional athlete in American team sports history at 13 years, five months and 13 days.The teen has come up through the Republic’s…
(Petaluma, CA) — Yellowjackets are causing quite the buzz in the North Bay these days. Vector officials say the aggressive wasp-like insects are in full force, having seen their numbers skyrocket around the area this summer. Underground nesting yellowjackets are particularly aggressive, and officials say people need to be careful around the insects because their…
(Yuba-Sutter, CA) – Most Yuba City and Marysville schools are back in session starting tomorrow, with other area schools beginning the new year within the next few weeks.The Appeal-Democrat reports schools will be opening on the following dates: Yuba City Unified School District, Wednesday Marysville Joint Unified School District, Wednesday Live Oak Unified School District, ThursdayNuestro Elementary…
(Yuba-Sutter, CA)– With schools starting back this month across Yuba-Sutter, Yuba County Health & Human Services is taking appointments for children to get vaccinated with a free Wednesday-only clinic.The Appeal-Democrat reports the Tdap vaccine is being offered for children, between the ages of 7 and 18. Tdap protects against infectious diseases such as diphtheria, tetanus…
