Search for Missing Oroville Man Continues
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Search for Missing Oroville Man Continues

(Butte County, CA) – The Butte County Sheriff’s office reports the search for 22-year-old Julio Gutierrez of Oroville continues for a fourth day.A release says he has not been seen by family or friends since “attending an event in Biggs.” His submerged vehicle was dicsovered near the Afterbay Release Station early in the search. Police…

Yuba City Tax Measure Forums Scheduled
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Yuba City Tax Measure Forums Scheduled

(Yuba-Sutter, CA) – The Yuba-Sutter Chamber of Commerce has scheduled a series of public forums to provide information on Measure D. That measure will appear on this November’s ballot for a 1% general sales tax in Yuba City.The forums are set to take place tomorrow (8/21) at the Sutter-Yuba Association of Realtors office, 1558 Starr…

LaMalfa Schedules Town Hall Meeting in Wheatland
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LaMalfa Schedules Town Hall Meeting in Wheatland

(Wheatland, CA) – The Yuba-Sutter Federal Representative in the House, Congressman Doug LaMalfa, has scheduled another local Town Hall Meeting.After meeting with residents of Williams and Willows last week, the 1st Congressional District Representative will be in Wheatland, this Thursday, August 22nd, at the Wheatland Community Center, 101 C Street.Please note: No large signs, banners,…

Cold Summer Storm to Bring Rain, Thunderstorms, Sierra Snow
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Cold Summer Storm to Bring Rain, Thunderstorms, Sierra Snow

(Yuba-Sutter, CA) — A rare, cold summer storm is expected to move into Northern California and the Yuba-Sutter area later this week. By the end of the week, the region will face a chance of rain and thunderstorms, along with a chance of snow in the Sierra. The northern and central Sacramento Valley are most…

I-80 Fully Reopens After Tesla Big Rig Fire, Hazmat Situation
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I-80 Fully Reopens After Tesla Big Rig Fire, Hazmat Situation

(Placer County, CA) — I-80 in the Sierra Nevada is back open in both directions after an electric semi-truck caught fire, causing a major hazmat situation. The Tesla big rig fire, first reported at three o’clock Monday morning, prompted the closure of both sides of the interstate near Emigrant Gap.The hazmat situation was caused by…

BCSO Search for Missing Man After Vehicle Found Submerged
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BCSO Search for Missing Man After Vehicle Found Submerged

(BSCO release) — On August 18, 2024, at approximately 2:41 a.m., family members of Julio Gutierrez reported him missing. Deputies started an investigation and determined Gutierrez did not return home after attending an event in Biggs.During the investigation, evidence of a traffic collision was located on Larkin Road, near the Afterbay Release Station. Deputies were…

Second Yuba-Sutter Resident Arrested in Oroville in One Week
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Second Yuba-Sutter Resident Arrested in Oroville in One Week

(Oroville, CA) – For the second time in a week, the Butte County Sheriff’s office reports the arrest of a Yuba-Sutter resident in Oroville.24-year-old Jonathan Melo of Yuba City Ubered to Oroville, but reportedly left his gun behind in the vehicle. The driver notified the BCSO and after reviewing the Uber video, detectives determined the…

Yuba County Sheriff’s Department Issues Scam Warning
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Yuba County Sheriff’s Department Issues Scam Warning

(Yuba-Sutter, CA) – The Yuba County Sheriff’s Department has issued a scam warning targeting the elderly.Callers are identifying themselves as members of the YCSO, providing actual names of employees and have technology making the receiver’s caller I.D. show the sheriff’s number.The scammers are demanding money to “take care of active warrants” according to the YCSO…

Motorcyclist Killed in Yuba County Crash
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Motorcyclist Killed in Yuba County Crash

(Yuba County, CA) – A man from Browns Valley is dead after his motorcycle crashed down an embankment in a remote area of Yuba County on Saturday evening. The California Highway Patrol says the accident occurred near County Road 21 and Skyglen Drive just after 6:30 p.m. No other vehicles or individuals were involved.The 29-year-old…