Dive Team Searches for Missing Father in American River Rescue
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Dive Team Searches for Missing Father in American River Rescue

(Placer County, CA) — A dive team is searching for a father last seen in the American River in Placer County on Sunday morning. According to the sheriff’s office, crews responded around 11:50 a.m. to a water rescue involving a child and adult near No Hands Bridge.The man reportedly entered the water to help his…

Assault with Deadly Weapon Arrest in Yuba City
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Assault with Deadly Weapon Arrest in Yuba City

(Yuba-Sutter, CA) – The Yuba City Police Department reports the arrest of 26-year-old Ismael Tejeda-Sanchez of the 200 block of Percy Avenue, on suspicion of assault with a deadly weapon.Additionally, YCPD reports the arrest of 46-year-old Carlos Mata, of the 200 block of Dorman Avenue, for alleged battery against a spouse or partner.

More Candidates Announced for Marysville City Council
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More Candidates Announced for Marysville City Council

(Yuba-Sutter, CA) – The number of candidates for the Marysville City Council is growing, with Codi Walker and Margie Rollins announcing their bids for election. As well, Stuart Gilchrist has announced his run for re-election to a second term.Walker was recently appointed to the Marysville Planning and Historic Preservation Commission and works for the Consolidated…

Yuba County Awarded Grant for Simpson Lane Bridge Work
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Yuba County Awarded Grant for Simpson Lane Bridge Work

(Yuba-Sutter, CA) – Yuba County has successfully applied for a federal grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation to study whether repairs, or replacement of the Simpson Lane Bridge will be needed.In awarding the county $400,000 for the study work, federal officials rated the bridge “poor” and “unstable.” Yuba County’s Public Information Officer tells The…

Great Danes Euthanized After Deadly Mauling in Butte County
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Great Danes Euthanized After Deadly Mauling in Butte County

(Butte County, CA) — Public Health officials in Butte County say all seven adult Great Danes linked to the fatal mauling of a Feather Falls woman are being euthanized.Fifty-six-year-old Davina Corbin was found dead on a trail near Feather Falls last week with numerous dog bites. The investigation continues, but no criminal charges have been…

Body Believed to Be Missing Kings Beach Woman Found in Nevada; Boyfriend Accused of Murder
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Body Believed to Be Missing Kings Beach Woman Found in Nevada; Boyfriend Accused of Murder

(Washoe County, NV) — Authorities in Nevada believe they have found the body of 48-year-old Patricia Portella-Wright, a missing woman from Kings Beach in Placer County.The remains were discovered down a steep embankment off Mount Rose Highway in Washoe County. Portella-Wright was reported missing on August 9th. The Placer County Sheriff’s Office is awaiting confirmation…

Concerns Over Gender Identity Bill Expressed by MJUSD Trustee
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Concerns Over Gender Identity Bill Expressed by MJUSD Trustee

(Yuba-Sutter, CA) – Seth Stemen, Area 4 trustee for the Marysville Joint Unified School District, delivers a list of transphobic comments during the board meeting…in response to that state bill, preventing school districts from enacting policies that require employees to notify parents if their child prefers to use a different gender identity.With Tuesday’s meeting coming…

Three Sutter County Clerks Charged with Selling Alcohol to Minors
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Three Sutter County Clerks Charged with Selling Alcohol to Minors

(Yuba-Sutter, CA) – The Sutter County Sheriff’s office recently conducted a minor decoy operation with agents of the State Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control. It was carried out at eleven stores and resulted with three clerks caught selling alcohol to underage decoys. The clerks and the stores they worked at are not identified in the…

Marysville Police Launch ‘Get Off Your Apps’ Campaign
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Marysville Police Launch ‘Get Off Your Apps’ Campaign

(Yuba-Sutter, CA) – Marysville Police Chief Christian Sachs has issued a release announcing the department’s second “Stay Focused, Stay Safe: Get Off Your Apps” hands-free cell phone concentrated campaign of the year, utilizing a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety Administration.It’s all part of an effort to increase patrols focusing on drivers in…