West Nile Virus Found In Mosquitos In Yolo County
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West Nile Virus Found In Mosquitos In Yolo County

(Dunnigan, CA) — A sample of mosquitoes in Dunnigan tested positive for West Nile virus, marking the second detection in Yolo County following a bird that tested positive in Woodland on June 13th. The Sacramento-Yolo Mosquito and Vector Control District confirmed the finding, highlighting the spread of virus activity.According to the California Department of Public…

Yuba County Jail Employee Arrested for Alleged Drug Smuggling
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Yuba County Jail Employee Arrested for Alleged Drug Smuggling

(Yuba-Sutter, CA) – The Yuba County Sheriff’s office reports the arrest of a civilian jail employee, for allegedly smuggling narcotics into the jail. 33-year-old Shelby Beeler of Marysville worked as the jail’s visiting clerk, hired in January of 2022.Beeler was arrested yesterday afternoon following “allegations that surfaced this week and were promptly investigated” according to…

City of Marysville Officials Work with 7-Eleven Owner to Allow Access
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City of Marysville Officials Work with 7-Eleven Owner to Allow Access

(Yuba-Sutter, CA) – As the bickering continues between Marysville officials and lawyers for the Hotel Marysville owners on how best to proceed in the aftermath of the fire almost two weeks ago, some progress was made yesterday regarding the business most impacted by the E Street closure: The 7-Eleven on E Street.The establishment has essentially…

Sutter County Sheriff’s Office Details July 4th Fireworks Calls for Service
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Sutter County Sheriff’s Office Details July 4th Fireworks Calls for Service

(SCSO release) – We know fireworks, celebrations & noise can be a nuisance for some during the 4th of July. Here are some tips on when to call our dispatch unit.To report the illegal use of fireworks, please call (530)822-7307 & provide the address or exact location, to help us locate the responsible. Additionally, if…

Marysville City Manager Defends Fire Chief After Allegations Over Hotel Marysville Fire
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Marysville City Manager Defends Fire Chief After Allegations Over Hotel Marysville Fire

(City of Marysville release) — A Message from City Manager, Jim SchaadOur Gratitude to Fire Chief Kyle HeggstromIn the world of emergency services, leadership and integrity are not just desirable qualities—they are essential. They form the bedrock upon which trust, reliability, and efficacy are built. Chief Kyle Heggstrom of the Linda Fire Protection District embodies…

PG&E Announces Temporary Rate Reduction
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PG&E Announces Temporary Rate Reduction

(Sacramento, CA) — Starting next month, P-G-and-E customers will see a temporary decrease in electricity rates, offering relief from high summer utility bills. The nine-percent reduction follows two rate hikes last year, approved to fund wildfire prevention and infrastructure upgrades.P-G-and-E has been installing stronger poles, covering power lines, pruning trees, and advancing a ten-thousand mile…

Plumas Lake Couple Arrested for Child Endangerment & Animal Cruelty
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Plumas Lake Couple Arrested for Child Endangerment & Animal Cruelty

(Plumas Lake, CA) – Brandon and Valerie Arens of Plumas Lake have been arrested and charged with felony willful child endangerment & animal cruelty charges, according to a media release from the Yuba County Sheriff’s and DA’s offices.The arrest of the couple at their Sundance Drive residence is the result of an almost two month…

Airplane Emergency in South Sutter County
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Airplane Emergency in South Sutter County

(Yuba-Sutter, CA) – Follow up on the unusual collision KUBA reported on during yesterday morning’s commute in south Sutter County, that has Nicolaus Ave closed in the area of Pleasant Grove Road for several hours.A crop duster collided with a pickup truck. According to the preliminary FAA report, the single engine Republic RC-1 failed to…

YCSO Launches New Citizen RIMS Platform
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YCSO Launches New Citizen RIMS Platform

(YCSO release) – In an ongoing effort to provide the best possible service to the community, the Yuba County Sheriff’s Office has launched its new Citizen RIMS platform, which allows users to quickly locate an array of information as well as access services.The Citizen RIMS platform is the public-facing portion of the computer-aided dispatch or…

Apache Fire Update
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Apache Fire Update

(Oroville, CA) – Cal Fire reports the Apache Fire near Palermo and Oroville 40% contained this morning with minimal growth over the last 24 hours, less than 20 acres, to 691.One residence and an outbuilding are confirmed destroyed however, and one firefighter sustained a minor injury.All minatory evacuation orders are lifted with warnings remaining in…