Sutter County Sheriff’s Office Issues Fuel Theft Alert
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Sutter County Sheriff’s Office Issues Fuel Theft Alert

(Yuba-Sutter, CA) – The Sutter County Sheriff’s Office has issued a fuel theft alert, issuing a press release informing that deputies have been conducting “close patrol” on several gas stations.SCSO reports that from just this past Tuesday night from 11:00 through 2:00 Wednesday morning, officers witnessed numerous vehicles congregating around several gas pumps at the…

Flock Cameras Coming to Yuba City
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Flock Cameras Coming to Yuba City

(Yuba-Sutter, CA) – With several surrounding law enforcement agencies reporting finding them a successful, effective investigative tool, the Yuba City Council and Sutter County Board of Supervisors have agreed on a partnership to purchase, and have installed throughout their law enforcement jurisdictions twenty-five Flock camera license plate readers, capable of transmitting real-time plate recognition and…

CA Lawmakers Advance Bills Ahead Of Friday Deadline
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CA Lawmakers Advance Bills Ahead Of Friday Deadline

(Sacramento, CA) — Proposed California bills are facing a deadline on Friday to pass out of the Senate or Assembly. Lawmakers started the week with over 900 bills and many have met the deadline and are one step closer to the governor’s desk. That includes a bill that makes porn websites verify users’ ages. A…

Hot, Dry Weather And Gusty Winds in Yuba-Sutter Are Perfect Combination For Wildfires
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Hot, Dry Weather And Gusty Winds in Yuba-Sutter Are Perfect Combination For Wildfires

(Sacramento, CA) — Hotter and drier weather coupled with gusty winds are the perfect combination for wildfires. According to the National Weather Service in Sacramento, it’s important to keep vehicles off dry grass, maintain vehicle breaks and tires, and secure tow chains to avoid dragging, which can cause sparks.Never leave fires unattended, and obey burn…

Yuba City Felony Pursuit Ends on Island in the Feather River
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Yuba City Felony Pursuit Ends on Island in the Feather River

(Yuba-Sutter, CA) – The Yuba City Police Department reports a dramatic pursuit and arrest of a felon.The incident began early yesterday afternoon at 12:45, when an officer on routine patrol saw a wanted felon, 32-year-old Alejandro Herrera driving in the 500 block of Colusa Avenue and attempted to pull him over. However, Herrera took off,…

Yuba-Sutter Unemployment Rate Dips By Double-Digits
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Yuba-Sutter Unemployment Rate Dips By Double-Digits

(Yuba-Sutter, CA) – The State Employment Development Department has released April’s unemployment numbers, showing a double-digit drop in Yuba-Sutter from 9.2% in March to 8.2%. However, that is still significantly above the April 2023 rate of 7.3%. Individually, Sutter County’s unemployment rate last month was 8.8%, while Yuba County was at 7.3%. The state’s rate…

Sutter Buttes Burn Ban Goes Into Effect Tomorrow
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Sutter Buttes Burn Ban Goes Into Effect Tomorrow

(Yuba-Sutter, CA) – The Sutter County Fire Department has issued a press release informing that the annual, seasonal Sutter Buttes Burn Ban goes into effect tomorrow afternoon (5/24) at 5:00.As always, after tomorrow, residents within the affected area may receive a special burn permit, but only after a fire department inspection of the proposed burn…

New Road Open For Sacramento International Airport Traffic
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New Road Open For Sacramento International Airport Traffic

(Sacramento, CA) — A new road connecting North Natomas to the Sacramento International Airport has opened along Elkhorn Boulevard. The new one-mile road has four lanes. It will allow local traffic to reach the airport without using Interstate 5.It starts at Elkhorn Boulevard and Powerline Road, heading west towards the airport, and joins the existing…

More DMV Services Being Moved Online
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More DMV Services Being Moved Online

(Sacramento, CA) — California is making it easier for residents to access the DMV by bringing more services online. Starting June 3rd, the Department of Motor Vehicles will offer simple vehicle registration and driver’s license renewals that don’t require an in-person visit online and at self-serve kiosks at both DMV offices and retail locations, like…