(YCUSD Nutrition Services release) — Beginning this summer, the state of California will provide grocery benefits to help families with eligible school-age children buy groceries during the summer. Eligible children will receive a card with $120 for use over the summer period, which is June 1st through August 31st. Funds are subject to expungement four months…
(Sacramento, CA) — Pro-Palestinian protesters have set up an encampment on the campus of Sacramento State University. Tents were first spotted Monday morning, in the library quad area. There were at least a dozen demonstrators in the encampment at the time.The university acknowledged the protest on Monday afternoon, but says the campus remains open. A…
(Butte County, CA) – The Butte County Sheriff’s office reports the Kelly Ridge murder suspect has been caught. 54-year-old Joe Perkins of Oroville was tracked by BCSO detectives to Stockton where he was taken into custody at a gas station Friday evening.Additionally, a search warrant was served at a Stockton residence where detectives learned Perkins…
(Yuba-Sutter, CA) – Overnight roadwork on HWY 70 in north Marysville begins this week. Specifically, tomorrow night at 8:00 until 5:00 Wednesday morning and again Wednesday night at 8:00 until 5:00 Thursday morning. The work will take place between 18th and 24th Streets, as part of the Binney Junction Roadway Rehab & Complete Streets project.Expect…
(Yuba-Sutter, CA) – CHP Yuba-Sutter reports a fatal collision last Thursday afternoon at around 3:00, in South Sutter County.A 24-year-old Roseville man was driving east on Riego Road, just east of Pacific Avenue in a Toyota Corolla, while 55-year-old Manuel Lopez of Sacramento, in a Chevy 3500 towing a Bobcat on a trailer, was traveling…
(Sacramento, CA) — According to the American Lung Association, Sacramento is one of the top 10 most polluted cities in the United States concerning ozone and particle pollution. The 2024 State of the Air report assesses air quality nationwide, grading cities and counties based on pollution levels.The Los Angeles-Long Beach metro area topped the list…
(Butte County, CA) – A three month long investigation has led to the arrest of Sarah Louise Walls on suspicion of arson in Butte & Glenn Counties.The first case was reportedly a house fire January 8th, in Orland. Her boyfriend, 31-year-old Dillon Jones was taken into custody January 18th, charged with two counts of arson…
(Yuba-Sutter, CA) – The Yuba County Sheriff’s Department reports that its Marijuana Eradication Team seized eight firearms, including assault rifles & high capacity magazines, and “nearly 3,000 marijuana plants” in the 7500 block of Redhill Way in Browns Valley. 42-year-old Nicholas Bird was arrested. In addition to weapons and plants, psychedelic mushrooms were also located…
(Yuba-Sutter, CA) – The Sutter County Sheriff’s office issued a release yesterday informing that they “were advised of the passing of retired Sutter County Sheriff Roy Whiteaker.” He served as a sheriff for just shy of two decades, from 1971 to 1990.Sheriff Barnes said in the release: “Roy was a tremendous leader and he served…
(Yuba-Sutter, CA) – The local chapter of the American Cultural Exchange is seeking host families in Yuba-Sutter for the 2024/2025 school year.The next group of foreign students will be arriving in August. If you’re interested, contact Lorraine Zucco at 530-813-1202, or email: zucco_lory@yahoo.com
