SCSO to the Rescue: “It’s Not Always About Catching Bad Guys”
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SCSO to the Rescue: “It’s Not Always About Catching Bad Guys”

(SCSO release) – It’s not always about catching bad guys…Today, an elderly citizen needed assistance & later advised she had no power or cell service to call for help. Cleverly, she used her alarm key fob to activate law enforcement & prayed that someone would come help her. Deputy Putman arrived on scene & heard…

Yuba City’s Natural Gas Pipeline Project Underway
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Yuba City’s Natural Gas Pipeline Project Underway

(Yuba-Sutter, CA) – The City of Yuba City has issued an encroachment permit to PG&E for natural gas pipeline upgrades along Garden Highway, between Franklin & Percy Avenues, according to a release. It goes on to report that initial work “starts soon” with major excavation work beginning next month. Completion is “anticipated in late 2025.”The…

Enterprise Rancheria Tribe Buys Wheatland Land Near Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Sacramento
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Enterprise Rancheria Tribe Buys Wheatland Land Near Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Sacramento

(Wheatland, CA) — The Enterprise Rancheria tribe is buying nearly 350 acres in Yuba County, next to the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Sacramento at Fire Mountain. The land, located near Highway 65 and Forty Mile Road in Wheatland, will help expand entertainment options in Northern California.The purchase is part of plans for future developments…

Northern California County Set To Issue Citations To The Homeless For Camping
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Northern California County Set To Issue Citations To The Homeless For Camping

(Sacramento, CA) — A Northern California county is set to issue citations to homeless people for camping. Sacramento County Sheriff’s deputies and park rangers will soon be able to remove homeless people from public spaces without first offering shelter.The Board of Supervisors has expanded a previous camping ban along the American River Parkway to all…

ELECTION RESULTS: Yuba, Sutter & Colusa Counties, Measures A-W, Local, State & National
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ELECTION RESULTS: Yuba, Sutter & Colusa Counties, Measures A-W, Local, State & National

(Yuba-Sutter, CA) – With all precincts counted, here are the latest numbers from SUTTER COUNTY: Yuba City Council District 5: Toni Cole Live Oak City Council (2 seats): Aaron Pamma and Nancy Santana Measure C: No, by 19 votes Measure D: No, by 571 of 13,429 total votes YUBA COUNTY (all precincts reported): Marysville City…

Northern California Under Fire Weather Watches as Diablo Winds Hit
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Northern California Under Fire Weather Watches as Diablo Winds Hit

(Sacramento, CA) — Northern California faces elevated fire weather this week as Diablo winds, combined with dry conditions, increase wildfire risks across the region. The National Weather Service has issued red flag warnings and fire weather watches with the risk expected to peak from Tuesday evening through tomorrow.Southern California is also under high wind warnings,…

Number Of Customers Impacted By Possible Power Shutoffs Increase
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Number Of Customers Impacted By Possible Power Shutoffs Increase

(Sacramento, CA) — PG&E is monitoring a wind event expected through tomorrow morning. Recent rain has reduced fire risk, but strong winds and dry conditions have raised concerns.As a precaution, around 22-thousand customers may face a Public Safety Power Shutoff, up by seven-thousand from earlier estimates. The affected areas include western Sacramento Valley, the North…