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(Yuba-Sutter, CA) – The Sutter County Coroner has released the identity of the pedestrian killed after being hit by a vehicle Monday evening at Bridge & Shasta Streets, as 72-year-old Thomas Steven Waicunas Jr., homeless, according to The Appeal-Democrat.Meanwhile, the Placer County Sheriff-Coroner’s office tells the paper that the passenger killed in a rollover-vehicle collision…

(Yuba-Sutter, CA) – An undercover sting operation conducted by the Sutter County Sheriff’s office and the Contractors State License Board in Yuba City, has resulted in twelve arrests. However, no names have been provided at this time.Bids ranged from $2,000 to $8,700 for painting, decks, concrete and tree trimmings.Five of those arrested face additional penalties…

(Yuba-Sutter, CA) – The Yuba County Ag Commissioner has released the 2023 Crop report, showing an overall 4% increase from 2022, to $256,885,785, noting that kiwi alone accounted for the rise to second overall in Yuba County, behind only rice at $67-million, a slight increase from the year prior.Prunes also decreased slightly last year, totaling…

(Supervisor Gary Bradford Face Book post) — Are you frustrated by how long it takes to count ballots after the election? Did you know your actions can speed up the process?If you plan to use your vote-by-mail ballot, ensure it’s RECEIVED by Yuba County Elections on or before Friday, November 1st. How?- Fill it out…

(Sutter County Children & Families Commission release) — The Sutter County Children & Families Commission (SCCFC) is pleased to announce the receipt of a $170,489 grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) to implement critical safety initiatives aimed at reducing pedestrian and bicycle-related injuries and fatalities throughout Sutter County. This funding will support…

(Sacramento, CA) — California Governor Gavin Newsom has issued an executive order aimed at lowering electric bills. The executive order, issued on Wednesday, asks the state Public Utilities and Energy commissions to try to lower power bills in the future, or at the minimum, stop them from rising so fast.The Golden State has the second-highest…

(Glenn County, CA) – An Olivehurst woman has been booked into the Glenn County Jail, on charges including felony driving under the influence causing injury, gross vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated and custody/care-assault of a child under eight.According to Tri-County News, 24-year-old Savannah Dees was driving in unincorporated Glenn County early Saturday evening when she drove…

(YCPD release) –The Yuba City Police Department is currently investigating a tragic vehicle versus pedestrian collision that resulted in the death of a pedestrian.At approximately 8:11 pm on October 28, 2024, officers responded to a report of a vehicle collision involving a pedestrian in the area of Bridge Street and Plumas Street. Upon arrival, emergency…

(City of Yuba City release) — Reminder: At 1PM on 10/30/2024, we’ll be testing the CodeRED Emergency Alert System. This is just a drill to ensure everything is working properly—no action is needed on your part. It’s also a great time to sign up if you haven’t already!Click the link in our bio to stay…

(YCPD release) — The Yuba City Police Department, our partner agencies and our community prepare throughout the year leading up to the Annual Nagar Kirtan in Yuba City, commonly referred to as the Sikh Parade. This year’s festivities will take place from Friday, November 1, 2024, to Sunday, November 3, 2024. Together with local, state,…