Oroville Woman Sentenced in Child Abuse Death of Infant
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Oroville Woman Sentenced in Child Abuse Death of Infant

(Oroville, CA) – In Butte County Court, 38-year-old Helen Warnick of Oroville has been sentenced to 4 years in state prison after pleading no contest to one count of felony child abuse, that resulted in the death of her 2-month-old son.It was April 18th of last year that Warnick called 911 reporting the baby was…

Rocklin School Board President Facing Backlash For ‘Christ-Centered’ Comments
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Rocklin School Board President Facing Backlash For ‘Christ-Centered’ Comments

(Rocklin, CA) — Rocklin School Board President Julie Leavens Hupp is facing backlash following a recent post on her campaign Facebook page. Last week, Hupp called for “Christ centered, family focused” parents to join school advisory committees. Those parent committees will have input on what’s taught in schools.Some parents say what Hupp wants goes against…

Blues, Brews & BBQ Tomorrow at Yuba-Sutter Fairgrounds
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Blues, Brews & BBQ Tomorrow at Yuba-Sutter Fairgrounds

(Facebook release from organizers) — The Early Riser Kiwanis of Yuba City is proud to host the 17th Annual Brews, Blues & BBQ and presented by Colusa Casino Resort. New this year……..VIP tickets which give you access to the covered VIP tent with tables, early access to beer and food.This beer and music festival is…

District 2 Yuba County Supervisor Announces Re-election Run
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District 2 Yuba County Supervisor Announces Re-election Run

(Yuba-Sutter, CA) – Yuba County District 2 Supervisor Don Blaser has announced he will be running for a second term.Blaser is currently the Board of Supervisors Vice Chairperson and also a member of the Peach Tree Health, Yuba-Sutter Transit, Yuba-Sutter Arts & Culture, Yuba Water Agency, Regional Housing Authority and State Association of Counties Boards…

Oroville Man Will Not Face Murder Charges
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Oroville Man Will Not Face Murder Charges

(Butte County DA press release) – The Butte County District Attorney has declined to file homicide charges against Darren Moran, 54, of Oroville.On August 22, 2023, Moran was arrested by Butte County Sheriff’s deputies investigating the shooting death of Bruce Pagenkopp, 29, of Oroville, on the morning of August 22, 2023.According to Butte County District…

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West Nile Virus Confirmed in Colusa County as Yolo & Sacramento Counties Report Deaths

(Colusa County, CA) – The Colusa Mosquito Abatement District is confirming that test results returned from UC Davis have come back positive for West Nile virus in two mosquito samples and a sentinel chicken. The samples were collected 11 days ago.No human cases are reported in Colusa County but they are in Yuba, Sutter &…

Sutter County Supervisors Consider Sale of Former Kmart Building
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Sutter County Supervisors Consider Sale of Former Kmart Building

(Yuba-Sutter, CA) – At their meeting Tuesday, the Sutter County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously to declare seven county owned properties as surplus, clearing the path to put them on the market.That includes the former Kmart building in Yuba City. It was purchased by the county two years ago for just over $8.2-million, and was…