Northern California to Receive First Major Rain, Snow of Season
| |

Northern California to Receive First Major Rain, Snow of Season

(Yuba-Sutter, CA) — Northern California will experience its first significant rain and snow this week, with a storm bringing heavy precipitation from today [Wednesday] through Saturday.Coastal areas will see rain, while mountain regions may get up to 12 inches of snow near Mount Shasta and three to six inches near Lake Tahoe.The Bay Area expects…

Deadly Bat Fungus Found in Sacramento Area
| |

Deadly Bat Fungus Found in Sacramento Area

(Sacramento, CA) — The California Department of Fish and Wildlife has detected the fungus responsible for white-nose syndrome in Sacramento-area bats for the first time. A Western red bat from Sutter County tested positive on May 9th.While no visible signs of the disease have been reported, officials warn it could impact local bat populations crucial…

Student Disarmed Yesterday at Twin Rivers Charter School
| |

Student Disarmed Yesterday at Twin Rivers Charter School

(Yuba-Sutter, CA) – The Yuba City Police Department reports officers responded to Twin Rivers Charter School on Live Oak Boulevard yesterday after staff called requesting assistance with a possible weapon being brought onto campus.Officers worked quickly with school staff and did locate a firearm on a student.A media release says there were no direct threats…

Yuba City Pedestrian Hit and Killed Last Night
| |

Yuba City Pedestrian Hit and Killed Last Night

(Yuba-Sutter, CA) – A Yuba City pedestrian was hit and killed last evening, according to the Yuba-Sutter News Facebook page. The post cites the Yuba-Sutter Scanner Traffic Facebook page, which reports a vehicle hit a pedestrian at 8:19 at Bridge & Plumas, and the death of the unidentified victim was confirmed 3 minutes later.Bridge Street…

Possible Alcohol or Drugs in Crash of Olivehurst Woman and Death of 5-Year-Old
| |

Possible Alcohol or Drugs in Crash of Olivehurst Woman and Death of 5-Year-Old

(Willows, CA) – CHP-Willows is investigating an Olivehurst woman’s solo-vehicle collision at around 6:00 Saturday evening, resulting in the death of a 5-year-old child, saying alcohol or drugs may have been a contributing factor.According to a press release, 24-year-old Savannah Dees was driving south on County Road M, south of County Road 27 in northern…

Yuba County Announces Ballot Drop Off Locations
| |

Yuba County Announces Ballot Drop Off Locations

(Yuba County release) — Yuba County residents have two ballot drop-box locations available 24/7, and a third available during weekday business hours.If you’re ready to turn in your ballot, head to the Yuba County Government Center parking lot, or Linda Fire Station 3 in Plumas Lake to utilize our secure 24/7 ballot boxes!Otherwise, we’ll see…

Support for Proposition 36 Grows Amid Controversy Over Polling
| |

Support for Proposition 36 Grows Amid Controversy Over Polling

(Sacramento, CA) — Polls in California indicate strong support for Proposition 36, which seeks to reinstate felony penalties for certain drug and theft-related crimes.A Public Policy Institute of California survey shows 73-percent approval among likely voters, while a UC Berkeley poll indicates 60-percent support. However, the Million Voters Project opposes the measure, claiming polls overlook…