(Yuba-Sutter, CA) – West Nile virus detections continue to increase throughout Yuba, Sutter, Colusa & Butte Counties. August is considered a peak month for the virus to spread.Colusa’s Mosquito Abatement Manager tells The Appeal-Democrat our historically positive water years and subsequent increase in rice planting in particular, has led to a marked increase in mosquito…
(Yuba-Sutter, CA) – The Sutter County Sheriff’s Office is announcing the creation of a new position: Communications Coordinator, similar to a Public Information Officer.Duties include media relations, community events and social media. The salary range is from just under $64,000 a year to just under $100,000. For more information about how to apply, visit: suttercounty.org
(Sacramento, CA) — Sideshows continue to be a problem each weekend in Sacramento County. There were reports of more illegal sideshows across the county this past weekend. One on Saturday involved about 100 vehicles.Police towed five of them, including a U-Haul truck. There were also five people arrested, four guns seized, and a dozen drivers…
(Yuba-Sutter, CA) – Demonstrating further that he doesn’t know how to retire, long-time Sutter County farmer, business owner and Say Love founder Jeff Stephens has announced his candidacy for District 5 Supervisor. He’ll be taking on multi-term seat holder Mat Conant.At this point, Stephens is the only announced challenger to an incumbent up for reelection…
(Yuba-Sutter, CA) – The City of Yuba City is providing an update on the Bridge Street Widening Project.The lanes on the north side, between Cooper and Gray are opening, however, the lanes on the southside are now closed.The City of Yuba City urges caution and ‘to watch for construction workers’ when traveling through the affected…
(Acting Company release) — Chitty Chitty Bang Bang opens August 11th and plays through September 17, 2023. Friday and Saturday performances begin at 7:30 pm with doors opening at 7:00 pm. Sunday matinees begin at 2:00 pm with doors opening at 1:30 pm.General admission is $20, youth ages 17 and under admission is $15. Tickets…
(Oroville, CA) – In Butte County Court, a 16-year-old Oroville male has pled guilty to involuntary manslaughter, in what the district Attorney’s press release refers to as the accidental shooting death of 13-year-old Amadeus Miller-Ramos. Despite the guilty plea, the name of the 16-year-old was not provided.It was predawn on the morning of July 18th,…
(Oroville, CA) – Cal Fire reports an arson arrest in Oroville.While patrolling Riverbend Park, Cal Fire law enforcement officers took note of a man on a bike trail, and just minutes after the officers left the park, a vegetation fire was dispatched by the Oroville Emergency Command Center.Officers recognized the suspect description as the man…
(San Francisco, CA) — A fleet of robotaxis will be driving around San Francisco 24/7. California regulators just approved robotaxi services Cruise and Waymo in San Francisco. They are competing against ride hailing services like Uber.This comes despite safety concerns over robotaxis, including unexpected stops and erratic behavior. One robotaxi blocked an emergency vehicle from…
(San Jose, CA) — First responders from California are headed to Hawaii to help that state deal with the aftermath of its devastating wildfires.Red Cross relief workers left San Jose International Airport Thursday, with more set to head to Maui later today. Governor Newsom has also sent some of California’s search-and-rescue specialists to Hawaii. Those…
