YCPD Rookie Officer’s “First Traffic Stop” Becomes Slow-Speed DUI Pursuit
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YCPD Rookie Officer’s “First Traffic Stop” Becomes Slow-Speed DUI Pursuit

(Yuba-Sutter, CA) – The Yuba City Police Department reports the arrest of a 19-year-old on DUI & evading charges.His arrest comes after what is described as a slow-speed pursuit, just before 8:00 last Saturday night, when rookie Officer Baca observed the driver “swerving all over the roadway.” Suspecting DUI, the officer attempted a traffic stop…

Sutter County Double-Murder Case Update
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Sutter County Double-Murder Case Update

(Yuba-Sutter, CA) – The Sutter County District Attorney is providing an update on the double-murder case of 50-year-old Fredil Flores of Dixon, in connection with the deaths of Derrick Engelman and Vicky Keovilayphone, both 40-years-old. Their bodies were found dead with multiple gunshot wounds, on Kempton Road near Brewer Road in rural Rio Oso, last…

Yuba City Woman Arrested in Double-Fatal Last Month on 99 in Live Oak
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Yuba City Woman Arrested in Double-Fatal Last Month on 99 in Live Oak

(Yuba-Sutter, CA) – The Sutter County District Attorney’s office reports the arrest of 68-year-old Vicki Hedden of Yuba City, formerly of Oroville, in connection with the double-fatal DUI collision June 9th on HWY 99 just north of Paseo Avenue. That accident resulted in the deaths of 21-year-old Allyson Nevarro-Salazar and her 1-year-old daughter.Hedden was traveling…

Candle Vigil Tonight for Olivehurst Hit & Run Victim, Search for “White Chevy Malibu” Continues
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Candle Vigil Tonight for Olivehurst Hit & Run Victim, Search for “White Chevy Malibu” Continues

(Yuba-Sutter, CA) – A beloved 78-year-old father and husband was the victim of a fatal hit & run in May, and the search for the responsible party continues. The victim’s daughter, Sherrie Mullinix tells The Appeal-Democrat the family is holding a candlelight vigil tonight, in hopes that “the person responsible..(would) turn themselves in…” .Lance Antrobus…

Riego Road Construction Begins Monday – Expect Delays
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Riego Road Construction Begins Monday – Expect Delays

(SCSO release) – Consolidated Communications will be performing work on Riego Road beginning Monday July 10, 2023 and is expected to last until Friday July 14, 2023. The work will be taking place between Pleasant Grove Road and Natomas Levee Road. Traffic control will be in place during the duration of the project so expect…

CA Reaches Agreement With Big Rig Manufacturers
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CA Reaches Agreement With Big Rig Manufacturers

(Sacramento, CA) — California is now in a partnership with the nation’s top truck manufacturers to develop zero emission big rigs. The agreement made on Thursday means the California Air Resources Board headquartered in Sacramento and the Engine Manufacturers Association will work towards a climate goal of clean truck sales by 2036.A news release from…

Almost Two Dozen Illegal Fireworks Citations Issued in Yuba-Sutter
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Almost Two Dozen Illegal Fireworks Citations Issued in Yuba-Sutter

(Yuba-Sutter, CA) – The Yuba County Sheriff’s office reports that on July 4th, between 7:00 pm and midnight, deputies responded to over 160 calls regarding illegal fireworks and issued 6 citations.The Public Information Officer notes that just because the holiday if officially over, doesn’t mean that they’re letting their guard down. Local law enforcement officials…