(NorCal, CA) – The Department of Water Resources issued an update on releases from Lake Oroville for flood control protection, reporting that Saturday evening release totals from the spillway were slightly increased, from 8,000 cubic feet per second to 8,500.Combined with the maximum 6,500 cfs possible through the Hyatt Power Plant, that’ s a total…
(Sacramento, CA) — While one of the wettest winters on record in decades has created a share of problems across California, it has gone a long way toward erasing the drought. The statewide snowpack is at 212-percent of normal for this time of year, and at 202-percent of the April 1st average.Several parts of the…
(Kingvale, CA) — Some Sierra mountain passes are back open with the region getting a small break in between storms. The I-80 reopened on Sunday night, but vehicles heading eastbound need to have chains between Kingvale and Truckee.Four-wheel drive vehicles with snow tires don’t need chains to pass through.Traffic is also back flowing over Echo…
(Yuba-Sutter, CA) – The Department of Water Resources Deputy Director of the State Water Project announced yesterday that “in line with DWR’s 2018/19 flood control plan” that was outlined following the 2017 Oroville Dam Spillway collapse, they are now using the new spillway for just the second time since its completion, five years ago.Releases will…
(Yuba-Sutter, CA) – Governor Newsom yesterday added 21 additional counties – including Yuba and Butte – to the 13 counties in his initial State of Emergency declaration earlier this week. Those counties were primarily in Southern California, although Glenn County was included.The updated list of 21 counties includes Sacramento – but not Sutter, Colusa or…
(NorCal, CA) – In Butte County Court, 28-year-old Dylan Andrew Glen Rice has pled guilty to 1st degree murder in the shooting death pf 27-year-old Jacob McArthur in Oroville in December 2019.The two reportedly worked together on a large, illegal marijuana cultivation operation off Craig Access Road. The D.A. tells Action News that Rice “felt…
(Sacramento, CA) — California is using every tool to protect communities. That’s the promise from Governor Gavin Newsom as he asks President Biden to declare an emergency to support the state’s storm response. He says it will help 34 counties get immediate access to federal assistance such as generators and equipment for clearing roads. That…
(Yuba-Sutter, CA) – Our rivers are rising as increased releases from local reservoirs is now under way. The Yuba Water Agency began releasing 5,000 cubic feet per second from New Bullards Bar yesterday and say they’ll hold as that level for now, “and adjust accordingly as the storm’s impact becomes more clear.” DWR has also…
(Yuba-Sutter, CA) – The Yuba County DA’s office is seeking the public’s help in identifying the people involved in an assault at the McDonalds in Marysville.A release states the following: The Yuba County District Attorney’s Office is investigating an assault that took place at the McDonald’s in Marysville and needs your help.Do you recognize either…
(Yuba-Sutter, CA) – The Marysville School Board has unanimously approved a partnership with Yuba College to establish what they call a “Middle College Academy,” to begin next school year. The academy would allow high-achievers to take both high school and college courses, enabling them to earn both a high school diploma with an associate’s degree,…
