Update for Lake Oroville, Yuba, Feather & Sacramento Rivers
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Update for Lake Oroville, Yuba, Feather & Sacramento Rivers

(Yuba-Sutter, CA) – Releases out of Lake Oroville remain at the level they have been at for the last several days, in the 14,500 cubic feet per second range. That’s nearly identical to inflow, with the lake up slightly from yesterday to 857 feet, 82% of capacity.Checking other NorCal reservoirs, Shasta is at 80% capacity,…

Olivehurst Woman with Prior DUI Sentenced for Vehicular Manslaughter While Intoxicated
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Olivehurst Woman with Prior DUI Sentenced for Vehicular Manslaughter While Intoxicated

(Yuba-Sutter, CA) – In Yuba County Court, 22-year-old Kaitlyn Vansant was sentenced yesterday to the upper term of 10 years in prison for gross vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated, in the death of 37-year-old James Wesley Manes. The sentencing came exactly a year to the day after that fatal accident.It was around 9:30 on the evening…

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Vehicle Side Show Arrest in Sutter County

(Yuba-Sutter, CA) – The Sutter County Sheriff’s office reports an arrest after an attempted traffic stop and vehicle pursuit to Rocklin.It began when deputies responded to a call regarding a vehicle side show setting up at George Washington Boulevard and Oswald Road. A black Dodge Ram pickup was observed spinning donuts in the intersection. A…

State Allocates Funds for HWY 99  / Oswald Road Safety Improvements
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State Allocates Funds for HWY 99 / Oswald Road Safety Improvements

(Yuba-Sutter, CA) – In its latest round of state road funding, the California Transportation Commission has allocated $2.8-million for safety improvements at HWY 99 at Oswald Road. That intersection has become one of our most dangerous, with a fatality there just a few weeks ago.A traffic signal has been identified as the preferred safety measure,…

Yuba County Office of Emergency Services Issues Foothills Weather Advisory
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Yuba County Office of Emergency Services Issues Foothills Weather Advisory

(Yuba-Sutter, CA) – The Yuba County Office of Emergency Services has issued a weather advisory for today’s storm, saying snow levels “will dip into portions of (the) upper foothills” and “in some cases we anticipate two feet or more.” The advisory goes on to warn residents to “plan now” for the possibility of getting snowed…

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Another Atmospheric River Moving Into Northern California

(Sacramento, CA) — Another atmospheric river is bringing cold, wet weather to Northern California. The heaviest rain and snow is expected this afternoon, but scattered showers are possible through tomorrow. Tomorrow may also bring thunderstorms, mainly in areas south of Marysville.One to three inches of snow per hour could fall in the Sierra. A winter…

Two Yuba County Sex Offenders to Remain in Prison
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Two Yuba County Sex Offenders to Remain in Prison

(Yuba-Sutter, CA) – The Yuba County District Attorney’s office has successfully opposed parole for one convicted Yuba County sex offender, and had another’s parole revoked, and returned him to prison.Jason Young was convicted eight years ago, in 2015, for crimes involving a victim 10-year-old or younger, and sentenced to 15 to life. A Deputy D.A….

Fentanyl and Meth Seized in Food Maxx Parking Lot Arrest
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Fentanyl and Meth Seized in Food Maxx Parking Lot Arrest

(Yuba-Sutter, CA) – Calling it a “good example of if you see something, say something,” the Yuba County Sheriff’s office reports two arrests and the seizure of a third of an ounce of fentanyl and a quarter ounce of meth.The drugs were seized after deputies responded to a report of “a suspicious couple” in the…