(Yuba-Sutter, CA) – For the first time in almost two decades, the Sutter County Fire Department has hired new full-time firefighters. Four were sworn in Monday. The hires are made possible through the ‘Staffing for Adequate Fire & Emergency Response Grant’ and come on the heels of the Sutter County Fire Chief announcing at the…
(Yuba-Sutter, CA) – The Sutter County Sheriff is issuing a scam alert involving criminals identifying themselves as members of the sheriff’s office. They are claiming the victims owe money for certain services, or, seeking a donation to support the sheriff’s office, with the investigation of well known criminals.The calls reported have been from caller-ID number…
(Y-S Food Bank press release) – The Yuba-Sutter Food Bank is working hard to provide food to the communities we serve, in the best possible time and locations. Yuba City USDA food distribution is typically the 3rd Monday of each month. The food bank will be closed on 2/20 due to President’s Day, so we…
(Redwood City, CA) — The man accused of driving his family off a cliff in San Mateo County has pleaded not guilty. Forty-one-year-old Dharmesh Patel of Pasadena entered his plea in court yesterday. He is charged with three counts of attempted murder and domestic violence.Patel allegedly intentionally drove a Tesla with his wife, seven-year-old daughter…
(Yuba-Sutter, CA) – A remembrance event is scheduled for this evening in honor of Frankie Rosiles, the 10-year-old Olivehurst boy shot and killed in a family dispute last weekend. It begins at 6:00 at the Olivehurst / Linda Little league field.The event will include a candlelight vigil and balloon release.Lori Rosiles encourages everyone to “come…
(Yuba-Sutter, CA) – The Yuba City Police Department is providing an update, clarifications and corrections regarding 52-year-old Marian Wilkinson. She was reported missing by a family member last Wednesday, the 1st, at 5:10 pm.Officers responded to the 200 block of Fariman Street and were told she had not shown up for work for the previous…
(Yuba-Sutter, CA) – The Yuba County D.A. has formally filed murder charges against 31-year-old Juan Martin Ortiz in connection with the shooting death of 10-year-old Frankie Rosiles this past Sunday evening in Olivehurst during a family dispute.Ortiz was arraigned Tuesday and is being held with no bail. He is scheduled back in court Wednesday the…
(Yuba-Sutter, CA) – Follow up on the predawn fatal accident on HWY 70 near the Yuba / Butte County line KUBA reported on yesterday morning: CHP reports it was just after 1:00 when a 41-year-old Sacramento man driving a 2006 Toyota Tacoma south on 70 lost control near Sparrow Lane, hit a construction barrel, overturning…
(Sacramento, CA) — Farmworkers can apply to receive six-hundred dollar debit cards. The COVID-19 relief payments come from the federal Farm and Food Workers Relief grant and are for farm laborers who worked from 2020 until today.Officials say the money will continue to be distributed until it runs out, which is estimated to be within…
(Sacramento, CA) — California lawmakers are deciding on a measure that will allow people in prison to vote. Assembly Member Issac Bryan announced a proposed amendment to the California Constitution yesterday. It will allow people serving time in state and federal prisons to vote.
