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Governor Gavin Newsom Requests Federal Emergency Declaration

(Sacramento, CA) — Governor Gavin Newsom has requested a federal emergency declaration as storm systems continue to cause heavy rain and strong winds. The request was made yesterday.A federal emergency declaration would allow the federal government to help coordinate an emergency response.

Heavy Rain & Strong Winds this Weekend as a Flood Watch Takes Effect
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Heavy Rain & Strong Winds this Weekend as a Flood Watch Takes Effect

(Yuba-Sutter, CA) – The Yuba-Sutter ‘Rainy Season’ continues to live up to that name, as inclement weather is forecast for this weekend. Even though today’s chance of rain is only at 30%, tomorrow and Sunday will bring heavy showers as a Flood Watch takes effect tomorrow night. The chance of rain Saturday & Sunday will…

‘Snowflakes and Spurs’ Fundraiser Returns to Wheatland High School
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‘Snowflakes and Spurs’ Fundraiser Returns to Wheatland High School

(Yuba-Sutter, CA) – After a two year pause, Wheatland Union High School’s Future Farmers of America fundraising event has returned. The ‘Snowflakes and Spurs’ dinner takes place January 27th inside the North Gym at the school. It’ll will be catered by Cool Hand Lukes, and features a complete meal of chicken, green beans, tri-tip, potatoes,…

HWY 70 at Feather River Canyon Reopened & Update on Closure on 99 at 113
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HWY 70 at Feather River Canyon Reopened & Update on Closure on 99 at 113

(Yuba-Sutter, CA) – Highway 70 in the Feather River Canyon was reopened yesterday afternoon at around 2:30, following a rockslide about a mile west of Rash Creek Road. CHP reports the roadway was closed at around 8:30 yesterday morning, from Jarbo Gap to the Greenville Wye.As well, Caltrans reports a ‘Crash on Highway 99 just…

CA Drought Map Shows No Area In Most Severe Category
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CA Drought Map Shows No Area In Most Severe Category

(Sacramento, CA) — There’s new hope for California’s record drought. All the recent rain appears to be helping. The latest U.S. Drought Monitor maps released yesterday show there’s no longer any area at the worst level. But the data could be even better when it’s updated to include the storm that slammed the state the…

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CA Still Has 59K+ Without Power As Another Storms Looms

(Sacramento, CA) — California is getting a short break to recover before another storm strikes. After two days of heavy rain and high winds, more than 59-thousand people are still without power. And some could stay that way going into the weekend.Crews are racing to cleanup and make repairs. Most of the damage appears to…

Sutter County Fire Department Announces Reduction in Services
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Sutter County Fire Department Announces Reduction in Services

(Yuba-Sutter, CA) – At this week’s Sutter County Board of Supervisors meeting, the Sutter County Fire Chief addressed the board informing them that due to staffing shortages “Area F will be reducing services at the Sutter Fire Station in January” according to The Appeal-Democrat.Starting today, Station 6 – one of 3 Area F stations –…

CHP Yuba-Sutter Releases Contact Information & Update Links for Storm Damage
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CHP Yuba-Sutter Releases Contact Information & Update Links for Storm Damage

(CHP Yuba-Sutter release) – The Governor’s Office has declared a State of Emergency for this storm system. PG&E has several out of state crews and Edison crews on the way to assist with what is most likely going to be a mess.This calm in this current storm is deceiving. The bulk of the rain is…

Sandbags Available Today in Both Yuba & Sutter Counties
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Sandbags Available Today in Both Yuba & Sutter Counties

(County of Sutter County Office of Emergency Management release) – Sutter County operates its sandbag distribution sites throughout the winter months in anticipation of continuous and extended heavy rainfall events during which widespread flooding may occur. Sand and sandbags are available to property owners and local businesses on a self-serve basis. Property owners and businesses…

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Yuba Water Agency Approves Another $1-Million for South County Flood Risk Reduction

(Yuba-Sutter, CA) – At their first meeting of 2023, the Yuba Water Agency Governing Board approved an additional $1-million-dollars in funding for continued flood risk reduction work and levee improvements for South Yuba County, adding to their previously committed $9-million-dollars enabling Yuba Water & the Three Rivers Levee Improvement Authority to qualify for up to…