YCUSD Summer Meals for Students Begins Monday
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YCUSD Summer Meals for Students Begins Monday

(Yuba-Sutter, CA) – Starting Monday June 10th, the Yuba City Unified School District will resume its summer meals program. The free meals are on behalf of students who may not have access to proper nutrition with school being out for the summer, as the Summer Food Service program provides healthy meals for children 18 and…

Grasshopper Infestation Hits Sacramento County
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Grasshopper Infestation Hits Sacramento County

(Sacramento County, CA) — Residents in Sacramento County, including Rancho Cordova, Roseville, and south Sacramento, report a grasshopper infestation. Experts link the surge to recent heat and late rains. Authorities advise maintaining yards, reducing watering, and sealing home entrances.The county is investigating if the grasshoppers are invasive.

Parole Denied for Convicted Sutter County Criminal
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Parole Denied for Convicted Sutter County Criminal

(Yuba-Sutter, CA) – The Sutter County DA has issued a press release that “Michael David Pettet’s parole has been denied for another 7 years.” However, “Special Deputy District Attorney Elizabeth Norton argued for a 10-year denial” according to the release, citing Pettet continuing to commit offenses in prison.Those offences include threatening a judical officer with…

Grand Theft, Battery Arrests in Yuba City
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Grand Theft, Battery Arrests in Yuba City

(Yuba-Sutter, CA) – The Sutter County Sheriff’s office reports the arrest of 36-year-old Devin Goss of the 300 block of Anita Way in Yuba City, on suspicion of grand theft, burglary and vandalism.Additionally, the Yuba City Police Department reports the arrest of 43-year-old Jerry Rymer, Jr. of the 1400 block of Wendell Way in Yuba…

Marysville City Council Green-Lights Road Improvements
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Marysville City Council Green-Lights Road Improvements

(Yuba-Sutter, CA) – At their meeting Tuesday, the Marysville City Council unamaniously approved road improvement priorities to be submitted to the state, for annual fiscal year allocation of Senate Bill 1 funds, of which, Marysville received approximately $300,000 per year, according to The Appeal-Democrat.The list includes reconstruction of East 22nd Street between Ramirez & Cheim…

Newsom Reacts To Court Ruling Dismissing Challenge Of Sites Reservoir
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Newsom Reacts To Court Ruling Dismissing Challenge Of Sites Reservoir

(Sacramento, CA) — Governor Newsom is praising a court ruling that rejected a challenge of Sites Reservoir. Environmental advocates have argued that California’s plan to build a reservoir in a valley north of Sacramento would harm the Sacramento River’s ecosystem and fish species.In December, groups filed a lawsuit that claimed the Sites Project Authority violated…

California’s First Fatal Black Bear Attack Confirmed
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California’s First Fatal Black Bear Attack Confirmed

(Sierra County, CA) — California has recorded its first deadly black bear attack on a human, occurring in Sierra County. In November 2023, deputies conducting a welfare check found 71-year-old Patrice Miller dead in her Downieville home, with evidence of bear intrusion and scavenging.The bear continued returning to the property, prompting concern among locals.After delays…

Cooling Station Open Today & Tomorrow at Veteran’s Hall
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Cooling Station Open Today & Tomorrow at Veteran’s Hall

(Sutter County Office of Emergency Management release) – In response to the forecasted heatwave this week, Sutter County will be opening a cooling center on Wednesday (6/5) and Thursday (6/6) from 2-8PM at the Sutter County Veteran’s Hall, located at 1425 Veterans Memorial Circle, in Yuba City. Spread the word!#heatwave #beprepared #BottledWater #snacks

PG&E Helicopter Practice Schedule in Yuba County Foothills Today
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PG&E Helicopter Practice Schedule in Yuba County Foothills Today

(Yuba-Sutter, CA) – PG&E will be conducting low-flying helicopter practice flights over the Yuba County foothills communities of Dobbins & Oregon House today, as well as along Marysville Road at Bullards Bar reservoir. They will be flying at “roughly 250 feet” according to a press release, in preparation for possible PSPS events and to “reduce…