(Yuba-Sutter, CA) – Yuba-Sutter’s just released October unemployment rate shows a somewhat significant increase from September, almost half-a-percent, from 5.9% to 6.3%. That’s a full percentage point higher than October of last year.Last month’s state rate was 4.8% while the national average was 3.6%.Individually, Yuba County’s unemployment rate last month was 6.1%, while Sutter County…
(Yuba-Sutter, CA) – In a special vote yesterday, the Yuba Water Agency Board of Directors approved an out-of-budget expenditure of $150,000 for two new Yuba County Sheriff’s Department vehicles. They will be used for patrol & enforcement in and around Yuba Water’s foothills facilities, according to The Appeal-Democrat.The agency’s Assistant General Manager tells the paper…
(Yuba-Sutter, CA) – After running and loosing in a runoff 11 years ago, Sutter County farmer Jeff Boone has announced another run for the District 1 Supervisor seat.In 2012, Boone lost to Ron Sullinger, who recently passed away, and served 2 terms until Nick Micheli was elected in 2020.Boone is Micheli’s only challenger so far.
(Roseville, CA) — Roseville police are searching for multiple suspects after two robberies at the Galleria Mall. Investigators say shoppers were targeted in two armed robberies, one on Sunday and one on Monday. In both incidents, the victims were robbed of high-value items in a parking garage.The Roseville Police Department says it will be increasing…
(Yuba-Sutter, CA) – The Yuba City Police Department reports the arrest of 54-year-old Chelece Divelbiss in the 1700 block of Alicia Drive at 8:45 Sunday morning, on suspicion of corporal injury to a spouse or partner.In a separate incident, on Saturday, just before 6:00 in the evening, 36-year-old Victoria Padilla was arrested in the 2500…
(Yuba-Sutter, CA) – With many people in the Yuba-sutter area off of work for Thanksgiving, Yuba-Sutter Transit reports there will also be no bus service on Thursday. The Appeal-Democrat reports bus service will resume on Friday, including Dial-a-Ride services as well as local routes, however, there will be no Sacramento commuter services that day, as…
(Yuba-Sutter, CA) – The Sites Reservoir Project continues to move forward at an increasingly rapid pace, with the final environmental impact report certified & approved, green-lighting final planning stages ahead of actual construction.However, that schedule could potentially be delayed as three environmental groups, The California Sport Fishing Protection Alliance, Friends of the River and The…
(Hamilton City, CA) – Glenn County Sheriff’s detectives are investigating a shooting in Hamilton City. It occurred late yesterday afternoon at around 4:45, when deputies responded to several reports of possible shots fired in the area of 2nd Street & Broadway. There, they found a vehicle that had been shot on the driver’s side rear…
(Rancho Cordova, CA) — An investigation is underway after two Rancho Cordova police officers shot at a woman. Officers came into contact with the woman on Monday afternoon, after a person called 911 saying someone was trying to break into their home with a butcher knife.The woman drove away after she was shot at, leading…
(Yuba-Sutter, CA) – The Yuba City Police Department reports fentanyl, meth, cocaine and a loaded firearm seized during a high-risk vehicle stop early last Friday morning. An officer spotted 36-year-old Eugene Oliver, wanted on an active warrant “for violent charges” according to a press release, “leaving his residence in a vehicle.”Oliver was taken into custody…
