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Yuba Sheriff’s Apologize After Canine Bites Innocent Bystander

(Yuba-Sutter, CA) – The Yuba County Sheriff’s office is confirming that “unfortunately as deputies were attempting to apprehend a homicide suspect, our canine deployment accidentally resulted in the injury of a civilian.” This is in response to Myra Riddle’s claim to CBS-13 in Sacramento, that Friday night, as the chase of a suspect in Thursday…

Marysville Man Found Guilty of DUI and Drugs in Mendocino County
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Marysville Man Found Guilty of DUI and Drugs in Mendocino County

(Mendocino County, CA)- – In Mendocino County Court, a jury has found 43-year-old David Stanley Allred of Marysville guilty of unlawfully driving a motor vehicle while under the influence of methamphetamine, a misdemeanor.He also pled no contest to three counts of failure to appear.

Sacramento Sheriff Applauds Safeway, California Grocers For Helping Slow Retail Theft
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Sacramento Sheriff Applauds Safeway, California Grocers For Helping Slow Retail Theft

(Sacramento County, CA) — Sacramento County Sheriff Jim Cooper expresses gratitude to Safeway and the California Grocers Association for their efforts against retail theft. Safeway collaborated with the sheriff’s department to address ongoing theft issues at various locations.Detectives conducted a shoplifting operation, resulting in several arrests and trespass notices.In contrast, Sheriff Cooper criticized Walgreens and…

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One Killed In Yuba County Drive-By Shooting

(Linda, CA) — One person is dead in a fatal drive-by shooting in Yuba County. The incident took place at the 17-hundred block of Hammonton Smartsville Road in Linda Thursday evening.The Yuba County Sheriff’s Office has not released information on the suspect and has not provided details about the victim. The situation is currently under…

Lindhurst High School Shooter Seeks Another Appeal, Yuba County DA Wants “Sentence Upheld”
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Lindhurst High School Shooter Seeks Another Appeal, Yuba County DA Wants “Sentence Upheld”

(Yuba-Sutter, CA) — Over 30 years after the Lindhurst High School, school shooting, 52-year-old death row inmate Eric Houston is filing another appeal, claiming that a developmental disability should overturn his death sentence to life without the possibility of parole.  According to the Yuba County District Attorney, a Napa Judge has ordered a response to…

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Marysville Council Approves Yuba County Office of Education Move to Former Chamber of Commerce Building

(Yuba-Sutter, CA) — It’s been sitting empty for some time, but this week, the Marysville City Council unanimously approved an agreement with the Yuba County Office of Education to allow it to occupy the former Chamber of Commerce building that also once housed the Gold Sox headquarters, with needed repairs expected before its full use.According…

Three Geese Found Dead At Sacramento Pond Test Positive For Bird Flu
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Three Geese Found Dead At Sacramento Pond Test Positive For Bird Flu

(Sacramento, CA) — Three geese recently found dead in a Land Park pond in Sacramento have tested positive for Avian influenza, commonly known as bird flu. While the virus typically spreads among wild birds and doesn’t often infect humans, there is a risk for pets like cats and dogs if exposed to infected birds.The California…

Regional New Home Sales Up Significantly in Year-Over-Year Comparison
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Regional New Home Sales Up Significantly in Year-Over-Year Comparison

(Yuba-Sutter, CA) – The North State Building Industry Association’s October report shows a remarkable year-over-year jump in new home sales, almost doubling the October 2022 numbers in the 8 county Sacramento region. That includes Yuba and Sutter, at 94%.The 421 new homes sold is also 12% above the October monthly average, but 13% lower than…

Yuba & Sutter Counties Extend Contract with Bi-County Ambulance
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Yuba & Sutter Counties Extend Contract with Bi-County Ambulance

(Yuba-Sutter, CA) – Yuba and Sutter County’s lone medical transportation service provider for the lat 43 years, since 1980, will continue in that role – for at least another 3 years – as a contract extension has been approved. The Bi-County Ambulance President & CEO released a statement following the agreement, saying they are “proud…

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Parking Change Proposal for Marysville Advances

(Yuba-Sutter, CA) – At their meeting Tuesday, the Marysville City Council gave the green light to move forward with proposed changes to the city’s parking code. That includes removing the current “1.5 onsite parking spaces per residential or hotel unit “ according to The Appeal-Democrat. However, that change would not apply to B, C, or…