Yuba College Premiering Watershed Documentary
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Yuba College Premiering Watershed Documentary

(Yuba-Sutter, CA) – Yuba College, in partnership with the Yuba Water Agency, is hosting the premier of a new documentary titled “California’s Watershed Healing.” It highlights specifically the Yuba River, its watershed and significance to our local economy and recreation.The free screening takes place tomorrow at 5:00 pm at the Yuba College Theater on the…

Yuba City Announces Community Services Director
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Yuba City Announces Community Services Director

(Yuba-Sutter, CA) – The City of Yuba City issued a press release yesterday announcing the appointment of Ann Gillen as the new Community Services Director. However, she has apparently already been on the job for a month now, since September 2nd, according to that release.Gillen takes over for Brad McIntire who retired effective September 1st….

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State Regulators Proposing $45M Penalty Against PG&E

(Sacramento, CA) — The California Public Utilities Commission is proposing a 45-million-dollar penalty against PG and E in connection with the 2021 Dixie Fire. The more than 963-thousand-acre fire started after a tree made contact with PG and E equipment north of Cresta Dam. It ended up being the second-largest wildfire in the state’s history.The…

Yuba City Sikh Parade Sword Attacker Sentenced
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Yuba City Sikh Parade Sword Attacker Sentenced

(Yuba-Sutter, CA) – After five years of delays, the Sutter County DA reports 44-year-old Parmvir Singh Gosal of Tracy pled guilty to sword attack charges, filed following the 2018 Yuba City Sikh Parade. He also pled guilty to a related charge of beating a key witness at a target store in Lathrop, June 8th 2019.Gosel’s…

Governor Appoints Two Sutter County Judges
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Governor Appoints Two Sutter County Judges

(Yuba-Sutter, CA) – Govenor Gavin Newsom has filled two judicial vacancies in Sutter County, appointing Jesse Santana to replace the retired Sarah Heckman. As well, John Hinley will take the bench in a newly-created Sutter County Superior Court position.Santana has been a practicing attorney in Sutter County since 1998, and also served as a Deputy…

Caltrans Reports HWY 20 Near Grass Valley Reopened
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Caltrans Reports HWY 20 Near Grass Valley Reopened

(Grass Valley, CA) – Caltrans reports HWY 20 is now fully reopened, following a construction project between the Interstate 80 interchange and Grass Valley. Officials reports curves have now been realigned near White Cloud and Lowell Hill (east of Nevada City) which should reduce collisions and improve safety.However, CHP advises you to “Expect two sections…

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Newsom Turns Down Amsterdam-Style Cannabis Cafes In California

(Sacramento, CA) – Governor Newsom is saying “no” to the idea of Amsterdam-style cannabis cafes in the Golden State. Newsom has vetoed a bill that would have let cannabis retailers prepare and sell non-cannabis food and beverages and sell tickets to live performances at their cafes.Democratic Assemblyman Matt Haney had authored the bill, with Haney…