Storm Issues Update from the Sutter County Office of Emergency Management
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Storm Issues Update from the Sutter County Office of Emergency Management

(Yuba-Sutter, CA) – At one point so far during our current series of storms, the Sutter County Office of Emergency Management reports fully 21 roads were closed due to flooding, downed power poles, trees and washouts. However, by midday yesterday, that number was reduced to 17.The Lovey’s Landing Trailer Park evacuation order remains in effect,…

Decision Made on HWY 99 / Oswald Road Safety Improvements
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Decision Made on HWY 99 / Oswald Road Safety Improvements

(Yuba-Sutter, CA) – A decision has been made regarding potential safety improvements at HWY 99 & Oswald Road, south of Yuba City: Officials report they will signalize the intersection, including new right & left turn lanes, with space for deceleration along with pedestrian and bike lanes.Other options had included a roundabout and even a bypass.Signalization…

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Yuba-Sutter ‘Walk Against Fentanyl” Scheduled for this Saturday

(Yuba-Sutter, CA) – As the death rate due to fentanyl continues to rise, a Yuba-Sutter “Walk Against Fentanyl” is planned for this Saturday. The five mile march will go from the Linda Walmart to the Walmart in Yuba City. Organizers are inviting the public to take part and also encouraging participants to create signs, warning…

Sutter Bypass Levee Repair Agreement Signed
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Sutter Bypass Levee Repair Agreement Signed

(Yuba-Sutter, CA) – It was announced yesterday that the Sutter Butte Flood Control Agency and DWR have signed an agreement to complete “critical repairs” on four sections of the Sutter Bypass east levee, which is owned and maintained by the state. Official say when “official work” is finished “the flood risk for properties south of…

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CA Has 91 Parks Closed Due To Storm Threat, Damage

(Sacramento, CA) — Nearly 100 California state parks are closed because of all the storms. That includes Big Basin and Henry Cowell Redwoods State Parks in Santa Cruz County, Pescadero State Park in San Mateo County, Cardiff State Beach in San Diego County and Carpinteria State Beach in Santa Barbara County. Most have seen trees…

Sutter County Public Health Issues Water Advisory
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Sutter County Public Health Issues Water Advisory

(Yuba-Sutter, CA) – Sutter County Public Health has issued a “Make Water Safe During an Emergency” advisory, presumably as a result of the Sutter County Administrator Officer proclaiming a local state of emergency, due to storm-related water issues, “enabling the county to receive state & federal resources if necessary.”The Sutter County Public Health notice goes…

Internet Expansion Town Hall Meeting This Evening for Yuba City & Marysville
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Internet Expansion Town Hall Meeting This Evening for Yuba City & Marysville

(Yuba-Sutter, CA) – The no-cost agreements signed by Yuba City & Marysville officials over the last couple of years to provide expanded fiber-optic internet services will be detailed at a Town Hall meeting, scheduled for 5:30, this evening, at the Sutter Youth Organization building, 7740 Butte House Road in Sutter. It will be hosted by…

Third Rock Slide Impacts HWY 70 Through the Feather River Canyon
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Third Rock Slide Impacts HWY 70 Through the Feather River Canyon

(Yuba-Sutter, CA) – HWY 70 remains closed through the Feather River Canyon, from Jarbo Gap to the Greenville Wye.At present, there is no estimated time of reopening and crews now have a third slide to deal with. That occurred yesterday between Belden & Twain.That is in addition to the two other slides that occurred Monday…