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Oroville Pedestrian Hit and Killed by Vehicle on HWY 70

(Butte County, CA) – The Butte County Coroner has released the identity of the pedestrian killed by a vehicle on HWY 70 late Tuesday night as 57-year-old Johnny Byrd of Oroville.CHP reports 34-year-old Phanat Koe, also of Oroville, was driving north on 70 near Grover Lane at around 11;30 Tuesday night, when he saw Byrd…

CA State Parks Week Events
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CA State Parks Week Events

(Sacramento, CA) — Several activities will take place next week to celebrate California State Parks Week.The California Railroad Museum and Foundation in Sacramento is offering free open air rides on a rotating railroad track. Folsom Lake State Recreation Area officials say they are offering free horseback rides on June 14th.More events can be found at:…

Sutter County Sheriff’s Office Issues Ag Theft Alert
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Sutter County Sheriff’s Office Issues Ag Theft Alert

(Yuba-Sutter, CA) – The Sutter County Sheriff’s Office is issuing an Ag Theft Alert, reporting “an alarming trend” and that they’re “on the rise” adding “it’s crucial we all stay vigilant and lookout for one another.”The latest ag theft includes someone stealing fencing and a trailer Monday night from the Sutter County Sheriff’s Posse facility.The…

Sutter County Sheriff Advising Public on ZON Guns
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Sutter County Sheriff Advising Public on ZON Guns

(Yuba-Sutter, CA) – The Sutter County Sheriff’s Office wants the public to be educated about ZON guns, releasing a statement saying they’re “revolutionizing farming.” They are described as propane cannons, “carefully used to protest our valuable crops from birds and other wildlife.”The statement goes on to acknowledge, “concerns raised” but assures that the cannons “are…

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Sites Reservoir Project Takes Another Step Forward

(Yuba-Sutter, CA) – The Sites Reservoir Project has taken another step toward becoming a reality with the State Water Resources Control Board recently informing the Project Authority that the reservoir’s water rights application is complete. This clears the way to take the next step toward obtaining an actual water rights permit that gives the Sites…

Wildlife Conservation Board Funding Includes $4-Million for Yuba River Habitat Project
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Wildlife Conservation Board Funding Includes $4-Million for Yuba River Habitat Project

(Yuba-Sutter, CA) – In its latest round of Environmental Improvement and Acquisition project funding, the Wildlife Conservation Board has announced that of the $83-million for 28 separate projects, $4-million has been granted to the South Yuba River Citizens League & Yuba Water Agency Cooperative Yuba River project.The focus will be in an area around one…

Florida Takes Responsibility For Migrants Flown To Sacramento
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Florida Takes Responsibility For Migrants Flown To Sacramento

(Sacramento, CA) — Florida state officials say they are responsible for dropping off nearly 40 migrants to Sacramento, California. Officials from Florida’s Office of Emergency Management release a video that apparently show volunteers signing papers that allow for their trip to California to happen.California state officials say they are investigating possible criminal charges such as…

Girl Stabs Another Girl On Last Day Of School
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Girl Stabs Another Girl On Last Day Of School

(Sacramento, CA) — A girl is recovering from stabbing injuries at a hospital after an attack by another girl on campus during the last day of school. Sacramento County Sheriff’s department officials say the incident happened at the Encina High School campus in the Arden-Arcade area on Tuesday.The attacker was arrested.School district officials say the…

Olivehurst Restaurant Thief Being Sought – Link to Video of Break-In
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Olivehurst Restaurant Thief Being Sought – Link to Video of Break-In

(Yuba-Sutter, CA) – The Yuba County Sheriff’s Office is looking for a suspected Olivehurst restaurant thief.Taqueria El TacoNaco on Fleming Way was closed yesterday for repairs following a break-in the night before.The restaurant owners have posted surveillance video of the actual break-in on their Facebook page. Anyone who is able to recognize the bald headed…

Wanted Violent Felon Apprehended in Yuba City
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Wanted Violent Felon Apprehended in Yuba City

(Yuba-Sutter, CA) – The Sutter County Sheriff’s Office reports the arrest Sunday night of a violent felon.The man, whose name is not provided in a press release, was wanted by the Yuba City Police Department for “multiple violent felonies at an address on Creswell Drive.” He had contacted his ex-girlfriend by phone, telling her “he…