Yuba County Office of Emergency Services Announced ‘Be Prepared Fair’
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Yuba County Office of Emergency Services Announced ‘Be Prepared Fair’

(Yuba-Sutter, CA) – The Yuba County Office of Emergency Services is hosting it third annual Be Prepared Fair on Thursday, October 10th. The event will take place from 3:30 until 7:00 at 1000 Lindhurst Avenue in Linda. That’s the east end of the Food Maxx parking lot, directly across from the Linda Fire Station.The fair…

Yuba-Sutter Temperatures Near October Records Amid Heat Wave
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Yuba-Sutter Temperatures Near October Records Amid Heat Wave

(Yuba-Sutter, CA) — Yuba-Sutter temperatures are expected to approach record highs this week, with forecasts predicting highs of 101 degrees today, just shy of records set in 2001, according to the National Weather Service. Meteorologists says there’s a 55-percent chance of hitting record highs.A heat wave has prompted a heat advisory for the Sacramento Valley,…

Lincoln Man Arrested in Roseville Pizza Shop Hate Crime, Police Search for Two Others
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Lincoln Man Arrested in Roseville Pizza Shop Hate Crime, Police Search for Two Others

(Placer County, CA) — An 18-year-old from Lincoln has been arrested in connection with a hate crime and assault at Blaze Pizza in Roseville on September 19th. Police say Igor Dragun, who was upset by a pride flag, returned to the restaurant with two men, assaulted employees, and fled.One worker was hospitalized with facial injuries.Authorities…

Sting Operation Saves Sex Slaves
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Sting Operation Saves Sex Slaves

(Sacramento, CA) — More than 100 arrests have been made in a massive human trafficking sting operation by authorities in Sacramento. A Sacramento County Sheriff’s spokesperson says two young girls were rescued. Their deputies posed as undercover buyers to catch those involved in sex crimes.Officials say the women being trafficked were brought from across the…

Names of Three Victims Killed in HWY 99 Crash Released
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Names of Three Victims Killed in HWY 99 Crash Released

(Yuba-Sutter, CA) – The Sutter County Coroner has released the names of the three people killed in a head-on collision on HWY 99 near 113 late Saturday morning: 48-year-old Ricardo Joso Soto & 43-year-old Juan Diego Soto Castro, both of Yuba City and 20-year-old Shane Loudermilk of Gridley.According to the CHP Yuba-Sutter collision report, Loudermilk…

Pedestrian Killed in Olivehurst Hit & Run
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Pedestrian Killed in Olivehurst Hit & Run

(Yuba-Sutter, CA) – CHP Yuba-Sutter and the Yuba County Sheriff’s office are searching for the suspected driver in a pedestrian hit & run. The incident resulted in the death of 22-year-old Joshua Steven Barrick of Olivehurst.Barrick was found dead on Feather River Boulevard, just south of Algodon Road Sunday evening at around 8:30.Alcohol is considered…

Yuba-Sutter Master Chorale Seeks Singers for Winter Concert
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Yuba-Sutter Master Chorale Seeks Singers for Winter Concert

(Yuba-Sutter, CA) – Granted, it’s not even Halloween yet, but we here at 98.1 KUBA alwats enjoy the Yuba Sutter Master Chorale’s Winter Concert! Well, no time like the present to get started, as the Yuba Sutter Master Chorale begins rehearsals for its upcoming winter concert at 6:30 this evening at First Lutheran Church, 850…

Study Reveals Central Valley Residents Regularly Exposed To Pesticides
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Study Reveals Central Valley Residents Regularly Exposed To Pesticides

(Davis, CA) — A recent study by UC Davis found that Central Valley residents are regularly exposed to pesticides, including some that are banned in California. The study, conducted in 2022, reveals that both adults and children had detectable levels of pesticides in their bodies.The researchers recommended expanding pesticide monitoring and conducting additional toxicity testing.The…

California Passes Legacy Admissions Law
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California Passes Legacy Admissions Law

(Sacramento, CA) — California has passed a law prohibiting private colleges and universities from giving special treatment, or so-called legacy treatments, to applicants with family connections to alumni or donors. This will be effective from September 1st of 2025.The law aims to promote fairness in the admissions process. Violations will require detailed disclosures of favoritism…

Newsom Signs Bill Expanding IVF Coverage In The State
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Newsom Signs Bill Expanding IVF Coverage In The State

(Sacramento, CA) — The state is expanding coverage for in vitro fertilization. Governor Gavin Newsom signed a bill Sunday that will require large group health plans and disability insurance policies to provide coverage for infertility and fertility services, including IVF. This means more support for families who are trying to have children.The new law is…