Plumas Lake Man Arrested in Fatal Hit & Run
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Plumas Lake Man Arrested in Fatal Hit & Run

(Yuba-Sutter, CA) — A 59-year-old Loomis man was killed Saturday morning after a car crashed into him while riding his bike in Sutter County, officials with the California Highway Patrol say. The crash happened around 7 a.m. Saturday on Bear River Drive west of Swetzer Road. The bicyclist was riding in the eastbound lane of Bear River…

Marysville Police Announce DUI Checkpoint Tonight
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Marysville Police Announce DUI Checkpoint Tonight

(Yuba-Sutter, CA) – As required by law, the Marysville Police Department has announced a DUI checkpoint will be set up tonight. According to a release from MPD, ‘DUI checkpoint locations are determined based on data showing incidents of impaired driving-related crashes.’ The release goes on to state ‘impaired driving is not just from alcohol. Some…

Walk Against Bullying in Memory of Autumn Today
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Walk Against Bullying in Memory of Autumn Today

(Yuba-Sutter, CA) – As the investigation into her apparent suicide, and social media misinformation continues, friends and family of Autumn Estes, the 14-year-old Lindursy High School student who was found dead last week, are holding a walk this afternoon in her memory.The event takes place at Mountain Mike’s Pizza, 606 J St, Marysville, starting at…

Yuba City Police Introduce New Wellness Officer: A Rabbit!
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Yuba City Police Introduce New Wellness Officer: A Rabbit!

(YCPD Facebook post) — We would like to introduce Wellness Officer Percy. YCPD has a wellness program for both employees and their families. Our wellness program promotes the importance of prioritizing mental and physical health, providing tools and resources to reduce stress and create a positive foundation for well-being. Officer Percy lounges at the police…

Yuba City Officials Announce Street Closures for Sunday Parade
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Yuba City Officials Announce Street Closures for Sunday Parade

(City of Yuba City release) –The Shri Guru Ravidass Temple located on Hayne Avenue in Yuba City is holding a parade to honor the Birth of Shri Guru Ravidass, Vaisakhi, and Easter, on April 9, 2023. All are invited to attend and enjoy this community event.Parade: The parade begins around 12 PM and follows an…

One Person Dead, Two Injured After Roseville Shooting
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One Person Dead, Two Injured After Roseville Shooting

(Roseville, CA) — A suspect is in the hospital with injuries after shooting a person to death and injuring two others. Roseville police department officials said more officers were called after a California Highway Patrol officer serving a search warrant yesterday was shot near a park.The suspect started running away and took two hostages with…

Officials Attempt to Quell Social Media Misinformation About Death of Lindhurst High Student
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Officials Attempt to Quell Social Media Misinformation About Death of Lindhurst High Student

(Yuba-Sutter, CA) – Yuba County officials are attempting to correct what is described as widespread misinformation – both electronic and word of mouth – regarding the death of a 14-year-old Lindhurst High School student.Autumn Estes was found dead on the campus last week.The Yuba County Sheriff Public Information Officer tells The Appeal-Democrat their investigation hasn’t…

New Owners of Stephen’s Farmhouse Introduced
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New Owners of Stephen’s Farmhouse Introduced

(Yuba-Sutter, CA) – A fresh fruit & pie destination for decades in Yuba-Sutter – the last two as Stephen’s Farmhouse – has new owners for the first time since 2002. Cherie and Jeff Stephens have announced that Allison and Troy Hickman have bought it and taken over operation already.Cherie writes in a social media post…

Yuba County Eligible for New State Grants for Housing Production
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Yuba County Eligible for New State Grants for Housing Production

(Yuba-Sutter, CA) – The state yesterday announced 11 more communities joining the so-called “Prohousing Designation,” making theme eligible for funding incentives and additional resources through state grant programs to speed production of housing.Yuba County is included in that list of eleven new prohousing jurisdictions, bringing the state total to 22.A community achieves the prohousing designation…

County Launches Campaign To Reduce Deadly Opioid Overdoses
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County Launches Campaign To Reduce Deadly Opioid Overdoses

(Nevada County, CA) — A campaign is being launched with a goal of reducing deadly fentanyl overdoses. The Nevada County Public Health Department launched “Know Overdose Nevada County” yesterday.At least 15 organizations received training from the county on how to distribute Narcan, the medicine that reverses opioid overdoses.