Another Arson Arrest in Oroville
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Another Arson Arrest in Oroville

(Butte County, CA) – Cal Fire / Butte County’s law enforcement division reports another arson arrest in Oroville.Just before midnight Saturday, crews responded to a vegitation fire in the 4200 block of Lincoln Boulevard in South Oroville. Spread was stopped in 40 minutes and crews notified Cal Fire law enforcement of an individual they suspected…

Authorities Seek Help in Locating Missing 16-Year-Old Elk Grove Girl
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Authorities Seek Help in Locating Missing 16-Year-Old Elk Grove Girl

(Elk Grove, CA) — Authorities are asking for the public’s help in finding 16-year-old Aaliyah Gonzales, who went missing in south Sacramento. She was last seen around 11 a.m. near Florin Road and Luther Drive and is believed to be on foot.Gonzales is 5 feet, 9 inches tall, with long black hair, and was wearing…

12 Years Prison for Man Who Threatened to Kill Marysville Police Sergeant & High School Coach
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12 Years Prison for Man Who Threatened to Kill Marysville Police Sergeant & High School Coach

(County of Yuba, Office of the District Attorney release) – Todd A. Tyler, 56 of Browns Valley, was sentenced Monday to 12 years, 4 months in state prison for three separate cases in which he used criminal threats to terrorize multiple members of the community.In February 2022, Tyler victimized two of his daughter’s softball coaches…

Yuba County Supervisors Approve Budget
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Yuba County Supervisors Approve Budget

(Yuba-Sutter, CA) — The 2024/25 operating budget for Yuba County was adopted by the Board of Supervisors Tuesday, after the board previously did the same in June. However, yesterday’s version included adjustments due to changes in funds and reserves.Operating funds for the fiscal year will increase by approximately $25-million, with a final total of $337.2-million,…

CA Conserves 25% Of Its Land In Historic Milestone
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CA Conserves 25% Of Its Land In Historic Milestone

(Sacramento, CA) — A new report shows California is reaching a historic milestone. It’s conserved 25-percent of the state’s lands and 16-percent of its coastal waters. That puts it closer to the goal of 30-percent by the year 2030.The effort has been underway since Governor Newsom signed an executive order four years ago. He says…

Elder Abuse, Suspicion of Vandalism Arrests in Yuba City
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Elder Abuse, Suspicion of Vandalism Arrests in Yuba City

(Yuba-Sutter, CA) – The Sutter County Sheriff’s office reports the arrest of 66-year-old Shelly Praeder of the 2000 block of Lincoln Road in Yuba City, for alleged elder abuse.Meanwhile, the Yuba City Police Department reports the arrest of 19-year-old Marcello Rodriguez of the 1800 block of Gray Avenue and 19-year-old Izaac Robles of the 300…

Cat Burglar Arrested in Oroville
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Cat Burglar Arrested in Oroville

(Butte County, CA) – The Oroville Police Department reports the arrest of 25-year-old Benjamin Beckstrand for allegedly breaking into a home on Sierra Monte Drive and stealing a cat, a rare, hairless Sphinx. Police describe it as a “targeted event.” The cat, Miss Wednesday, was discovered as the only missing item in the man’s home…

Sacramento County Families Can Revive Funding
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Sacramento County Families Can Revive Funding

(Sacramento, CA) — Sacramento County families near or below the poverty level can apply for a chance to receive 725-dollars a month for a year. The program aims to keep families together and will focus on Black, Native American, and Alaska Native children.The support aims to help reduce their high number of interactions with the…

Unanswered Questions Remain for Hotel Marysville After Meeting
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Unanswered Questions Remain for Hotel Marysville After Meeting

(Yuba-Sutter, CA) – Even though Yuba-Sutter residents know the remains of the Hotel Marysville are a public nuisance, a meeting Friday still did not give it that official classification, which could have made the building subject to abatement and possible demolition.That administrative meeting Friday at the Marysville City Hall included government officials, the owners of…