Marysville Councilmember Not Seeking Reelection
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Marysville Councilmember Not Seeking Reelection

(Yuba-Sutter, CA) – Marysville Councilmember Dom Belza formally announced on Friday that he will not seek re-election to the city council in November.According to The Appeal-Democrat, the move may signal a possible run for higher office, including at the state level. In his announcement, Belza said his “passion” for service to the community will continue.While…

California’s Park Fire Surpasses 401K Acres
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California’s Park Fire Surpasses 401K Acres

(Chico, CA) — California’s largest wildfire in years, the Park Fire, has burned just over 401-thousand-500 acres, making it the state’s fourth-largest wildfire in recorded history. The blaze, which started on July 24th at Upper Bidwell Park, has destroyed hundreds of homes across Butte and Tehama counties.As of Sunday evening, the fire is 31-percent contained….

Missing Yuba City Men Found Dead in Hamilton City
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Missing Yuba City Men Found Dead in Hamilton City

(Hamilton City, CA) – According to the California Highway Patrol, two men from Yuba City who were reported missing have been found dead, in a crash Wednesday morning.Authorities responded to the scene near Hamilton City and they said a 2004 Lexus was recovered from the water of the Glenn-Colusa Canal with two bodies inside. The…

Yuba-Sutter Back to School Events Today & Tomorrow
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Yuba-Sutter Back to School Events Today & Tomorrow

(Yuba-Sutter, CA) – Several events, offering free school supplies and more, are scheduled for today and tomorrow as Yuba-Sutter counts down to the start of a new school, year.The Sutter County Sheriff’s office and Yuba City Police Department are conducting a Back to School Car Seat Checkup, today from 9 until 11, at 850 Gray…

Yuba City Wants You to Help ‘Name Our New Plaza’
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Yuba City Wants You to Help ‘Name Our New Plaza’

(City of Yuba City release) – The City is finalizing the design for the new plaza that will be constructed under the Plumas Street Water Tower, and we want YOUR input in naming it!Submit your plaza name recommendation through the Plumas Street Plaza Form here – https://forms.gle/dx9npq3QeXDzczVd6The submission period is open from August 1, 2024…

Sutter County Sheriff’s Office Conducting DUI Patrols Saturday
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Sutter County Sheriff’s Office Conducting DUI Patrols Saturday

(Yuba-Sutter, CA) – The Sutter County Sheriff’s Office has issued a release informing the public they will be conducting DUI patrols tomorrow, “during the evening hours.”SCSO would like to remind drivers that impaired driving is not “just from alcohol.” Some prescription medications and even over-the-counter drugs “may interfere with driving.” And although marijuana is legal…

Park Fire Nearing 400,000 Acres Burned, 22% Containmemnt
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Park Fire Nearing 400,000 Acres Burned, 22% Containmemnt

(NorCal, CA) — The Park Fire has burned 394,953 acres and is now 22% contained. CAL FIRE said their damage inspection teams have completed almost all of their assessments.Authorities said 537 structures have been destroyed and 47 structures have been damaged during the fire.There are still multiple evacuation orders and warnings in Butte, Tehama, Shasta…

“America’s Heartland” Arrives in Yuba City
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“America’s Heartland” Arrives in Yuba City

(Yuba-Sutter, CA) – The long running PBS series “America’s Heartland” has taken 18 years to get here, but Yuba City’s Manseena Orchards will be featured on the show’s season premier, next Monday, August 5th at 7:00 pm on KVIE.You can also catch it on RFD-TV, the PBS App, or, online at: americasheartland.org

Colusa Mosquito Abatement District Ballot Measure Passes
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Colusa Mosquito Abatement District Ballot Measure Passes

(Colusa, CA) – The Colusa Mosquito Abatement District’s vote-by-mail ballot measure for an additional $11.80 assessment on single family homes, to continue to fund accurate testing for mosquitoes born diseases and improve mosquito population control efforts, has passed.The District Manager tells The Colusa Sun-Herald that although there was only “close to a 30% ballot return…

Arson Arrest in Palermo
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Arson Arrest in Palermo

(Butte County, CA) – Cal Fire’s law enforcement unit reports an arson arrest in Palermo.Crews were dispatched a week ago today to a vegetation fire in the 6600 block of Lincoln Boulevard, containing it within an hour at .17 acres. Video reportedly shows 39-year-old Joe Patrick Gilbert Jr., recognized & identified by the Butte County…