Supervisor Bradford Details Yuba County Early Voting
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Supervisor Bradford Details Yuba County Early Voting

(Supervisor Gary Bradford Face Book post) — Are you frustrated by how long it takes to count ballots after the election? Did you know your actions can speed up the process?If you plan to use your vote-by-mail ballot, ensure it’s RECEIVED by Yuba County Elections on or before Friday, November 1st. How?- Fill it out…

Sutter County Children & Families Commission Awarded $170,489 Grant to Enhance Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety
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Sutter County Children & Families Commission Awarded $170,489 Grant to Enhance Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety

(Sutter County Children & Families Commission release) — The Sutter County Children & Families Commission (SCCFC) is pleased to announce the receipt of a $170,489 grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) to implement critical safety initiatives aimed at reducing pedestrian and bicycle-related injuries and fatalities throughout Sutter County. This funding will support…

Newsom Issues Executive Order Aimed At Lowering Electric Bills
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Newsom Issues Executive Order Aimed At Lowering Electric Bills

(Sacramento, CA) — California Governor Gavin Newsom has issued an executive order aimed at lowering electric bills. The executive order, issued on Wednesday, asks the state Public Utilities and Energy commissions to try to lower power bills in the future, or at the minimum, stop them from rising so fast.The Golden State has the second-highest…

Olivehurst Woman Jailed in DUI Death of 5-Year-Old
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Olivehurst Woman Jailed in DUI Death of 5-Year-Old

(Glenn County, CA) – An Olivehurst woman has been booked into the Glenn County Jail, on charges including felony driving under the influence causing injury, gross vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated and custody/care-assault of a child under eight.According to Tri-County News, 24-year-old Savannah Dees was driving in unincorporated Glenn County early Saturday evening when she drove…

YCPD Investigating Pedestrian Death
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YCPD Investigating Pedestrian Death

(YCPD release) –The Yuba City Police Department is currently investigating a tragic vehicle versus pedestrian collision that resulted in the death of a pedestrian.At approximately 8:11 pm on October 28, 2024, officers responded to a report of a vehicle collision involving a pedestrian in the area of Bridge Street and Plumas Street. Upon arrival, emergency…

Yuba City Police Prepare for Sikh Parade & Festivities This Weekend
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Yuba City Police Prepare for Sikh Parade & Festivities This Weekend

(YCPD release) — The Yuba City Police Department, our partner agencies and our community prepare throughout the year leading up to the Annual Nagar Kirtan in Yuba City, commonly referred to as the Sikh Parade. This year’s festivities will take place from Friday, November 1, 2024, to Sunday, November 3, 2024. Together with local, state,…

Northern California to Receive First Major Rain, Snow of Season
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Northern California to Receive First Major Rain, Snow of Season

(Yuba-Sutter, CA) — Northern California will experience its first significant rain and snow this week, with a storm bringing heavy precipitation from today [Wednesday] through Saturday.Coastal areas will see rain, while mountain regions may get up to 12 inches of snow near Mount Shasta and three to six inches near Lake Tahoe.The Bay Area expects…

Deadly Bat Fungus Found in Sacramento Area
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Deadly Bat Fungus Found in Sacramento Area

(Sacramento, CA) — The California Department of Fish and Wildlife has detected the fungus responsible for white-nose syndrome in Sacramento-area bats for the first time. A Western red bat from Sutter County tested positive on May 9th.While no visible signs of the disease have been reported, officials warn it could impact local bat populations crucial…

Student Disarmed Yesterday at Twin Rivers Charter School
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Student Disarmed Yesterday at Twin Rivers Charter School

(Yuba-Sutter, CA) – The Yuba City Police Department reports officers responded to Twin Rivers Charter School on Live Oak Boulevard yesterday after staff called requesting assistance with a possible weapon being brought onto campus.Officers worked quickly with school staff and did locate a firearm on a student.A media release says there were no direct threats…