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Mom Who Faked Kidnapping Released From Prison

(Redding, CA) — The Redding mom who created a national frenzy when she concocted a phony kidnapping is out of prison. Officials say Sherry Papini is no longer in a federal prison and will be officially released from custody in late October. Papini created national headlines when she vanished in Redding in 2016 and emerged…

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Marysville Bicyclist Killed in Collision

(Yuba-Sutter, CA) – A Marysville bicyclist was killed in a collision with a vehicle late last Friday morning.Just before noon officers responded to the area of 10th & G Streets. The Appeal-Democrat reports Adam Barber, “with the Marysville Police Department” confirmed with them Saturday morning that the collision was a fatal.The name of the 65-year-old…

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Yuba-Sutter Chamber of Commerce Search for New Director Now Underway

(Yuba-Sutter, CA) – Yuba-Sutter Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Kristin Perry has announced she is resigning, after just five months on the job, citing her family’s plan to move out of state. In a public statement following that announcement, the Chairperson of the Chamber’s Board of Directors said “Kristin’s contributions positively impacted our business community…

Oroville Woman Sentenced in Child Abuse Death of Infant
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Oroville Woman Sentenced in Child Abuse Death of Infant

(Oroville, CA) – In Butte County Court, 38-year-old Helen Warnick of Oroville has been sentenced to 4 years in state prison after pleading no contest to one count of felony child abuse, that resulted in the death of her 2-month-old son.It was April 18th of last year that Warnick called 911 reporting the baby was…

Rocklin School Board President Facing Backlash For ‘Christ-Centered’ Comments
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Rocklin School Board President Facing Backlash For ‘Christ-Centered’ Comments

(Rocklin, CA) — Rocklin School Board President Julie Leavens Hupp is facing backlash following a recent post on her campaign Facebook page. Last week, Hupp called for “Christ centered, family focused” parents to join school advisory committees. Those parent committees will have input on what’s taught in schools.Some parents say what Hupp wants goes against…

Blues, Brews & BBQ Tomorrow at Yuba-Sutter Fairgrounds
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Blues, Brews & BBQ Tomorrow at Yuba-Sutter Fairgrounds

(Facebook release from organizers) — The Early Riser Kiwanis of Yuba City is proud to host the 17th Annual Brews, Blues & BBQ and presented by Colusa Casino Resort. New this year……..VIP tickets which give you access to the covered VIP tent with tables, early access to beer and food.This beer and music festival is…

District 2 Yuba County Supervisor Announces Re-election Run
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District 2 Yuba County Supervisor Announces Re-election Run

(Yuba-Sutter, CA) – Yuba County District 2 Supervisor Don Blaser has announced he will be running for a second term.Blaser is currently the Board of Supervisors Vice Chairperson and also a member of the Peach Tree Health, Yuba-Sutter Transit, Yuba-Sutter Arts & Culture, Yuba Water Agency, Regional Housing Authority and State Association of Counties Boards…

Oroville Man Will Not Face Murder Charges
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Oroville Man Will Not Face Murder Charges

(Butte County DA press release) – The Butte County District Attorney has declined to file homicide charges against Darren Moran, 54, of Oroville.On August 22, 2023, Moran was arrested by Butte County Sheriff’s deputies investigating the shooting death of Bruce Pagenkopp, 29, of Oroville, on the morning of August 22, 2023.According to Butte County District…