Arson Arrest in Oroville
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Arson Arrest in Oroville

(Oroville, CA) – Cal Fire reports an arson arrest in Oroville.While patrolling Riverbend Park, Cal Fire law enforcement officers took note of a man on a bike trail, and just minutes after the officers left the park, a vegetation fire was dispatched by the Oroville Emergency Command Center.Officers recognized the suspect description as the man…

RoboTaxis Approved In San Francisco
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RoboTaxis Approved In San Francisco

(San Francisco, CA) — A fleet of robotaxis will be driving around San Francisco 24/7. California regulators just approved robotaxi services Cruise and Waymo in San Francisco. They are competing against ride hailing services like Uber.This comes despite safety concerns over robotaxis, including unexpected stops and erratic behavior. One robotaxi blocked an emergency vehicle from…

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Teams From California Head To Hawaii To Help Following Wildfires

(San Jose, CA) — First responders from California are headed to Hawaii to help that state deal with the aftermath of its devastating wildfires.Red Cross relief workers left San Jose International Airport Thursday, with more set to head to Maui later today. Governor Newsom has also sent some of California’s search-and-rescue specialists to Hawaii. Those…

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Regional Home Sales Remain on Upward Trend

(Yuba-Sutter, CA) – The latest numbers from the North State Building Industry Association remain encouraging.For July, in the Sacramento region, which includes Yuba and Sutter Counties, 498 new homes were sold, a 213% increase above the historical July average.In Yuba County, 27 new homes sold last month: 19 in Plumas Lake alone, while 4 were…

Butte County Reports First Human Case of West Nile Virus
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Butte County Reports First Human Case of West Nile Virus

(Butte County, CA) – The Butte County Department of Public Health is reporting their first case of human West Nile virus infection this year, bringing the total number state-wide to eight.Human West Nile virus infection generally takes three forms: 80% get it but do not realize it, as immune systems repel it with no symptoms…

Cal Fire Crews Quickly Contain Fire Near Gridley-Biggs Cemetery
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Cal Fire Crews Quickly Contain Fire Near Gridley-Biggs Cemetery

(Gridley, CA) – Cal Fire crews responded just after 2:00 yesterday afternoon to a vegetation fire behind the Gridley-Biggs Cemetery. Evacuation orders were issued, but only for a short time, as the fire was fully contained in less than three hours.No injuries reported and no structures impacted. The fire was contained at 68 acres.

Marysville High’s First “The Academy” Class Begins Today
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Marysville High’s First “The Academy” Class Begins Today

(Yuba-Sutter, CA) – Today’s first day of school in the Marysville School District includes the first class of 20 incoming high school freshmen to “The Academy,” an alternative option modeled after the nationally-recognized Middle College. It will allow “highly motivated students to accelerate their 4 years high school and 2 year associate’s degree college completion.”The…

New Yuba City Holiday Inn Express Formally Opens
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New Yuba City Holiday Inn Express Formally Opens

(Yuba-Sutter, CA) – If you’ve driven along Shasta Street in Yuba City recently, you may have not only noticed that new Holiday Inn Express going up, but now, a sign saying it’s open for business. That opening was made official on Monday, complete with a formal ceremony featuring community leaders, including Yuba City Mayor Wade…

Tootle’s to Partner with River Valley High School Providing Food for ‘Falcon Shack’
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Tootle’s to Partner with River Valley High School Providing Food for ‘Falcon Shack’

(Yuba-Sutter, CA) – With the beginning of the new school year in the Yuba City District today, officials have announced a new partnership with heritage Marysville business Tootles, for River Valley High School.Specifically, Tootles will provide the freshest, highest quality meat for their smoker and new BBQ. This will enable the Falcons menu to include…