Sutter County Library Budget Woes Force Reduced Hours
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Sutter County Library Budget Woes Force Reduced Hours

(Yuba-Sutter, CA) – The Sutter County Library has issued a notification of reduced hours as of July 1st, “due to Sutter County budget cuts.” The library will no longer be open on Mondays.The notification says the budget for staff, books “and other operations have been dramatically reduced” but adds that if you’re interested in helping…

Public Invited to Yuba Sutter Arts & Culture Open Meeting Tomorrow
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Public Invited to Yuba Sutter Arts & Culture Open Meeting Tomorrow

The public is invited to a general meeting and open house tomorrow, hosted by Yuba Sutter Arts & Culture. The event is designed so the public can be made aware of past accomplishments, as well as future events and current programs.The Appeal-Democrat reports Yuba Sutter Arts & Culture is now in its 43rd year, providing…

Mandatory Evacuation Orders in Place Due to Apache Fire
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Mandatory Evacuation Orders in Place Due to Apache Fire

(Palermo, CA) — Mandatory evacuation orders are in place due to a fast-moving grass fire in Butte County. The Apache Fire, first reported at about 7:20 Monday night, has burned 650 acres of land in the community of Palermo.The fire has also caused two spot fires, burning a combined 50 acres of land. The Apache…

Husband, Wife Accused of Trafficking Teen Girls
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Husband, Wife Accused of Trafficking Teen Girls

(Sacramento, CA) — A husband and wife are behind bars on suspicion of sex trafficking two 17-year-old girls in North Highlands. The Sacramento County Sheriff’s Office says a deputy confronted the girls on a street on Sunday night, and later learned they were being trafficked by family friends.The Sheriff’s Office says the girls referred to…

Marysville City Council Declares State of Emergency Following Hotel Marysville Fire
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Marysville City Council Declares State of Emergency Following Hotel Marysville Fire

Yuba-Sutter, CA) – As expected, in an effort to secure state & federal funding to help deal with the Hotel Marysville fire just over a week ago, the Marysville City Council has declared a State of Emergency.In the last week, the fire’s aftermath has already resulted in a congested traffic corridor becoming more so, and…

Another Outstanding Livestock Auction at Yuba-Sutter Fair
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Another Outstanding Livestock Auction at Yuba-Sutter Fair

(Y-S Fairgrounds Facebook post) – The tallies are in from the 2024 Yuba-Sutter Fair Junior Livestock Auction and the sale numbers show yet another OUTSTANDING Junior Auction! Total Gross $1,411,400.99BEEF – $6.43/LBSWINE – $10.86/LBSHEEP – $13.17/LBGOAT – $13.07/LBREPLACEMENT BRED HEIFERS – $5,950.00TURKEYS – $444.78POULTRY MEAT PENS – $631.82RABBIT MEAT PENS – $423.53We would like to…

New Yuba-Sutter Fair Royal Court Crowned
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New Yuba-Sutter Fair Royal Court Crowned

(Y-S Fairgrounds Facebook post) – Congratulations to our new titleholders and all of the participants in the Yuba-Sutter Fair Scholarship Program. We are so proud of you!Miss Yuba-Sutter 2024: Amy RandhawaMiss Yuba-Sutter 1st Runner Up: Amelia MullenMiss Yuba-Sutter 2nd Runner Up: Kameryn SheffieldMiss Teen Yuba-Sutter 2024: Cooper Garcia-FloydMiss Teen Yuba-Sutter 1st Runner Up: Isabelle HillMiss…

Car Crash Causes Power Outage in Sacramento County
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Car Crash Causes Power Outage in Sacramento County

(Sacramento, CA) — Over one-thousand people lost power in Sacramento County after a car crashed into a powerline on Sunday.The Citrus Heights Police Department reported a traffic collision around 3:50 p.m. on northbound Sunrise Blvd at Twin Oaks, causing the roadway to be blocked off due to a downed power line. Most repairs were completed…

Brownsville Area Fire and Evacuations Update
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Brownsville Area Fire and Evacuations Update

(Yuba County, CA) – A new wildfire in the KUBA listening area, the Double Fire in Yuba County, sparked just after 1:00 yesterday afternoon. As of 9:00 last night, Cal Fire reports it is 50% contained at 13 acres, with no reported injuries or structures threatened, damaged or destroyed.The Yuba County Office of Emergency Services…