DUI Driver Sentenced for Death of Olivehurst Motorcyclist
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DUI Driver Sentenced for Death of Olivehurst Motorcyclist

(Butte County, CA) – In Butte County Court, 30-year-old Elpidio ArevaloBeotello was sentenced to 14 years in state prison yesterday, for a fatal DUI collision in Oroville last August 11th. That accident resulted in the death of 61-year-old Jeffrey Brooks of Olivehurst.Brooks was on his motorcycle with his fiance’ as a passenger, when ArevaloBeotello, driving…

Wheatland High School Wins 23-24 FAFSA/CADAA Homeless Challenge
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Wheatland High School Wins 23-24 FAFSA/CADAA Homeless Challenge

(WHS Facebook release) – WUHSD was just awarded the winner of the 23-24 FAFSA/CADAA Homeless Challenge! This annual competition challenges school districts to help their students who are experiencing homelessness to complete their FAFSA before graduation, which helps students pay for college and career technical training. WUHSD had the HIGHEST response rate in the state…

Crews Battle Large Grass Fire in Rancho Cordova
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Crews Battle Large Grass Fire in Rancho Cordova

(Sacramento County, CA) — Crews in Rancho Cordova continue battling a large grass fire that broke out Wednesday afternoon. The blaze was reported at Grant Line and White Rock roads, and had burned 25 acres by 4:00pm, expanding to 119 acres nearly an hour later, according to the Sacramento Metro Fire District.As of Wednesday night,…

Settlement with Yuba County Landlords for Unlawful Evictions
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Settlement with Yuba County Landlords for Unlawful Evictions

(Yuba-Sutter, CA) – The State Attorney General issued a press release yesterday announcing a $40,500 settlement, including $36,500 going to three affected tenants, following an investigation into unlawful evictions in Marysville by Bosanek Enterprises doing business as Heritage Property Management Services.One of the unlawful evictions involved the tenants being told the landlord’s uncle was moving…

Yuba-Sutter Arrests Include Sacramento Man for Alleged Grand Theft
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Yuba-Sutter Arrests Include Sacramento Man for Alleged Grand Theft

(Yuba-Sutter, CA) – The Sutter County Sheriff’s office reports the arrest of 50-year-old David Guerrero of Sacramento on suspicion of grand theft.Additionally, they report the arrest of 33-year-old Jeremy Grove of the 600 block of B Street for an alleged burglary.And the Yuba City Police Department reports the arrest of 43-year-old Guy Creason of the…

Groundbreaking for Major Highway Project in Wheatland Today
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Groundbreaking for Major Highway Project in Wheatland Today

(Wheatland, CA) – A groundbreaking ceremony is scheduled today for the HWY 65 Wheatland Pavement Rehabilitation Project, beginning at 10:00 this morning. It will take place at the parking lot next to the Chevron at the corner of HWY 65 & McDevitt Drive.In addition to pavement work, bike lanes are being added, drainage systems and…

State Parks Leaders Vote to Change Interpretive Plans at Sutter’s Fort
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State Parks Leaders Vote to Change Interpretive Plans at Sutter’s Fort

(Sacramento, CA) — State parks officials are making changes to the lessons that are taught at Sutter’s Fort.The California State Parks Commission has voted to change the museum’s interpretive plan. People who visit Sutter’s Fort will now be taught more about the impact early settlers had on Native Americans. Historians say John Sutter was involved…

Live Oak Teacher Won’t Face Charges for DUI & Child Endangerment
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Live Oak Teacher Won’t Face Charges for DUI & Child Endangerment

(Yuba-Sutter, CA) – The Sutter County D.A. says that after a lengthy and thorough investigation, they “will not be filing charges against Nuestro Elementary School teacher Wendy Munson.” The 57-year-old was arrested last October 2nd for DUI & child endangerment. However, a release from the D.A. says it could not be established that Munson was…