Got Cakes Serves Up Baking Classes for Young Chefs

Got Cakes Bakery is wrapping up its first round of children's baking classes this summer, an initiative owner Cody Espinosa said has been in high demand. Read More »

State Secures Long-Term School Meal Funding

California's Farm to School Program will continue permanently under legislation signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom, securing ongoing support for school meals made with California-grown ingredients and nutrition education in classrooms. Read More »

Forbestown Group Plans Officer Elections, Aug. 31

Members of the Community Center Advisory Council will elect a new slate of officers to and help guide the future of one of Forbestown's longtime community organizations. Read More »

Yuba Police Honor Four Employees

The Yuba City Police Department recently recognized three officers and a dispatcher during a department awards presentation. Read More »

Water Project Moves Ahead with Local Funding

The Yuba City Council approved shifting $650,000 in local water capital funds to complete a major groundwater storage project after delays prevented the final phase from being fully reimbursed under a state grant. Read More »

Thompson Meets with Yuba City Businesses

Congressman Mike Thompson met with local business leaders and members of the Yuba City Downtown Business Association July 16 to discuss issues affecting small businesses and the local economy. Read More »

Freebirds Win First Games in Second Half of PBL Season

The Yuba-Sutter Freebirds picked up their first few wins of the second half of the Pioneer Baseball League throughout the past week. Read More »

Robbins Sewer Upgrade Moves Forward

A federal water infrastructure bill moving through Congress includes millions of dollars for sewer improvements in Robbins and support for culvert upgrades across South Sutter County. Read More »

Jones Challenges Thompson to Debates

Congressional candidate Eric Jones has challenged U.S. Rep. Mike Thompson to participate in nine debates across California's 4th Congressional District, including one in each of the district's nine counties and at least one televised debate. Read More »

Infrastructure Projects Move Forward Across Yuba-Sutter

Several infrastructure and public improvement projects are moving forward across Yuba and Sutter counties, including a rural culvert study, drainage work near Trowbridge and construction at two Yuba County parks. Read More »

HR Director Approved After Budget Standoff

The Marysville City Council has unanimously approved funding for a full-time human resources director, resolving the final issue left unsettled June 30 when it adopted the proposed 2026-27 budget. Read More »

Gridley Native Receives Court Fellowship

When Heather Barajas began working in Yuba County's Family Court Services, she noticed a pattern that stayed with her. Families involved in child custody disputes often found themselves returning to court, sometimes repeatedly. Read More »

GIS Agreement Expands City Mapping Access

Yuba City approved an agreement last week to share Sutter County's Geographic Information System, giving city employees access to current property ownership records, parcel maps and other geographic data without the expense of developing and maintaining a separate mapping system. Read More »

FCC Urged to Protect Rural Landline Service

Rural County Representatives of California has joined a coalition of local government, consumer advocacy, labor and public interest organizations in urging the Federal Communications Commission to reject an AT&T petition that opponents say could weaken telephone service protections for millions of Californians, particularly those in rural communities. Read More »

Culinary Program Aids English Learners

Adults looking to improve their English while learning practical cooking skills will have an opportunity this fall through a free culinary training program offered by the Sutter County Superintendent of Schools. Read More »

Chute Fire Draws Massive Response Near Dobbins

A wildfire that began as a small vegetation fire near Dobbins grew to 163 acres, prompted evacuations on both sides of the Yuba-Nevada county line and brought more than 1,200 firefighting personnel to one of the region's most difficult landscapes. Read More »

Thompson to Hold Yuba City Town Hall, July 30

Congressman Mike Thompson will host a free public "Ask Me Anything" town hall at 6 p.m. July 30 in Yuba City. Residents are invited to discuss issues affecting the community and ask questions. Read More »

Live Oak Man Arrested in Stolen Semi-Truck Case

A Live Oak man was arrested Monday after Sutter County deputies recovered a stolen semi-truck reported missing from Sacramento. The vehicle's owner tracked its location, leading deputies to the suspect. Read More »

Freebirds Winless After First Week of PBL Second Half

The Yuba-Sutter Freebirds had a horrible start to the second half of the Pioneer Baseball League season as they opened with six-straight losses from July 14-19. Read More »

Peach Festival Fills Marysville Streets

Thousands flocked to downtown Marysville for another packed weekend of food, entertainment and family activities during the annual Marysville Peach Festival. Read More »

Rural Counties Fight Phone Service Changes

The Rural County Representatives of California has filed a motion to intervene in a federal lawsuit brought by AT&T, saying the case could affect the reliability of telephone service in rural communities across California. Read More »

Sutter Secures Final Reentry Funding

The Sutter County Board of Supervisors accepted the final $600,000 installment of state PATH funding last week to expand a nationally recognized reentry program that has significantly cut jail recidivism while helping former inmates successfully return to their communities. Read More »

Local Athletes Shine at Summer Games

Athletes from Yuba, Sutter and Colusa counties returned home with an impressive medal haul after competing in the 2026 Special Olympics Northern California Summer Games, earning multiple gold medals in bocce and track and field. Read More »

Council Rejects Bids for City Hall Projects

The Marysville City Council rejected bids last week for two City Hall improvement projects after determining the lowest proposals contained deficiencies that would have forced the city to spend significantly more money to award the contracts. Read More »

New Mural Brightens Community Garden

Another mural was added to Sutter County's growing artscape this month by local artist Madelyne Joan Templeton. Read More »

Sutter Shooters Win National Title

The Sutter Shotgun Team and Sutter Junior Shooters returned home from the Youth Shooting Sports Foundation (YSSF) U.S. Open National Championship in Las Vegas with their first High Overall (HOA) national championship, marking a milestone for the program. Read More »

Yuba City Supports Rail Merger

The Yuba City Council joined other public agencies earlier this month in urging federal regulators to approve the proposed merger of Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern, citing benefits to agriculture, businesses and the regional economy. Read More »

‘Marysville Mermaid’ Plans Busy Season

Her flowing blonde hair, whimsical style and frequent mermaid appearances at community events have earned local musician Gwenhwyfar Buckley the fitting nickname "Marysville Mermaid." Read More »

Dog Days of Summer

Residents of Marbella Senior Living in Marysville enjoyed the Dog Days of Summer on Thursday, July 16, when community members stopped by with their friendly canine companions. Read More »

County Upgrades Emergency Communications

Sutter County will receive $1.5 million in federal funding to upgrade public safety communications, allowing first responders across the county to improve coordination during emergencies and large-scale incidents. Read More »

City Council Targets Grants for Street Projects

Marysville is seeking more than $1 million in outside funding to improve two key transportation corridors after the City Council last week approved applications for bicycle, pedestrian and roadway projects on 14th Street and Yuba Street. Read More »

Breaking Barriers Brunch Opens Doors for Camp Singer Youth

A special farm-to-fork brunch at The Village Coffee Shoppe & Bistro recently gave local youth an opportunity to develop culinary and workplace skills while connecting with community members and potential employers. Read More »