Local Taxpayer Protection Act Eligible for November 2026 Ballot

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California Study Examines Safer Alternatives to Post-Harvest Fumigants

The California Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) recently released the post-harvest commodity fumigation component of a multipart independent scientific study evaluating alternatives to fumigant pesticides. Read More »

Local Cast Brings ‘Spelling Bee’ to Stage

Stage 754 will present the Tony Award-winning musical “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee” this month at the Sutter Theater Center for the Arts. Read More »

Lincoln Wins PVL After Sweeping Wheatland

The Wheatland Pirates baseball team finished third place in the Pioneer Valley League after they were beaten by the Lincoln Fighting Zebras 5-3 on April 30. Read More »

State Announces First Yuba County Park Along Feather River

A major Earth Day announcement on April 22 included plans for Yuba County’s first-ever state park, a nearly 2,000-acre site along the Feather River near Olivehurst. Read More »

Sutter County Honors Volunteer Fire Lieutenant

The Sutter County Board of Supervisors on April 28 honored Sutter County Volunteer Fire Department Lt. Darrell Taylor with a Gold Resolution recognizing his retirement after 30 years of service. Read More »

Pop-up Improv Brings Mystery to Marysville Speakeasy

When a scheduling conflict threatened to sideline one of Yuba-Sutter’s regular improv nights, local performers did what they do best: improvise. Read More »

Code Enforcement Cases Rise Countywide

Yuba County code enforcement reported a rising number of complaints in 2025, tackling illegal dumping, unsafe structures, inoperable vehicles and encampments across the county. Read More »

Housing Growth Falls Short of Projections

Sutter County is building far fewer homes than planned, a trend officials said is limiting growth and complicating efforts to meet state housing requirements. Read More »

Huskies Rally Late, Fall to Lions

The Sutter Union Huskies softball team lost their second opportunity to take down the Destiny Christian Academy Lions in a 14-3 defeat on April 28. Read More »

Free Flag Exchange Set May 20

A Yuba City business will host a community flag exchange May 20, giving residents a chance to receive a free American flag ahead of Memorial Day. Read More »

Health Officer to Leave Yuba-Sutter

After guiding two counties through a once-in-a-century public health crisis, Bi-County Health Officer Dr. Phuong Luu will step down at the end of May to take a new role in Sacramento County, officials announced Wednesday. Read More »

Garden Tour Highlights Local Creativity

From whimsical container gardens to shaded backyard retreats, this year’s American Association of University Women Garden Tour invited visitors to step behind the gates of some of the area’s most thoughtfully designed outdoor spaces. Read More »

Sutter County Names New Fire Chief

Sutter County has appointed Kyle Long as its new fire chief, bringing more than two decades of experience in fire service leadership to the role. Read More »

Earth Day Event Showcases Student Projects

Yuba Environmental Science (YES) Charter Academy hosted its annual Earth Day Festival on April 25, bringing together students, families and community partners for the school’s largest event of the year. Read More »

Burn Ban Set for Sutter Buttes

The Sutter County Fire Department will implement its annual burn ban in the Sutter Buttes, requiring all permitted burning to stop by 5 p.m. May 15. Read More »

Bull Riding Returns to Yuba City

Professional bull riding will take center stage at the Yuba-Sutter Fairgrounds on Sunday, May 17, as the Feather Falls Casino Sutter Buttes Showdown brings a PRCA-sanctioned event to the region. Read More »

Board Approves $10M Loan for South County Wastewater Project

The Yuba County Board of Supervisors voted 5-0 this week to approve a $10 million loan aimed at closing a funding gap for the South County Infrastructure Project, a regional wastewater effort serving the Wheatland area. Read More »

BeXtra Expands Services to Marysville

Before the doors opened April 29, people had already begun gathering outside BeXtra’s newly expanded Marysville site. Read More »

Acting Company Sets Auditions for ‘Ah, Wilderness!’ Revival

After a six-year postponement, The Acting Company is moving forward with auditions for “Ah, Wilderness!,” marking the group’s first production of a play by Eugene O’Neill. Read More »

Lions Rib Feed Returns May 9

The Peach Bowl Lions Club will host its 37th annual rib feed May 9 in Yuba City. The evening includes dinner, drinks, desserts and raffle prizes, with proceeds supporting local community programs. Read More »

Sutter County Approves $8.3M Road Plan

The Sutter County Board of Supervisors has approved an $8.3 million road work plan for fiscal year 2026-27, advancing a list of projects focused on road repairs, bridge upgrades and long-term infrastructure needs. Read More »

DUI Checkpoint Planned in Yuba City

The Sutter County Sheriff’s Office will conduct a DUI checkpoint on May 1 from 8 p.m. to 2 a.m. at an undisclosed location within the city of Yuba City. Read More »

Untz Festival Returns to Yuba County with Three-Day Event

A three-day electronic music gathering known for its immersive atmosphere and late-night performances is set to return to Yuba County next month. Read More »

Sutter Shooters Win State Titles

Sutter High School’s varsity and junior varsity skeet teams won first-place state titles at the CYSSA Skeet State Championship on Sunday in Stockton. Read More »

Yuba City Walk Raises TSC Awareness, May 16

Local families and advocates will gather May 16 at Didar Bains Park for the Step Forward to Cure TSC event, a fundraiser and awareness campaign supporting those affected by tuberous sclerosis complex. Read More »

Yuba-Sutter Plans New Special Investigations Unit

Law enforcement agencies in Yuba-Sutter will shift to a new investigative model this summer with the formation of a joint Special Investigations Unit aimed at serious and repeat criminal activity. Read More »

Marysville Reviews Budget, Expands Smoking Restrictions

The Marysville City Council reviewed midyear budget amendments and approved updates to its smoking ordinance during its April 21 meeting. Read More »

Remembrance Ceremony Honors Crime Victims

A candlelight vigil and remembrance ceremony brought families together April 26 to honor Sutter County victims of violent crime, each name carrying a story of loss, unanswered questions and, in some cases, long-delayed justice. Read More »

Pioneer Day Marks Return of Timbuctoo Tours

After nearly a decade away, visitors to this year’s Pioneer Day did not just learn about local history, they rode straight into it as the long-awaited return of Timbuctoo tours brought the Gold Rush era back to life. Read More »

Yuba County Reports Limited ICE Activity

The Yuba County Board of Supervisors in April received its annual report on local compliance with state immigration laws, with Sheriff’s Lt. Susan Jensen outlining limited interaction with federal authorities in 2025. Read More »

Final Weekend to See ‘Cabaret’ In Yuba City

Yuba-Sutter residents have one last chance to catch the show audiences have been raving about. The Acting Company’s latest production of “Cabaret” closes this weekend after a run that has proven both entertaining and quietly haunting. Read More »

Education Services Renewed for Youth Facility

The Yuba County Board of Supervisors last month approved an agreement to continue providing education services for youth housed at the Tri County Youth Rehabilitation Center, a regional juvenile facility serving Yuba, Sutter and Colusa counties. Read More »

Officials Monitor E. Coli in Big Chico Creek

Butte County Public Health will conduct additional water testing in Big Chico Creek in early May to check for E. coli O157 as summer approaches. Read More »

Blazers Split Doubleheader with Cardinals for Top of SDL

The Lindhurst Blazers softball team proved on April 24 that they can be contenders in the postseason as they split a doubleheader with the Woodland Christian Cardinals. Read More »