BBB Warns of Gift Card Scam

The Better Business Bureau is warning consumers about postcards promising hundreds of dollars in free gas and grocery cards that may instead lead to unauthorized charges. Read More »

‘Forbidden Flame’ Wins Film Festival

“Forbidden Flame,” created by Genia Moretti and Tommie Spooner, took first place at the Yuba-Sutter Flash Film Festival after filmmakers had just 48 hours to create their entries. Read More »

FAA Awards Contract for New Air Traffic Control Tower at SMF

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has awarded a design-build contract to Walsh Federal LLC for a new air traffic control tower at Sacramento International Airport (SMF). Read More »

Vanity Awards Target Local Businesses

Several local businesses have recently received congratulatory postcards or solicitations telling them they have earned recognition as one of the best businesses in their community. Read More »

Brewfest, Boots and Buckles Take Over Marysville

Craft beer, local food and live entertainment took center stage in Marysville on Saturday, Sept. 19, with two beer-centered events keeping festivities going from midday into the evening. Read More »

East Nic’s Tagala Joins 1.000 Club

The East Nicolaus Spartans 1,000 club added a new name on September 22 as senior Ashlynn Tagala recorded her 1,000th career dig. Read More »

Business Awards Luncheon Set Oct. 2

Sixteen Sutter County businesses and organizations will receive recognition Oct. 2 during the second annual Bounty of Sutter County Business Awards Luncheon in Live Oak. Read More »

‘Wild & Scenic’ Unveils Anniversary Art

The Wild & Scenic Film Festival will mark its 25th anniversary in February with five days of environmental and adventure films, a commemorative poster created by one of the festival's founders and an expanded live music program. Read More »

Casa de Esperanza Receives $5,000 Grant

Casa de Esperanza has received a $5,000 grant from Union Pacific Railroad to support services for survivors of domestic violence and other forms of abuse in Yuba, Sutter and Colusa counties. Read More »

Falcons Edge Pirates in Battle for First Place in PVL

A two-point safety made the difference between the Wheatland Pirates girls’ flag football losing their first game of the 2026 season as they fell to the Colfax Falcons 20-18 on Sept. 22. Read More »

Child Passenger Safety Week Raises Awareness

First 5 Yuba County is urging parents and caregivers to make sure children are riding in the correct car seats as Child Passenger Safety Week brings attention to proper installation and use. Read More »

Yuba, Sutter Agencies Seek Community Funding

Community organizations serving low-income residents in Yuba and Sutter counties have an opportunity to apply for funding for programs addressing homelessness, health care, food assistance and other basic needs. Read More »

Wildfire Grants Support Local Agencies

Eight organizations in Colusa, Yuba and Butte counties will receive a combined $110,000 for firefighting equipment, protective gear and wildfire prevention projects through a statewide grant program. Read More »

Pioneer Community Energy Coming to Yuba City

Pioneer Community Energy will begin providing electricity to Yuba City customers in October 2027, giving residents and businesses another choice for power generation. Read More »

Deputy Nichols Receives MADD Award

Sutter County Sheriff’s Deputy Nichols received an award from Mothers Against Drunk Driving. Read More »

Marysville Arts Academy Earns National Recognition

Marysville Charter Academy for the Arts ranks as the top high school in the Yuba City metropolitan area and among the top 4% of public high schools nationwide in the 2026 U.S. News & World Report Best High Schools rankings. Read More »

K9 Rip Retires From YCPD

The Yuba City Police Department recently celebrated the retirement of K9 Rip, who concluded his service after nearly 300 deployments with the department. Read More »

Sutter Runs Through Rams with Ease in GEL Opener

The Sutter Huskies football team punished the Casa Roble Rams to a 42-0 victory on Sept. 25 and opened Golden Empire League play with a bang! Read More »

Marysville to Open New River Walking Trail

At the Sept. 15 meeting of the Marysville City Council, the council heard an overview of 11 city-owned properties that will be considered for new investment and development ideas. The city is releasing a Request for Information, or RFI, to test developer interest and explore possible uses to inform future city discussions. Read More »

Correctional Officers Complete Core Course

Yuba County correctional officers Ty Lundgren, Nehemiah Lemstrom, Ma Jamela Carpio and Mark Privalov, from left, completed the six-week Correctional Officer Core Course hosted by the Yuba College Public Safety Department. Read More »

Longtime Sheriff’s Sergeant Retires

The Yuba County Sheriff’s Office recently celebrated the retirement of Sgt. Tamara Pecsi, marking the end of a 25-year career serving the county. Read More »

Residential Resurfacing Underway in Yuba City

A citywide residential resurfacing project is underway in Yuba City, with road work expected to continue through November in neighborhoods throughout the city. Read More »

Computer Program Connects Rural Residents

More than 55 foothill residents are learning how to navigate computers, safely use the internet and stay connected online through a new computer literacy program aimed at expanding digital access in rural Yuba County. Read More »

Tech Trek Students Share STEM Experience

Nine local students who attended the AAUW Tech Trek STEM camp at UC Davis this summer shared their experiences with the American Association of University Women Marysville-Yuba City Branch during a Sept. 19 gathering. Read More »

Yuba City Replacing Aged Dispatch System

A computer dispatch system that has served Yuba City police since 1994 will be replaced with new technology designed to improve emergency response, records management and information sharing with neighboring law enforcement agencies. Read More »

Enter Sandman, Yuba City Haunted House Returns

The Yuba City Haunted House is back for its third year, and things are looking bigger and scarier than ever. Read More »

Oregon Grower Sets Pumpkin Record

A 2,613-pound pumpkin tipped the scales at Bishop’s Pumpkin Farm on Saturday, Sept. 26, earning an Oregon grower a new state record and the top prize at the National Pumpkin Weigh Off. Read More »

SMF Parking Rate Changes Support New Garage and Customer Improvements

Sacramento International Airport (SMF) will adjust public parking rates when the new Parking Garage 2 opens later this year, supporting a major expansion and modernization of the airport’s parking system. Read More »

Mobile Simulation Lab Trains Medical Staff

A 26-year-old man has just undergone surgery when something begins to go seriously wrong. Read More »

Linda’s Soda Bar & Grill Marks End of Era on Plumas Street

For more than two decades, Linda’s Soda Bar & Grill has offered visitors to downtown Yuba City a step back in time. Read More »

Coalition Urges Newsom to Sign AB 2700

Wildfire survivors, elected officials, business representatives and community advocates gathered in Santa Rosa on Sept. 18 to call on Gov. Gavin Newsom to sign legislation aimed at addressing compensation for victims of utility-caused wildfires. Read More »

Sergeant Recognized for Life-Saving Actions

Sutter County Sheriff’s Sgt. Anthony Calderon was recognized for his response to multiple medical emergencies at the Sutter County Jail. Read More »

Trash Collection Days Changing in Yuba-Sutter

About 35,000 Recology Yuba-Sutter customers could see changes to their garbage collection days beginning the week of Oct. 12 as the company restructures routes across Yuba and Sutter counties. Read More »

Honkers Take 11th Straight Mayor’s Cup

Sutter Blasts Pride in Week 4 of 2026 Season Read More »

Juneteenth Fundraiser Returns Oct. 3

The Marysville Juneteenth Committee will hold its second annual All Black Attire fundraiser Oct. 3 to raise money for the community’s 2027 Juneteenth celebration. Read More »