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 »

Marysville High School Art Show Debuts at Sutter Theater

While not quite finished, the Sutter Theater Center’s second stage has already emerged as one of the more distinctive art venues in town. Read More »

CDFW Releases Chinook Salmon into Oroville

As part of ongoing efforts to provide diverse fishing opportunities in Lake Oroville, California Department of Fish and Wildlife staff from the Feather River Fish Hatchery, in partnership with the Department of Water Resources, released 129,000 fall-run inland Chinook salmon as fingerlings into Lake Oroville earlier this week. Read More »

Silver Dollar Saloon Pivots Business Model Toward Catering

The Silver Dollar Saloon, a longtime fixture in downtown Marysville, will significantly scale back its operations beginning in early May, shifting to a Sunday-only schedule as owners pivot their business model and reassess the future of the historic property. Read More »

Neon Alley Project Planned in Downtown Yuba City

Yuba Sutter Arts & Culture will transform an alley along Plumas Street into a public art corridor featuring murals, restored neon signs and interactive displays. Read More »

Honkers Drop FVL Second-Half Opener to Miners

The Yuba City Honkers softball team opened the second half of the league play with a 6-1 defeat to the Nevada Union Miners on April 16. Read More »

Coffee Chain Eyes Linda Shopping Center

Yuba County is set to get a jolt of caffeine as plans move forward for a new Dutch Bros. Read More »

East Nic Baseball and Softball Split Series Against Winters

The East Nicolaus Spartans Baseball and Softball teams split a dual-sport Sacramento Valley League game against the Winters Warriors on April 14 where baseball lost 5-3 and softball won 11-2. Read More »

Upstate Artists Can Apply for State Fellowships

Individual artists across Northern California can apply for a new round of state-funded fellowships offering awards from $5,000 to $50,000, with applications due May 6. Read More »

ARC Spillway Project Delayed to 2029

The Yuba Water Agency has delayed the anticipated construction timeline for its Atmospheric River Control (ARC) Spillway Project, citing impacts from the February failure at the Colgate Powerhouse that have shifted agency priorities and resources. Read More »

Sutter County Honors Museum Volunteers

Sutter County officials recognized the contributions of local volunteers during a proclamation marking National Volunteer Week, highlighting the role they play in supporting the Sutter County Museum and the broader community. Read More »

County Targets Illegal Food Vendors

The Yuba County Board of Supervisors signaled its intent to crack down on unpermitted food vending after a March 14 discussion outlining public health risks, unfair competition for local businesses, and concerns about organized criminal networks operating mobile food setups across the region. Read More »

Clean California Seeks Local Participation

Caltrans is inviting cities, counties and local groups to earn recognition for keeping their communities clean through the Clean California Community Designation Program. Read More »

Ruck the Buttes Honors Military Service

Ruck the Buttes returned to Sutter County on April 18, drawing two dozen people to the base of the Sutter Buttes for a 15‑mile military‑inspired walk that blended fitness, gratitude and a shared sense of purpose. Read More »

Sutter County Moves to Lower Rural Speed Limits

The Sutter County Board of Supervisors on April 14 advanced two ordinances establishing new speed limits on rural roadways, citing traffic safety concerns and engineering studies. Final approval is scheduled for April 28. Read More »

Veterans Stand Down Dinner set May 30

The 14th annual Yuba-Sutter Veterans Stand Down Fundraising Dinner is set for May 30 at the 530 Event Center in Marysville, bringing together community members, leaders and supporters to raise funds for services that assist local veterans and their families. Read More »

Gonzales to Lead Freebirds in 2026

The Yuba-Sutter Freebirds have named longtime baseball veteran Frank Gonzales as the team’s manager for the 2026 season, the organization announced. Read More »

Dog Park Shutdown Highlights Loss of Regional Resource

The Yuba-Sutter region’s only off-leash dog park has officially announced its closure, though new details reveal differing timelines between the nonprofit board and Caltrans officials, raising questions about what happens next for the long-standing community space. Read More »

Several Birds Missing After Marysville Break-in

Staff at West Coast Falconry are asking for the public’s help after a targeted break-in earlier this week led to the release of multiple captive birds of prey, several of which remain missing as of April 19. Read More »

Stranix Honored for Decades of Economic Development Work

On a day she could have spent in Palm Springs accepting honors over lunch, Brynda Stranix was exactly where many say she is most often found, at work, focused on advancing economic growth in the Yuba-Sutter region. Read More »

Valencia Seeks Re-Election as Treasurer-Tax Collector

Sutter County Treasurer-Tax Collector Nicholas Valencia has announced his campaign for re-election, citing a focus on strengthening the county’s financial position and improving services for taxpayers. Read More »

Yuba River Endowment Awards $102,500 in Scholarships

The Yuba River Endowment awarded $102,500 in scholarships for 2026, continuing its annual expansion of support for local students pursuing higher education. Read More »

NFIB Details Benefits of 20% Small Business Tax Deduction Becoming Permanent in California

The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), the nation’s leading small business advocacy organization, released a new report outlining the economic benefits and massive tax savings the 20% Small Business Tax Deduction will bring to the 4.3 million small businesses in California now that it has been made permanent. Read More »

CDFW Urges Public to Leave Baby Deer Alone

Late spring and early summer are peak times for California’s deer herds to give birth to fawns, and the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) is issuing a reminder to well-intentioned residents and visitors to not interact with the baby deer – even if they find one that appears to be abandoned or hungry. Read More »

‘Not Your Lab Rat’ Campaign Addresses Youth Nicotine Addiction

The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) has launched a new statewide public health campaign, “Not Your Lab Rat,” aimed at reducing nicotine addiction among young adults and preventing initiation of vaping and other modern nicotine products. Read More »