West Nile Virus Detected in Yuba County

West Nile virus has been detected in Yuba County after two mosquito samples tested positive. Health officials urge residents to prevent mosquito bites and eliminate standing water. Read More »

Sutter Buttes Little League Advances to State Tournament

Sutter Buttes Little League's Intermediate (50/70) All-Star team advanced to the Northern California State Tournament after winning District 2 and Section 2 championships. Read More »

Gridley Police Arrest Former Biggs Mayor

A former Biggs mayor was arrested July 9 after Gridley police investigated allegations of repeated sexual abuse involving a juvenile foreign exchange student assigned to his home. Read More »

Yuba County Library Project Moves Forward

The Yuba County Board of Supervisors approved a $250,000 budget adjustment for the ongoing Yuba County Library renovation that reclassifies project costs without increasing the overall cost of the project. Read More »

YES High School Connects Students to Careers

"I originally didn't think I wanted to go to college." That's what one YES High School freshman said before touring Yuba College with his class. Read More »

Sutter Sheriff Issues Scam Warning

The Sutter County Sheriff's Office is warning residents about a phone scam involving callers who falsely claim people can pay to have a loved one released from jail through an ankle monitoring program. Read More »

Downtown Night Market Returns, July 16

Downtown Yuba City's Night Market returns with extended hours, live music, local vendors, food, kids activities and more. The event also has a limited number of vendor spaces available. Read More »

Sutter Grand Jury Finds Gaps in Ag Department Procedures

The 2025-26 Sutter County Grand Jury concluded the Sutter County Agricultural Department effectively supports local farming and protects consumers but recommended changes to improve transparency in pesticide enforcement and strengthen internal communication. Read More »

Sutter County Library Security Expanded After Vandalism

The Sutter County Board of Supervisors approved new security cameras for the Sutter County Library and continued security guard services after repeated acts of vandalism caused more than $100,000 in damage to the library's heating and air conditioning system. Read More »

Sutter County Crews Busy Over Holiday

Sutter County Sheriff's Office deputies responded to fewer fireworks-related calls over the Fourth of July weekend than in previous years, but officials said personnel remained busy handling several major incidents while providing security at community events. Read More »

North Valley 12 U Runs Towards Cooperstown

The North Valley 12 U travel baseball team gets the opportunity of a lifetime and make everlasting memories with their teammates as they play in the Cooperstown Baseball Tournament Experience July 11-17. Read More »

Photo Contest Showcases Rural California

The Rural County Representatives of California is inviting photographers to showcase the beauty and character of rural California during its 10th Annual Rural County Photo Contest. Read More »

Morehouse Appointed Interim President

Yuba College will begin the new fiscal year under interim leadership following action by the Yuba Community College District Board of Trustees. Read More »

Freedbirds Win First Series Since May

The Yuba-Sutter Freebirds secured their first series win since May as they were victorious over the Long Beach Coast in two out of the three games from Friday, July 3 through Sunday, July 5. Read More »

Rio Oso Man Arrested After Armed Landlord-Tenant Dispute

Sutter deputies arrest suspect after armed landlord-tenant dispute in East Nicolaus. Read More »

Marysville Peach Festival, July 17-18

One of Yuba-Sutter's signature summer traditions returns later this month as the 26th annual Marysville Peach Festival brings two days of food, entertainment and family activities to historic downtown Marysville. Read More »

Marysville High Retires ‘Indians’ Mascot

Marysville High School will no longer use its longtime "Indians" mascot in an official capacity as California's expanded restrictions on Native American-related school mascots take effect. Read More »

Making a Difference: One Planter at a Time

Local business owners are praising the efforts of David Jenson, often dubbed the “unofficial mayor of Plumas Street,” for his work to help beautify the downtown Yuba City corridor one planter at a time. Read More »

Independence Day Celebrations Rock!

Yuba-Sutter residents turned out across the region for a full weekend of Independence Day celebrations, from fireworks over Riverfront Park to downtown parades, rural traditions and the area's inaugural drone show. Read More »

Helicopter Program Expands Across Region

Residents across Butte, Colusa, Yuba and Sutter counties will have expanded aerial wildfire protection this fire season as Pacific Gas and Electric Co. continues its firefighting helicopter program and extends coverage to additional Northern California counties. Read More »

Yuba City Man Arrested After Shooting

Sutter County Sheriff's deputies arrested a Yuba City man after investigating a July 4 shooting on Allen Way in Yuba City. Deputies recovered a handgun during a search warrant. No injuries were reported. Read More »

Gridley, Marysville Receive Hunger Grants

Two local school districts are among 14 organizations across California receiving grant funding from No Kid Hungry California to help expand access to free summer meals for children in rural communities. Read More »

Freebirds Brew Up New Partnership

The Yuba-Sutter Freebirds have expanded their partnership with Sutter Buttes Brewing Inc. for the 2026 season, adding new promotions and fan experiences at Bryant Field. Read More »

BeXtra Food Giveaway Meets Growing Need

Hours before BeXtra Community Event Center was scheduled to open its doors for a noon food giveaway July 2, cars already lined the street and a crowd wrapped around the building. Read More »

Caltrans Receives $1.4 Million Grant to Improve Highway Safety

Caltrans announced June 29, that it received approximately $1.4 million in grant funding from the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) to help expand and improve traffic data collection that will improve safety on the state highway system. Read More »

Art Box Reception Celebrates Local Artists

Residents will have an opportunity to meet local artists and explore a wide variety of original artwork during the Art Box Marketplace Reception on Friday, July 10, at the Sutter Theater Center for the Arts. Read More »

Sutter Hosts Eight-Team Camp Before Dead Period Begins

Four local football teams ended the final weekend of June improving with one snap at a time as the CIF Sac-Joaquin Section dead period began on Wednesday, July 1. Read More »

Sutter County Unleashing Peaches Chatbot

Sutter County's newest employee will answer questions around the clock, speak more than 70 languages and never take a coffee break. Read More »

Symphony to Perform July 4 Concert

The Yuba Sutter Symphony will continue its Independence Day tradition with a free patriotic concert Saturday, July 4, at the Yuba City Town Square Fountain following the Children's Parade. Read More »

Yuba-Sutter Fair Celebrates Community

Cooler-than-average temperatures helped make for a comfortable weekend as the Yuba-Sutter Fair returned for its annual celebration of agriculture, entertainment, youth achievement and community tradition. Read More »

Freebirds Drop Third-Straight Series in June

The Yuba-Sutter Freebirds dropped their third-consecutive series of June on Sunday, June 28 as they lost to the Oakland Ballers 11-10. Read More »

Seniors on the Go Launches Tech Program

Seniors on the Go has launched the Foothills Computer Literacy Program, a new initiative that will provide free computer basics instruction, digital literacy education and ongoing public computer access for residents of the Yuba County foothills. Read More »

Rural Counties Seek Reliable Communications

The Rural County Representatives of California and the California State Association of Counties have joined a legal effort supporting California's defense of longstanding telephone service requirements, arguing residents should not lose reliable communications before proven alternatives are in place. Read More »

Local Agencies Align on Tort Reform Plan

Cities and counties across the region, including Butte County, Biggs, Live Oak and Sutter County, are joining a statewide push for tort reform as public‑entity liability costs continue to climb and strain local budgets. Read More »

Pioneer Energy Invests in Renewable Biomass

Pioneer Community Energy has signed six long-term power purchase agreements valued at nearly $517 million to support new biomass energy projects across Northern California. Read More »