Celtic Rock Returns to Yuba City

Northern California Celtic/Americana rock band "One Eyed Reilly" will return to Yuba City for a one-night performance at the Sutter Theater Center for the Arts on Saturday, March 14. Read More »

101-Year-Old POW Visits Bridge Memorial

Obie Wickersham will turn 101 years old on March 18, a milestone that comes more than seven decades after the California veteran survived 28 months as a prisoner of war in Korea. Read More »

Kids Craft Event Launches Bok Kai Season

This year’s Bok Kai season officially kicked off March 7 at the Chinese School House in Marysville where children and families gathered to make themed crafts, listen to cultural stories and learn more about the local temple’s traditions. Read More »

Vendor Market Signals Revival for Historic 7 Mile House

High winds did little to dampen the debut of the 7 Mile House Market on Saturday as vendors and shoppers gathered for the inaugural event despite blustery conditions. Read More »

Statewide Snowpack Remains Below Average Despite February Boost

The Department of Water Resources (DWR) recently conducted the third snow survey of the season at Phillips Station. The manual survey recorded 28 inches of snow depth and a snow water equivalent of 11 inches, which is 47 percent of average for this location. Read More »

CalHR Named Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award Winner

The California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) has been named a 2026 Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award (GEWA) winner for strengths development. The award recognizes organizations that create workplace cultures that help people do their best work. Read More »

California Comment on NFIB’s Latest Jobs Report

National numbers not reflective of state’s below national average on optimism Read More »

National Grange Marks Passage of the MCED Act

A Major Milestone in Closing Rural Cancer Health Disparities Read More »

Yuba Police Conduct Dual Enforcement Operations

Yuba City police cited two residents after officers seized more than 1,700 marijuana plants during a search warrant service Feb. 18. In a separate operation the next day, officers arrested three people for furnishing alcohol to a minor during a decoy enforcement effort. Read More »

State Board to Hear Water Update

The California State Board of Food and Agriculture will receive updates on water conditions and availability during its meeting from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. March 3 at the California Department of Food and Agriculture, 1220 N St., Main Auditorium, Sacramento. Read More »

Stage Thriller Grips Yuba City

Audiences may know the crime is coming, but the real key to enjoying The Acting Company’s latest production is watching a carefully locked plan fall apart. Read More »

Peach Festival Vendor Applications Now Open

Vendor applications are now open for the 26th annual Marysville Peach Festival, with organizers inviting food, craft and commercial vendors to secure their spots for the popular summer celebration. Read More »

Native Culture Highlighted in Marysville

For more than two decades, the annual Winter Pow Wow at the Tri-Counties Community Center has offered the community a lively and welcoming introduction to Native culture, blending tradition with lighthearted fun. Read More »

Lions Tame Bullfrogs for Third-Blue Banner in Four Years

The Faith Christian Lions girls basketball team stayed perfect at the Golden 1 Center in Sacramento as they defeated the Bret Harte Bullfrogs 52-38 on Saturday, Feb. 28 in the CIF Sac-Joaquin Section Division V final. Read More »

Infrastructure Shortfall Stalls Economic Growth

Growth does not stall for lack of ideas in Yuba and Sutter counties. It stalls for lack of pipes, pavement and power. Read More »

Two Win Week for Honker Softball

Last week was a good one for the Yuba City softball team after it posted wins in lopsided fashion over Colusa and Marysville respectively. Read More »

Bi-County Health Leader Honored

Bi-County Health Officer Dr. Phuong Luu has received national recognition for her role in expanding health care access for people leaving incarceration in Sutter and Yuba counties. Read More »

Yuba Court Opens Grand Jury Applications

The Yuba County Superior Court is accepting applications for the 2026-2027 Civil Grand Jury. Residents have until March 27 to apply. Read More »

Gallagher Pushes California-Grown Meals

Assemblyman James Gallagher, R-Yuba City, has introduced legislation that would prioritize California-grown whole foods in school meals and update state policy to promote access to locally produced food. Read More »

Detective Earns Commendation Ribbon

The Yuba City Police Department awarded Detective Jared Thornton the Police Individual Commendation Ribbon for his investigative work in 2025, the department announced Feb. 25. Read More »

Clocks Spring Forward Sunday, March 8

Clocks will move forward one hour at 2 a.m. Sunday, March 8, as daylight saving time begins. Read More »

Chili Cook-Off Raises $2,979

The parking lot was packed, and for latecomers, it was standing room only Saturday, Feb. 28, at the annual Chili Cook-Off at the Moose Lodge in Yuba City, where friendly competition and community spirit combined for a good cause. Read More »

Antique Tractor Drive Rolls Through Sutter

Antique engines rumbled to life beneath spring skies Feb. 21 as the Sutter Lions Club hosted its fifth annual Almond Blossom Antique Tractor Drive, drawing families, history buffs and tractor enthusiasts for a scenic tour through the Sutter Buttes region. Read More »

New Report Exposes ‘Indefensible Waste’ in Prison Budget

CURB Calls for at least 5 More Closures to Reduce State Deficit Read More »

Governor Newsom Launches Most Ambitious Water Plan in California History

Governor Gavin Newsom announced on Feb. 25 the formal launch of the California Water Plan 2028, marking the start of a multi-year effort to modernize statewide water planning in response to climate-driven extremes and long-term water reliability challenges. Read More »

Butte College Lands Top Tech Ranking

Butte College’s Associate of Science in Computer Science program has earned the No. 2 ranking in TechGuide’s 2026 Best Associate Degree in Computer Science Programs. Read More »

Patriots Late Strike Ends Falcons Season

The River Valley Falcons boys soccer team season ended on Feb. 19 as they fell in the semifinals of the CIF Sac-Joaquin Section Division III bracket 1-0 to the Pioneer Patriots of Woodland. Read More »

Adventist Health and Rideout Unveils OSCAR Surgical Robot

Adventist Health and Rideout has announced the winning name of its new Da Vinci 5 surgical robot following a community naming contest that drew nearly 1,800 votes. Read More »

Sutter High FBLA Installs Historical Markers Across County

The Sutter Union High School Future Business Leaders of America chapter has completed a countywide community service project focused on preserving and promoting local history through the installation of informational signs, distribution of travel brochures and classroom presentations. Read More »

Top Concert Acts Coming to the 2026 California State Fair

Weekly Announcements Begin in March Read More »

Yuba County Eyes $120K Building Upgrades

Yuba County will conduct two public hearings next month to discuss a proposed application for funding under the State Community Development Block Grant Program to rehabilitate the Life Building Center operated by Habitat for Humanity of Yuba/Sutter. Read More »

Three Teams Punch Tickets to NSCIF Basketball Semifinals

The opening week of the CIF Northern Section basketball playoffs finished up on Saturday, Feb. 21. Our area had multiple teams move onto the second round of the playoffs and here is how we look moving forward into the championship week. Read More »

Nevada City Hosts Mardi Gras Parade

Rain held off Sunday afternoon, Feb. 15, as spectators lined the streets for Nevada City’s 32nd annual Mardi Gras Parade. Read More »

Twin Cities Honor Missing Service Members

Dignitaries from Marysville and Yuba City gathered Feb. 20 to rename and dedicate the 10th Street Bridge in honor of prisoners of war and service members missing in action. Read More »

Friends Mark 45 Years of Library Support

The Friends of the Sutter County Library is celebrating 45 years of service to the Sutter County Library, a milestone recognized this month by the Sutter County Board of Supervisors. Read More »