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Sutter County Unleashing Peaches Chatbot

Jun 30, 2026 10:40AM ● By Susan Meeker

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

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Symphony to Perform July 4 Concert

Jun 30, 2026 09:41AM ● By MPG Staff

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.

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Yuba-Sutter Fair Celebrates Community

Jun 30, 2026 09:35AM ● By Shamaya Sutton

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.

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Rural Counties Seek Reliable Communications

Jun 30, 2026 09:07AM ● By MPG Staff

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.

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Pioneer Energy Invests in Renewable Biomass

Jun 29, 2026 04:34PM ● By MPG Staff

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.

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Free Summer Fun Expands Across Yuba-Sutter

Jun 29, 2026 03:39PM ● By Shamaya Sutton, photos by Shamaya Sutton

For families looking to keep kids busy, creative and cool without stretching the summer budget, Yuba-Sutter offers a growing list of free and low-cost activities this season, from handmade crafts and reading prizes to gardening workshops, splash pads and museum exhibits.

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Donations Fuel Community Center Renovation

Jun 29, 2026 03:24PM ● By Shamaya Sutton

A full-scale renovation of the Tri-Counties Community Center is moving closer to reality as Nor-Cal Siders, city leaders and community partners rally behind a project aimed at preserving one of Marysville's most-used community spaces.

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Blue Zones Marks Five-Year Milestone

Jun 29, 2026 03:20PM ● By Shamaya Sutton, photos by Shamaya Sutton

Five years after launching with a goal of helping residents live healthier, more connected lives, the Yuba-Sutter Blue Zones Project marked its "graduation" June 25, closing one chapter while preparing to carry its work forward through a new locally led nonprofit.

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Yuba-Sutter Plans America’s 250th Celebration

Jun 23, 2026 02:58PM ● By Shamaya Sutton

America’s 250th birthday will bring two nights of celebration to Yuba-Sutter, featuring fireworks, food trucks, live entertainment, birthday cake, a salute to veterans and what organizers say will be the region’s first drone show.

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Comedy Fundraiser to Aid Burn Victim

Jun 23, 2026 02:24PM ● By Shamaya Sutton

Nearly three weeks after 20-year-old Jacob Smith was severely burned in an alleged workplace attack at a Yuba City McDonald's, his family said he is home from the hospital and continuing to recover with support from a community that has reached far beyond Yuba-Sutter.

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Juneteenth Tradition Endures

Jun 23, 2026 11:11AM ● By Shamaya Sutton

What began as a slower, cooler morning at Yuba Park on Saturday, June 20, turned into a daylong Juneteenth celebration rooted in family tradition, community service and local history.

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Yuba-Sutter Fair Scholarship Competition

Yuba-Sutter Fair Returns June 25

Jun 15, 2026 04:33PM ● By Shamaya Sutton

Bull Riding, Local Music and Scholarships Highlight the Fair

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Marysville High School scholarship recipients

County Honors Yuba River Endowment

Jun 15, 2026 04:24PM ● By MPG Staff

The Yuba County Board of Supervisors has adopted a resolution recognizing the Yuba River Endowment for its contributions to agriculture, education and community programs throughout Yuba County.

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Crowds walk through downtown Marysville during Rock the Block

Yuba-Sutter Beats the Heat with Local Music Events

Jun 15, 2026 04:15PM ● By Shamaya Sutton

The streets were alive with the sound of music Saturday, June 13, as three major local events in Marysville and Yuba City brought performers, families and music fans outdoors despite high temperatures.

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Sutter County Museum's award-winning exhibit

Sutter County Museum Wins National Award

Jun 15, 2026 04:06PM ● By MPG Staff

The Sutter County Museum has received a national Award of Excellence from the American Association for State and Local History for its permanent exhibit, “From Barbers' Row to Beale Air Force Base: Black History in Yuba-Sutter.”

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Marysville Juneteenth Celebration Returns to Yuba Park

Jun 15, 2026 03:58PM ● By Shamaya Sutton

The 2026 Juneteenth Celebration in Marysville will return to Yuba Park on Saturday, June 20, bringing a full day of remembrance, unity and family-friendly activities to the community.

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Female-Led Improv Troupes Join Forces for Ménage à Prov

Jun 15, 2026 03:55PM ● By MPG Staff

What happens when three women from three different improv troupes decide to bring their teams together? Ménage à Prov, of course.

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Sutter Library HVAC Theft Causes $100,000 in Damages

Jun 15, 2026 03:51PM ● By Shamaya Sutton

A series of thefts and vandalism incidents at the Sutter County Library has caused extensive damage to the facility’s HVAC system, disrupted library programming and may cost more than $100,000 to repair, according to the Yuba City Police Department.

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Marysville Advances Greening Projects, Reviews Noise Rules

Jun 15, 2026 03:49PM ● By Shaunna Boyd

At its June 2 meeting, the Marysville City Council considered a $3.18 million contract with Lamon Construction Co. Inc. for pavement rehabilitation on streets north of Highway 20 and west of D Street.

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Two California Salamanders Move Closer to Endangered Species Protection

Jun 15, 2026 11:12AM ● By Center for Biological Diversity News Release

The Center for Biological Diversity has scored a legal victory requiring the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to finalize Endangered Species Act protections for the critically imperiled Kern Canyon and relictual slender salamanders by December 2026.

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The Best Game Plan? Getting Everyone Home Safely

Jun 15, 2026 09:59AM ● By AAA Mountain West Group News Release

AAA, MADD and Waymo remind soccer fans to plan safe rides home during the World Cup tournament

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Summer Stroll Returns to Downtown Yuba City June 20

Jun 08, 2026 05:20PM ● By Shamaya Sutton

After drawing more than 10,000 attendees last year, Downtown Yuba City's Summer Stroll is returning Saturday, June 20, with an afternoon and evening of local vendors, food, live entertainment and community activities.

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Demand Grows for Senior Service

Jun 08, 2026 05:13PM ● By Susan Meeker

Senior meal and activity programs are expanding across Yuba County as more older adults seek transportation assistance, social connection and access to support services.

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Community Celebrates at Yuba-Sutter Pow Wow

Jun 08, 2026 05:08PM ● By Shamaya Sutton

The 44th annual Yuba-Sutter Pow Wow brought dancers, vendors, families and community members to the Yuba College Marysville campus May 30 and 31 for a weekend of cultural celebration.

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Patriotic Spirit Fills Sutter Buttes Day

Jun 08, 2026 05:03PM ● By Shamaya Sutton

The 48th annual Sutter Buttes Day brought a patriotic celebration to Sutter on Saturday, June 6, with a parade, car show, vendors, barbecue, free swimming and cardboard boat races.

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United Way Golf Tournament Returns June 22

Jun 08, 2026 04:47PM ● By MPG Staff

The Yuba-Sutter-Colusa United Way is inviting golfers, businesses and community supporters to tee off for a cause during its fifth annual Better Together Golf Tournament on June 22.

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‘Finding Oz’ Reveals Man Behind the Magic

Jun 08, 2026 04:38PM ● By Shamaya Sutton

The Acting Company’s world premiere production of "Finding Oz" sits on the edge of something remarkable and timely.

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Marysville Trio Wins Battle of the Bands

Jun 08, 2026 04:04PM ● By Shamaya Sutton

A student band with roots at Marysville Charter Academy for the Arts is continuing to gain recognition across Northern California after capturing first place in the 2026 MusicNomad Battle of the Bands competition in Sonoma.

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Caltrans Awards $23.6 Million Statewide

Jun 02, 2026 12:24PM ● By MPG Staff

Caltrans has awarded $23.6 million in transportation planning grants to 58 projects across California aimed at improving climate resiliency, reducing greenhouse gas emissions, increasing pedestrian and bicycle safety and strengthening disaster preparedness.

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Memorial Day Tributes Unite Yuba-Sutter

Jun 01, 2026 05:27PM ● By Shamaya Sutton

Communities across the Yuba-Sutter region observed Memorial Day with ceremonies and tributes throughout the weekend, bringing together veterans, families and residents to honor those who died while serving in the U.S. military.

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Rural Counties Back State Split Resolution

Jun 01, 2026 05:08PM ● By Susan Meeker

Rural frustration over water policy, state mandates, shrinking local control and what county leaders described as a widening political divide between urban and inland California is fueling new support across Northern California for Assembly Joint Resolution 23, a proposal signaling interest in forming a new state from California’s existing boundaries.

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Law enforcement officers and Special Olympics athletes run

Officers Carry Torch for Special Olympics

Jun 01, 2026 05:01PM ● By Shamaya Sutton, photos by Shamaya Sutton

Local law enforcement and public safety agencies kicked off the weekend May 29 by carrying the "Flame of Hope" through Yuba City and Marysville as part of the annual Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics Northern California.

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Rock the Block to Raise Funds for NOTES Project

Jun 01, 2026 04:52PM ● By Shamaya Sutton

The Institute of Rock is turning up the volume and the water pressure for its next downtown summer event.

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Safe Summer Starts with Prevention

Jun 01, 2026 04:49PM ● By Alex Bumpus, President & CEO, Bi-County Ambulance

National Safety Month serves as an important reminder that many emergencies are preventable with preparation, awareness, and simple safety habits.

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Bi-County Ambulance Celebrates National EMS Week

Jun 01, 2026 04:29PM ● By MPG Staff

Bi-County Ambulance recognized its paramedics, emergency medical technicians, dispatchers and support personnel during National Emergency Medical Services Week, observed May 17 through May 23.

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