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Butte County Reports First West Nile Death

Aug 13, 2026 09:15AM ● By Lloyd Green

Butte County has recorded its first West Nile virus-related death of 2026 as health officials urge residents to reduce standing water and protect themselves from mosquito bites.

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Grants Support Food Bank, 4-H

Aug 11, 2026 09:46AM ● By Lloyd Green Jr.

Two Yuba-Sutter nonprofits will use new grant funding to expand food assistance and youth education programs after receiving a combined $7,500 from Skylight Renewable Energy.

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Rob Gronkowski and Patrick Mahomes meet with high school football players in a locker room during a T-Mobile Friday Night 5G Lights event.

T-Mobile Plans Yuba City Tailgate, Aug. 15

Aug 11, 2026 09:36AM ● By MPG Staff

A free football tailgate comes to Yuba City Aug. 15 with local players, cheerleaders and band members, games, giveaways and information about a national high school competition.

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Candidate Forum Set for Aug. 25

Aug 11, 2026 09:27AM ● By MPG Staff

Candidates seeking state and federal office will meet with voters Aug. 25 during a public forum hosted by the Yuba-Sutter Farm Bureau.

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Annual National Night Out Celebrated

Aug 10, 2026 03:41PM ● By Shamaya Sutton

Despite triple-digit temperatures, residents across Yuba and Sutter counties turned out Tuesday evening for National Night Out, joining local law enforcement, elected officials and neighbors for an annual event aimed at strengthening relationships between public safety agencies and the communities they serve.

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Mountain Fair Returns to Brownsville, Aug. 22-23

Aug 10, 2026 03:33PM ● By Shamaya Sutton

Axes will fly, saws will roar and even a few cannons will fire when the annual Mountain Fair returns to Brownsville Aug. 22-23 for a weekend celebrating the traditions and community of the Yuba County foothills.

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Sutter County, Yuba City Highlight Internships

Aug 10, 2026 03:26PM ● By MPG Staff

Local government agencies are highlighting opportunities for students and prospective employees to gain hands-on experience in public-sector careers, with Sutter County recognizing its summer engineering interns and Yuba City opening a new SkillBridge internship.

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Chico Renaissance Faire Returns Sept. 12

Aug 10, 2026 03:02PM ● By Lloyd Green Jr.

The Chico Renaissance and Fantasy Faire will return to Patrick Ranch Museum on Saturday, Sept. 12, bringing a full day of live entertainment, demonstrations, hands-on activities and more than 100 vendors to the historic property.

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Alec Flores Youth Sports Scholarship Corporation

Campaign Supports Local Young Athletes

Aug 10, 2026 02:48PM ● By Lloyd Green Jr.

Nearly seven years after 13-year-old Alec Flores was killed by a drunk driver while walking to school, a nonprofit created in his memory continues to help young athletes participate in sports.

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‘24K Magic’ to Benefit Foster Youth, Aug. 21

Aug 10, 2026 02:44PM ● By Shamaya Sutton

A little “24K Magic” is coming to Yuba City later this month, with foster youth taking on more than just a front-row seat.

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California State Parks Forward flyer announcing public input opportunities for the proposed Feather River Park in Yuba County.

State Parks Seeks Input on Feather River Park

Aug 06, 2026 03:17PM ● By Lloyd Green

California State Parks is seeking public input as it develops plans for Feather River Park, which would become the first state park in Yuba County.

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Casa de Esperanza Names Justice Manager

Aug 05, 2026 08:29AM ● By Lloyd Green Jr.

Casa de Esperanza has hired Tamara Pecsi as its new justice and community response manager, a position created to strengthen services for survivors of sexual assault, commercial sexual exploitation and sex trafficking in Yuba, Sutter and Colusa counties.

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Yuba-Sutter Earns Blue Zones Certification

Aug 05, 2026 08:10AM ● By MPG Staff

Yuba-Sutter has become one of more than 80 communities nationwide to earn Certified Blue Zones Community status, marking the completion of a five-year effort aimed at improving public health through changes in local policies, schools, businesses and public spaces.

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Sheriff's Grant Funds DUI Enforcement Equipment

Aug 04, 2026 04:46PM ● By Susan Meeker

The Sutter County Board of Supervisors approved accepting more than $212,000 in state grant funding to expand impaired driving enforcement and education efforts throughout the county.

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New Speed Limit Set for North Beale

Aug 04, 2026 03:46PM ● By Susan Meeker

The posted speed limit on part of North Beale Road will increase to 40 mph under an ordinance approved by the Yuba County Board of Supervisors.

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Hop Riot Brews Morning Coffee, for Adults Only

Aug 04, 2026 12:14PM ● By Shamaya Sutton, photos by Shamaya Sutton

Hop Riot is opening its doors much earlier, adding espresso drinks and morning gathering space to its beer-and-wine business. But the new coffee service comes with the same rule as the bar: Customers must be 21 or older to enter.

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Award-Winning Film Comes to Sutter Theater, Aug. 15

Aug 04, 2026 11:03AM ● By MPG Staff

Yuba Sutter Arts & Culture and the Marysville Japanese American Citizens League will host a special screening of the independent feature film "Kintsukuroi" on Saturday, Aug. 15, at the Sutter Theater Center for the Arts.

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Annual Yuba River Cleanup Set Sept. 19

Aug 04, 2026 10:55AM ● By Lloyd Green Jr.

Volunteers from across the region are invited to help remove trash from the Yuba River watershed during the South Yuba River Citizens League's 29th Annual Yuba River Cleanup on Saturday, Sept. 19.

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Promotional flyer for the Yuba-Sutter Freebirds and Vitalant community blood drive on Friday, Aug. 7, from 4 to 8 p.m. at Bryant Field, featuring donor incentives, scheduling information and a call for blood donations.

Freebirds to Host Community Blood Drive, Aug 7

Aug 03, 2026 11:08AM ● By Lloyd Green

The Yuba-Sutter Freebirds and Vitalant will host a blood drive Aug. 7 at Bryant Field as Type O blood supplies reach a two-year low. Donors receive game admission and other incentives.

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A promotional flyer for the Yuba City Police Department's "Chai With a Cop" event on Aug. 5 from 8 to 10 a.m. at Chai T Cafe in Yuba City, inviting residents to meet local officers for informal conversation over chai.

Yuba City Police Host Chai With a Cop, Aug. 5

Jul 30, 2026 09:20PM ● By Lloyd Green

The Yuba City Police Department will host "Chai With a Cop" from 8 to 10 a.m. Aug. 5 at Chai T Cafe, giving residents an opportunity to meet officers and talk in an informal setting.

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Forbestown Group Plans Officer Elections, Aug. 31

Jul 28, 2026 12:04PM ● By Lloyd Green Jr.

Members of the Community Center Advisory Council will elect a new slate of officers to and help guide the future of one of Forbestown's longtime community organizations.

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Tri-Counties Renovation Seeks Community Support

Jul 28, 2026 11:13AM ● By Shamaya Sutton, photos by Shamaya Sutton

Renovations are progressing at the Tri-Counties Community Center, but organizers say additional donations and business partnerships are needed to complete the project's next phase.

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Thompson Meets with Yuba City Businesses

Jul 28, 2026 11:07AM ● By MPG Staff

Congressman Mike Thompson met with local business leaders and members of the Yuba City Downtown Business Association July 16 to discuss issues affecting small businesses and the local economy.

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Infrastructure Projects Move Forward Across Yuba-Sutter

Jul 28, 2026 10:39AM ● By MPG Staff

Several infrastructure and public improvement projects are moving forward across Yuba and Sutter counties, including a rural culvert study, drainage work near Trowbridge and construction at two Yuba County parks.

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FCC Urged to Protect Rural Landline Service

Jul 28, 2026 10:06AM ● By MPG Staff

Rural County Representatives of California has joined a coalition of local government, consumer advocacy, labor and public interest organizations in urging the Federal Communications Commission to reject an AT&T petition that opponents say could weaken telephone service protections for millions of Californians, particularly those in rural communities.

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Festivalgoers sample different peach varieties

Peach Festival Fills Marysville Streets

Jul 21, 2026 10:13AM ● By Shamaya Sutton

Thousands flocked to downtown Marysville for another packed weekend of food, entertainment and family activities during the annual Marysville Peach Festival.

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frontwoman of the local folk group Under the Canopy

‘Marysville Mermaid’ Plans Busy Season

Jul 21, 2026 09:20AM ● By Shamaya Sutton

Her flowing blonde hair, whimsical style and frequent mermaid appearances at community events have earned local musician Gwenhwyfar Buckley the fitting nickname "Marysville Mermaid."

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Dog Days gathering at Marbella Senior Living in Marysville.

Dog Days of Summer

Jul 21, 2026 09:18AM ● By Shamaya Sutton, photos by Shamaya Sutton

Residents of Marbella Senior Living in Marysville enjoyed the Dog Days of Summer on Thursday, July 16, when community members stopped by with their friendly canine companions.

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Camp Singer youth receive instructions before helping prepare and serve the Breaking Barriers Brunch

Breaking Barriers Brunch Opens Doors for Camp Singer Youth

Jul 20, 2026 05:24PM ● By Shamaya Sutton

A special farm-to-fork brunch at The Village Coffee Shoppe & Bistro recently gave local youth an opportunity to develop culinary and workplace skills while connecting with community members and potential employers.

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SMF Seeks Public Input to Shape Next 20 Years of Growth

Jul 20, 2026 12:47PM ● By Sacramento County News Release

Sacramento International Airport (SMF) has launched a public survey as part of its Airport Master Plan update, inviting travelers, residents and community members to share their priorities for the airport's future.

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Statewide Measures Carry Local Impacts for Rural Communities

Jul 14, 2026 10:21AM ● By Susan Meeker

Fourteen statewide propositions will appear on California’s Nov. 3 ballot, and several could bring direct changes to small communities in the North State.

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New Partnerships Help Casa de Esperanza Reach More Families

Jul 14, 2026 10:07AM ● By Lloyd Green Jr.

Casa de Esperanza has expanded trauma-informed counseling services through its Hope Haven Counseling and Support Center over the past year, increasing access to mental health care for survivors of violence and families across Yuba, Sutter and Colusa counties.

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Museum Invites Community to Ribs and Relics

Jul 14, 2026 09:59AM ● By Lloyd Green Jr.

The Sutter County Museum will host its first Ribs & Relics event on Saturday, Aug. 8, bringing together barbecue, antique appraisals, history activities and family entertainment.

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Colusa Fly-In Inspires Young Aviators

Jul 14, 2026 09:56AM ● By Susan Meeker, photos by Susan Meeker

One by one, young children climbed into vintage aircraft Saturday at the Colusa County Airport, gripping control yokes with both hands while parents captured the moment with their cameras.

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West Nile Virus Detected in Yuba County

Jul 13, 2026 02:46PM ● By MPG Staff

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.

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