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Munger family accepted the Business of the Year award onstage at the Hard Rock Live

Yuba-Sutter Chamber Honors Local Leaders, Businesses

Feb 16, 2026 03:05PM ● By Shamaya Sutton, photos by Shamaya Sutton

The Yuba-Sutter Chamber of Commerce’s 40th annual Business Appreciation Gala brought Valentine’s Day flair to Hard Rock Live on Friday, Feb. 13, as business leaders, community members and chamber supporters gathered in Wheatland for an evening of celebration and recognition.

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spelling bee musical theater auditions

Auditions Set for Spelling Bee

Feb 16, 2026 02:58PM ● By Shamaya Sutton

Auditions for “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee,” the inaugural production of Stage 754, will be held Feb. 24 and 25 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Burrows Center for the Arts, 624 E St., Marysville.

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California First District Opens 2026 Art Competition

Feb 16, 2026 02:53PM ● By MPG Staff

The Office of California’s First Congressional District has opened the 2026 Congressional Art Competition to high school students across the district.

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The Day the Levee Broke

Remembering the 1986 Flood

Feb 16, 2026 01:50PM ● By MPG Staff

Yuba Water Agency on Wednesday premiered a new documentary ahead of the 40th anniversary of the February 1986 flood in Yuba County.

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robotic surery robot

Community Invited to Vote on Name for Adventist Health and Rideout’s New Da Vinci 5 Surgical Robot

Feb 11, 2026 04:12PM ● By Adventist Health and Rideout News Release

Adventist Health and Rideout is inviting the community to cast their vote to name its new Da Vinci 5 Robotic Surgical System, following an outpouring of creativity and support from the Yuba-Sutter area.

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Rideout Recognized for Bariatric Surgery Care

Feb 10, 2026 01:16PM ● By MPG Staff

Adventist Health and Rideout has been designated a Blue Cross Blue Shield Blue Distinction Center for Bariatric Surgery, a recognition awarded to hospitals that meet national standards for quality, safety and patient outcomes in weight-loss surgery.

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Attorney Tamara Sowles

Sowles Announces Bid for Superior Court

Feb 10, 2026 01:02PM ● By MPG Staff

Attorney Tamara Sowles announced her candidacy for Yuba County Superior Court Judge, Office 1, citing more than a decade of experience in prosecution, municipal law and private practice.

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Belinda Glenn received the STARS Volunteer of the Year award

Sheriff’s Office Honors 2025 Award Recipients

Feb 10, 2026 12:59PM ● By MPG Staff

The Yuba County Sheriff’s Office has announced its 2025 employee and volunteer award recipients, recognizing four individuals for service and dedication to the community.

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Sutter County’s Office of Emergency Management

Public Input Sought on Sutter County Hazards

Feb 10, 2026 12:43PM ● By Shamaya Sutton

Sutter County’s Office of Emergency Management held its first community meeting Feb. 4 as part of a countywide update to its Hazard Mitigation Plan, drawing more than a dozen participants both in person and online.

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Prune Growers Meeting Set Feb. 18 in Yuba City

Feb 10, 2026 12:40PM ● By MPG Staff

The University of California Cooperative Extension will host the 2026 South Sacramento Valley Prune Grower Meeting on Wednesday, Feb. 18, at the Sutter County Veterans Hall, 1425 Veterans Memorial Cir, in Yuba City.

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Dancers wearing traditional regalia

Yuba-Sutter Winter Pow Wow Set for Feb. 21

Feb 10, 2026 12:37PM ● By MPG Staff

The Yuba-Sutter Winter Pow Wow will take place Saturday, Feb. 21, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Marysville Youth Center, also known as the Tri Counties Community Center, 1830 B St. The event is free and open to the public.

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Yuba County Poetry Out Loud winners

Yuba, Sutter Poetry Out Loud Winners Named

Feb 10, 2026 12:34PM ● By MPG Staff

High school students from Yuba and Sutter counties were named county champions Saturday, Jan. 31, during the 2026 Poetry Out Loud competitions held at the Sutter Theater Center for the Arts.

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Sutter Parents Complete Parenting Program

Feb 10, 2026 12:29PM ● By MPG Staff

The Sutter County Probation Department announced Feb. 4 that 10 local parents completed the Parent Project, a 10-week parenting program focused on supporting families with strong-willed children.

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marysville city 175th anniversary

Marysville Honors 175 Years of History

Feb 10, 2026 12:26PM ● By Shamaya Sutton

The Marysville Elks Lodge was filled Thursday, Feb. 5, as residents gathered to celebrate the city’s 175th anniversary.

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Lindhurst High Adds Community School Van

Feb 10, 2026 12:14PM ● By MPG Staff

Lindhurst High School unveiled a new Community School Van on Feb. 2, funded through a California Community Schools Partnership Program grant to expand student access to services and activities.

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high school students speaker contest

Linda Lions Host Student Speakers

Feb 10, 2026 12:11PM ● By Shamaya Sutton

The Linda Lions Club hosted its first Student Speakers Contest of the year Feb. 3 in the community room at Habitat for Humanity Prosperity Village.

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kid brushing teeth

Free Dental Event Planned in Yuba City, Feb. 19

Feb 10, 2026 12:07PM ● By MPG Staff

The Sutter County Oral Health and Women, Infants and Children programs will host a free Dental Day event for families with young children on Feb. 19 in Yuba City.

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Film Festival Highlights Environmental Action

Feb 10, 2026 12:02PM ● By MPG Staff

The South Yuba River Citizens League will bring its annual Wild & Scenic Film Festival back to Nevada City and Grass Valley from Feb. 19 through Feb. 23, featuring a new slate of environmental and adventure films focused on inspiring action.

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book writting workshop

Downtown Bookshop Revives Letter Writing

Feb 10, 2026 11:58AM ● By Shamaya Sutton, photos by Shamaya Sutton

“To think that a thought six months ago would become my whole world,” Jenni Heslop wrote on a Post-it note during a free creative writing session Jan. 25 at her Tiny Bookshop in downtown Marysville.

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Optimism Marks 2026 Colusa Farm Show

Feb 10, 2026 10:08AM ● By Susan Meeker, photos by Susan Meeker

Three days of warm, clear weather helped draw thousands to the Colusa Farm Show, which concluded Feb. 5 at the Colusa County Fairgrounds.

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california highway patrol

CHP Game-Day Ready for Football’s Biggest Weekend

Feb 06, 2026 11:02AM ● By California Highway Patrol News Release

The California Highway Patrol (CHP) is game-day ready for Super Bowl LX, the NFL’s biggest event of the season.

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Farm Credit Fly-In Helps Lawmakers Understand Farm Country’s Needs

Feb 03, 2026 04:26PM ● By Farm Credit News Release

Congress urged to reauthorize Farm Bill, make more rural Californians eligible for home loans in 2026

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New Year, New Roadside Safety Protections

Feb 03, 2026 03:35PM ● By California Office of Traffic Safety News Release

California’s Expanded “Slow Down, Move Over” Law Now Covers All Stopped Drivers and Passengers Roadside

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AARP Tax-Aide Expands Services to Yuba County

Feb 03, 2026 10:00AM ● By Margaret Fowler

Free, in-person personal income tax preparation services will be available this tax season at the Alcouffe Center in Oregon House through the AARP Foundation Tax-Aide program, marking the first time Yuba County has hosted an in-person AARP Tax-Aide site.

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Members of Tom Rigney & Flambeau will take the stage at the Sutter Theater Center for the Arts

Sutter Theater Hosts Cajun Night, Feb. 28

Feb 03, 2026 09:55AM ● By Lloyd Green

Cajun and Zydeco rhythms will take over Sutter Theater Center for the Arts when Tom Rigney & Flambeau perform Friday, Feb. 28, at 7 p.m.

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Sheriff’s Office Recognizes Top Staff

Feb 02, 2026 05:36PM ● By MPG Staff

The Sutter County Sheriff’s Office recognized four individuals as its 2025 Employees of the Year for dedication, professionalism and service to the community.

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Sutter County Warns of Deed Fraud

Feb 02, 2026 05:30PM ● By MPG Staff

The Sutter County Clerk-Recorder’s Office is urging property owners to remain vigilant after an increase in questionable documents submitted for recording over the past year, including deeds that may indicate attempted fraud.

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chilli cook off fundraiser

Chili Cook-Off Fundraiser Set for Feb. 28

Feb 02, 2026 05:23PM ● By Shamaya Sutton

The Yuba City Moose Lodge will once again turn up the heat later this winter with its annual Chili Cook-Off, and organizers say enthusiasm is already running high, with all available team slots filling ahead of the event.

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Yuba City Public Works Streets crew complete roadway repairs

Residents Asked to Report Road Hazards

Feb 02, 2026 05:16PM ● By Shamaya Sutton

The city of Yuba City is encouraging residents to report road hazards and other infrastructure concerns through its YC311 service request system, saying public input helps crews respond more efficiently and prioritize repairs.

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Teen-Led Magazine

Teen-Led Magazine Reaches Fourth Edition

Feb 02, 2026 05:03PM ● By Shamaya Sutton

The Sutter County Library recently released the fourth edition of its Creative Youth Magazine, a publication born from a teen’s idea and sustained by young creators across Sutter County.

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A mid-20th century view of downtown Marysville

Marysville at 175, Shaped by Water and Time

Feb 02, 2026 04:49PM ● By MPG Staff

Marysville is celebrating its 175th anniversary this year, marking a milestone dating back to its incorporation on Feb. 5, 1851.

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as Trauma Intervention Program “Heroes with Heart” nominees

Local Deputies Receive Heroes with Heart Recognition

Feb 02, 2026 04:47PM ● By MPG Staff

Three members of the Yuba County Sheriff’s Office were recently recognized as “Heroes with Heart” by the Trauma Intervention Program, an honor awarded to first responders who demonstrate exceptional compassion and professionalism while assisting individuals during crisis situations.

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Good Samaritan Returns More Than $6,000

Feb 02, 2026 04:38PM ● By MPG Staff

A Nevada City man who lost thousands of dollars while walking home has had all of it returned, thanks to a Good Samaritan.

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Patriotic Flag Ceremony Held at St. Isidore

Feb 02, 2026 04:17PM ● By Shamaya Sutton

Students at Saint Isidore Catholic School took part in a rare patriotic display Tuesday, Jan. 27, helping unfurl a massive 42-by-80-foot American flag during a ceremony led by American Legion Post 705.

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Sutter County Launches Drawing Contest

Feb 02, 2026 04:12PM ● By Shamaya Sutton

The Sutter County Board of Supervisors is inviting residents of all ages to take part in a countywide drawing contest celebrating “Your Favorite Place in Sutter County,” encouraging creativity while highlighting community pride and local landmarks.

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