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‘It’s the People’

May 19, 2026 09:20AM ● By Shamaya Sutton, photos by Shamaya Sutton

Untz Festival builds community at Sycamore Ranch

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Veterans Memorial Event Opens Sunday

May 19, 2026 09:03AM ● By MPG Staff

Calvary Christian Center will host its annual “A Grateful Nation Remembers” Memorial Day weekend tribute May 24 and 25 at its campus at 2620 Colusa Highway in Yuba City.

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Beale Airshow Set for 2027

May 19, 2026 08:57AM ● By MPG Staff

Beale Air Force Base will once again welcome the public for the return of the Beale Airshow on April 17-18, 2027.

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Marysville Investigates Vandalism of Cotton Rosser Statue

May 12, 2026 11:54AM ● By Shamaya Sutton

The Marysville Police Department is investigating after the Cotton Rosser bronze statue in Washington Square Park was recently vandalized. The discovery was made by members of the Rosser family on Sunday, May 3.

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Startup Finalists Compete in Marysville

May 12, 2026 11:47AM ● By Shamaya Sutton

Yuba County’s version of “Shark Tank” came to a head May 7 as the top 10 finalists in the Yes to Startups program took the stage at the Five30 Event Center in Marysville to make their final pitches before a panel of local judges.

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Law Enforcement Torch Run Supports Special Olympics

May 12, 2026 11:36AM ● By MPG Staff

Local law enforcement agencies will join community members May 29 for the 2026 Law Enforcement Torch Run in support of Special Olympics Northern California.

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County Backs Funding Plan for Major Sewer Project

May 12, 2026 11:28AM ● By Susan Meeker

The Yuba County Board of Supervisors has approved a memorandum of understanding supporting a proposed county loan of up to $10 million for the South County Infrastructure Project, a regional sewer expansion effort officials said is critical to both existing residents and regional growth.

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Yuba County Ranked Second in Pedestrian Crashes

May 12, 2026 11:25AM ● By Susan Meeker

Yuba County officials are seeking state grant funding to expand bicycle and pedestrian safety education after the county ranked second in California for pedestrian-involved crashes in 2023.

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Kiwanis Fishing Derby Returns to Marysville

May 12, 2026 11:20AM ● By MPG Staff

The Kiwanis Club of Marysville will host the 74th annual Jim Watson Youth Fishing Derby on Saturday, May 16, at Ellis Lake in Marysville.

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Friendship Park Project Breaks Ground in West Linda

May 12, 2026 11:11AM ● By Shamaya Sutton

For more than 40 years, Friendship Park has meant different things to different people.

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Marysville Appoints Fire Board Members

May 12, 2026 11:06AM ● By Shaunna Boyd

Considers Future Council Pay Increase

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Downtown Marysville Buzzes with Triple Celebration

May 12, 2026 11:03AM ● By Shamaya Sutton

Warm sunshine and spring temperatures returned to the Sacramento Valley on May 2, bringing crowds to downtown Marysville as three community events converged in the city’s historic core.

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Yuba City Approves Card Payment Fee

May 12, 2026 10:58AM ● By Susan Meeker

The Yuba City Council voted May 5 to begin charging a 2 percent fee on all debit and credit card payments made to the city, a change officials said was necessary to stop using utility funds to cover rising processing costs tied to bank transactions.

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Adventist Health and Rideout Renews Support for Yuba-Sutter Baseball Team

May 12, 2026 10:23AM ● By MPG Staff

Adventist Health and Rideout will return as the official healthcare partner of the Yuba-Sutter Freebirds for the 2026 baseball season, continuing a partnership focused on community health and local sports.

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California Study Examines Safer Alternatives to Post-Harvest Fumigants

May 12, 2026 09:08AM ● By California Department of Pesticide Regulation News Release

The California Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) recently released the post-harvest commodity fumigation component of a multipart independent scientific study evaluating alternatives to fumigant pesticides.

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State Announces First Yuba County Park Along Feather River

May 05, 2026 02:13PM ● By MPG Staff

A major Earth Day announcement on April 22 included plans for Yuba County’s first-ever state park, a nearly 2,000-acre site along the Feather River near Olivehurst.

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Sutter County Honors Volunteer Fire Lieutenant

May 05, 2026 02:01PM ● By Susan Meeker

The Sutter County Board of Supervisors on April 28 honored Sutter County Volunteer Fire Department Lt. Darrell Taylor with a Gold Resolution recognizing his retirement after 30 years of service.

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Code Enforcement Cases Rise Countywide

May 05, 2026 01:54PM ● By Susan Meeker

Yuba County code enforcement reported a rising number of complaints in 2025, tackling illegal dumping, unsafe structures, inoperable vehicles and encampments across the county.

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Free Flag Exchange Set May 20

May 05, 2026 01:43PM ● By MPG Staff

A Yuba City business will host a community flag exchange May 20, giving residents a chance to receive a free American flag ahead of Memorial Day.

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Garden Tour Highlights Local Creativity

May 05, 2026 01:35PM ● By Shamaya Sutton, photos by Shamaya Sutton

From whimsical container gardens to shaded backyard retreats, this year’s American Association of University Women Garden Tour invited visitors to step behind the gates of some of the area’s most thoughtfully designed outdoor spaces.

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Yuba Environmental Science (YES) Charter Academy hosted its annual Earth Day

Earth Day Event Showcases Student Projects

May 05, 2026 01:20PM ● By Shamaya Sutton

Yuba Environmental Science (YES) Charter Academy hosted its annual Earth Day Festival on April 25, bringing together students, families and community partners for the school’s largest event of the year.

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A PneumaCare staff member spins a prize wheel

BeXtra Expands Services to Marysville

May 05, 2026 12:20PM ● By Shamaya Sutton, photos by Shamaya Sutton

Before the doors opened April 29, people had already begun gathering outside BeXtra’s newly expanded Marysville site.

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Acting Company Sets Auditions for ‘Ah, Wilderness!’ Revival

May 05, 2026 11:45AM ● By MPG Staff

After a six-year postponement, The Acting Company is moving forward with auditions for “Ah, Wilderness!,” marking the group’s first production of a play by Eugene O’Neill.

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Lions Rib Feed Returns May 9

May 04, 2026 08:20PM ● By Lloyd Green

The Peach Bowl Lions Club will host its 37th annual rib feed May 9 in Yuba City. The evening includes dinner, drinks, desserts and raffle prizes, with proceeds supporting local community programs.

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Sutter County Approves $8.3M Road Plan

Apr 28, 2026 09:23AM ● By Susan Meeker

The Sutter County Board of Supervisors has approved an $8.3 million road work plan for fiscal year 2026-27, advancing a list of projects focused on road repairs, bridge upgrades and long-term infrastructure needs.

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Untz Festival Returns to Yuba County with Three-Day Event

Apr 28, 2026 09:14AM ● By Shamaya Sutton

A three-day electronic music gathering known for its immersive atmosphere and late-night performances is set to return to Yuba County next month.

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Yuba City Walk Raises TSC Awareness, May 16

Apr 27, 2026 05:56PM ● By MPG Staff

Local families and advocates will gather May 16 at Didar Bains Park for the Step Forward to Cure TSC event, a fundraiser and awareness campaign supporting those affected by tuberous sclerosis complex.

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Marysville Reviews Budget, Expands Smoking Restrictions

Apr 27, 2026 05:48PM ● By Shaunna Boyd

The Marysville City Council reviewed midyear budget amendments and approved updates to its smoking ordinance during its April 21 meeting.

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Remembrance Ceremony Honors Crime Victims

Apr 27, 2026 05:44PM ● By Susan Meeker, photos by Susan Meeker

A candlelight vigil and remembrance ceremony brought families together April 26 to honor Sutter County victims of violent crime, each name carrying a story of loss, unanswered questions and, in some cases, long-delayed justice.

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Historical reenactors pose outside the Smartsville Church during Pioneer Day

Pioneer Day Marks Return of Timbuctoo Tours

Apr 27, 2026 05:36PM ● By Shamaya Sutton, photos by Shamaya Sutton

After nearly a decade away, visitors to this year’s Pioneer Day did not just learn about local history, they rode straight into it as the long-awaited return of Timbuctoo tours brought the Gold Rush era back to life.

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Final Weekend to See ‘Cabaret’ In Yuba City

Apr 27, 2026 05:07PM ● By Shamaya Sutton, photos by Shamaya Sutton

Yuba-Sutter residents have one last chance to catch the show audiences have been raving about. The Acting Company’s latest production of “Cabaret” closes this weekend after a run that has proven both entertaining and quietly haunting.

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Education Services Renewed for Youth Facility

Apr 27, 2026 04:57PM ● By Susan Meeker

The Yuba County Board of Supervisors last month approved an agreement to continue providing education services for youth housed at the Tri County Youth Rehabilitation Center, a regional juvenile facility serving Yuba, Sutter and Colusa counties.

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Officials Monitor E. Coli in Big Chico Creek

Apr 27, 2026 04:52PM ● By MPG Staff

Butte County Public Health will conduct additional water testing in Big Chico Creek in early May to check for E. coli O157 as summer approaches.

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Marysville High School Art Show Debuts at Sutter Theater

Apr 27, 2026 04:41PM ● By Shamaya Sutton, photos by Shamaya Sutton

While not quite finished, the Sutter Theater Center’s second stage has already emerged as one of the more distinctive art venues in town.

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Silver Dollar Saloon Pivots Business Model Toward Catering

Apr 21, 2026 04:16PM ● By Shamaya Sutton

The Silver Dollar Saloon, a longtime fixture in downtown Marysville, will significantly scale back its operations beginning in early May, shifting to a Sunday-only schedule as owners pivot their business model and reassess the future of the historic property.

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