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Neon Alley Project Planned in Downtown Yuba City

Apr 21, 2026 04:14PM ● By MPG Staff

Yuba Sutter Arts & Culture will transform an alley along Plumas Street into a public art corridor featuring murals, restored neon signs and interactive displays.

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Coffee Chain Eyes Linda Shopping Center

Apr 21, 2026 04:06PM ● By MPG Staff

Yuba County is set to get a jolt of caffeine as plans move forward for a new Dutch Bros.

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Upstate Artists Can Apply for State Fellowships

Apr 21, 2026 03:45PM ● By MPG Staff

Individual artists across Northern California can apply for a new round of state-funded fellowships offering awards from $5,000 to $50,000, with applications due May 6.

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Sutter County Honors Museum Volunteers

Apr 21, 2026 03:32PM ● By Susan Meeker

Sutter County officials recognized the contributions of local volunteers during a proclamation marking National Volunteer Week, highlighting the role they play in supporting the Sutter County Museum and the broader community.

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County Targets Illegal Food Vendors

Apr 21, 2026 03:25PM ● By Susan Meeker

The Yuba County Board of Supervisors signaled its intent to crack down on unpermitted food vending after a March 14 discussion outlining public health risks, unfair competition for local businesses, and concerns about organized criminal networks operating mobile food setups across the region.

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Participants gather for a group photo before beginning the Ruck the Buttes walk

Ruck the Buttes Honors Military Service

Apr 21, 2026 03:15PM ● By Susan Meeker, photos by Susan Meeker

Ruck the Buttes returned to Sutter County on April 18, drawing two dozen people to the base of the Sutter Buttes for a 15‑mile military‑inspired walk that blended fitness, gratitude and a shared sense of purpose.

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Sutter County Moves to Lower Rural Speed Limits

Apr 21, 2026 03:07PM ● By Susan Meeker

The Sutter County Board of Supervisors on April 14 advanced two ordinances establishing new speed limits on rural roadways, citing traffic safety concerns and engineering studies. Final approval is scheduled for April 28.

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Dog Park Shutdown Highlights Loss of Regional Resource

Apr 20, 2026 04:44PM ● By Shamaya Sutton

The Yuba-Sutter region’s only off-leash dog park has officially announced its closure, though new details reveal differing timelines between the nonprofit board and Caltrans officials, raising questions about what happens next for the long-standing community space.

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Several Birds Missing After Marysville Break-in

Apr 20, 2026 04:39PM ● By Shamaya Sutton

Staff at West Coast Falconry are asking for the public’s help after a targeted break-in earlier this week led to the release of multiple captive birds of prey, several of which remain missing as of April 19.

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Stranix Honored for Decades of Economic Development Work

Apr 20, 2026 03:50PM ● By Shamaya Sutton

On a day she could have spent in Palm Springs accepting honors over lunch, Brynda Stranix was exactly where many say she is most often found, at work, focused on advancing economic growth in the Yuba-Sutter region.

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Valencia Seeks Re-Election as Treasurer-Tax Collector

Apr 20, 2026 03:35PM ● By MPG Staff

Sutter County Treasurer-Tax Collector Nicholas Valencia has announced his campaign for re-election, citing a focus on strengthening the county’s financial position and improving services for taxpayers.

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Yuba River Endowment Awards $102,500 in Scholarships

Apr 20, 2026 03:19PM ● By Lloyd Green Jr.

The Yuba River Endowment awarded $102,500 in scholarships for 2026, continuing its annual expansion of support for local students pursuing higher education.

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CDFW Urges Public to Leave Baby Deer Alone

Apr 20, 2026 12:10PM ● By California Department of Fish and Wildlife News Release

Late spring and early summer are peak times for California’s deer herds to give birth to fawns, and the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) is issuing a reminder to well-intentioned residents and visitors to not interact with the baby deer – even if they find one that appears to be abandoned or hungry.

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‘Not Your Lab Rat’ Campaign Addresses Youth Nicotine Addiction

Apr 20, 2026 11:55AM ● By MPG Staff

The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) has launched a new statewide public health campaign, “Not Your Lab Rat,” aimed at reducing nicotine addiction among young adults and preventing initiation of vaping and other modern nicotine products.

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Clean California Seeks Local Participation

Apr 15, 2026 08:56AM ● By MPG Staff

Caltrans is inviting cities, counties and local groups to earn recognition for keeping their communities clean through the Clean California Community Designation Program.

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Smartsville and Timbuctoo festival Pioneer Day

Smartsville Festival Honors Volunteers, History

Apr 14, 2026 04:25PM ● By MPG Staff

Three longtime volunteers will be recognized for their years of dedication during the 17th annual Smartsville and Timbuctoo Pioneer Day on Saturday, April 25.

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Mobile Crisis Services Return to Sutter, Yuba Counties

Apr 14, 2026 03:46PM ● By MPG Staff

Mobile Crisis Response services are now available again in Sutter and Yuba counties, offering around-the-clock, in-person support for individuals experiencing mental health crises.

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Marysville Woman Wins $218K Jackpot

Apr 14, 2026 02:30PM ● By MPG Staff

A Marysville resident won more than $218,000 at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Sacramento at Fire Mountain earlier this month.

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Health Fair Brings Services Together

Apr 14, 2026 02:12PM ● By Susan Meeker, photos by Susan Meeker

Sutter County Public Health marked National Public Health Week with its fourth annual Cultural Health and Wellness Celebration April 9, drawing an estimated 200 residents to a two‑hour resource fair designed to connect families with low‑cost and no‑cost services.

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Big Boy Arrival Captures Californians

Apr 14, 2026 01:37PM ● By Susan Meeker

Historic Steam Engine Touring for USA 250th

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AAUW Garden Tour Set for May 2

Apr 14, 2026 01:18PM ● By MPG Staff

The Marysville-Yuba City affiliate of the American Association of University Women will host its 32nd annual Garden Tour on Saturday, May 2, featuring a self-guided look at local gardens across Marysville.

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Kabateck Comments on Latest Jobs Report

Apr 13, 2026 11:17AM ● By National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) News Release

If only the California Legislature could produce something as bold as what Congress did

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Record Hot, Dry March Wipes Out California Snowpack, Leaving No Measurable Snow for April Survey

Apr 13, 2026 11:11AM ● By Department of Water Resources News Release

The Department of Water Resources (DWR) conducted the critical April snow survey at Phillips Station April 1 and found no measurable snow, a stark indicator of how record‑hot March temperatures and high‑elevation rain have erased the Sierra Nevada snowpack months ahead of schedule.

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Iran War Leads to Slowdown in Sales, North State BIA Reports

Apr 13, 2026 10:41AM ● By North State BIA News Release

New home sales in the greater Sacramento region started out strong during the first two weeks of March but tailed off significantly later in the month as buyers appeared to pull back due to economic uncertainty as the war in Iran continued.

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CDFW Opens Duck Stamp Art Contest

Apr 07, 2026 03:54PM ● By MPG Staff

The California Department of Fish and Wildlife is inviting artists to submit original work for the 2026-27 California Duck Stamp Art Contest, with entries accepted from May 11 through June 19.

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STEM Conference Opens Doors for Girls

Apr 07, 2026 12:03PM ● By Susan Meeker, photos by Susan Meeker

At a moment when eighth grade girls are beginning to think seriously about high school and the paths ahead, more than 700 students from dozens of schools across the Yuba-Sutter region gathered March 30 for a day designed to widen those possibilities.

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Mickelson Promoted to Public Works Director

Apr 07, 2026 11:24AM ● By Susan Meeker

The Yuba County Board of Supervisors approved an employment agreement appointing Brian Mickelson as Public Works Director and Road Commissioner.

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Island Style Housing Project Moves Forward

Apr 07, 2026 11:09AM ● By Susan Meeker

A housing development built around sunshine, socializing and a coastal inspired lifestyle is gaining momentum in Sutter County, following board approval of key zoning adjustments.

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Yuba City OKs Pedestrian Safety Project

Apr 07, 2026 10:59AM ● By Susan Meeker

The Yuba City Council on April 1 approved plans for a citywide pedestrian improvement project that will upgrade crosswalks, curb ramps and roadway striping at key locations across the community.

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Smartsville Pioneer Day set for April 25

Apr 07, 2026 09:52AM ● By Lloyd Green

The foothill town of Smartsville will once again step back into its Gold Rush past when the 17th annual Smartsville and Timbuctoo Pioneer Day returns Saturday, April 25, bringing a day of history, tours and community gathering to the Yuba County landmark.

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Nor-Cal Siders Marks Grand Opening

Apr 07, 2026 09:45AM ● By Shamaya Sutton, photos by Shamaya Sutton

Nor-Cal Siders officially welcomed the public to its Marysville location April 3, celebrating a grand opening and ribbon-cutting that also highlighted the company’s growing role in community improvement efforts across the city.

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Beale Wins Top Air Force Environmental Award

Apr 07, 2026 08:08AM ● By Lloyd Green

Beale Air Force Base has received a top Air Force honor for its environmental restoration work, earning the 2024-2025 General Thomas D. White award in the installation category.

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Bards Ball Brings English Country Dancing to Marysville

Apr 06, 2026 04:52PM ● By Shamaya Sutton

Raffle baskets, finger foods and photo opportunities are staple amenities at almost any fundraising gala, but English country dancing is a rarer draw.

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An Army honor guard carries the flag-draped casket of Army veteran Kayla Deen

Army Veteran Honored in Dobbins

Apr 06, 2026 04:37PM ● By Shamaya Sutton

Army veteran Kayla Deen was laid to rest Sunday, March 29 during a service at Keystone Cemetery attended by more than 100 community members, veterans and family.

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