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CHP Urges Drivers to Follow Hands-Free Law as Distracted Driving Awareness Month Begins

Apr 06, 2026 11:04AM ● By California Highway Patrol News Release

Distracted driving causes hundreds of crashes across California each year, and violations of the state’s hands-free cellphone law remain an ongoing concern.

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Yuba County Sheriff’s Office Capt. Brandon Spear

Spear Graduates FBI National Academy

Mar 30, 2026 04:37PM ● By MPG Staff

The Yuba County Sheriff’s Office is recognizing Capt. Brandon Spear following his graduation from the FBI National Academy in Quantico, Virginia.

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Chico’s Beeman Named Woman of the Year

Mar 30, 2026 04:30PM ● By Shamaya Sutton

Assemblyman James Gallagher has named Chico resident Jeanie Beeman as the 2026 Woman of the Year for Assembly District 3, recognizing her for a widely shared viral moment and her commitment to civility and community.

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Pacific Coast Producers Acquires Del Monte Fruit Assets

Mar 30, 2026 04:18PM ● By MPG Staff

Pacific Coast Producers has completed its purchase of key Del Monte Foods assets tied to its fruit business, the company announced.

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memorial bench honoring fallen Marysville Police Officer

Marysville Honors Fallen Officer Rodarte

Mar 30, 2026 04:13PM ● By Lloyd Green Jr.

Community members, local officials and law enforcement gathered March 26 at Veterans Memorial Park to honor fallen Marysville Police Officer Osmar Rodarte, marking one year since his death in the line of duty with the unveiling and dedication of a memorial bench.

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Sutter Union High School Future Business Leaders of America

Marking Sutter County Where Our History Happened

Mar 30, 2026 04:05PM ● By Susan Meeker

The stories were already there, written into the landscape of Sutter County, waiting to be brought into view. On March 25, Sutter Union High School Future Business Leaders of America gave those stories a voice, anchoring them in the places where they happened.

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Ellis Lake Water Main Project Underway

Mar 30, 2026 03:49PM ● By MPG Staff

Residents and commuters in Marysville may have noticed traffic delays along Ellis Lake Drive in recent days as construction gets underway on a water infrastructure upgrade project led by California Water Service (Cal Water).

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Council Reviews Development Progress, Smoking Rules

Mar 30, 2026 03:27PM ● By Shaunna Boyd

The Marysville City Council received an update on community development efforts and discussed potential changes to the city’s smoking ordinance during its March 17 meeting.

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Sutter County Debuts Career Training Facility

Mar 30, 2026 03:25PM ● By Shamaya Sutton, photos by Shamaya Sutton

Hundreds of community members, local officials and business leaders gathered for what the Yuba-Sutter Chamber of Commerce described as its largest ribbon-cutting event to date, celebrating the opening of the Sutter County Office of Education’s new Career Training and Conference Center on March 25.

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New Bike Parking Comes Downtown

Mar 30, 2026 03:21PM ● By MPG Staff

What began as a request from a local cyclist has turned into a new downtown feature, with sculptural bike racks now installed along Plumas Street.

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Press Conference Highlights Affordability Bills

Assembly Republicans Push Cost Relief as Families Get Squeezed

Mar 30, 2026 02:04PM ● By Assembly Republicans News Release

California families are paying more for gas, housing and everyday basics, and Assembly Republicans has announced a package of bills focused on lowering costs for working families across the state.

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Six in Ten Drivers Struggle with Headlight Glare

Mar 30, 2026 01:11PM ● By AAA Northern California News Release

New survey finds that glare is worsening and affecting drivers, raising concerns about safety

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Grant Program to Advance Forestry Science and Stewardship

Mar 30, 2026 12:54PM ● By California Board of Forestry and Fire Protection News Release

The California State Board of Forestry and Fire Protection’s Effectiveness Monitoring Committee announced the opening of the committee’s annual EMC Grant Program, inviting research proposals to help shape the future of forestry and natural resource management across California.

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Community Honors Fallen Soldier Kayla Deen

Mar 24, 2026 11:34AM ● By Shamaya Sutton

Yuba County residents lined the corner of Seventh and D streets in Marysville on March 17 to welcome home Army Sgt. Kayla Deen, a local service member remembered as a hometown hero.

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Women Recognized for Leadership, Service

Mar 24, 2026 11:11AM ● By MPG Staff

Organizers of the annual Day for Women event, held March 7 at Hard Rock Live in Wheatland, have announced this year’s honorees, recognizing women whose leadership, service and entrepreneurial work have made an impact across the Yuba-Sutter region.

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Yuba City Advances Active Transportation Plan

Mar 24, 2026 11:02AM ● By Shamaya Sutton

A citywide plan aimed at making Yuba City streets safer for pedestrians and cyclists is heading to the City Council for approval following a final round of public input March 18 at the Sutter Theater Center.

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Sumiko Sprague, new branch manager of the Sutter Branch Library

New Chapter at Sutter Library

Mar 24, 2026 10:59AM ● By Shamaya Sutton, photos by Shamaya Sutton

The Sutter Branch Library has a new permanent face behind its bookcases. Sumiko Sprague has stepped into the role of branch manager, bringing a passion for youth literacy, a love of books and a vision for creating a welcoming gathering place for local families.

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Representatives of The Rock Yard pose with Yuba City police

Businesses Support Police Wellness Efforts

Mar 24, 2026 10:45AM ● By MPG Staff

The Yuba City Police Department and city officials are recognizing two local businesses for donating materials and services to support officer wellness.

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Deal Earns Police Commendation

Mar 24, 2026 10:42AM ● By MPG Staff

Elizabeth Deal, left, a police records specialist with the Yuba City Police Department, received a Police Individual Commendation Ribbon for her work in 2025.

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Local Writer Featured at Luncheon

Mar 24, 2026 10:04AM ● By Lloyd Green Jr.

Author Steven T. Callan will speak at the Colusi County Historical Society’s April 18 luncheon, where he will discuss his latest novel, "The Outlaw from Newville."

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A young girl collects eggs during an Easter egg hu

Easter Events Fill Yuba-Sutter Calendar

Mar 23, 2026 05:20PM ● By Shamaya Sutton, photos by Shamaya Sutton

Cornerstone Church in Yuba City kicked off the Easter season early this year with an immersive “Walk With Jesus” experience, inviting families to step into the story of the holiday.

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A young participant rides on a firehorse-themed float

Bok Kai Festival is the Best

Mar 23, 2026 05:08PM ● By Shamaya Sutton

Record-setting temperatures welcomed the 146th annual Bok Kai Parade and Festival this past weekend as crowds gathered in historic downtown Marysville.

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Sutter County Names Art Winners

Mar 23, 2026 05:02PM ● By MPG Staff

The Sutter County Board of Supervisors recognized four winners in its annual drawing contest, which invited residents to illustrate “Your Favorite Place in Sutter County.”

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United Way Postpones Annual Soiree

Mar 23, 2026 04:58PM ● By Lloyd Green Jr.

The Yuba Sutter Colusa United Way has postponed its Annual Elegant Soiree, originally scheduled for April 10, citing unforeseen circumstances that affected planning for the event.

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State Treasurer Honored with Champion of Agriculture Award

Mar 23, 2026 11:23AM ● By California Farm Bureau News Release

In recognition of her long record of advocacy for California farmers, ranchers and rural communities, California State Treasurer Fiona Ma has been honored with the Champion of Agriculture Award.

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Spring Fling Pops Concert March 28

Mar 16, 2026 04:41PM ● By MPG Staff

The Yuba Sutter Symphony will present its Spring Fling Pops Concert on Saturday, March 28, with performances at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. at St. Andrew Presbyterian Church, 1390 Franklin Road in Yuba City.

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Competing chefs prepare and serve samples

Soul Food Cook-Off Returns to Yuba City

Mar 16, 2026 04:38PM ● By Shamaya Sutton, photos by Shamaya Sutton

The aroma of slow-simmered spices, buttery desserts and comfort food classics filled the air March 14 as the second annual Soul Food Cook-Off returned to Yuba City, drawing dozens of community members and seven competing chefs.

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Yuba County Sheriff’s Deputy K. Jahnsen reads to students

Law Enforcement Celebrate Read Across America

Mar 16, 2026 04:19PM ● By Shamaya Sutton

Law enforcement officers across Yuba and Sutter counties traded patrol duties for story time earlier this month as they visited local classrooms to participate in the nationwide Read Across America program.

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Law Enforcement Celebrate Read Across America

Mar 16, 2026 04:19PM ● By Shamaya Sutton

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Murder Mystery Fundraiser at Sutter Theater

Mar 16, 2026 04:13PM ● By MPG Staff

An interactive Wild West murder mystery dinner theater event will take over the Sutter Theater Center for the Arts later this month, offering guests an evening of food, entertainment and sleuthing while raising money for local arts and education programs.

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Council Approves On-Call Grant Consultant

Mar 16, 2026 03:54PM ● By Shaunna Boyd

At the March 3 meeting of the Marysville City Council, members considered a one-year agreement with Peterson Consulting Advantage for on-call grant development and strategic consulting, for an amount not to exceed $25,000.

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Live Oak Canal Bridge Replacement Moves Toward Bidding

Mar 16, 2026 03:48PM ● By Susan Meeker

Plans are moving forward to replace the Live Oak Canal bridge at Sanders and Larkin roads after the Sutter County Board of Supervisors approved project plans and authorized staff to move toward bidding the work.

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Bok Kai Names 2026 Ambassador, Grand Marshal

Mar 16, 2026 03:35PM ● By MPG Staff

The Bok Kai Parade & Festival Committee has announced the community members who will serve as ambassador and grand marshal for the 2026 Bok Kai celebration, honoring both youth leadership and decades of civic service.

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Bi-County Ambulance personnel demonstrate advanced medical training

Bi-County Ambulance Celebrates 50 Years

Mar 16, 2026 03:32PM ● By Shamaya Sutton, photos by Shamaya Sutton

When Bi-County Ambulance founder Kelly Bumpus secured contracts to start an ambulance service in 1976, he and his partner quickly realized they had one major problem, they did not actually own an ambulance.

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Bard’s Ball Returns March 28

Mar 16, 2026 03:27PM ● By Shamaya Sutton

Theater lovers and community supporters are invited to step into a world of masks, music and imagination when The Acting Company hosts its second annual Bard’s Ball on Saturday, March 28, at the Tri-Counties Community Center in Marysville.

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