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Stage Thriller Grips Yuba City

Mar 03, 2026 11:48AM ● By Shamaya Sutton, photos by Shamaya Sutton

Audiences may know the crime is coming, but the real key to enjoying The Acting Company’s latest production is watching a carefully locked plan fall apart.

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Marysville Peach Festival
Peach Festival Vendor Applications Now Open

Mar 03, 2026 11:42AM ● By MPG Staff

Vendor applications are now open for the 26th annual Marysville Peach Festival, with organizers inviting food, craft and commercial vendors to secure their spots for the popular summer celebration.

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Dancers in traditional regalia
Native Culture Highlighted in Marysville

Mar 03, 2026 11:39AM ● By Shamaya Sutton

For more than two decades, the annual Winter Pow Wow at the Tri-Counties Community Center has offered the community a lively and welcoming introduction to Native culture, blending tradition with lighthearted fun.

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infraestructure
Infrastructure Shortfall Stalls Economic Growth

Mar 03, 2026 11:21AM ● By Susan Meeker

Growth does not stall for lack of ideas in Yuba and Sutter counties. It stalls for lack of pipes, pavement and power.

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Bi-County Health Officer Dr. Phuong Luu
Bi-County Health Leader Honored

Mar 03, 2026 11:10AM ● By MPG Staff

Bi-County Health Officer Dr. Phuong Luu has received national recognition for her role in expanding health care access for people leaving incarceration in Sutter and Yuba counties.

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Yuba Court Opens Grand Jury Applications

Mar 03, 2026 08:52AM ● By MPG Staff

The Yuba County Superior Court is accepting applications for the 2026-2027 Civil Grand Jury. Residents have until March 27 to apply.

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Detective Earns Commendation Ribbon
Detective Earns Commendation Ribbon

Mar 02, 2026 04:49PM ● By MPG Staff

The Yuba City Police Department awarded Detective Jared Thornton the Police Individual Commendation Ribbon for his investigative work in 2025, the department announced Feb. 25.

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Clocks Spring Forward Sunday, March 8

Mar 02, 2026 04:44PM ● By MPG Staff

Clocks will move forward one hour at 2 a.m. Sunday, March 8, as daylight saving time begins.

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Huli Huli Chili pose with their award-winning entry during the annual Chili Cook-Off
Chili Cook-Off Raises $2,979

Mar 02, 2026 04:35PM ● By Shamaya Sutton, photos by Shamaya Sutton

The parking lot was packed, and for latecomers, it was standing room only Saturday, Feb. 28, at the annual Chili Cook-Off at the Moose Lodge in Yuba City, where friendly competition and community spirit combined for a good cause.

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Antique Tractor Drive Rolls Through Sutter

Mar 02, 2026 04:22PM ● By Shamaya Sutton, photos by Shamaya Sutton

Antique engines rumbled to life beneath spring skies Feb. 21 as the Sutter Lions Club hosted its fifth annual Almond Blossom Antique Tractor Drive, drawing families, history buffs and tractor enthusiasts for a scenic tour through the Sutter Buttes region.

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New Report Exposes ‘Indefensible Waste’ in Prison Budget

Mar 02, 2026 01:01PM ● By Californians United for a Responsible Budget (CURB) News Release

CURB Calls for at least 5 More Closures to Reduce State Deficit

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A drone view of the Bethany Reservoir
Governor Newsom Launches Most Ambitious Water Plan in California History

Mar 02, 2026 12:56PM ● By California Department of Water Resources News Release

Governor Gavin Newsom announced on Feb. 25 the formal launch of the California Water Plan 2028, marking the start of a multi-year effort to modernize statewide water planning in response to climate-driven extremes and long-term water reliability challenges.

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Harmanjeet Kaur, center, holds a certificate after submitting the winning name “OSCAR” for Adventist Health and Rideout’s new Da Vinci 5 surgical robot
Adventist Health and Rideout Unveils OSCAR Surgical Robot

Feb 23, 2026 04:33PM ● By MPG Staff

Adventist Health and Rideout has announced the winning name of its new Da Vinci 5 surgical robot following a community naming contest that drew nearly 1,800 votes.

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Students from Sutter Union High School’s FBLA chapter display the finished historical marker installed
Sutter High FBLA Installs Historical Markers Across County

Feb 23, 2026 04:30PM ● By MPG Staff

The Sutter Union High School Future Business Leaders of America chapter has completed a countywide community service project focused on preserving and promoting local history through the installation of informational signs, distribution of travel brochures and classroom presentations.

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Yuba County Eyes $120K Building Upgrades

Feb 23, 2026 04:24PM ● By MPG Staff

Yuba County will conduct two public hearings next month to discuss a proposed application for funding under the State Community Development Block Grant Program to rehabilitate the Life Building Center operated by Habitat for Humanity of Yuba/Sutter.

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Nevada City Hosts Mardi Gras Parade

Feb 23, 2026 04:11PM ● By Shamaya Sutton, photos by Shamaya Sutton

Rain held off Sunday afternoon, Feb. 15, as spectators lined the streets for Nevada City’s 32nd annual Mardi Gras Parade.

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veterans beneath the newly installed POW/MIA Bridge
Twin Cities Honor Missing Service Members

Feb 23, 2026 04:06PM ● By Shamaya Sutton, photos by Shamaya Sutton

Dignitaries from Marysville and Yuba City gathered Feb. 20 to rename and dedicate the 10th Street Bridge in honor of prisoners of war and service members missing in action.

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Members of the Friends of the Sutter County Library
Friends Mark 45 Years of Library Support

Feb 23, 2026 04:01PM ● By MPG Staff

The Friends of the Sutter County Library is celebrating 45 years of service to the Sutter County Library, a milestone recognized this month by the Sutter County Board of Supervisors.

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Luis Estrada sits at the control board inside the studio
KVMR Names New General Manager

Feb 23, 2026 03:59PM ● By MPG Staff

KVMR 89.5 Community Radio has named Luis Estrada as its next general manager. He will begin March 2.

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wildfire risk
Fire Recovery Funds Open

Feb 23, 2026 03:42PM ● By MPG Staff

Eligible low- to moderate-income households who lived in Zip Code 95901 in 2017 may qualify for up to $350,000 in homebuyer assistance through the ReCoverCA Homebuyer Assistance Program.

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Crews work to contain and remove oily debris
Environmental Monitoring Continues After Penstock Break

Feb 23, 2026 03:24PM ● By MPG Staff

Cleanup and environmental monitoring efforts continued this week after a Feb. 13 rupture of a large penstock pipe at Yuba Water Agency’s New Colgate Powerhouse near Dobbins triggered a mudslide, damaged infrastructure and sent debris into the Yuba River.

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Council Advances Vision for Yuba City’s Future

Feb 23, 2026 03:21PM ● By Susan Meeker

The Yuba City Council on Feb. 18 unanimously approved a new three-year strategic plan, launching an ambitious roadmap city leaders said will drive investment, strengthen services and align long-term priorities across every department through 2029.

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Clean California Grants Target Litter and Employment

Feb 23, 2026 03:11PM ● By MPG Staff

The California Department of Transportation announced it will distribute $25 million to 90 local projects aimed at removing litter and graffiti while expanding paid job training programs in underserved communities.

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CDFW Announce Meghan Hertel as New Director
CDFW Announce Meghan Hertel as New Director

Feb 23, 2026 01:00PM ● By California Department of Fish and Wildlife News Release

California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) is thrilled to announce that Meghan Hertel has officially been sworn in as Director of the California Department of Fish and Wildlife.

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sutter county
Sutter Ratifies $450,000 Defense Grant

Feb 16, 2026 05:15PM ● By MPG Staff

The Sutter County Board of Supervisors has ratified a $450,000 grant agreement with the California Office of the State Public Defender to expand services within the Sutter County Public Defender’s Office.

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student walkout
Yuba-Sutter Students Stage Walkouts

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

Local protests over perceived violence by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement against immigrants have taken place across the Yuba-Sutter area in recent days.

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street intersection
Signal Activated at SR 20, Kibbe Road

Feb 16, 2026 04:56PM ● By MPG Staff

A new traffic signal is now operational at the intersection of State Route 20 and Kibbe Road in Yuba County, according to Caltrans.

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rice field
Rice Workshop Set for March in Richvale

Feb 16, 2026 04:53PM ● By MPG Staff

Rice growers and agricultural professionals will gather March 18 and 19 for the 2026 Rice Production Workshop in Richvale.

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Sutter County Assessor Todd Retzloff
Sutter County Appoints Retzloff Acting CAO

Feb 16, 2026 04:51PM ● By Susan Meeker

The Board of Supervisors on Feb. 2 appointed Sutter County Assessor Todd Retzloff to serve as acting county administrative officer while CAO Steven Smith takes a medical leave.

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Dad with kid
Sutter County Launches Fatherhood Initiative

Feb 16, 2026 04:45PM ● By MPG Staff

The Sutter County Children & Families Commission has launched a new Fatherhood Engagement Initiative aimed at promoting the role of fathers in early childhood development.

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peaches
Del Monte Exit Shakes Sutter Peach Growers

Feb 16, 2026 04:20PM ● By Susan Meeker

Del Monte Foods’ bankruptcy reached a decisive point this month when a federal court approved the sale of most of the company’s assets to three buyers.

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Historic State Theater
Conditional Lien Release Paves Way for Sale

Feb 16, 2026 03:55PM ● By Shamaya Sutton, photos by Shamaya Sutton

After a decade long legal entanglement, there may be progress ahead for the historic State Theater in Marysville.

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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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art supplies
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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