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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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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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