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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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Fatal Hit-and-Run Crashes Reach Record High, AAA Foundation Study Finds

Mar 16, 2026 12:56PM ● By AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety News Release

One in seven crashes in 2023 involved a driver who fled the scene

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California Ag Leadership Program Continues to Cultivate Future Leaders

Mar 16, 2026 12:47PM ● By Farm Credit Alliance News Release

Farm Credit proud to support the program, now in its 55th year, which is recognized as one of the top leadership development programs in the nation

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Scriven Announces Assessor Campaign

Mar 10, 2026 10:28AM ● By MPG Staff

Kathy Scriven has announced her candidacy for Sutter County Assessor, citing more than two decades of experience working in assessor’s offices and a commitment to fair and accurate property assessments.

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Scam Targets Jail Inmates’ Families

Mar 10, 2026 10:26AM ● By MPG Staff

The Sutter County Sheriff’s Office is warning residents about a phone scam targeting families of people housed in the Sutter County Jail.

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Featured quilter Pat May poses beside one of her favorite quilt designs

Yuba-Sutter Quilt Show Blends Artistry and Community Tribute

Mar 10, 2026 10:15AM ● By Shamaya Sutton

“Painting with fabric.” That’s how Pat May, this year’s featured quilter at the Yuba-Sutter Valley Quilt Guild’s 43rd annual quilt show, described the intricate art form.

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Shoppers browse local vendors as the sun sets over Center Street

Night Market Returns to Downtown Yuba City

Mar 10, 2026 09:36AM ● By Lloyd Green

The Downtown Yuba City Night Market is back this spring, bringing live music, food, shopping and family-friendly fun to Center Street in downtown Yuba City from 6 to 9 p.m.

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Regional Meat Processing Facility Tour Set for March 30

Mar 10, 2026 08:49AM ● By Lloyd Green

Organizers have announced another public tour of the developing USDA and California Department of Food and Agriculture certified meat processing facility at the Colusa Industrial Park.

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Yuba Police Warn of Mail Theft

Mar 10, 2026 08:39AM ● By MPG Staff

The Yuba City Police Department is warning residents about a series of mail thefts reported in the Regency Park and Shanghai Bend Park neighborhoods.

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Gallagher Enters First District Race

Mar 10, 2026 08:35AM ● By MPG Staff

California Assemblyman James Gallagher filed official paperwork to run for Congress in California’s First Congressional District following the death of Rep. Doug LaMalfa.

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Yuba Water Agency, California Department of Fish and Wildlife’s Office of Spill Prevention and Response

Yuba Water Completes Englebright Lake Cleanup

Mar 09, 2026 04:25PM ● By MPG Staff

Yuba Water Agency and the California Department of Fish and Wildlife have completed cleanup operations on Englebright Lake following a Feb. 13 rupture of Yuba Water’s penstock pipe above New Colgate Powerhouse.

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Liz Davit, a third-generation Sutter County resident

Davit Enters Treasurer–Tax Collector Race

Mar 09, 2026 04:23PM ● By MPG Staff

Sutter County resident Liz Davit has announced her candidacy for Sutter County Treasurer–Tax Collector, citing financial experience and a commitment to full-time public service.

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Five-Week Course Explores Government

Mar 09, 2026 04:20PM ● By MPG Staff

Sutter County is accepting applications for a new five-week community academy designed to give residents a closer look at how county government operates.

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Yuba Council Reviews Vision for City Future

Mar 09, 2026 04:15PM ● By Susan Meeker

The Yuba City Council last week began discussing what members want to see from a long-term economic “visioning” effort aimed at strengthening downtown, improving access to the Feather River and guiding future development.

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Northern California Celtic/Americana rock band

Celtic Rock Returns to Yuba City

Mar 09, 2026 04:07PM ● By MPG Staff

Northern California Celtic/Americana rock band "One Eyed Reilly" will return to Yuba City for a one-night performance at the Sutter Theater Center for the Arts on Saturday, March 14.

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Obie Wickersham (left), a 101-year-old prisoner of war

101-Year-Old POW Visits Bridge Memorial

Mar 09, 2026 03:56PM ● By Shamaya Sutton, photos by Shamaya Sutton

Obie Wickersham will turn 101 years old on March 18, a milestone that comes more than seven decades after the California veteran survived 28 months as a prisoner of war in Korea.

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Vendor Market Signals Revival for Historic 7 Mile House

Mar 09, 2026 03:44PM ● By Shamaya Sutton, photos by Shamaya Sutton

High winds did little to dampen the debut of the 7 Mile House Market on Saturday as vendors and shoppers gathered for the inaugural event despite blustery conditions.

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Statewide Snowpack Remains Below Average Despite February Boost

Mar 09, 2026 11:21AM ● By California Department of Water Resources News Release

The Department of Water Resources (DWR) recently conducted the third snow survey of the season at Phillips Station. The manual survey recorded 28 inches of snow depth and a snow water equivalent of 11 inches, which is 47 percent of average for this location.

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CalHR Named Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award Winner

Mar 09, 2026 10:59AM ● By California Department of Human Resources News Release

The California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) has been named a 2026 Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award (GEWA) winner for strengths development. The award recognizes organizations that create workplace cultures that help people do their best work.

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