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We Prosper Together Awards $5 Million to Advance 11 High-Impact Projects

Mar 18, 2025 11:27AM ● By Blue Zones Project News Release

We Prosper Together is investing $5 million in 11 transformative initiatives across the Capital Region to advance economic resilience and create high-quality jobs.

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Two New Musicians Join the Sacramento Philharmonic & Opera

Mar 18, 2025 10:58AM ● By Sacramento Philharmonic & Opera News Release

The Sacramento Philharmonic & Opera received a fresh injection of artistic talent with the appointment of two new musicians to the orchestra: Dr. Laura Arganbright, second oboe, and Harry Hwang, second clarinet.

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State Using Tech to Improve Anglers’ Experience

Mar 18, 2025 10:46AM ● By California Department of Fish and Wildlife News Release

- The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) is excited to announce the launch of a web-based platform called the California Inland Recreational Angler Survey (CIRAS), that will provide the public with helpful fishing information driven by data submitted by anglers.

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Hornets Receive Crew of the Week Honors

Mar 18, 2025 10:41AM ● By Sacramento State university News Release

The Hornets' Varsity Eight was named the West Coast Conference Crew of the Week for the team's performance on March 8 at the season-opening Sacramento State Invitational.

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TY Johnson Named to All-Big West First Team

Mar 18, 2025 10:35AM ● By University of California Davis News Release

The University of California (UC), Davis senior guard TY Johnson, one of the most dynamic two-way players in college basketball, was named to the All-Big West First Team on Tuesday, March 11, as announced by the conference.

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New Home Sales Rebounded in February

Mar 18, 2025 10:31AM ● By North State Building Industry Association News Release

Sacramento-area new home sales slowed during the first three weeks of February before coming back strong during the last week of the month, according to the North State Building Industry Association on March 11.

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Press Conference will Highlight Priorities for Agriculture

Mar 17, 2025 05:11PM ● By California Farm Bureau News Release

The California Agricultural Coalition, including the California Farm Bureau, California Cotton Ginners & Growers Association, California Association of Winegrape Growers and Western Tree Nut Association, will host a press conference to discuss the group’s key agricultural priorities for the upcoming legislative year.

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Reducing Wildfire Risk: PG&E Community Meeting on Undergrounding

Mar 17, 2025 04:55PM ● By PG&E News Release

Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) is continuing to underground powerlines on the ridge and will be starting two major projects in April along Skyway and Pentz Road.

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Work Begins on South Paradise Vegetation Management Project

Mar 12, 2025 04:03PM ● By CAL FIRE/Butte County Fire Department News Release

AL FIRE/Butte County Fire Department has officially commenced work on the 8,000-acre South Paradise Vegetation Management Project (VMP) this week, following the receipt of a $1.5-million Community Wildfire Defense Grant (CWDG) from the U.S. Forest Service (USFS).

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The Tragedy on Thermalito Afterbay

Mar 12, 2025 10:43AM ● By Will Sheffield

On Dec. 14, 2024, tragedy struck the Clark/Combs family when their two teen sons were involved in a Thermalito Afterbay hunting accident.

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Marysville High Falls to Rio Linda in Playoffs

Mar 12, 2025 10:25AM ● By Daniel Canfield, photos by Daniel Canfield

The Marysville High School girls’ basketball team’s season came to an end on March 6 with a close loss at Rio Linda High School in round two of the 2025 California Interscholastic Federation State Girls Basketball Championships.

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A Taste of Home

Mar 12, 2025 10:18AM ● By Shamaya Sutton, photos by Shamaya Sutton

Kim Wing’s Descendant Visits Historic Family Residence

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Live Oak Considers Water Rate Increases

Mar 12, 2025 09:45AM ● By Shaunna Boyd

Live Oak City Council members heard a mid-year budget report and considered amendments to the fiscal year 2024-2025 budget during their March 5 meeting.

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Robert Bendorf Named Interim City Manager

Mar 12, 2025 09:35AM ● By Yuba City News Release

Yuba City City Council has appointed Robert Bendorf as interim city manager, effective this week.

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PG&E Relocating and Upgrading Gas Lines

Mar 12, 2025 09:27AM ● By Pacific Gas and Electric Company News Release

Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) is replacing 700 feet of natural gas mains to make room for a Caltrans (California Department of Transportation) road-widening project. The work will also improve the safety and reliability of the local natural gas distribution system.

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Youth Mariachi Ready to Perform

Mar 12, 2025 09:12AM ● By Yuba Sutter Arts & Culture News Release

On March 7, Yuba Sutter Arts & Culture announced a fundraiser in support of the youth mariachi orchestra program.

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Bidwell Manson Arsonist Sentenced to 11 Years State Prison

Mar 06, 2025 10:01AM ● By Butte County District Attorney’s Office News Release

Kevin Carlson, 30, of Chico, was sentenced today to the maximum term of 11 years in state prison for his arson of the Bidwell Manson on Dec. 11, 2024.

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Butte Water District Proposed Rate Increase

Mar 06, 2025 08:56AM ● By Connie Voss

Recently, an anonymous local farmer visited The Gridley Herald office with some concerns about possible water rate increases through Butte Water District (BWD). The last water rate increase was in 2006.

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California Community Colleges Celebrate Career Education Month

Mar 05, 2025 10:10AM ● By California Community Colleges News Release

Butte College nursing student relishes opportunities provided by accelerated RN program.

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Plumas National Forest Seeks Camp Hosts

Mar 05, 2025 10:04AM ● By Plumas National Forest News Release

Volunteer campground hosts are needed for several Plumas National Forest campgrounds located at Little Grass Valley Reservoir near La Porte.

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Division Championship Hopes Cut by Panthers

Mar 05, 2025 10:00AM ● By Dillon Longmire

The Gridley Bulldog boys finished off the D4 Northern Section California Interscholastic Federation (CIF) Boys Basketball playoffs this past week, falling to the University Prep Panthers 52-34 in the championship matchup.

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Center Stage Productions Announces Open Auditions in Yuba City

Mar 05, 2025 09:53AM ● By Shamaya Sutton

Aspiring young performers throughout the Yuba-Sutter region will have the opportunity to take center stage this summer with one of the area's premiere performing arts groups - Center Stage Productions (CSP).

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Yuba-Sutter High Wheelers Holds Open Tryout

Mar 05, 2025 09:48AM ● By High Wheelers News Release

The 2024 Pioneer Baseball League Champion Yuba-Sutter High Wheelers have announced the date of their Open Tryout Camp at Bryant Field.

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Italians Prominent in Local History

Mar 05, 2025 09:44AM ● By Susan Meeker, photos by Susan Meeker

The Italians, like other immigrants to America, were driven by the promise of new opportunities and a better life, according to researcher Cassie Ferraiuolo, who spoke at the Colusi Historical Society annual luncheon, hosted by the Sacramento Valley Museum in Williams on Feb. 22.

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Sites Reservoir to Receive Federal Funding

Mar 05, 2025 09:38AM ● By Sites Reservoir News Release

The week of Feb. 24, the Trump Administration released federal funding, previously allocated through the Bureau of Reclamation, to the Sites Reservoir Project (Project) to expand California’s water storage capacity for the future.

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PG&E Conducts Night Work Along Oro Dam Boulevard East

Mar 05, 2025 09:35AM ● By PG&E News Release

Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) and its contract crews will conduct a safety inspection on a section of natural gas transmission pipe in Oroville.

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The Hall Sisters to Perform in Oroville

Mar 05, 2025 09:33AM ● By Live On Stage, Inc. News Release

The Hall Sisters will showcase the talent and charm that led them into the national spotlight and inner circle of the music industry in a special concert at State Theatre in Oroville on Thursday, March 20 at 7 p.m.

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Dispute over Marysville State Theater Leads to Lawsuit

Mar 05, 2025 09:30AM ● By Shamaya Sutton

On Feb. 7, Donald Melvin filed a lawsuit against California Partners LLC, James R. Norris, Eva Hollo, The Testate and Intestate Successors of George Benny and the City of Marysville.

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Spring Comes Early to the Yuba-Sutter Region: A Seasonal Transformation

Mar 05, 2025 09:17AM ● By Shamaya Sutton

While much of the country still grapples with winter’s chill, the Yuba-Sutter region in Northern-Central California is already embracing the arrival of spring.

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CASA Program Needs Volunteers

Mar 05, 2025 09:12AM ● By Shaunna Boyd

Marysville Mayor Chris Branscum commended Court Appointed Special Advocates for the work they’re doing during the Feb. 18 Marysville City Council meeting.

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Bok Kai Festival Shines Once Again

Mar 05, 2025 09:04AM ● By Shamaya Sutton

The 145th Bok Kai festival was an explosive success in Marysville this past weekend starting with the Bok Kai Hostess Reception dinner on Feb. 28 at Peach Tree Golf and Country Club.

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Aggie Earns Player of The Week Honor

Mar 04, 2025 10:28AM ● By UC Davis Athletics News Release

UC Davis sophomore Mika Ikemori was named Big West Player of the Week, the conference announced on Feb. 26.

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California Comment on Latest Small Business Optimism Index

Mar 03, 2025 06:26PM ● By National Federation of Independent Business News Release

Small business optimism across the nation fell a bit in January but for the third consecutive month, came in higher than its 51-year average, according to the release Feb. 11 of the monthly Small Business Optimism Index by the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB).

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California Drivers See a Slight Break at the Pump

Mar 03, 2025 06:16PM ● By AAA Northen California News Release

With winter nearly in the rearview, temperatures warmed up while gas prices cooled down. Last week, gas prices dropped by three cents, bringing the national average to $3.12 per gallon.

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UC Davis Offers Doctor of Nursing Program

Mar 03, 2025 06:08PM ● By University of California, Davis News Release

The Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing at the University of California, Davis has earned accreditation for its Doctor of Nursing Practice – Nurse Anesthesia degree program by the Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs (COA).

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