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Live Oak Councilmember Opens Kid-Friendly Coffee Shop

Apr 02, 2025 04:13PM ● By Shamaya Sutton

A line of customers wrapped around the block and down the street on Saturday, March 29, in Live Oak, starting at the corner of Fir and California Street.

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‘Happy Birthday, Mr. Shakespeare’ Has Wit, History and Heart

Apr 02, 2025 09:57AM ● By Shamaya Sutton

“Happy Birthday, Mr. Shakespeare” opened this past weekend at The Acting Company in Yuba City and is an original, high-energy production written and directed by Matt and Lauren Coats.

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Capitol Chaos to Spiritual Clarity

Apr 02, 2025 09:38AM ● By Shamaya Sutton

Arbuckle Architect Finds Redemption After the Jan. 6 Insurrection

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Gallagher Calls for Federal Audit of Soaring Medi-Cal Costs

Apr 02, 2025 09:08AM ● By Assemblyman James Gallagher News Release

While vulnerable patients struggle to access care, out-of-control spending takes away from other priorities.

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Officer Osmar Rodarte Killed During Drug Raid

Apr 02, 2025 09:03AM ● By Shamaya Sutton

The Marysville Police Department has identified Officer Osmar Rodarte as the officer who was fatally shot on the morning of March 26 during a multi-agency drug raid in Olivehurst.

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Human Remains Located in Vicinity of South Yuba Fork Bridge

Apr 02, 2025 08:39AM ● By Nevada County Sheriff's Office News Release

The remains of an unidentified individual were located by three hikers on the afternoon of March 25, near the South Yuba Fork Bridge in Nevada City.

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Rep. LaMalfa Reintroduces Bipartisan Legislation to Repeal Federal Excise Tax on Heavy Trucks

Apr 01, 2025 12:08PM ● By Office of Congressman Doug LaMalfa News Release

On March 26, Congressman Doug LaMalfa (R-Richvale) reintroduced bipartisan legislation to repeal the twelve percent Federal excise tax on heavy trucks with Reps. Pappas (D-NH), LaHood (R-IL), Carbajal (D-CA) and Miller (R-OH).

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Lindhurst High School Debuts Its First Musical in Six Years

Mar 28, 2025 10:14AM ● By Shamaya Sutton

Lindhurst High School is ready to make a splash with Disney’s “The Little Mermaid, Jr.” - the school’s first live theater production since 2019.

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Officer Osmar Rodarte Killed During Major Drug Raid

Mar 27, 2025 04:04PM ● By Shamaya Sutton

The Marysville Police Department identified Officer Osmar Rodarte as the officer who was fatally shot the morning of March 26 during a multi-agency drug raid in Olivehurst. The raid was part of a sweeping operation targeting a transnational drug trafficking organization.

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BeXtra Opens New Community Event Center in Yuba City

Mar 26, 2025 10:31AM ● By Shamaya Sutton, photos by Shamaya Sutton

A new beacon of support has arrived in Yuba City with the opening of the BeXtra Community Event Center.

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Vaccine and Microchip Clinic Offered

Mar 25, 2025 04:40PM ● By Fieldhaven News Release

Marysville Animal Care Services is sponsoring a dog and cat rabies vaccine, distemper vaccine and microchipping clinic from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, March 30.

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High Wheelers Seek Host Families

Mar 25, 2025 04:31PM ● By High Wheelers Press Release

Have you ever wondered where the Yuba-Sutter High Wheelers players stay while in town playing professional baseball?

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Eighth-Graders Bring First Community Fridge to Area

Mar 25, 2025 04:21PM ● By Shamaya Sutton, photos by Shamaya Sutton

Many are familiar with the concept of a “free little library,” a community model based on mutual aid and sharing. Here, individuals can take a free book they like or donate one they no longer need.

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Lindhurst High Sets Record with Eight State FFA Degrees

Mar 25, 2025 04:19PM ● By Lindhurst High School FFA News Release

On March 17, eight Lindhurst High School students were awarded the California FFA (Future Farmers of America) State Degree, the highest honor an FFA member can achieve at the high school level.

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City Council Approves General Plan Updates

Mar 25, 2025 04:13PM ● By Shaunna Boyd

The Marysville City Council reported on March 18 that it authorized nuisance abatement actions at 530 4th St. and 615 F St. during a closed session.

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Threat Prompts School Lockdowns in Marysville; Law Enforcement Deems Campuses Safe

Mar 20, 2025 01:08PM ● By Shamaya Sutton

A reported threat at Marysville Charter Academy for the Arts (MCAA) on March 19 led to a swift and extensive response from local law enforcement, prompting lockdowns across multiple school campuses.

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Council Approves Maintenance Contract for Ellis Lake

Mar 19, 2025 11:39AM ● By Shaunna Boyd

The Marysville City Council’s public hearing on March 4 considered modifications to the city’s sign ordinance.

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Eric Pomeroy Memorial Scholarship Applications Being Accepted

Mar 19, 2025 11:21AM ● By Yuba-Sutter-Colusa United Way News Release

Scholarship applications are invited from students enrolling in college with the expectation of playing collegiate athletics for the 2025/26 school year.

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Afato Named Yuba College Women’s Soccer Coach

Mar 19, 2025 11:13AM ● By Somer Hamso, Yuba College

On March 13, with the approval of the Yuba Community College District Board, Afato was appointed as the head women’s soccer coach for the 49ers.

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From Fashion to Foster Care

Mar 19, 2025 11:11AM ● By Shamaya Sutton

Designer’s Nonprofit Expands to NorCal

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The Rack, New Boutique Open in Yuba City

Mar 19, 2025 11:08AM ● By Shamaya Sutton, Photos by Shamaya Sutton

At the corner of Center Street and Plumas in Yuba City lies a sun-drenched store filled with a “little bit of everything.”

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Live Oak Seniors Compete Against First Responders

Mar 19, 2025 11:01AM ● By Shamaya Sutton

Basketball is back at Live Oak High School, and this time, it’s all for a great cause. To raise funds for the senior class's safe and fun graduation celebration, the Live Oak High School Boosters Club will host a Sober Grad Night Basketball Game at 6 p.m. April 4.

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Yuba Council Considers Forming Ad Hoc Committee on Medical Services

Mar 19, 2025 10:58AM ● By Shamaya Sutton

The Yuba City Council is reviewing a recommendation to establish an Adventist Health Ad Hoc Committee to explore opportunities for improving local medical and hospital services.

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2025 California Purple Star Schools Announced

Mar 18, 2025 12:07PM ● By California Department of Education News Release

State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond on March 13 announced that 83 schools have been designated as a Purple Star School in 2025, bringing the total number of California schools recognized with this honor to 179 since the program's inception in 2023.

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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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