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Free Tax Help Available Through United Way

Feb 10, 2026 01:09PM ● By MPG Staff

Residents in Colusa, Sutter and Yuba counties can file their taxes for free through a regional partnership between Yuba-Sutter-Colusa United Way and United Way California Capital Region.

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Optimism Marks 2026 Colusa Farm Show

Feb 10, 2026 10:08AM ● By Susan Meeker, photos by Susan Meeker

Three days of warm, clear weather helped draw thousands to the Colusa Farm Show, which concluded Feb. 5 at the Colusa County Fairgrounds.

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Sutter County Warns of Deed Fraud

Feb 02, 2026 05:30PM ● By MPG Staff

The Sutter County Clerk-Recorder’s Office is urging property owners to remain vigilant after an increase in questionable documents submitted for recording over the past year, including deeds that may indicate attempted fraud.

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PG&E Grant Aids Local Food Banks

Jan 21, 2026 08:44AM ● By Lloyd Green

Pacific Gas and Electric Company is donating $1 million to food banks across Northern and Central California to help replenish supplies after the holidays and meet rising demand from families and individuals facing food insecurity.

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Free Tire Disposal Coupons Available

Jan 13, 2026 09:15AM ● By Lloyd Green Jr.

Residents of Yuba and Sutter counties can again take advantage of free tire disposal through a coupon program offered by the Regional Waste Management Authority.

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Applications Now Open for ‘Yes to Startups’

Jan 13, 2026 09:07AM ● By Yuba County News Release

Yuba County’s Business Incubator Program

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The Salvation Army Announces Transition of Services Closure of the Depot Family Crisis Center

Jan 06, 2026 09:31AM ● By The Salvation Army News Release

The Salvation Army Yuba-Sutter Corps announced Jan. 2 plans to close The Depot Family Crisis Center, a transitional shelter that has served families experiencing homelessness in the region since 1993.

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Severe Weather Peaks at Christmas

Jan 06, 2026 09:24AM ● By Shamaya Sutton, photos by Shamaya Sutton

Severe weather swept through the Sacramento Valley over Christmas week, with some of the most damaging conditions hitting the Yuba-Sutter region early Christmas morning.

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California Rolls Out 2026 Laws

Dec 30, 2025 09:51AM ● By Susan Meeker

California ushered in a new set of laws this week, and while many were shaped by urban concerns, several will still influence daily life in rural Northern California.

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Sutter County Taxpayers Foot Bill for Old Rehab Loans

Dec 16, 2025 01:46PM ● By Susan Meeker

Taxpayers will absorb nearly $235,000 in losses after the Sutter County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously Dec. 9 to write off 13 delinquent housing rehabilitation loans.

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Creative Interiors Finds Holiday Spirit After Devastating Fire

Dec 08, 2025 05:47PM ● By Shamaya Sutton

It could almost be considered a Christmas miracle. After a devastating fire on Aug. 26, Creative Interiors in Yuba City is still managing to offer its signature holiday cheer to residents and visitors.

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Home Sales Remain Above Average During October

Nov 24, 2025 02:39PM ● By MPG Staff

New home sales in the Sacramento region rose modestly in September and remained above the historical average for this time of year, the North State Building Industry Association announced on Nov. 11.

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Rice Holds Ground as Yuba’s Top Crop

Nov 03, 2025 06:23PM ● By Susan Meeker

Rice retained its crown as Yuba County’s leading crop in 2024, generating $52 million in gross value despite a sharp price drop that shaved $15 million off its previous year’s total.

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‘Jams for JAMZ’

Oct 27, 2025 05:57PM ● By Shamaya Sutton

Fundraiser to Support Marysville Jr. Indians Cheer Teams Headed to Nationals

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Soundscape, A Classical Guitar Concert Featuring Two Virtuoso Guitarists

Oct 27, 2025 05:19PM ● By Yuba Sutter Arts & Culture News Release

Continuing its tradition of offering the community unique musical experiences not otherwise available, Yuba Sutter Arts & Culture is honored to welcome back virtuoso classical guitarists Matthew Grasso and Sean O'Connor for an eclectic, original program of solos and duos for extended 7-string and 11-string alto guitars.

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Wheatland’s Air Attack Flies Past Mira Loma

Oct 21, 2025 10:04AM ● By YSBC

The Wheatland Union Pirates girls flag football team sailed through the Mira Loma Matadors 38-6 on Wednesday, Oct. 15.

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Yuba-Sutter Transit Celebrates 50 Years of Public Service

Oct 21, 2025 09:02AM ● By Lloyd Green Jr.

Yuba-Sutter Transit celebrated its 50th anniversary on Oct. 18 with a community event at its headquarters on B Street, highlighting five decades of public transportation service and innovation in the Yuba-Sutter region.

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Halloween King Returns with New Haunted House in Yuba City

Oct 21, 2025 08:55AM ● By Shamaya Sutton, photos by Shamaya Sutton

The Halloween king is back — and this time, his haunt is bigger, louder and filled with more animatronic mayhem than ever before.

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Freedom Cruise Honors Charlie Kirk’s Birthday in Yuba City

Oct 21, 2025 08:46AM ● By Lloyd Green Jr.

About 100 vehicles took part Tuesday evening in the Charlie Kirk Freedom Cruise, a community-organized event held to honor Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk’s birthday.

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Yuba County Resource Conservation District Awarded Grants from Yuba Water Agency

Oct 21, 2025 08:35AM ● By Yuba County Resource Conservation District News Release

At the Oct. 7, Yuba Water Agency Board meeting, a grant was approved for $283,182 to help the Resource Conservation District build a stronger, countywide Wildfire Hazard Reduction Program in partnership with the Yuba Watershed & Fire Safe Council.

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‘Rural Rally’ to Revitalize Pine Street

Oct 21, 2025 08:33AM ● By Shamaya Sutton

Habitat for Humanity Yuba-Sutter is calling on volunteers, sponsors and community members to take part in the upcoming 2025 Rural Rally, a weeklong revitalization effort set to transform homes and strengthen community ties along Pine Street in Marysville.

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Full Circle Coffee Opens in Downtown Yuba City

Oct 20, 2025 05:56PM ● By Shamaya Sutton, photos by Shamaya Sutton

Things have finally come full circle for Amanda Thompson and Autumn Klein, owners of Yuba City’s newest coffee shop. Full Circle Coffee officially opened its doors on Oct. 4, just in time for the return of the Plumas Street Car Show.

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Supervisors Greenlight Bi-County Ambulance Contract Negotiations

Oct 20, 2025 05:44PM ● By Susan Meeker

The Boards of Supervisors for Yuba and Sutter counties have authorized the Sierra-Sacramento Valley Emergency Medical Services Agency to begin negotiating new contracts with Bi-County Ambulance, the region’s exclusive emergency transport provider.

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‘Exactly What We Needed’

Oct 20, 2025 05:38PM ● By Shamaya Sutton, photos by Shamaya Sutton

Marysville Banquet Hall Opens in Historic Church

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Broadcast Burning Project in East Oroville to Start Next Week

Oct 17, 2025 03:35PM ● By Butte County Fire Safe Council News Release

In the coming weeks, we are grateful that conditions may allow for a broadcast burn project to support community safety in the East Oroville area.

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Sutter County Sheriff’s Office to Conduct DUI Checkpoint Funded by CHP Cannabis Tax Fund Grant

Oct 17, 2025 10:17AM ● By Sutter County Sherriff’s Office News Release

On Oct. 17, the Sutter County Sheriff’s Office will conduct a Driving Under the Influence (DUI) Checkpoint from 8 p.m. to 2 a.m. at an undisclosed location within the City of Yuba City.

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CIF Week 7 Football Scoreboard

Oct 15, 2025 12:48PM ● By YSBC

The Lindhurst Blazers opened up with a big league against Highlands on Friday, Oct. 10, but the Scots didn’t have enough success late in the game and fell 43-34.

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49ers Sweep Eagles in Straight Sets, Yuba College Culture is Changing

Oct 15, 2025 12:45PM ● By YSBC

The gym at Yuba College opened a lot of eyes on Oct. 8 as the 49ers women’s volleyball team swept the Mendocino Eagles (25-15, 25-22, 25-20) in straight sets.

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Independence Trail Guided Hike and Art Experience with Accessibility for All

Oct 15, 2025 12:32PM ● By Yuba Sutter Arts & Culture News Release

Yuba Sutter Arts & Culture is pleased to announce the next in its series of free, outdoor nature programs geared toward getting the community outside to enjoy guided hiking, nature, art and journaling adventures.

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Four Citations Issued for Walnut Theft During Overnight Patrol

Oct 15, 2025 12:26PM ● By Sutter County Sheriff’s Office News Release

On the evening of Oct. 9, Sutter County Deputies issued four citations related to the unlawful taking of walnuts from private property within Sutter County.

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Volunteers and members of Creating Connections of California pose in costume haunted house

Creating Connections Brings “Mournsplice Mortuary” to Life in Wheatland

Oct 15, 2025 12:22PM ● By Shamaya Sutton

A new nonprofit based in Wheatland is proving that community spirit and spooky fun can go hand in hand.

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Haunted House Yuba City Returns with “Blood Harvest”

Oct 15, 2025 12:15PM ● By Shamaya Sutton, photos by Shamaya Sutton

Now in its third year, a homemade haunted house on Pelican Place in Yuba City is quickly gaining a reputation for its craftsmanship, scares and immersive storytelling.

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