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The historic Packard Library building at 301 4th St. in Marysville has stood for more than a century.

Marysville Seeks Legal Reclamation of Historic Packard Library

Jun 03, 2025 04:00PM ● By Shamaya Sutton, photos by Shamaya Sutton

The City of Marysville has filed a legal complaint in Yuba County Superior Court to retake possession of the historic Packard Library building, located at 301 4th St. in Marysville.

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Participants pose for a group photo at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Sacramento at Fire Mountain, the first and largest stop on the Yuba County Development Tour

Yuba County Development Tour Offers Promising Look

Jun 03, 2025 03:44PM ● By Shamaya Sutton, photos by Shamaya Sutton

The second Yuba County Development Tour rolled out of The Brick Coffee House in downtown Marysville on May 29, treating a limousine bus full of developers, property owners and key stakeholders to a curated showcase of the region’s biggest opportunities for growth.

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California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) is upgrading 21 fish hatcheries to boost the state’s salmon and trout populations

Supporting California’s Salmon Supply

May 29, 2025 11:03AM ● By Office of Governor Gavin Newsom Press Release

Governor Newsom announces upgrades to 21 fish hatcheries to boost salmon populations

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Children leap back in excitement as The Science Wizard triggers a fizzy explosion during a classic Mentos and Diet Coke experiment

Groovy Summer Stroll Returns

May 29, 2025 10:39AM ● By Shamaya Sutton

New Date, New Lights and Pro Wrestling Entertainment

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Sutter County Life Jacket Loaner Stations Now Open for 2025 Boating Season

May 29, 2025 10:33AM ● By Sutter County Children Families Commission News Release

Keeping Children Safe in and Around Water from Memorial Day to Labor Day

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State-Specific Tools Highlight Small Business Tax Deduction Benefits

May 28, 2025 05:00PM ● By National Federation of Independent Business News Release

The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), the nation’s leading small business advocacy organization, has released two new digital tools to help small business owners, policymakers and the public in California.

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Students from Wheatland Union High School point to teacher and wrestler Olumide Coker (center) during a recent field trip.

Wrestling with Purpose

May 23, 2025 03:50PM ● By Shamaya Sutton

Student vs. Master Showdown to Raise Funds for Special Education at Wheatland High

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The Butte College 56th Annual Commencement Ceremony will take place on Friday, May 30, at 7 p.m at John Cowan Sports Complex

Butte College to Celebrate 56th Annual Commencement Ceremony May 30

May 21, 2025 10:15AM ● By Butte College News Release

Butte College will confer 1,699 degrees and celebrate a distinct group of 1,349 graduates during its 56th Annual Commencement Ceremony on Friday, May 30, at 7 p.m.

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New Bullards Bar Dam is an integral part of the Yuba River Development Project.

Yuba Water Agency Invests in Levee Improvements and Water Supply Reliability Projects

May 21, 2025 10:12AM ● By Yuba Water Agency News Release

On May 20, Yuba Water Agency committed more than $2.2 million in grants for projects to improve levees and benefit water supply reliability in Yuba County.

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Council Approves Paving Project Contracts

May 21, 2025 10:06AM ● By Shaunna Boyd

The Marysville City Council recognized National Volunteer Appreciation Week with a proclamation honoring the dedicated volunteers who support the police department at the April 15 meeting.

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Gordon Tom draws back a slingshot outside a downtown Marysville building on April 23.

‘Help Start an Old-New Sport’

May 21, 2025 10:05AM ● By Shamaya Sutton, photos by Shamaya Sutton

Gordon Tom’s Next Big Shot

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: Incoming Sutter County Library Director Ayla Elkins, left, stands alongside retiring Director James Ochsner at the library

New Director Named for Sutter County Library

May 21, 2025 10:01AM ● By Shamaya Sutton

James Ochsner, Director of Library Services for the Sutter County Library, has officially retired from his position after 18 years of dedicated service.

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Public Works and Development Services Director Ben Moody will be departing the organization to accept a new role with a neighboring city.

Public Works and Development Services Director to Join Nearby Agency

May 21, 2025 09:57AM ● By Yuba City News Release

Public Works and Development Services Director Ben Moody will be departing the organization to accept a new role with a neighboring city, effective June 5.

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Help Shape a Better Future for Yuba County’s Youngest Children

May 21, 2025 09:54AM ● By First 5 Yuba News Release

First 5 Yuba is seeking qualified consultants to provide strategic planning services beginning in June.

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Community Awards Winners Named

May 21, 2025 09:51AM ● By City of Oroville News Release

The City of Oroville is pleased to announce the winners of three major community awards designed to honor the pride and stewardship of local individuals.

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High Wheelers prospects line the dugout fence at Bryant Field in Marysville during spring training on May 12.

High Hopes and Big Swings

May 21, 2025 09:48AM ● By Shamaya Sutton

Yuba-Sutter High Wheelers Kick Off Spring Training at Bryant Field

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- Yuba and Sutter counties will observe Memorial Day with two meaningful public events

Events to Honor The Fallen

May 21, 2025 09:38AM ● By Shamaya Sutton

Yuba and Sutter counties will observe Memorial Day with two meaningful public events that honor the sacrifices of America’s military service members.

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Members of the band Decades perform during the opening set at the “Concert in the Ballpark” event on May 3, at Bryant Field in Marysville

Bikes, Bites and Ballads

May 14, 2025 09:05AM ● By Shamaya Sutton, photos by Chris Pedigo

A Big Day Out in Yuba-Sutter

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The fish originated from increased production at California Department of Fish and Wildlife’s hatchery operations at the Feather River Fish Hatchery and the Mokelumne River Fish Hatchery.

Up Stream from Here

May 14, 2025 08:56AM ● By California Department of Fish and Wildlife News Release

New Salmon Releases to Support Populations

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Red, White, and Blue, and Race Cars Too

May 14, 2025 08:51AM ● By Silver Dollar Fair News Release

Silver Dollar Fair is Back

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Community Needs Assessment Meeting May 13

May 07, 2025 11:38AM ● By Sutter and Yuba County Community Action Agencies News Release

Yuba and Sutter County Community Action Agencies will host a public planning session on Tuesday, May 13 from 10 a.m. to noon at Hope Haven, 103 D St. in Marysville to help determine the needs of the low-income and how to end poverty in Yuba-Sutter.

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International Clowning Star Now Calls Yuba County Home

May 07, 2025 11:07AM ● By Shamaya Sutton

And He’s Ready to Share His Magic

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Marysville Police Department Chief Christian Sachs

Police Chief Christian Sachs Announces Retirement

May 07, 2025 11:03AM ● By City of Marysville News Release

The City of Marysville announced May 1 that Police Chief Christian Sachs will retire from the Marysville Police Department, effective May 2025.

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Rep. LaMalfa Announces New High-Tech Air Force Mission at Beale AFB

May 07, 2025 10:59AM ● By Office of Representative Doug LaMalfa News Release

— Congressman Doug LaMalfa (R-Richvale) announced May 2 that Beale Air Force Base (AFB) has been selected as the preferred location for the Air Force’s new Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) Aircraft Readiness Unit, a major step forward in securing the base’s future role in next-generation defense technology.

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Featured is a preview of this custom chopper minibike, which will be up for grabs during the silent auction at Jacob’s Journey on May 18 at Gauche Aquatic Park in Yuba City.

‘Jacob’s Journey’ Fundraiser Helps Child Fighting Leukemia

May 07, 2025 10:50AM ● By Shamaya Sutton

Nine-year-old Jacob Bear is a typical Yuba City boy who loves Godzilla, builds Lego creations and plays Fortnite with his friends.

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Clemency Granted After More Than a Decade in Prison

May 05, 2025 02:09PM ● By Shamaya Sutton

On April 18, California Governor Gavin Newsom granted clemency to 25 individuals, including the commutation of Yuba County man Corey Fernandez.

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Police Chief Christian Sachs Announces Retirement

May 02, 2025 03:22PM ● By City of Marysville News Release

The City of Marysville announced May 1 that Police Chief Christian Sachs will retire from the Marysville Police Department, effective May 2025.

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Alice in Wonderland having a tea party with Peter Pan.

CORE Charter Students Present Multi-Showcase

Apr 29, 2025 10:23AM ● By CORE Charter School News Release

CORE’s Performing Arts Department invites families and community members to a theatrical event celebrating student talent and creativity across generations and genres.

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Woman wearing white shirt with blue jeans with two other women wearing dresses. One is in a black dress and the other is in a patterned blue dress.

Back in Black: Fundraiser to Support Marysville’s Upcoming Juneteenth Celebration

Apr 29, 2025 10:20AM ● By Shamaya Sutton

Just east of downtown Marysville, nestled between the levee and 10th Street, lies Yuba Square Park, a 4.2-acre greenspace complete with an old, faded mining mural.

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Two people having a picnic on a blanket.

Yuba College Gives Theatergoers ‘the Bird’ with Bold Chekhov Remix

Apr 29, 2025 10:18AM ● By Shamaya Sutton

There’s one weekend left to catch “Stupid … Bird” at Yuba College and local theater enthusiasts should seriously consider flocking to their seats.

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Pending Fire Closure of the Buttes Area and Burning Regulations

Apr 29, 2025 10:05AM ● By County of Sutter News Release

In an effort to reduce the occurrence of destructive fires within the Sutter Buttes, the Sutter County Fire Department will enforce a ban, as we do each year, on open fires in that area.

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California, Federal Government, Yuba Water Agency Partner Up in Historic Project

Apr 29, 2025 09:57AM ● By Office of Governor Gavin Newsom News Release

Governor Gavin Newsom announced a new historic agreement to help return spring-run Chinook salmon and other native fish species to their historic habitats in the Yuba River was signed April 25.

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Sutter County Hires Legal Team to Address Oroville Dam Flood Concerns

Apr 29, 2025 09:53AM ● By Shamaya Sutton

The Sutter County Board of Supervisors has approved a contract with a Sacramento-based law firm to help address concerns over flood risks tied to the operations of Oroville Dam.

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Butte College Speech and Debate Team Shines at Two National Tournaments

Apr 29, 2025 09:51AM ● By Butte College News Release

The Butte College speech and debate team recently returned from two national tournaments with record-setting results, demonstrating remarkable skill, preparation, and teamwork on the national stage.

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