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Kiwi Overtakes Rice as Yuba’s Top Crop

Nov 02, 2026 05:42PM ● By Shamaya Sutton

For the first time, kiwi has overtaken rice as Yuba County's most valuable agricultural commodity, according to the county's newly released 2025 Crop and Livestock Report.

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Yuba City Sizzler Raises Nearly $1,400 for Food Bank

Oct 12, 2026 01:10PM ● By MPG Staff

The Yuba City Sizzler raised $1,387.50 for the Yuba-Sutter Foodbank through a monthlong fundraising campaign in September.

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Sierra Nevada Cheese Issues Recall

Sep 29, 2026 10:42AM ● By MPG Staff

Sierra Nevada Cheese Company has recalled all Grazers Raw Milk Cheese currently on the market as federal health officials investigate a multistate E. coli outbreak linked to one of the company's products.

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Brewfest, Boots and Buckles Take Over Marysville

Sep 28, 2026 01:16PM ● By Shamaya Sutton

Craft beer, local food and live entertainment took center stage in Marysville on Saturday, Sept. 19, with two beer-centered events keeping festivities going from midday into the evening.

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National Pumpkin Weigh Off at Bishop’s Pumpkin Farm

Oregon Grower Sets Pumpkin Record

Sep 28, 2026 01:12PM ● By MPG Staff

A 2,613-pound pumpkin tipped the scales at Bishop’s Pumpkin Farm on Saturday, Sept. 26, earning an Oregon grower a new state record and the top prize at the National Pumpkin Weigh Off.

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Customers fill the booths and counter during lunch at Linda’s Soda Bar & Grill

Linda’s Soda Bar & Grill Marks End of Era on Plumas Street

Sep 21, 2026 12:03PM ● By Shamaya Sutton, photos by Shamaya Sutton

For more than two decades, Linda’s Soda Bar & Grill has offered visitors to downtown Yuba City a step back in time.

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California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control

ABC Authorizes New Liquor Licenses

Sep 14, 2026 03:15PM ● By Lloyd Green Jr.

Businesses in Colusa, Yuba, Sutter and Nevada counties will have opportunities to apply for new liquor licenses this September under authorizations announced by the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control.

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20 Years in the Making

Sep 08, 2026 12:33PM ● By Shamaya Sutton, photos by Shamaya Sutton

Holiday Market Opens in Plumas Lake

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New Rice Variety Takes Spotlight at Field Day

Sep 08, 2026 12:25PM ● By Susan Meeker, photos by Susan Meeker

A new medium-grain rice poised to replace a variety commonly growing in local fields was a major focus at the Rice Experiment Station near Biggs, where growers, researchers and agricultural professionals gathered Aug. 26 for the 2026 Rice Field Day.

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Watermelon Festival Kicks-off Aug. 28

Aug 18, 2026 01:15PM ● By Shamaya Sutton

Fall is taking on a new flavor this year at Bishop’s Pumpkin Farm, as growers welcome their first-ever watermelon crop with a festival dedicated to the summertime favorite.

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Golden Autumn Wine Festival Returns, Sept. 6

Aug 18, 2026 08:07AM ● By Lloyd Green Jr.

Wine enthusiasts will have two opportunities to sample wines from 12 wineries when the Golden Autumn Wine Festival returns to Bishop’s Pumpkin Farm, 1415 Pumpkin Lane in Wheatland, on Sept. 6.

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Whole Foods Market Announces a Recall of Select Foods Products Because of Possible Health Risk

Aug 13, 2026 09:49AM ● By U.S. Food and Drug Administration News Release

Recall issued in connection with Coast Citrus Distributors’ recall of fresh jalapenos associated in an outbreak FDA is currently investigating

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Grants Support Food Bank, 4-H

Aug 11, 2026 09:46AM ● By Lloyd Green Jr.

Two Yuba-Sutter nonprofits will use new grant funding to expand food assistance and youth education programs after receiving a combined $7,500 from Skylight Renewable Energy.

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USDA Opens Peach Removal Program

Aug 11, 2026 09:40AM ● By Lloyd Green Jr.

California peach growers have until Sept. 1 to apply for a $9 million federal program to help remove cling peach trees following economic challenges facing the industry and the closure of the Del Monte processing facility.

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Hop Riot Brews Morning Coffee, for Adults Only

Aug 04, 2026 12:14PM ● By Shamaya Sutton, photos by Shamaya Sutton

Hop Riot is opening its doors much earlier, adding espresso drinks and morning gathering space to its beer-and-wine business. But the new coffee service comes with the same rule as the bar: Customers must be 21 or older to enter.

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State Secures Long-Term School Meal Funding

Jul 28, 2026 12:08PM ● By MPG Staff

California's Farm to School Program will continue permanently under legislation signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom, securing ongoing support for school meals made with California-grown ingredients and nutrition education in classrooms.

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Festivalgoers sample different peach varieties

Peach Festival Fills Marysville Streets

Jul 21, 2026 10:13AM ● By Shamaya Sutton

Thousands flocked to downtown Marysville for another packed weekend of food, entertainment and family activities during the annual Marysville Peach Festival.

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Camp Singer youth receive instructions before helping prepare and serve the Breaking Barriers Brunch

Breaking Barriers Brunch Opens Doors for Camp Singer Youth

Jul 20, 2026 05:24PM ● By Shamaya Sutton

A special farm-to-fork brunch at The Village Coffee Shoppe & Bistro recently gave local youth an opportunity to develop culinary and workplace skills while connecting with community members and potential employers.

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BeXtra Food Giveaway Meets Growing Need

Jul 06, 2026 04:26PM ● By Shamaya Sutton, photos by Shamaya Sutton

Hours before BeXtra Community Event Center was scheduled to open its doors for a noon food giveaway July 2, cars already lined the street and a crowd wrapped around the building.

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Food Allergen Labeling Coming Soon to California Restaurants

Jun 15, 2026 11:21AM ● By MPG Staff

Effective July 1, California restaurants with 20 or more locations will now have to disclose food allergens under the Allergen Disclosure for Dining Experiences (ADDE) Act.

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Sixth Year of Resilience Fund Supports Independent Restaurants

Jun 08, 2026 10:57AM ● By California Restaurant Foundation News Release

$1.28 Million Available to Help California’s Food and Beverage Businesses Invest in Growth, Stability and Long-term Success

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Cody Espinosa, owner of Got Cakes Bakery

Got Cakes Bakery Draws Crowds to Downtown Marysville

Jun 01, 2026 03:18PM ● By Shamaya Sutton, photos by Shamaya Sutton

A line wrapped around the corner and halfway down the block May 23 as residents waited to get a taste of Marysville’s newest sweet spot, Got Cakes Bakery.

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Frozen Yogurt Shop Opens Downtown

May 19, 2026 11:03AM ● By Shamaya Sutton, photos by Shamaya Sutton

Marysville’s historic downtown got a little sweeter May 13 as residents, city officials and local business supporters gathered on Third Street to celebrate the ribbon-cutting and grand opening of Yogi Shack, the city’s first frozen yogurt shop.

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Silver Dollar Saloon Pivots Business Model Toward Catering

Apr 21, 2026 04:16PM ● By Shamaya Sutton

The Silver Dollar Saloon, a longtime fixture in downtown Marysville, will significantly scale back its operations beginning in early May, shifting to a Sunday-only schedule as owners pivot their business model and reassess the future of the historic property.

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Coffee Chain Eyes Linda Shopping Center

Apr 21, 2026 04:06PM ● By MPG Staff

Yuba County is set to get a jolt of caffeine as plans move forward for a new Dutch Bros.

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County Targets Illegal Food Vendors

Apr 21, 2026 03:25PM ● By Susan Meeker

The Yuba County Board of Supervisors signaled its intent to crack down on unpermitted food vending after a March 14 discussion outlining public health risks, unfair competition for local businesses, and concerns about organized criminal networks operating mobile food setups across the region.

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Yuba-Sutter Veterans Stand Down Fundraising Dinner

Veterans Stand Down Dinner set May 30

Apr 20, 2026 04:53PM ● By Lloyd Green Jr.

The 14th annual Yuba-Sutter Veterans Stand Down Fundraising Dinner is set for May 30 at the 530 Event Center in Marysville, bringing together community members, leaders and supporters to raise funds for services that assist local veterans and their families.

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Pacific Coast Producers Acquires Del Monte Fruit Assets

Mar 30, 2026 04:18PM ● By MPG Staff

Pacific Coast Producers has completed its purchase of key Del Monte Foods assets tied to its fruit business, the company announced.

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California Announces $23M for Fresh Food Access

Mar 17, 2026 04:59PM ● By Lloyd Green Jr.

Gov. Gavin Newsom announced a $23 million investment to expand access to fresh California-grown fruits and vegetables for residents who receive food assistance through CalFresh, the Women, Infants and Children program and the Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program.

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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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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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Peach Festival Vendor Applications Now Open

Mar 03, 2026 11:42AM ● By MPG Staff

Vendor applications are now open for the 26th annual Marysville Peach Festival, with organizers inviting food, craft and commercial vendors to secure their spots for the popular summer celebration.

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Gallagher Pushes California-Grown Meals

Mar 02, 2026 04:54PM ● By MPG Staff

Assemblyman James Gallagher, R-Yuba City, has introduced legislation that would prioritize California-grown whole foods in school meals and update state policy to promote access to locally produced food.

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Huli Huli Chili pose with their award-winning entry during the annual Chili Cook-Off

Chili Cook-Off Raises $2,979

Mar 02, 2026 04:35PM ● By Shamaya Sutton, photos by Shamaya Sutton

The parking lot was packed, and for latecomers, it was standing room only Saturday, Feb. 28, at the annual Chili Cook-Off at the Moose Lodge in Yuba City, where friendly competition and community spirit combined for a good cause.

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Del Monte Exit Shakes Sutter Peach Growers

Feb 16, 2026 04:20PM ● By Susan Meeker

Del Monte Foods’ bankruptcy reached a decisive point this month when a federal court approved the sale of most of the company’s assets to three buyers.

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