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Children can test their balance while carrying baskets across a traditional-style bamboo bridge

‘Voyage to Vietnam’ at Sutter County Museum

Jun 18, 2025 01:41PM ● By Shamaya Sutton, photos by Shamaya Sutton

The Sutter County Museum is offering families a vibrant and hands-on journey into Southeast Asia this summer through its newest traveling exhibition, “Voyage to Vietnam: Celebrating the Tết Festival.”

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Promotional poster for Pro Championship Wrestling’s “LIMELIGHT” event, set for Friday, June 27, at the Tri-Counties Community Center in Marysville

PCW Returns Home

Jun 18, 2025 01:36PM ● By Shamaya Sutton

Pro Wrestling Event Aims to Raise Funds and Futures at Local Community Center

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The 2024 Pedro Award winners Chris and Sandee Drown, with the Yuba-Sutter-Colusa United Way’s Executive Committee members Sarah Kotko, Robert Bendorf and Richard Eberle.

Nominations Sought for Prestigious Awards

Jun 18, 2025 01:13PM ● By Yuba-Sutter-Colusa United Way News Release

The Yuba-Sutter-Colusa United Way is accepting nominations for two annual community awards to be presented during its Celebration of Service and Awards Breakfast at 8 a.m. Aug. 7.

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Young volunteers beam with excitement as they carefully hold a live alligator during the “Wild About Monkeys” event at Sutter County Library on June 12 in Yuba City

Local Libraries Launch Summer Programming

Jun 18, 2025 01:08PM ● By Shamaya Sutton, photos by Shamaya Sutton

This summer, both Yuba County Library and Sutter County Library are turning up the heat on learning and fun.

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From left, Wendi Jellsey, Tanda Phelps, Janine Clements, Crystal DeMeritt, and Lydia Crist share a heartfelt group embrace in a scene from “Steel Magnolias

Mother-Daughter Duo Shine in “Steel Magnolias”

Jun 18, 2025 01:01PM ● By Shamaya Sutton

Now Playing at the Sutter Theater

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Community members gather at the Bextra Community Center in Yuba City during the “All Black Party” fundraiser

Juneteenth Celebration a Family Event

Jun 18, 2025 12:43PM ● By Marysville Juneteenth Committee News Release

The Marysville Juneteenth Committee presents this year’s Juneteenth celebration at Yuba Park in Marysville on June 21.

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A Yuba-Sutter High Wheelers player tries to tag out an opposing runner sliding into base during a close play.

High Wheelers Ride Strong on Road and Home Turf

Jun 18, 2025 12:31PM ● By Shamaya Sutton and photos by Chris Pedigo

Update on Marysville’s Newest Team

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Quarry Park Adventures is a one-of-a-kind outdoor experience

Back by Popular Demand

Jun 13, 2025 01:45PM ● By Yuba Sutter Arts & Culture News Release

Join YSAC for A Free Family Outing to Quarry Park Adventures

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Back by Popular Demand

Jun 13, 2025 01:45PM ● By Yuba Sutter Arts & Culture News Release

Join YSAC for A Free Family Outing to Quarry Park Adventures

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The full cast of “Run for Your Wife” takes a bow to an enthusiastic audience during a June 1 performance

Last Chance to See the Crowd-Pleasing Comedy ‘Run for Your Wife’

Jun 11, 2025 10:33AM ● By Shamaya Sutton, photos by Shamaya Sutton

The Acting Company’s latest production, “Run for Your Wife,” delivers exactly the kind of zany, high-energy chaos that its loyal audience has come to love.

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Concertgoers are encouraged to bring lawn chairs or blankets and enjoy a picnic dinner or visit on-site vendors offering hot dogs and ice cream

Nevada County Concert Band Launches Summer Series

Jun 11, 2025 10:27AM ● By Nevada County Concert Band News Release

The Nevada County Concert Band kicks off its beloved “Pioneer Park Picnic Pops” summer concert series with a lively and free outdoor performance on Sunday, June 22, from 5 to 6:30 p.m. at the Pioneer Park bandshell, located at Park and Nimrod streets in Nevada City.

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Young dancers in traditional regalia participate in a youth competition at the annual Yuba-Sutter Pow Wow

Families Brave the Heat for Music, Wrestling and Tradition

Jun 11, 2025 10:19AM ● By Shamaya Sutton

The season’s first major heat wave pushed temperatures to a sweltering 101 degrees on Saturday, May 31, but it wasn’t enough to keep crowds from turning out to two of the region’s largest community events: the annual Summer Stroll in Yuba City and the Yuba-Sutter Pow Wow in Marysville.

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Children watch in awe as a stilt-walking street performer juggles light-up pins during a warm evening at the Yuba-Sutter Fair, held June 21, 2024, in Yuba City

Yuba-Sutter Fair Brings the Fun

Jun 11, 2025 09:46AM ● By Shamaya Sutton, photos by Shamaya Sutton

The Yuba-Sutter Fair is back and bigger than ever, running Thursday through Saturday, June 19 to 22, at the Yuba-Sutter Fairgrounds in Yuba City. A

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Thrills and Thunder Return to Beale

Jun 11, 2025 09:20AM ● By Shamaya Sutton

Thousands Flock to Air & Space Expo

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Sacramento County Regional Parks is hosting a series of events in June designed to encourage physical activity, wellness and quality family time

Celebrates Family Health and Fitness Day

Jun 10, 2025 12:40PM ● By Sacramento County News Release

Sacramento County invites residents to get outside and get moving for Family Health and Fitness Day June 14, with a variety of fun, free activities taking place throughout the regional park system.

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Applications for competitive or non-competitive divisions in the Miss Butte County Scholarship are now being accepted

Empowering Youth, Redefining Pageantry

Jun 05, 2025 10:23AM ● By Miss Butte County Scholarship Program News Release

Applications are open for the 2025 Miss Butte County Scholarship Program, and we’re inviting youth across Butte County to join us on a journey of leadership, service, and self-discovery.

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Empowering Youth, Redefining Pageantry

Jun 05, 2025 10:23AM ● By Miss Butte County Scholarship Program News Release

Applications are open for the 2025 Miss Butte County Scholarship Program, and we’re inviting youth across Butte County to join us on a journey of leadership, service, and self-discovery.

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“Steel Magnolias” Blooms This June in Yuba City

Jun 03, 2025 04:31PM ● By Yuba Sutter Arts & Culture News Release

Convergence Theatre Company (CTC) presents a heartwarming classic at the Sutter Theater Center for the Arts. Powered by Yuba Sutter Arts & Culture, Convergence Theatre Company is proud to present “Steel Magnolias”, the beloved Southern comedy-drama that celebrates friendship, resilience, and the fierce bond between women.

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Young competitors tip into the water with a splash during the Cardboard Boat Races at Sutter Buttes Day 2024, held at the Morehead Family Community Pool in Sutter

Can Your Mullet Make the Sutter Cut?

Jun 03, 2025 04:02PM ● By Shamaya Sutton

Sutter Buttes Day Returns with First-Ever Hair-Off

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Foreigner performs Friday, June 21 at Hard Rock Casino Live

Meet Your Juke Box Heroes

Jun 03, 2025 12:27PM ● By Ornella Rossi

Foreigner Returns to Northern California with a Hit-Packed Night of Unforgettable Anthems

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Golfers pose smiling at the fourth annual “Together We’re Better Golf Tournament

Annual ‘Together We’re Better’ Golf Tournament Benefits Food Bank

May 29, 2025 11:15AM ● By Yuba-Sutter-Colusa United Way News Release

This year, Yuba-Sutter-Colusa United Way is excited to announce our 2025 tournament partner, the Yuba-Sutter Food Bank.

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Garden Club members who helped with the pruning of the roses

Sutter Buttes Garden Club Works to Beautify the City

May 29, 2025 11:06AM ● By Artis Buerki, Sutter Buttes Garden Club

The Sutter Buttes Garden Club received a $1,500 grant from the Yuba/Sutter Community Foundation last fall to replant some of the roses in the William Conkey Memorial Rose Garden.

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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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Beale Air & Space Expo Returns

May 29, 2025 10:01AM ● By Shamaya Sutton

Historic Show After Seven-Year Hiatus

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Kris Anglin, a Yuba-Sutter High Wheelers pitcher, winds up during the team's inaugural game at Bryant Field in Marysville

High Wheelers Knock Inaugural Season Out of the Park

May 29, 2025 09:38AM ● By Shamaya Sutton

After much anticipation, the Yuba-Sutter High Wheelers knocked their inaugural season out of the park on Tuesday, May 20, at the newly renovated Bryant Field in Marysville.

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California Exceeds Four Million Myshake App Downloads

May 28, 2025 04:13PM ● By Office of Governor Gavin Newsom News Release

During Earthquake Preparedness Month, Governor Gavin Newsom announced on April 25 a major milestone: the MyShake app, which alerts Californians before an earthquake begins, has surpassed 4 million downloads, the equivalent of more than 10% of the state.

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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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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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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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: In 1979, Pablo Cruise broke Elvis Presley’s record at the Sahara Tahoe Casino Stateline, Nevada for most sold-out shows and was one of the first bands to perform at a casino. Photo courtesy of Pablo Cruise

Whatcha Gonna Do May 31? Come see Pablo Cruise!

May 20, 2025 03:53PM ● By Idaly Valencia

Fans of the early ’70s/late ’80s California sun and surf sound will be in for a treat to hear that the platinum-selling pop/rock group Pablo Cruise will perform at the Hard Rock Casino on May 31.

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Anderson Union High School Senior, Neo Garcia, won for her piece, “Fools Gold.” Photo courtesy of Congressman Doug LaMalfa

Rep. LaMalfa Announces Winner of 2025 Congressional Art Competition

May 15, 2025 09:13AM ● By Congressman Doug LaMalfa News Release

On May 6, Congressman Doug LaMalfa (R-Richvale) announced the winner of the Spring 2025 Congressional Art Competition. Anderson Union High School Senior, Neo Garcia, won for her piece “Fools Gold.”

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