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

Apr 25, 2025 10:28AM ● 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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The Moving Wall, a traveling replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington D.C., helps bring closure and healing to veterans

The Moving Wall is Coming to Chico

Apr 24, 2025 09:43AM ● By The Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 582 News Release

The Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 582 for Butte, Glenn and Tehama counties is bringing The Moving Wall to Chico from June 5 through June 9. The Moving Wall will be located at the Chico Elks Lodge, 1705 Manzanita Ave., and will be open to the public 24 hours a day.

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inaugural Gold Country Brew Fest and State BBQ Championship makes its debut at the Gold Country Casino Resort

Inaugural Gold Country Brew Fest and State BBQ Championship Debuts

Apr 24, 2025 09:24AM ● By Gold Country Casino Resort News Release

Mark your calendars for an unforgettable day of bold flavors, cold brews and nonstop entertainment as the inaugural Gold Country Brew Fest and State BBQ Championship makes its debut at the Gold Country Casino Resort on May 17!

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Heartbeat

Apr 23, 2025 10:40AM ● By Yuba Sutter Arts & Culture News Release

An Outdoor Art Festival and Art Sale at Kalakara

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Soccer Club to Host Free Youth Soccer Tryouts

Apr 23, 2025 09:49AM ● By MPG Staff

The Elite FC is having free soccer tryouts starting May 12 through May 20. The Elite FC is a competitive youth soccer club serving the areas of Yuba and Sutter.

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Nevada County Designates New Landmark

Apr 23, 2025 09:29AM ● By Nevada County News Release

Nevada County Board of Supervisors approved the Resolution to Landmark the Grant Schoolhouse, located at 135 Winchester St, in Grass Valley, on March 11.

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The Bard’s Ball

Apr 23, 2025 09:23AM ● By Shamaya Sutton

Get ready for a night of fantasy, flair, and festivity as The Bard’s Ball makes its grand debut at the Tri-Counties Community Center on Saturday, April 26, from 7 to 11 p.m. in Marysville.

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Recreation Resurrected

Apr 16, 2025 10:40AM ● By Shamaya Sutton, photos by Shamaya Sutton

Marysville Celebrates Grand Opening of New Community Hub

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Bows and Bolognese

Apr 16, 2025 10:15AM ● By Yuba Sutter Arts & Culture News Release

A Concert Fundraiser

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Yuba-Sutter Shines

Apr 16, 2025 10:10AM ● By Blue Zones Project Yuba-Sutter News Release

A Community-Wide Day of Action

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Smartsville and Timbuctoo Pioneer Day Volunteer Award

Apr 16, 2025 10:03AM ● By Kit and Janet Burton, President and Secretary of Smartsville Church Restoration Fund, Inc.

Saturday, April 26 is this year’s date for the 16th annual Smartsville and Timbuctoo Pioneer Day festival.

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Bronx Bombers Stormed Marysville in 1927

Apr 16, 2025 09:53AM ● By John Raspanti, photos by John Raspanti

The year was 1927 and the New York Yankees had just won the world series. Instead of taking some much-deserved time-off, two of the players from the Yankees (also known as Bronx Bombers), Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig, embarked on a 20-city barnstorming tour across the United States to promote professional baseball.

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A Day of Outdoor Fun and Exploration

Apr 16, 2025 09:49AM ● By Bear Yuba Land Trust News Release

Join Bear Yuba Land Trust for NatureFest

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Yuba City to Host Spring 2025 Job Fair

Apr 16, 2025 09:44AM ● By Sutter County One Stop, Sutter County Superintendent of Schools News Release

Sutter County One Stop invites job seekers to elevate their careers at the Spring 2025 Job Fair. This premier event offers a unique opportunity to connect with some of the top employers in the region.

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Yuba College Theatre Presents Aaron Posner’s Stupid F-ing Bird

Apr 16, 2025 09:39AM ● By Yuba College Theatre News Release

Get ready for a theatrical experience like no other as Yuba College Theatre presents Stupid F**king Bird by award-winning playwright Aaron Posner.

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Timbuctoo Tours Return to Pioneer Day

Apr 16, 2025 09:25AM ● By Lane Parker

The Smartsville and Timbuctoo Pioneer Day festival is on Saturday, April 26. For the second year in a row, after an interruption of many years, the festival will take place. It will include tours of the Timbuctoo townsite, thanks to the efforts of E Clampus Vitus Nevada City Chapter 10 and to Clementine, a 1932 MacDonald DrayMaster truck.

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Girls’ STEM Conference Attracts Almost 800 Girls

Apr 16, 2025 08:57AM ● By Connie Voss, photos by Connie Voss

The American Association of University Women (AAUW)’s annual Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) Conference attracted almost 800 eighth-grade girls in Yuba and Sutter counties March 31 at the Yuba College Marysville campus.

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The Acting Company Brings Shakespeare to Life with a Playful Twist

Apr 14, 2025 11:03AM ● By Lauren Coats

This spring, The Acting Company in Yuba City invites you to join the party with Happy Birthday, Mr. Shakespeare!, an original production written and directed by local artists Matt and Lauren Coats. The show runs from March 28 through April 20, with performances on Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m.

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Jack in the Box Opens in Live Oak

Apr 10, 2025 10:04AM ● By Connie Voss, photos by Connie Voss

A crowd of about 100 gathered on April 7 for the grand opening of Jack in the Box at 10045 Live Oak Blvd., Live Oak.

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High Wheelers to Host NorCal Showdown

Apr 10, 2025 09:41AM ● By Yuba-Sutter High Wheelers Press Release

Join the Yuba-Sutter High Wheelers at historic Bryant Field April 15 to 17, as some of the top high school baseball teams in Northern California battle it out in this high-stakes NorCal Showdown tournament.

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Butte College Speech and Debate Wins Big

Apr 09, 2025 11:03AM ● By Christian Gutierrez, Butte College Public information Officer

The Butte College Speech and Debate team won first-place overall at the Hornet Cup, held on March 22 and March 23 at California State University, California.

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Local Filmmakers Resurrect Horror-Comedy with Easter Slasher

Apr 09, 2025 10:58AM ● By Shamaya Sutton

What started as a joke between two college friends has turned into a full-blown horror-comedy film project complete with pastel cadavers, killer carrots and a vengeful bunny named Skittles.

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Local National Scholastic Art & Writing Award Winners Announced

Apr 09, 2025 10:56AM ● By Yuba Sutter Arts & Culture News Release

The results are in! After celebrating all our Northern California Affiliate regional winners on Jan. 25, the Alliance for Young Artists & Writers (aka Scholastic Art & Writing Awards) has just announced its 2025 national winners.

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Marysville Charter Academy for The Arts Presents Percy Jackson Musical

Apr 09, 2025 10:52AM ● By Marysville Charter Academy for the Arts News Release

Marysville Charter Academy for the Arts (MCAA) has two more performances of “The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical,” a high-energy, rock-fueled adaptation of Rick Riordan’s best-selling novel.

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Hoppy Days Ahead: Easter Events Across Yuba and Sutter Counties

Apr 09, 2025 09:35AM ● By Shamaya Sutton

As spring unfurls across the North Valley, community members in Yuba and Sutter counties are getting ready to celebrate Easter in true hometown style. Cue the egg hunts, bunny sightings and joyful gatherings in the fresh April air.

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Lincoln Elementary Gets Mural Makeover

Apr 09, 2025 09:30AM ● By Shamaya Sutton, photos by Shamaya Sutton

Step onto Lincoln Elementary School’s campus this spring and you’ll find astronauts jamming on guitars, Viking ships sailing into the sunset and a tiny pink video game character tucked among the stars.

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Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for New Marysville Recreation Center

Apr 07, 2025 02:46PM ● By Yuba County Office of Education News Release

The new center will provide a variety of activities for youth and adults, provide opportunities for fostering social opportunities that build friendships, boost confidence and enhance well-being.

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California Snowpack Reaches Near Average at the End of Wet Season

Apr 07, 2025 12:31PM ● By Department of Water Resources News Release

On March 28, The Department of Water Resources (DWR) conducted the April snow survey at Phillips Station. The manual survey recorded 39.5 inches of snow depth and a snow water equivalent of 17 inches, which is 70 percent of average for this location.

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Big Day of Giving Returns

Apr 04, 2025 09:03AM ● By Sacramento Region Community Foundation News Release

On Thursday, May 1, hundreds of nonprofits across the capital region will unite once again for the highly anticipated Big Day of Giving, an annual movement intended to strengthen the local nonprofit sector brought to you by the Sacramento Region Community Foundation.

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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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Yuba Sutter Symphony’s Spring Fling Pops Concerts

Apr 02, 2025 09:14AM ● By Yuba Sutter Oratorio Society’s Yuba Sutter Symphony Press Release

The Yuba Sutter Symphony’s Spring Fling Pops Concerts will be held on Saturday, April 5 at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. at St. Andrew Presbyterian Church on 1390 Franklin Rd.

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Secretary of State Issues Statement Regarding President Trump’s Executive Order

Apr 01, 2025 11:54AM ● By Secretary of State Press Office News Release

Secretary of State Shirley N. Weber, Ph.D., issued the following statement in response to President Trump’s executive order entitled “Preserving and Protecting the Integrity of American Elections”

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