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Sutter County Museum Opens New Seaweed Exhibit

Dec 30, 2025 10:51AM ● By MPG Staff

Sutter County Museum in Yuba City has opened a new temporary exhibit, “The Curious World of Seaweed,” now on display through Feb. 21. Admission to the exhibit is free.

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Jill Justice-Childs and Jason Childs, creators of the Yuba Sutter Light Show

Sky Beams Spotlight South Yuba City Holiday Display

Dec 30, 2025 10:16AM ● By Shamaya Sutton, photos by Shamaya Sutton

Beams of light cutting through the night sky quickly drew the attention of Yuba-Sutter residents this past December.

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California Farm Bureau President Heralds 'Bright Future' For Agriculture

Dec 23, 2025 02:26PM ● By California Farm Bureau News Release

California Farm Bureau President Shannon Douglass applauded the organization's principles and accomplishments this year in an address delivered today at the Farm Bureau's 107th Annual Meeting in Anaheim.

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Feather Falls Casino and Lodge Receives Two Major KOA Awards

Dec 23, 2025 02:19PM ● By Feather Falls Casino Lodge Brewery News Release

Feather Falls year’s Kampgrounds of America (KOA), located at Feather Falls Casino & Lodge, is proud to announce that it has been honored with two prestigious awards

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California State Fair to Move to Fall Beginning in 2027

Dec 23, 2025 02:16PM ● By MPG Staff

The California State Fair will shift from its traditional summer schedule to a fall timeframe beginning in 2027, fair officials announced.

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The Acting Company Announces Auditions for 'Dial M for Murder'

Dec 23, 2025 02:09PM ● By MPG Staff

The Acting Company has announced auditions for Dial M for Murder, the classic thriller by Frederick Knott, directed by David Wheeler, emeritus professor of theater and film at Yuba College.

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A Year in Review

Dec 23, 2025 01:40PM ● By Shamaya Sutton

What Readers Clicked, Shared and Talked About Most in 2025

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Winter Wonderland Spreads Holiday Cheer

Dec 16, 2025 01:25PM ● By Shamaya Sutton, photos by Shamaya Sutton

Floor-to-ceiling stacks of presents lined the youth-side lobby of the Tri-Counties Community Center on Dec. 7 as families gathered for the organization’s annual Winter Wonderland celebration — an event that continues to grow each year in both size and impact.

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Members of the Sutter County Museum Association board

Sutter County Museum Releases Annual Report

Dec 16, 2025 01:17PM ● By Shamaya Sutton

Trees & Traditions Fundraiser Caps 50th Anniversary Year

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Holiday Art Market at the Art Box

Dec 16, 2025 01:00PM ● By Yuba Sutter Arts & Culture News Release

Help Support the Local Arts Economy

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Christmas Stroll Draws Thousands

Dec 16, 2025 12:41PM ● By Shamaya Sutton, photos by Shamaya Sutton

The Christmas Stroll went off without a hitch Saturday night, drawing thousands to downtown Yuba City as Plumas Street filled with families, music and holiday cheer.

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The Acting Company Unveils 2026 Season

Dec 09, 2025 10:29AM ● By Shamaya Sutton

The Acting Company has announced its 2026 season, “Curtains Up: A Season of Classics,” a six-show slate spanning thrillers, musicals and family-driven storytelling.

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Marysville Celebrates a Blue Christmas

Dec 09, 2025 10:02AM ● By Shamaya Sutton, photos by Shamaya Sutton

Hundreds of people filled D Street on Saturday evening for the annual Marysville Christmas Parade, which embraced this year’s theme, “Blue Christmas,” with Elvis impersonators, Disney’s Stitch characters and plenty of creative, blue-themed displays.

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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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Lake Oroville Visitor Center and Kelly Point Trail Guided Hike and Art Experience

Dec 02, 2025 03:17PM ● 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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Holiday Concert by Yuba-Sutter Big Band

Dec 02, 2025 01:49PM ● By Yuba Sutter Arts & Culture News Release

Come out and enjoy this uniquely American musical form when Yuba Sutter Arts & Culture presents its annual Yuba-Sutter Big Band holiday concert at the Sutter Theater Center for the Arts. The Swinging Holiday Concert will be held on Saturday, Dec. 6.

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Christmas Stroll to Bring ‘Around the World’ Holiday Cheer to Plumas Street

Dec 02, 2025 01:31PM ● By Shamaya Sutton

One of Yuba City’s largest and most anticipated annual events returns next week as the Yuba City Downtown Business Association prepares to host its 2025 Christmas Stroll running from 2 to 8 p.m. Dec. 13.

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Marysville Christmas Parade Goes Blue

Nov 25, 2025 09:47AM ● By Marysville Christmas Parade News Release

The 74th Annual Marysville Christmas Parade is set to take place 5 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 6, in historic downtown Marysville. This year’s theme, “Blue Christmas,” has inspired many parade entries including creative nods to Elvis and Lilo & Stitch.

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Browns Valley Cowboy Heads to Vegas

Nov 25, 2025 08:06AM ● By Shamaya Sutton

Jacek Frost of Browns Valley turned heads earlier this fall when he won the bareback riding event at the Marysville Stampede. His 84-point ride on Flying U Rodeo’s “Lil Bit” earned him $1,872 and set the tone for a strong late-season run.

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Celebrating a Community Choir

Nov 24, 2025 03:13PM ● By Seth Henderson

River City Chorale Celebrates 50 Years in the Sacramento Region

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Light the World Giving Machines gifts christmas

Giving Machines Help Local Charities ‘Light the World’

Nov 18, 2025 02:21PM ● By Gary Zavoral

Residents throughout the greater Sacramento area have already started to “Light the World” through Giving Machines, vending machines with items representing life-changing gifts for those in need.

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Promo Image for Charitable Sisterhood theater play production

The Charitable Sisterhood Christmas Spectacular Returns

Nov 17, 2025 05:02PM ● By Yuba Sutter Arts & Culture News Release

The Heartwarming Holiday Comedy Spreads Laughter, Love and Community Spirit

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Silver-Smoked Turkey: Jim King’s Famous Smokeout Marks 25 Years

Nov 17, 2025 03:39PM ● By Shamaya Sutton

What began as a small backyard favor for friends has officially reached its silver anniversary.

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‘The Legend of the Corner’

Nov 17, 2025 03:35PM ● By Shamaya Sutton

A historic orchard in south Yuba City will open to the public later this month, inviting the community to experience a new holiday gathering on land rooted in generations of local history.

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parade float during the annual Veterans Day Parade

Veterans Day Parade Draws Largest Crowd in More Than a Decade

Nov 17, 2025 03:19PM ● By Shamaya Sutton

The Veterans Day Parade returned to Marysville on Tuesday (Nov.11) with its biggest turnout in 11 years, according to members of American Legion Steven M. Brammer Post 705.

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: Eloise Sorensen, as Tilly, battles Orcus, played by Keegan Gundy, during rehearsal for “She Kills Monsters” at Marysville Charter Academy for the Arts

MCAA Presents ‘She Kills Monsters,’ a Student Directed Show

Nov 12, 2025 12:23PM ● By Matt DeMeritt/ Marysville Charter Academy for the Arts.

Marysville Charter Academy for the Arts (MCAA) is proud to announce its upcoming production of “She Kills Monsters,” opening Thursday, Nov. 13, at 7 p.m. for one weekend only.

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Two young attendees smile for a photo with Holly the reindeer

Reindeer Brings Early Holiday Cheer to Sutter County Library

Nov 12, 2025 12:01PM ● By Shamaya Sutton

The holiday season has arrived, and while Santa may still be getting his affairs in order, his reindeer are already spreading cheer.

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Walking America Couple Torin and Paige Rouse pose with local resident Sinai (center) near the landmark Yuba City sign

Walking America Couple Treks Through Yuba-Sutter Region

Nov 12, 2025 10:28AM ● By Shamaya Sutton

Travelers by foot are a rare sight along the Highway 99 corridor — but on Nov. 3, residents of Live Oak spotted two of the most determined in the nation.

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An early illustration of the Union Lumber Company

The Cheim Family Legacy

Nov 12, 2025 09:55AM ● By Yuba Sutter Arts & Culture News Release

A History Talk and Tour

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Members of the Sikh Legends Motorcycle Club

The Making of Yuba City’s Sikh Parade

Nov 04, 2025 12:11PM ● By Lloyd Green Jr.

Long before the crowd arrives, sevadars pack petals and adorn the float with florals, fabric and ornate decorations. Months in the making, it is ready.

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Valhalla Precision Firearms Aims to Build Comfort, Confidence and Community

Nov 04, 2025 10:12AM ● By Shamaya Sutton, photos by Shamaya Sutton

For Valhalla Precision Firearms owners Aaron Cullor and Erik Apperson, safety starts with comfort. The Plumas Lake–based business opened in January 2025 with a mission to provide knowledge through reality-based training and a high level of personalized accessibility.

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Annual Doggy Costume Contest Benefits FieldHaven

Nov 03, 2025 06:13PM ● By Shamaya Sutton

From superheroes to hot dogs and tiny pumpkins, local pups strutted their stuff at the fourth annual Doggy Costume Contest, held Oct. 27 at Fur and Feathers Pet Resort in Yuba City.

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Sutter County Sheriff’s Office Encourages a Safe and Peaceful Sikh Parade Weekend

Oct 31, 2025 11:40AM ● By Sutter County Sheriff’s Office News Release

The Sutter County Sheriff’s Office would like to remind residents and visitors that the annual Sikh Parade will take place this weekend in Yuba City. This

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