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Pop-up Improv Brings Mystery to Marysville Speakeasy

May 05, 2026 01:57PM ● By MPG Staff

When a scheduling conflict threatened to sideline one of Yuba-Sutter’s regular improv nights, local performers did what they do best: improvise.

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Free Flag Exchange Set May 20

May 05, 2026 01:43PM ● By MPG Staff

A Yuba City business will host a community flag exchange May 20, giving residents a chance to receive a free American flag ahead of Memorial Day.

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Garden Tour Highlights Local Creativity

May 05, 2026 01:35PM ● By Shamaya Sutton, photos by Shamaya Sutton

From whimsical container gardens to shaded backyard retreats, this year’s American Association of University Women Garden Tour invited visitors to step behind the gates of some of the area’s most thoughtfully designed outdoor spaces.

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Yuba Environmental Science (YES) Charter Academy hosted its annual Earth Day

Earth Day Event Showcases Student Projects

May 05, 2026 01:20PM ● By Shamaya Sutton

Yuba Environmental Science (YES) Charter Academy hosted its annual Earth Day Festival on April 25, bringing together students, families and community partners for the school’s largest event of the year.

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Bull Riding Returns to Yuba City

May 05, 2026 01:05PM ● By MPG Staff

Professional bull riding will take center stage at the Yuba-Sutter Fairgrounds on Sunday, May 17, as the Feather Falls Casino Sutter Buttes Showdown brings a PRCA-sanctioned event to the region.

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Acting Company Sets Auditions for ‘Ah, Wilderness!’ Revival

May 05, 2026 11:45AM ● By MPG Staff

After a six-year postponement, The Acting Company is moving forward with auditions for “Ah, Wilderness!,” marking the group’s first production of a play by Eugene O’Neill.

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Lions Rib Feed Returns May 9

May 04, 2026 08:20PM ● By Lloyd Green

The Peach Bowl Lions Club will host its 37th annual rib feed May 9 in Yuba City. The evening includes dinner, drinks, desserts and raffle prizes, with proceeds supporting local community programs.

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Untz Festival Returns to Yuba County with Three-Day Event

Apr 28, 2026 09:14AM ● By Shamaya Sutton

A three-day electronic music gathering known for its immersive atmosphere and late-night performances is set to return to Yuba County next month.

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Yuba City Walk Raises TSC Awareness, May 16

Apr 27, 2026 05:56PM ● By MPG Staff

Local families and advocates will gather May 16 at Didar Bains Park for the Step Forward to Cure TSC event, a fundraiser and awareness campaign supporting those affected by tuberous sclerosis complex.

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Historical reenactors pose outside the Smartsville Church during Pioneer Day

Pioneer Day Marks Return of Timbuctoo Tours

Apr 27, 2026 05:36PM ● By Shamaya Sutton, photos by Shamaya Sutton

After nearly a decade away, visitors to this year’s Pioneer Day did not just learn about local history, they rode straight into it as the long-awaited return of Timbuctoo tours brought the Gold Rush era back to life.

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Final Weekend to See ‘Cabaret’ In Yuba City

Apr 27, 2026 05:07PM ● By Shamaya Sutton, photos by Shamaya Sutton

Yuba-Sutter residents have one last chance to catch the show audiences have been raving about. The Acting Company’s latest production of “Cabaret” closes this weekend after a run that has proven both entertaining and quietly haunting.

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Marysville High School Art Show Debuts at Sutter Theater

Apr 27, 2026 04:41PM ● By Shamaya Sutton, photos by Shamaya Sutton

While not quite finished, the Sutter Theater Center’s second stage has already emerged as one of the more distinctive art venues in town.

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Neon Alley Project Planned in Downtown Yuba City

Apr 21, 2026 04:14PM ● By MPG Staff

Yuba Sutter Arts & Culture will transform an alley along Plumas Street into a public art corridor featuring murals, restored neon signs and interactive displays.

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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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Upstate Artists Can Apply for State Fellowships

Apr 21, 2026 03:45PM ● By MPG Staff

Individual artists across Northern California can apply for a new round of state-funded fellowships offering awards from $5,000 to $50,000, with applications due May 6.

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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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Smartsville and Timbuctoo festival Pioneer Day

Smartsville Festival Honors Volunteers, History

Apr 14, 2026 04:25PM ● By MPG Staff

Three longtime volunteers will be recognized for their years of dedication during the 17th annual Smartsville and Timbuctoo Pioneer Day on Saturday, April 25.

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Health Fair Brings Services Together

Apr 14, 2026 02:12PM ● By Susan Meeker, photos by Susan Meeker

Sutter County Public Health marked National Public Health Week with its fourth annual Cultural Health and Wellness Celebration April 9, drawing an estimated 200 residents to a two‑hour resource fair designed to connect families with low‑cost and no‑cost services.

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‘Finding Oz’ to Debut at the Acting Company

Apr 14, 2026 01:51PM ● By Shamaya Sutton

A new original play exploring the life behind one of America’s most enduring stories is coming to The Acting Company in Yuba City, as auditions open for “Finding Oz,” written and directed by Sacramento playwright Bob Cooner.

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Big Boy Arrival Captures Californians

Apr 14, 2026 01:37PM ● By Susan Meeker

Historic Steam Engine Touring for USA 250th

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AAUW Garden Tour Set for May 2

Apr 14, 2026 01:18PM ● By MPG Staff

The Marysville-Yuba City affiliate of the American Association of University Women will host its 32nd annual Garden Tour on Saturday, May 2, featuring a self-guided look at local gardens across Marysville.

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CDFW Opens Duck Stamp Art Contest

Apr 07, 2026 03:54PM ● By MPG Staff

The California Department of Fish and Wildlife is inviting artists to submit original work for the 2026-27 California Duck Stamp Art Contest, with entries accepted from May 11 through June 19.

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Smartsville Pioneer Day set for April 25

Apr 07, 2026 09:52AM ● By Lloyd Green

The foothill town of Smartsville will once again step back into its Gold Rush past when the 17th annual Smartsville and Timbuctoo Pioneer Day returns Saturday, April 25, bringing a day of history, tours and community gathering to the Yuba County landmark.

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Beyond the Five Rivers Explores Local Punjabi History

Apr 07, 2026 09:50AM ● By Shamaya Sutton, photos by Shamaya Sutton

A vibrant array of color and history is on display at the Sutter County Museum this spring. “Beyond the Five Rivers: Punjabi Pioneers Through the Art of Sarabjit Singh” opened March 25 and will remain on display through May 9, offering visitors a visually rich and historically grounded look at Punjabi migration, identity and community in California.

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Tickets On Sale for Freebirds Season

Apr 07, 2026 09:39AM ● By Lloyd Green Jr.

The Yuba-Sutter Freebirds have released single-game tickets for the 2026 season at Bryant Field, along with a promotional schedule featuring themed events, weekly specials and giveaways.

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‘Cabaret’ Opens April 10 in Yuba City

Apr 07, 2026 08:15AM ● By Shamaya Sutton

The Acting Company will open its latest production, “Cabaret,” on April 10, bringing the iconic musical set in 1930s Berlin to the local stage under the direction of first-time director Christian De La Torre.

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Bards Ball Brings English Country Dancing to Marysville

Apr 06, 2026 04:52PM ● By Shamaya Sutton

Raffle baskets, finger foods and photo opportunities are staple amenities at almost any fundraising gala, but English country dancing is a rarer draw.

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Sutter County Debuts Career Training Facility

Mar 30, 2026 03:25PM ● By Shamaya Sutton, photos by Shamaya Sutton

Hundreds of community members, local officials and business leaders gathered for what the Yuba-Sutter Chamber of Commerce described as its largest ribbon-cutting event to date, celebrating the opening of the Sutter County Office of Education’s new Career Training and Conference Center on March 25.

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Women Recognized for Leadership, Service

Mar 24, 2026 11:11AM ● By MPG Staff

Organizers of the annual Day for Women event, held March 7 at Hard Rock Live in Wheatland, have announced this year’s honorees, recognizing women whose leadership, service and entrepreneurial work have made an impact across the Yuba-Sutter region.

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Sumiko Sprague, new branch manager of the Sutter Branch Library

New Chapter at Sutter Library

Mar 24, 2026 10:59AM ● By Shamaya Sutton, photos by Shamaya Sutton

The Sutter Branch Library has a new permanent face behind its bookcases. Sumiko Sprague has stepped into the role of branch manager, bringing a passion for youth literacy, a love of books and a vision for creating a welcoming gathering place for local families.

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Local Writer Featured at Luncheon

Mar 24, 2026 10:04AM ● By Lloyd Green Jr.

Author Steven T. Callan will speak at the Colusi County Historical Society’s April 18 luncheon, where he will discuss his latest novel, "The Outlaw from Newville."

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A young girl collects eggs during an Easter egg hu

Easter Events Fill Yuba-Sutter Calendar

Mar 23, 2026 05:20PM ● By Shamaya Sutton, photos by Shamaya Sutton

Cornerstone Church in Yuba City kicked off the Easter season early this year with an immersive “Walk With Jesus” experience, inviting families to step into the story of the holiday.

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A young participant rides on a firehorse-themed float

Bok Kai Festival is the Best

Mar 23, 2026 05:08PM ● By Shamaya Sutton

Record-setting temperatures welcomed the 146th annual Bok Kai Parade and Festival this past weekend as crowds gathered in historic downtown Marysville.

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Students to Watch Appeals Court Arguments

Mar 16, 2026 04:45PM ● By MPG Staff

The California Court of Appeal, Third Appellate District, will hear oral arguments at the Sutter County Superior Courthouse on March 25 beginning at 10 a.m., offering students and the public a chance to observe the appellate court process.

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Spring Fling Pops Concert March 28

Mar 16, 2026 04:41PM ● By MPG Staff

The Yuba Sutter Symphony will present its Spring Fling Pops Concert on Saturday, March 28, with performances at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. at St. Andrew Presbyterian Church, 1390 Franklin Road in Yuba City.

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