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Fourth-Grade Families can Visit 54 State Parks for Free

Sep 30, 2025 09:50AM ● By California State Parks News Release

Families of fourth-graders in California public schools are invited to download the free California State Park Adventure Pass at parks.ca.gov/AdventurePass

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Autistic Children More Likely to Experience Persistent Stomach Problems

Sep 23, 2025 02:23PM ● By UC Davis Health News Release

Children diagnosed with autism are far more likely to experience ongoing gastrointestinal (GI) problems than their typically developing peers.

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Alkali Milkvetch, flowers, herb, annual, small, wispy, plants, nature, outdoors

Another Tuleyome Tale!

Sep 23, 2025 02:09PM ● By Kristie Ehrhardt

Getting Up Close and Personal with Alkali Milkvetch

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The Yuba City Honkers hoist the Mayor's Cup trophy

Honkers Claim Ninth Straight Mayor's Cup Over Falcons

Sep 23, 2025 08:27AM ● By YSBC

The Yuba City community flocked together as one on Friday, Sept. 19 as the Honkers claimed the 20th Annual Mayor's Cup trophy in a 33-14 victory over the River Valley Falcons.

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UC Master Gardeners of Sutter-Yuba Counties Open Applications for 2026 Training Program

Sep 22, 2025 05:11PM ● By UC Master Gardeners News Release

The UC Master Gardener Program of Sutter-Yuba Counties is now accepting applications for its 2026 Training Program. Applications open Aug. 1, and close Oct. 3.

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A handler from West Coast Falconry presents a Verreaux’s eagle

Bi-Monthly Night Market Launches in Yuba City

Sep 22, 2025 04:54PM ● By Shamaya Sutton, photos by Shamaya Sutton

The streets of downtown Yuba City are glowing a little brighter this fall with the launch of a new bi-monthly night market.

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Flash Film Festival screening event and award ceremony

Yuba-Sutter Flash Film Festival Screening Event

Sep 22, 2025 04:48PM ● By Yuba-Sutter Flash Film Festival News Release

See What Local Filmmakers Created in Just 48 Hours

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Marysville Christmas Parade Returns For 74th Year with “Blue Christmas” Theme

Sep 22, 2025 04:41PM ● By Marysville Christmas Parade News Release

Holiday weekend includes tree lighting, vendor fair, and a visit from Santa.

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It’s Time for Poetry Out Loud and the Scholastic Art and Writing Awards

Sep 22, 2025 04:34PM ● By Yuba Sutter Arts & Culture News Release

Calling All English, Theater and Arts Educators!

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Vendors from West Butte Orchards sell fresh fruit

Monthly Sidewalk Market Set in Sutter

Sep 22, 2025 04:22PM ● By Lloyd Green Jr.

The streets of downtown Sutter are filling with vendors and visitors again as the Sidewalk Farmers Market kicked off its fall season on Sept. 4, with additional dates scheduled for Oct. 2, Nov. 6 and Dec. 4.

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Students perform a traditional folklórico dance

Celebrating a Wonderful World!

Sep 22, 2025 04:09PM ● By Shamaya Sutton, photos by Shamaya Sutton

Gray Avenue Middle School Hosts First Cultural Festival

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Cast members rehearse for The Acting Company’s production of “Pirates of Penzance

The Acting Company Sets Sail with ‘Pirates of Penzance’

Sep 16, 2025 10:07AM ● By The Acting Company News Release

The Acting Company proudly presents “Pirates of Penzance,” the beloved comic operetta by Gilbert and Sullivan, directed by Foster McManus.

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Patrol Sargeant Delivers Baby in Meridian

Sep 16, 2025 09:41AM ● By Sutter County Sheriff’s Office News Release

On Saturday, Sept. 13, at approximately 10:15 a.m., Sutter County Dispatch received a 911 call reporting a mother in active labor at a residence on the 1100 block of 3rd Street in Meridian.

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A rider holds on tight as the horse leaps into the air at 2025 Marysville Stampede

Record-Breaking Marysville Stampede Celebrates Competition, Community and Queens

Sep 16, 2025 09:33AM ● By Shamaya Sutton

The Marysville Stampede marked its biggest year on record in attendance as fans gathered round the arena for two days of high-stakes rodeo action and family fun.

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close-up look at the herd shows the longhorn steers pressed together

Marysville Stampede Cattle Drive – A New Perspective

Sep 16, 2025 09:16AM ● By Shamaya Sutton, photos by Shamaya Sutton

If you closed your eyes, it almost sounded like a campfire — the crackling snaps, the rhythmic clops, sharp whistles and distant whoops and hollers. That’s what a herd of horses and cattle sound like coming over the Twin Cities Memorial Bridge.

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Marysville City Hall Gets First Paint Job in Decades

Sep 16, 2025 09:10AM ● By Shamaya Sutton

Marysville City Hall has received its first paint job in perhaps forever, giving the 86-year-old building a long-overdue facelift.

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National Pumpkin Weigh Off 2024 top 10 Future Farmer winners

It's the Great Pumpkin!

Sep 16, 2025 08:58AM ● By California Pumpkin Growers Club News Release

World’s Largest Prize Pool Offered at National Pumpkin Weigh Off

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State Water Board to Hold Public Hearing on Proposed Updates to the Bay-Delta Plan

Sep 12, 2025 10:05AM ● By California Water Boards News Release

As part of the process required to update and implement the San Francisco Bay/Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta Water Quality Control Plan (Bay-Delta Plan), the State Water Resources Control Board will begin a two-day public hearing on Sept. 25 and 26.

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Food and Water Festival Coming to Oregon House

Sep 12, 2025 09:29AM ● By Food & Water Festival

This year, the festival’s emphasis will be on experiences with food. Presentations and tastings include Coffee 101, Gourmet Mushrooms, Fine Wines, Apple Tasting, Wildflowers and Honey

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Team Beale proudly recognizes Janie Nall, recipient of the Distinguished Public Service Award

Team Beale Recognizes Janie Nall

Sep 10, 2025 11:33AM ● By Beale Air Force News Release

Team Beale proudly recognizes Janie Nall, recipient of the Distinguished Public Service Award, for her lasting impact on Beale Airmen, Guardians and their families.

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Story Time Returns to Bishop’s Pumpkin Farm

Sep 10, 2025 09:30AM ● By Lloyd Green Jr.

The Yuba County Library will host three story time events at Bishop’s Pumpkin Farm this fall, offering music, crafts and books for children.

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Celebrity speaker, Jase Robertson of A&E’s Duck Dynasty delighted dinner guests at the Faith Christian 50th Anniversary Gala with samples of duck calling

50 Years of Faith

Sep 10, 2025 09:22AM ● By Seti Long

Faith Christian School Celebrates Legacy with 50th Anniversary Gala

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Challenge Accepted

Sep 03, 2025 12:37PM ● By Steven Bryla

Wheatland Answers Call of Physicality

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Injuries Plague Falcons in Loss to Pioneer

Sep 03, 2025 12:24PM ● By Jennifer Corriea

A short-handed Falcon squad limped into Woodland last Friday night to face a solid Pioneer Patriots team and suffered a 6-40 loss.

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Dove Opener Marks Celebratory Start to California's Hunting Seasons

Sep 03, 2025 12:13PM ● By California Department of Fish and Wildlife News Release

They may have venison in the freezer already or enjoyed some cottontail rabbit on the grill, but many California hunters consider the Sept. 1 dove season opener the celebratory – if unofficial – start to California’s hunting seasons.

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Pianists Gay Galvin, left, and John Paris will reunite for an evening of jazz and American Songbook

Keys and Cocktails Piano Bar to feature Gay Galvin and John Paris

Sep 03, 2025 12:10PM ● By Yuba Sutter Arts & Culture News Release

Following past years’ popular “176 Keys” and “Tickle the Ivories” concerts, dueling pianists Gay Galvin and John Paris will return for another evening of audience favorites.

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Promotional poster for the 6th annual California Taco Fest and Car Show

Food, Music, Cars and Cornhole

Sep 03, 2025 12:02PM ● By Shamaya Sutton

California Taco Fest Returns

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A veteran stands alongside a horse during

Horses and Healing Offers Free Equine Therapy Clinic for Veterans

Sep 03, 2025 12:00PM ● By Yuba Sutter Arts & Culture News Release

Yuba Sutter Arts & Culture will again host a free half-day clinic for local veterans at the Horses and Healing Therapeutic Riding Center in Lincoln, continuing its tradition of offering unique, hands-on experiences for veterans.

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Cast members of “Café Noir Suspicions” pose in character

Return to the Shadows

Sep 03, 2025 10:32AM ● By Shamaya Sutton

“Café Noir Suspicions” Opens Sept. 12 in Marysville

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Harmony Village is a Permanent Supportive Housing

Finding Safety and Community at Harmony Village

Sep 03, 2025 10:28AM ● By Habitat for Humanity Yuba-Sutter News Release

For Laurie, a 65-year-old former nurse and lifelong resident of the Yuba-Sutter area, Harmony Village has been more than just a place to live. It’s been a chance to breathe again.

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This cowboy holds on as the bull he is on goes to his knees in an attempt to throw him off

Rodeo Season Descends on Marysville

Sep 03, 2025 08:43AM ● By Shamaya Sutton

As summer ripens into early fall, a beloved tradition rounds the corner: the 91st Annual Marysville Stampede, set for Sept. 13 and 14 at the renowned Cotton Rosser Arena in Marysville.

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Together, Basu and Sarkar create a dialogue of percussion and melody that embodies the essence of Indian classical music.

Pulsating Strings

Aug 27, 2025 08:53AM ● By Yuba-Sutter Arts & Culture News Release

A Unique World Music Experience

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The annual Walk to End Alzheimer’s will take place Friday, Sept. 6.

Walk to End Alzheimer’s Returns to Yuba City

Aug 26, 2025 05:44PM ● By Shamaya Sutton

The annual Walk to End Alzheimer’s will take place Friday, Sept. 6, bringing together community members to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer’s care, support and research.

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