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This little conductor waves that American Flag as he chugs down the parade route

Nicolaus Prepares for Annual Labor Day Parade

Aug 26, 2025 05:34PM ● By Shamaya Sutton

The town of Nicolaus is gearing up for its annual Labor Day Parade on Monday, Sept. 1, delivering its signature mix of local spirit, creativity and community inclusion that thrilled crowds last year.

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The Yuba-Sutter Food Bank will host its “Food Bank Follies” fundraiser

Lights, Camera, Hunger Action: Take Two! to Benefit Yuba-Sutter Food Bank

Aug 26, 2025 05:29PM ● By Shamaya Sutton

The Yuba-Sutter Food Bank will host its second annual Lights, Camera, Hunger Action! fundraiser on Saturday, Sept. 6, showcasing top local talent in music, dance, comedy and improv to support the fight against hunger in the region.

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The Acting Company’s glamorous gala fundraiser on Sept. 6, at the Sutter Theater in Yuba City

Swing Into the 60s

Aug 26, 2025 05:07PM ● By Shamaya Sutton

Rat Pack Tribute to Benefit Acting Company

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Savor SAYLove

Aug 26, 2025 04:58PM ● By Shamaya Sutton

Annual Fundraising Dinner Returns

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Perry signs a copy of And Introducing Dexter Gaines for a guest

Hollywood Screenwriter Mark B. Perry Brings Old Hollywood to Marysville

Aug 26, 2025 04:48PM ● By Shamaya Sutton

Inside a dimly lit speakeasy tucked away in Marysville’s historic Chinatown, guests leaned in as Mark B. Perry, the Emmy and Golden Globe Award–winning writer-producer behind some of television’s most beloved dramas, shared the story of a novel that had been decades in the making.

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Mikey Pennington, left, and Skip Bertsch share a lighthearted moment on stage

Next Up Music Festival Brings Fresh Energy to Plumas Street

Aug 26, 2025 04:32PM ● By Shamaya Sutton, photos by Shamaya Sutton

The sun was still high over Plumas Street when the first chords rang out, echoing through Yuba City’s Hart Plaza. Inside, festivalgoers thumbed through crates of vintage vinyl, while outside, the parking lot transformed into a buzzing live music venue.

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PG&E Urges Caution During Increased Flows Below Rock Creek Dam on the North Fork Feather River

Aug 20, 2025 10:53AM ● By Pacific Gas and Electric Company News Release

Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) urges the public to take extra safety precautions as water flows will be higher through the weekend of Aug. 23-24 on a stretch of the North Fork Feather River for whitewater recreation.

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Food & Water Festival in Oregon House

Aug 20, 2025 10:51AM ● By Food & Water Festival Team News Release

On Saturday, Sept. 20, the third annual Yuba Foothills Food & Water Festival will be held at the Alcouffe Community Center, 9185 Marysville Road, Oregon House, from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. There is a $5 parking fee.

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Yuba College Manufacturing Team Wins National Championship

Aug 20, 2025 10:46AM ● By Chrystal Gillming, Yuba College News Release

Yuba College’s Advanced Manufacturing program is celebrating a national victory after three of its students claimed first place in Project MFG’s Clash of Trades, a televised competition that challenges the best and brightest in advanced manufacturing, computer numerical control (CNC) machining and additive technologies.

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The Sutter Buttes Regional Land Trust will host its 2026 Calendar Photographer’s Reception

Calendar Reception to Showcase Sutter Buttes Photographers Aug. 22

Aug 20, 2025 10:06AM ● By Shamaya Sutton

The Sutter Buttes Regional Land Trust will host a photographer’s reception Friday, Aug. 22, to celebrate the winners of its 2026 calendar photo contest.

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A young student participates in Yuba Sutter Arts & Culture’s Art Adventures program.

Afterschool Art Classes Available for Yuba-Sutter Students

Aug 20, 2025 10:02AM ● By Yuba Sutter Arts & Culture News Release

Yuba Sutter Arts & Culture is launching a new series of afterschool art classes for children this fall, along with evening watercolor classes for adults.

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Riley plays with his German shepherd, Legend, at the Off the Leash Dog Park

No Fun for Fido

Aug 20, 2025 09:57AM ● By Shamaya Sutton, photos by Shamaya Sutton

For nearly two decades, ‘Off the Leash Dog Park’ in south Yuba City has served as the region's only dedicated off-leash park for dogs.

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Sacred Earth Apothecary owner April Turner enjoys a morning cup of tea

Sacred Earth Apothecary to Relaunch Free Women’s Book Club and Classes

Aug 20, 2025 09:42AM ● By Shamaya Sutton, photos by Shamaya Sutton

Potions, spell bottles and healing crystals line the shelves at Sacred Earth Apothecary in Yuba City, a cozy corner store that recently celebrated its first anniversary.

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Deborah Bruner (left) is recognized on stage for her decades of dedication to veteran medical care

Veteran Nurse Honored at Yuba-Sutter Stand Down

Aug 20, 2025 09:23AM ● By Shamaya Sutton, photos by Shamaya Sutton

Hundreds of veterans, families, and community members gathered at the Yuba-Sutter Fairgrounds Aug. 14 to 16 for the annual Stand Down event, which marked its 25th year of providing free services to local veterans.

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YSBC Sports share a moment while on the field covering local athletics

Meet YSBC Sports

Aug 13, 2025 01:30PM ● By Seti Long

The energy on the field is one of the reasons that sports reporter Steven Bryla and photo-journalist Chris Pedigo love to cover local sports, but if you get them away from the field for a minute, they’ll tell you the truth – it’s for the kids.

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Country music artist and Yuba City native Tyler Rich will return to Northern California

Tyler Rich Returns to Wheatland Aug. 21

Aug 13, 2025 10:40AM ● By Shamaya Sutton

On Thursday, Aug. 21, award-winning country artist Tyler Rich returns to his Northern California roots to headline “The Event,” an annual charity concert at Hard Rock Live Sacramento Hotel & Casino in Wheatland.

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She Matters

Aug 13, 2025 10:32AM ● By Shamaya Sutton

A Free Weekend of Renewal and Connection for Women

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Laughter Shock Improv Debuts Aug. 16 at Wild Eye Pub

Aug 12, 2025 04:08PM ● By Shamaya Sutton

Nevada County’s newest comedy troupe, Laughter Shock Improv, will make its debut on Saturday, Aug. 16, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Wild Eye Pub in Grass Valley (535 Mill Street).

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Gallagher Honors Women at 2025 District 3 Woman of the Year Ceremony

Aug 12, 2025 04:06PM ● By Assemblyman James Gallagher Office News Release

At a special luncheon at the Sicilian Café in Chico, Assemblyman James Gallagher celebrated the exceptional contributions of seven distinguished women from Assembly District 3 with his annual Woman of the Year awards.

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A K-9 Winning Design

Aug 12, 2025 03:41PM ● By Shamaya Sutton, photos by Shamaya Sutton

The Sutter County Sheriff’s K-9 Unit revealed its new logo during the county’s National Night Out celebration on Aug. 5, and the design came from the imagination of a local middle schooler.

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Key project partners toss dirt during the ceremonial groundbreaking for Plumas Lake’s first grocery store

A Holiday Worth Celebrating

Aug 12, 2025 03:35PM ● By Shamaya Sutton, photos by Shamaya Sutton

Plumas Lake Breaks Ground on First Grocery Store

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Explore Lake Oroville

Aug 06, 2025 09:10AM ● By California Department of Water Resources News Release

The Thermalito Forebay provides a unique recreation experience compared to other geographic areas of the Lake Oroville State Recreation Area.

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Mikey Pennington, center, takes the stage with his band Common Grounds during the inaugural Next Up Music Festival in Marysville

Next-Up Music Festival Returns with Expanded Lineup and New Location

Aug 05, 2025 04:14PM ● By Shamaya Sutton

The “Next-Up Music Festival” is back and bigger than ever, returning on Saturday, Aug. 16, at a new location in downtown Yuba City.

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Retreat by Shon Harris was one of the past Flash Film Festival submissions

Yuba-Sutter 48 Hour Flash Film Festival 3.0

Aug 05, 2025 04:08PM ● By Yuba Sutter Arts & Culture News Release

Your Mission, Should You Decide to Accept…Create a Short Film in Just 48 Hours

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An instructor demonstrates wheel throwing techniques during a Ceramics for Veterans class offered through Yuba Sutter Arts & Culture

Yuba Sutter Arts Offers Ceramics Classes for Veterans

Aug 05, 2025 04:05PM ● By Yuba-Sutter Arts & Culture News Release

Yuba Sutter Arts & Culture (YSAC) is proud to announce a new program as part of its ongoing Ceramics for Veterans classes. Next up is wheel throwing classes. You know, like the ceramic’s scene in the movie “Ghost.” Well, not exactly like that but you get the idea.

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Board Member Nichole Morgan addresses Niles Garden community at its ribbon cutting

Rural Communities to Join 98% of Californians Who Have Safe Drinking Water

Aug 05, 2025 03:58PM ● By State Water Resource Control News Release

State Water Board gains ground with most challenged water systems

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This year’s Veterans Resource Fair will take place from Aug. 14 to 16 at the Yuba-Sutter Fairgrounds

Yuba-Sutter Stand Down Expands Services for Veterans

Aug 05, 2025 03:49PM ● By Shamaya Sutton

The Yuba-Sutter Stand Down is back for its 26th year, and organizers are preparing for what they hope will be the biggest event yet.

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all the members who made their flight possible

Dragon Lady Comes to Town

Aug 05, 2025 03:20PM ● By Staff Sgt. Frederick Brown, 9th Reconnaissance Wing

Team Beale Conducts Historic Flight

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One of two smaller upstairs screening rooms inside the State Theater of Marysville

Don Melvin Speaks Out on the State Theater Dispute

Aug 05, 2025 03:06PM ● By Shamaya Sutton, photos by Shamaya Sutton

For years, Marysville’s historic State Theater has stood in limbo, boarded up, neglected and entangled in a web of rumors, liens and litigation. But according to Don Melvin, the man currently fighting to clear its title, that story could have a very different ending if the city chooses to work with him.

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Girl Scouts Heart of Central California (GSHCC) hosted its annual Capitol Bridging Ceremony

Girl Scouts Celebrate Capitol Bridging Ceremony

Aug 05, 2025 12:01PM ● By Girl Scouts Heart of Central California News Release

Girl Scouts Heart of Central California (GSHCC) hosted its annual Capitol Bridging Ceremony on June 21, bringing together Girl Scouts of all ages for a memorable morning of reflection, celebration and advancement.

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Live Oak All-Stars Celebrate an exceptional season

Live Oak Champs Return!

Jul 29, 2025 04:47PM ● By Seti Long

All-Stars Return Hero’s After Tournament Ends

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Set Sail!

Jul 29, 2025 04:38PM ● By Seti Long

Live Oak Hosts Annual Boat Races

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A Yuba City Police Department officer got to know some young residents

National Night Out Events Set for Aug. 5

Jul 29, 2025 03:10PM ● By Shamaya Sutton

Local law enforcement agencies across the Yuba-Sutter region are gearing up to host National Night Out on Tuesday, Aug. 5, with a variety of free, family-friendly events aimed at strengthening ties between neighbors and public safety personnel.

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‘Seniors on the Go’

Jul 29, 2025 02:22PM ● By Shamaya Sutton, photos by Shamaya Sutton

Bringing Health Resources and Community Connection to Marysville

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Cast members from last year’s sold-out production of “Newsies” strike a pose at the Sutter Theater Center for the Arts in Yuba City

Center Stage Productions Debuts Three Youth Musicals

Jul 23, 2025 11:57AM ● By Center Stage & Yuba Sutter Arts & Culture

This summer, Center Stage Productions is bringing triple the magic to the Yuba-Sutter region with not one, not two, but three full-scale youth musicals.

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