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Sutter Ratifies $450,000 Defense Grant

Feb 16, 2026 05:15PM ● By MPG Staff

The Sutter County Board of Supervisors has ratified a $450,000 grant agreement with the California Office of the State Public Defender to expand services within the Sutter County Public Defender’s Office.

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Sheriff’s Office Honors 2025 Award Recipients

Feb 10, 2026 12:59PM ● By MPG Staff

The Yuba County Sheriff’s Office has announced its 2025 employee and volunteer award recipients, recognizing four individuals for service and dedication to the community.

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Yuba City Police Lt. Retires After 24 Years

Feb 10, 2026 12:17PM ● By MPG Staff

Yuba City Police Lt. Michelle Brazil has retired after 24 years with the Yuba City Police Department, concluding a career that included patrol, investigations, training and leadership roles.

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Dispatcher Brandy Curt holds a Commander’s Commendation at the Sutter County Sheriff’s Office

Dispatcher Earns Commander’s Commendation

Feb 02, 2026 05:28PM ● By MPG Staff

The Sutter County Sheriff’s Office recognized Dispatcher Brandy Curt with a Commander’s Commendation for her actions during a life-threatening emergency on Dec. 24, 2025.

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Dobbins Vehicle Fire Ends Without Injuries

Feb 02, 2026 05:01PM ● By MPG Staff

A vehicle fire involving a pickup truck towing a fifth-wheel trailer was safely handled Sunday afternoon, Jan. 26, thanks to quick action by first responders and community members, according to the Dobbins–Oregon House Fire Department.

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Local Deputies Receive Heroes with Heart Recognition

Feb 02, 2026 04:47PM ● By MPG Staff

Three members of the Yuba County Sheriff’s Office were recently recognized as “Heroes with Heart” by the Trauma Intervention Program, an honor awarded to first responders who demonstrate exceptional compassion and professionalism while assisting individuals during crisis situations.

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Wrong-Way Crash Kills Willows Man

Jan 27, 2026 03:18PM ● By MPG Staff

A fatal traffic collision on State Route 70 near Striplin Road on Jan. 20 left one man dead and three others injured, including an infant.

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Deputies Paige Tarke and Andre Licon were recognized by the Trauma Intervention Program as Heroes with Heart

Deputies Earn Heroes with Heart Honor

Jan 20, 2026 10:47AM ● By Lloyd Green

The Trauma Intervention Program (TIP) has named Deputy Andre Licon and Deputy Paige Tarke as Heroes with Heart recipients.

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Yuba County Resource Conservation District Awarded CAL FIRE Grant

Jan 13, 2026 09:02AM ● By Yuba County Resource Conservation District News Release

Yuba County Resource Conservation District was awarded a grant for $949,984 as part of CAL FIRE FY 2025-26 Wildfire Prevention Grant Awards program.

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Marysville Advances Hotel Cleanup Plan

Jan 13, 2026 08:48AM ● By Lloyd Green Jr.

The City of Marysville held a special town hall workshop on Jan. 8 to gather public input as it prepares an application for an EPA Brownfields Cleanup Grant tied to the former Hotel Marysville site, a prominent downtown property damaged by a 2024 fire.

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Sheriff’s Department Welcomes K-9 Primo, New Narcotics Detection Dog

Jan 06, 2026 09:27AM ● By MPG Staff

The Yuba County Sheriff’s Department welcomed a new narcotics detection dog to its team over the Christmas holiday season.

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Yuba County Challenges Cal/OSHA Authority After Officer’s Death

Jan 06, 2026 09:22AM ● By Shamaya Sutton

A state workplace safety investigation stemming from the fatal shooting of Marysville Police Officer Osmar Rodarte has evolved into an unusual legal dispute, as Yuba County challenges the authority of Cal/OSHA to investigate law enforcement operations following an officer’s death.

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Commander’s Commendation

Jan 05, 2026 06:16PM ● By Sutter County Sheriff’s Office News Release

On Dec. 16, 2025, the Sutter County Sheriff’s Office recognized Deputy Mayson Bor, Deputy Ian Hoke, Deputy Coston Beauchamp and Sgt. Mark Hylen for their actions during a dangerous, life-threatening incident on Oct. 6, 2025.

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California Rolls Out 2026 Laws

Dec 30, 2025 09:51AM ● By Susan Meeker

California ushered in a new set of laws this week, and while many were shaped by urban concerns, several will still influence daily life in rural Northern California.

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Case of the Month

Dec 23, 2025 02:14PM ● By Yuba County Sheriff’s Department News Release

During his shift, Correctional Officer Matta observed inmates acting suspiciously in the back of their assigned cell and requested assistance from Officer Galvez.

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Sutter County Sheriff Welcomes New Recruits

Dec 23, 2025 02:05PM ● By Shamaya Sutton

The Sutter County Sheriff’s Office recognized three new deputies earlier this month following their graduation from the Butte College Law Enforcement Academy.

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Sheriff’s Office Granted $52,700 to Improve Traffic Data Reporting

Dec 09, 2025 10:55AM ● By Sutter County Sheriff's Office News Release

Sutter County Sheriff’s Office announced today that it has received a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) for a traffic records improvement project to report crash and citation data faster and more efficiently.

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Sheriff’s Office Granted $110,000 to Increase Road Safety

Dec 09, 2025 10:39AM ● By Sutter County Sheriff’s Office News Release

Sutter County Sheriff’s Office announced that it has received a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) to support its ongoing enforcement and education programs to help reduce the number of serious injuries and deaths on our roads.

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Major Injury Collision at Highway 99 and Highway 20

Dec 09, 2025 10:07AM ● By Yuba City Police Department News Release

On Tuesday, Dec. 2, at approximately 10:20 a.m., the Yuba City Police Department responded to a report of a major injury collision at the intersection of Highway 99 and Highway 20.

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Operation Crystal River Dismantles Drug Trafficking Organizations

Dec 08, 2025 06:16PM ● By Yuba County Sheriff's Department News Release

In July 2024, the Yuba County Sheriff’s Office, in partnership with the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), launched an investigation into Jose Garcia-Avalos of Yuba City, who was identified as a key distributor of large quantities of controlled substances throughout Yuba County and across California.

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Arrests Made from Car to Car Shooting

Nov 26, 2025 10:07AM ● By Yuba City Police Department News Release

Through the initial investigation, officers determined this was a car-to-car shooting and spoke to several witnesses.

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CLICK IT. DON'T RISK IT. CHP THANKSGIVING SAFETY REMINDER

Nov 24, 2025 01:10PM ● By California Highway Patrol News Release

Officers focus on seat belt use, impaired driving and safe travel during one of the year’s busiest weekends

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Three Lockdowns in 48hrs

Nov 14, 2025 03:20PM ● By Shamaya Sutton

YCUSD Said High School Threats Not Connected

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Operation Silver Shores Targets $30 Million Elder Fraud Scheme

Nov 12, 2025 12:16PM ● By Shamaya Sutton

Marysville resident among those arrested in nationwide takedown

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Bi-County Ambulance Hosts Multi-Casualty Incident Training in Preparation for Annual Sikh Parade

Nov 04, 2025 12:30PM ● By Bi-County Ambulance News Release

In advance of one of the region’s largest annual public gatherings, Bi-County Ambulance (BCA) hosted a weeklong series of Multi-Casualty Incident (MCI) Training sessions at its Yuba City headquarters to prepare local emergency response teams for the upcoming Sikh Parade.

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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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Yuba Sheriff Fighting State Over Raid Citations

Oct 28, 2025 01:10PM ● By Susan Meeker

The Yuba County Sheriff’s Office is set to appear in Superior Court on Nov. 17 to contest sweeping workplace safety citations issued by Cal/OSHA following the fatal shooting of a Marysville police officer during a March drug raid in Olivehurst.

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Open Burning Permitted in the Sutter Buttes

Oct 28, 2025 08:54AM ● By Sutter County Emergency Services News Release

The Sutter County Fire Department will officially end the fire season at 5 p.m. on Friday., Oct. 31.

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City of Live Oak Welcomes New Code Enforcement Officer Bruce Taylor

Oct 27, 2025 05:29PM ● By City of Live Oak News Release

The City of Live Oak is excited to welcome Bruce Taylor as our new Code Enforcement Officer.

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Four Citations Issued for Walnut Theft During Overnight Patrol

Oct 15, 2025 12:26PM ● By Sutter County Sheriff’s Office News Release

On the evening of Oct. 9, Sutter County Deputies issued four citations related to the unlawful taking of walnuts from private property within Sutter County.

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Former Yuba City Firefighter Alerts Homeowner to Garage Fire

Oct 15, 2025 12:01PM ● By Yuba City Fire Department News Release

Shortly after 2 p.m. on Oct. 7, a former Yuba City Firefighter noticed smoke coming from a garage in the 1700 block of Bradley Estates.

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A Message from Interim Fire Chief Epperson, Sutter County Fire Department

Oct 15, 2025 11:57AM ● By Sutter County Fire Department News Release

The City of Live Oak fire contract cancellation notice is due to the City of Live Oak’s “severe budget deficit.”

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City of Marysville’s Response to Cal/OSHA Citations

Oct 10, 2025 02:43PM ● By City of Marysville News Release

The California Division of Occupational Safety and Health has issued citations to the City of Marysville concerning the tragic incident that occurred earlier this year, which claimed the life of one of our police officers while serving in the line of duty.

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City of Live Oak Faces Severe Budget Deficit, Council Exploring Options

Oct 08, 2025 08:22AM ● By City of Live Oak News Release

The City of Live Oak is facing a severe structural budget deficit, with a shortfall of nearly $1.9 million in its General Fund for the 2025–2026 fiscal year.

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In October, We Wear Pink!

Oct 07, 2025 04:47PM ● By Yuba County Sheriff’s Department News Release

This month, the Yuba County Sheriff’s Office is proud to join the fight against breast cancer by raising awareness and honoring the true heroes — the warriors, survivors and families who battle this disease with strength and courage.

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