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memorial bench honoring fallen Marysville Police Officer

Marysville Honors Fallen Officer Rodarte

Mar 30, 2026 04:13PM ● By Lloyd Green Jr.

Community members, local officials and law enforcement gathered March 26 at Veterans Memorial Park to honor fallen Marysville Police Officer Osmar Rodarte, marking one year since his death in the line of duty with the unveiling and dedication of a memorial bench.

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Sheriff Shifts Approach as NET-5 Winds Down

Mar 24, 2026 11:31AM ● By Susan Meeker

A long-running regional drug and gang task force is coming to an end, and Sutter County officials are preparing for a shift in how investigations are handled.

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Representatives of The Rock Yard pose with Yuba City police

Businesses Support Police Wellness Efforts

Mar 24, 2026 10:45AM ● By MPG Staff

The Yuba City Police Department and city officials are recognizing two local businesses for donating materials and services to support officer wellness.

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Deal Earns Police Commendation

Mar 24, 2026 10:42AM ● By MPG Staff

Elizabeth Deal, left, a police records specialist with the Yuba City Police Department, received a Police Individual Commendation Ribbon for her work in 2025.

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Whitney Awarded Police Commendation Ribbon

Mar 16, 2026 04:46PM ● By MPG Staff

The Yuba City Police Department has awarded Reserve Officer Nick Whitney the Police Individual Commendation Ribbon in recognition of his service during 2025.

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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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Yuba Sheriff Honors Reserve Deputies

Yuba Sheriff Honors Reserve Deputies

Mar 16, 2026 04:33PM ● By MPG Staff

The Yuba County Sheriff’s Office recognized the service and dedication of its reserve deputies during its annual Reserve Dinner Awards Banquet on Saturday, March 7.

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Yuba County Sheriff’s Deputy K. Jahnsen reads to students

Law Enforcement Celebrate Read Across America

Mar 16, 2026 04:19PM ● By Shamaya Sutton

Law enforcement officers across Yuba and Sutter counties traded patrol duties for story time earlier this month as they visited local classrooms to participate in the nationwide Read Across America program.

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Yuba County Sheriff’s Deputy K. Jahnsen reads to students

Law Enforcement Celebrate Read Across America

Mar 16, 2026 04:19PM ● By Shamaya Sutton

Law enforcement officers across Yuba and Sutter counties traded patrol duties for story time earlier this month as they visited local classrooms to participate in the nationwide Read Across America program.

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Commander’s Commendation

Deputy’s Actions Save Man’s Life

Mar 16, 2026 03:55PM ● By Lloyd Green

The Sutter County Sheriff’s Office has recognized Deputy Kenneth Combs with a Commander’s Commendation for actions in two separate incidents that officials said helped save a life and prevent a prohibited person from possessing a firearm.

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Scam Targets Jail Inmates’ Families

Mar 10, 2026 10:26AM ● By MPG Staff

The Sutter County Sheriff’s Office is warning residents about a phone scam targeting families of people housed in the Sutter County Jail.

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Doble Receives Police Commendation

Mar 10, 2026 09:38AM ● By MPG Staff

The Yuba City Police Department has awarded Officer Christopher Doble the Police Individual Commendation Ribbon in recognition of his work during 2025.

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Yuba Police Warn of Mail Theft

Mar 10, 2026 08:39AM ● By MPG Staff

The Yuba City Police Department is warning residents about a series of mail thefts reported in the Regency Park and Shanghai Bend Park neighborhoods.

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Yuba City police officer removes marijuana plants

Yuba Police Conduct Dual Enforcement Operations

Mar 03, 2026 12:01PM ● By MPG Staff

Yuba City police cited two residents after officers seized more than 1,700 marijuana plants during a search warrant service Feb. 18. In a separate operation the next day, officers arrested three people for furnishing alcohol to a minor during a decoy enforcement effort.

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Detective Earns Commendation Ribbon

Detective Earns Commendation Ribbon

Mar 02, 2026 04:49PM ● By MPG Staff

The Yuba City Police Department awarded Detective Jared Thornton the Police Individual Commendation Ribbon for his investigative work in 2025, the department announced Feb. 25.

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Fire Recovery Funds Open

Feb 23, 2026 03:42PM ● By MPG Staff

Eligible low- to moderate-income households who lived in Zip Code 95901 in 2017 may qualify for up to $350,000 in homebuyer assistance through the ReCoverCA Homebuyer Assistance Program.

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Cleanup Effort Targets River Area

Feb 23, 2026 03:17PM ● By MPG Staff

The Yuba County Sheriff’s Office Jail Crew partnered with local nonprofit SAYlove last month to clean areas throughout Yuba County as part of the Sheriff’s Community Improvement Program.

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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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Belinda Glenn received the STARS Volunteer of the Year award

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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former site of the historic Hotel Marysville fire damage

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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Sutter County Sheriff’s Office personnel pose with K-9 Cheeto

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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Traffic Data Reporting

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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