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Threat Prompts School Lockdowns in Marysville; Law Enforcement Deems Campuses Safe

Mar 20, 2025 01:08PM ● By Shamaya Sutton

A reported threat at Marysville Charter Academy for the Arts (MCAA) on March 19 led to a swift and extensive response from local law enforcement, prompting lockdowns across multiple school campuses.

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Live Oak Seniors Compete Against First Responders

Mar 19, 2025 11:01AM ● By Shamaya Sutton

Basketball is back at Live Oak High School, and this time, it’s all for a great cause. To raise funds for the senior class's safe and fun graduation celebration, the Live Oak High School Boosters Club will host a Sober Grad Night Basketball Game at 6 p.m. April 4.

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Work Begins on South Paradise Vegetation Management Project

Mar 12, 2025 04:03PM ● By CAL FIRE/Butte County Fire Department News Release

AL FIRE/Butte County Fire Department has officially commenced work on the 8,000-acre South Paradise Vegetation Management Project (VMP) this week, following the receipt of a $1.5-million Community Wildfire Defense Grant (CWDG) from the U.S. Forest Service (USFS).

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Bidwell Manson Arsonist Sentenced to 11 Years State Prison

Mar 06, 2025 10:01AM ● By Butte County District Attorney’s Office News Release

Kevin Carlson, 30, of Chico, was sentenced today to the maximum term of 11 years in state prison for his arson of the Bidwell Manson on Dec. 11, 2024.

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Live Oak Fire Station Gets Mural

Jan 28, 2025 10:38AM ● By Shamaya Sutton

In 2017, the city of Live Oak received its first documented mural by artist Rafael Blanco entitled “Railroading Away.”

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Sutter County Sheriff’s Office Cites Clerk for Selling Alcohol to Minor

Jan 23, 2025 10:14AM ● By Sutter County Sheriff's Office, California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control News Release

Sutter County Sheriff’s Office along with agents of the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) have cited one clerk for selling alcohol to a minor on Jan. 2.

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Local Fire Departments Assist in LA Fires

Jan 14, 2025 01:36PM ● By Shamaya Sutton

In wake of what could be the costliest wildfire in U.S. history, local fire departments are banding together to assist their brethren in Los Angeles County.

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Suspect Arrested in Connection with Bidwell Mansion Fire

Jan 08, 2025 08:46AM ● By California State Parks News Release

Officers with California State Parks, CAL FIR’s Office of the State Fire Marshal, Chico Police Department, and the California State University, Chico Police Department on the afternoon of Jan. 2 arrested a suspect on felony arson charges in connection with the Dec. 11 fire that severely damaged Bidwell Mansion State Historic Park.

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Council Approves Caltrans Settlement Agreement

Dec 24, 2024 10:59AM ● By Shaunna Boyd

At the Nov. 17 meeting, the Maryville City Council issued a proclamation honoring Ric Lim for his volunteer work with Maryville Police Department.

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Holiday Cheer Starts Here: Celebrate the Holiday Season Responsibly

Dec 19, 2024 08:38AM ● By Sutter County Sheriff’s Office News Release

National “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” Enforcement Campaign Began Dec. 11

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Sutter County Sheriff’s Office Awarded Grant from the Office of Traffic Safety for Traffic Enforcement Program to Increase Safety on Roads

Dec 11, 2024 10:54AM ● By Sutter County Sheriff’s Office News Release

The Sutter County Sheriff’s Office was awarded a $97,000.00 grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS). The grant will support our ongoing enforcement and education programs to help reduce the number of serious injuries and deaths on our roads.

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Shooting Reported at Local School

Dec 04, 2024 03:23PM ● By MPG Staff

Two Feather River Adventist School students were shot Dec. 4 by an unknown gunman, who, according to law enforcement officials, then died from a self-sustained gunshot wound.

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Matt Maples Sworn in as Captain and Jail Division Commander

Nov 29, 2024 09:12AM ● By Shamaya Sutton

Back in September, Brandon Barnes, the 24th sheriff elected to Sutter County, announced that two members of his command staff would retire by the end of the year.

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Rhiley Harrison Honored with Champion of Children Award

Nov 27, 2024 08:41AM ● By Sutter County District Attorney’s Office News Release

Congratulations to Detective Harrison of the Sutter County Sheriff's Office for being the first Champion of Children Award recipient. This award was presented by the Sutter County Multi-Disciplinary Team and Child Advocacy Center (CAC) for the month of November.

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229 Legal Actions Filed in Wake of Statewide Sting Operations and Sweeps

Nov 21, 2024 10:22AM ● By Contractors State License Board News Release

The Contractors State License Board (CSLB) recently completed a statewide operation of stings and sweeps to uncover unlicensed activity in the construction industry as part of a multi-agency effort organized by the National Association of State Contractors Licensing Agencies (NASCLA).

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City of Live Oak Awarded Grant for New Emergency Response Equipment

Nov 21, 2024 09:59AM ● By Sutter County Fire Department News Release

Sutter County Fire Station 5 (Live Oak Fire) announced Nov. 12 that it has received a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) to purchase new extrication equipment.

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Browns Valley Emu Battle

Nov 21, 2024 09:16AM ● By CHP Yuba-Sutter Officer Jessica Bonner

An escaped Browns Valley emu met its match on Nov. 10 when it went up against two California Highway Patrol Officers, Jessica Bonner and Kenneth Weckman.

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Yuba City to Host Halloween Safety Event

Oct 16, 2024 01:37PM ● By Angela Underwood

Trick or treat? Halloween's famous line immediately invokes the possibility of harm upon children who ask the question?

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Sutter County Sheriff’s Office and ABC Cites Clerks for Selling Alcohol to Minors

Oct 02, 2024 01:22PM ● By Sutter County Sheriff’s Office, Alcoholic Beverage Control News Release

Sutter County Sheriff’s Office, along with agents of the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC), have cited two clerks for selling alcohol to minors on Sept. 26.

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Resident Brings Safety Concerns to Council

Oct 02, 2024 01:07PM ● By Angela Underwood

Kristy Macy does not feel safe in the home she has lived in for almost two decades.

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Marysville Police Officers Come Out Strong for Measure G

Sep 25, 2024 12:53PM ● By City of Marysville Police Officers Association News Release

On Sept. 13, the City of Marysville Police Officers Association voted to strongly support Measure G on the Nov. 5 ballot.

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Traffic Safety Grant Approved

Sep 25, 2024 12:26PM ● By Angela Underwood

Law enforcement is literally stepping up traffic safety with the Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP) Grant.

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Sutter County Office of Emergency Management to Host Preparedness Fair

Sep 18, 2024 01:19PM ● By Sutter County Office of Emergency Management News Release

The Sutter County Office of Emergency Management proudly presents the Preparedness Fair at Boyd Hall (970 Klamath Lane, Yuba City) featuring representatives of emergency preparedness organizations, an emergency vehicle showcase, local food vendors, and prizes.

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Calls for Hotel Marysville to be Demolished Grow

Sep 12, 2024 10:11AM ● By Jordonna Lobese

A meeting was held on Sept. 6 in Marysville to discuss Hotel Marysville’s destiny following the June 15 fire that destroyed the hotel.

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Administrative Hearing Sept. 6 to Decide Future of Hotel Marysville

Sep 05, 2024 03:12PM ● By City of Marysville News Release

An administrative hearing that could determine the future of the Hotel Marysville has been scheduled for 9 a.m. Friday, Sept. 6 in the council chambers at Marysville City Hall.

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Railcar Fire in Marysville

Sep 04, 2024 02:03PM ● By Seti Long

A fire that broke out in railcars traveling on the Union Pacific line near Marysville on Sunday, Sept. 1 caused serious concern in officials due to their potentially hazardous cargo.

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Multi-Million Police Fleet Purchase Made

Aug 30, 2024 10:59AM ● By Angela Underwood

Four police fleet vehicles totaling more than $400,000 are approved.

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Sutter County Sheriff’s Office Receives $60,000 Grant to Fight Alcohol-Related Harm

Aug 21, 2024 04:06PM ● By Sutter County Sheriff’s Office, California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control News Release

Sutter County Sheriff’s Office announced they have been awarded a $60,000 grant from the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) to reduce alcohol-related harm in their community.

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Grant Enhances School Emergency Communication Systems

Aug 21, 2024 08:52AM ● By Yuba County Office of Education News Release

The Yuba County Office of Education (YCOE) is starting the school year with new safety enhancements made possible with a grant from Yuba Water Agency

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Governor Newsom Signs Legislative Package

Aug 19, 2024 06:48PM ● By Office of Governor Gavin Newsom News Release

Building on California’s robust laws and strategies to reduce crime and protect communities, Governor Newsom signed landmark legislation to further crack down on property and retail crime on Aug. 16

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California Seizes More Than $120 Million in Illegal Cannabis

Aug 15, 2024 12:44PM ● By Office of Governor Gavin Newsom News Release

In strong support of California’s legal cannabis market, Governor Gavin Newsom announced that since January, California’s Unified Cannabis Enforcement Task Force (UCETF) has seized more than $120 million worth of illegal cannabis, destroyed nearly 37 tons of unlicensed cannabis, including 122,914 illegal plants.

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Gallagher Honors Remarkable Women

Aug 09, 2024 11:47AM ● By Office of Assemblyman James Gallagher News Release

At a special luncheon at the 5th Street Steakhouse in Chico on July 31, Assemblyman James Gallagher celebrated the exceptional contributions of five distinguished women from Assembly District 3 with his annual Woman of the Year awards

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414,000 and Counting: Park Fire Burns On

Aug 09, 2024 10:19AM ● By Seti Long

With weather conditions in the early portion of the week trending toward warmer days with low humidity, the Park Fire that is burning in Butte, Tehama, Shasta and Plumas counties has gained momentum.

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National Night Out Another Success

Aug 09, 2024 09:46AM ● By Angela Underwood

It's not often that the police are the reason for a party, but one night a year, they are.

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California Wildlife Officer Academy Graduates Largest Class in History

Aug 09, 2024 09:26AM ● By California Department of Fish and Wildlife News Release

The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) Wildlife Officer Academy graduated and pinned badges on 54 new officers Aug. 1 in Paradise, Butte County. This group represents the largest academy graduating class in the California Department of Fish and Wildlife history

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