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Thompson to Hold Yuba City Town Hall, July 30

Jul 22, 2026 01:27PM ● By Lloyd Green

Congressman Mike Thompson will host a free public "Ask Me Anything" town hall at 6 p.m. July 30 in Yuba City. Residents are invited to discuss issues affecting the community and ask questions.

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Sutter Secures Final Reentry Funding

Jul 21, 2026 09:39AM ● By Susan Meeker

The Sutter County Board of Supervisors accepted the final $600,000 installment of state PATH funding last week to expand a nationally recognized reentry program that has significantly cut jail recidivism while helping former inmates successfully return to their communities.

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Council Rejects Bids for City Hall Projects

Jul 21, 2026 09:33AM ● By Susan Meeker

The Marysville City Council rejected bids last week for two City Hall improvement projects after determining the lowest proposals contained deficiencies that would have forced the city to spend significantly more money to award the contracts.

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Yuba City Supports Rail Merger

Jul 21, 2026 09:22AM ● By Susan Meeker

The Yuba City Council joined other public agencies earlier this month in urging federal regulators to approve the proposed merger of Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern, citing benefits to agriculture, businesses and the regional economy.

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County Upgrades Emergency Communications

Jul 21, 2026 09:10AM ● By MPG Staff

Sutter County will receive $1.5 million in federal funding to upgrade public safety communications, allowing first responders across the county to improve coordination during emergencies and large-scale incidents.

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Yuba City Approves Code Enforcement Liens

Jul 14, 2026 10:33AM ● By Susan Meeker

Yuba City officials approved placing more than $64,000 in unpaid code enforcement citation fines on the county property tax roll July 7, allowing the city to recover costs through special assessments and property liens while granting a second chance to five property owners who appeared at a public hearing.

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Sutter County Grand Jury Finds HHS Too Complex to Review

Jul 14, 2026 10:28AM ● By Susan Meeker

The 2025‑26 Sutter County Grand Jury found Sutter County Health and Human Services effectively managed one of the county’s largest and most complex departments despite aging facilities, funding uncertainty and rising demand for services.

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Statewide Measures Carry Local Impacts for Rural Communities

Jul 14, 2026 10:21AM ● By Susan Meeker

Fourteen statewide propositions will appear on California’s Nov. 3 ballot, and several could bring direct changes to small communities in the North State.

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Remote Access Rules Reach Select Agencies

Jul 14, 2026 10:11AM ● By Susan Meeker

Yuba City Meeting Interrupted by Online Troll

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Council Extends Contracts for Critical City Services

Jul 13, 2026 04:28PM ● By Shaunna Boyd

At its July 7 meeting, the Marysville City Council approved one-year extensions for the city's information technology and planning services contracts while also accepting the completion of a pavement rehabilitation project and adopting a regional transportation safety plan.

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Final Week for Free Summer Meals

Jul 10, 2026 09:00AM ● By MPG Staff

Marysville Joint Unified School District will wrap up its free Summer Meals Program on July 14 and 15, giving families one final chance to pick up seven days of breakfasts and lunches for children ages 18 and younger.

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Yuba County Library Project Moves Forward

Jul 07, 2026 11:54AM ● By Susan Meeker

The Yuba County Board of Supervisors approved a $250,000 budget adjustment for the ongoing Yuba County Library renovation that reclassifies project costs without increasing the overall cost of the project.

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Sutter Grand Jury Finds Gaps in Ag Department Procedures

Jul 07, 2026 11:31AM ● By Susan Meeker

The 2025-26 Sutter County Grand Jury concluded the Sutter County Agricultural Department effectively supports local farming and protects consumers but recommended changes to improve transparency in pesticide enforcement and strengthen internal communication.

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Local Agencies Align on Tort Reform Plan

Jun 30, 2026 08:52AM ● By Susan Meeker

Cities and counties across the region, including Butte County, Biggs, Live Oak and Sutter County, are joining a statewide push for tort reform as public‑entity liability costs continue to climb and strain local budgets.

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New Civil Grand Jury Begins Service

Jun 29, 2026 04:28PM ● By MPG Staff

Nineteen members of the 2026-27 Yuba County Civil Grand Jury took the oath of office Thursday, beginning a new term of service as independent citizen watchdogs over local government.

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Yuba City Narrows Budget Deficit as Costs Climb

Jun 23, 2026 03:00PM ● By Susan Meeker

The Yuba City Council adopted a $126 million budget for the 2026-27 fiscal year last week, reducing a projected $7.8 million structural deficit to about $2.2 million through spending reductions, staffing cuts and the use of one-time funding sources.

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Council Approves Softball Field Agreement, Updates City Ordinances

Jun 23, 2026 02:26PM ● By Shaunna Boyd

The Marysville City Council on June 16 approved a facility use agreement with Boom Time Sports LLC to manage the softball fields at Beckwourth Riverfront Park.

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Yuba City Adopts Five-Year Utility Rate Plan

Jun 23, 2026 10:34AM ● By Susan Meeker

Yuba City approved a new five-year schedule of water and wastewater rates as part of its June 16 consent agenda, establishing rates through fiscal year 2030-31 to support ongoing operations, maintenance, and infrastructure needs for the city’s utility systems.

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Healthcare Access in Rural Counties Is Already at Risk — H.R. 1 Makes It Worse

Jun 18, 2026 06:31PM ● By Kent Boes, California State Association of Counties

Colusa County Supervisor Kent Boes warns proposed federal healthcare changes could jeopardize Medi-Cal coverage, strain Colusa Medical Center, and threaten access to rural healthcare.

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Marysville Advances Greening Projects, Reviews Noise Rules

Jun 15, 2026 03:49PM ● By Shaunna Boyd

At its June 2 meeting, the Marysville City Council considered a $3.18 million contract with Lamon Construction Co. Inc. for pavement rehabilitation on streets north of Highway 20 and west of D Street.

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James Gallagher takes the oath of office

Gallagher Sworn into Congress

Jun 15, 2026 03:47PM ● By MPG Staff

Congressman James Gallagher was sworn in today as the representative for California's 1st Congressional District following his victory in last week's special election.

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Sutter County Facing Budget Pressures

Jun 15, 2026 03:27PM ● By Susan Meeker

Sutter County officials presented a balanced $551.6 million recommended budget for the 2026-27 fiscal year on June 9, warning that rising personnel costs, staffing shortages and uncertainty in state funding continue placing pressure on county operations.

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North State Sends Gallagher to Congress

Jun 08, 2026 04:44PM ● By Susan Meeker

Republican Assemblyman James Gallagher appears headed to Congress after unofficial election results showed him winning the special election to fill the vacant 1st Congressional District seat left by the death of Congressman Doug LaMalfa.

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What’s Wrong with the Legislature Can be Explained in these Two Bills

Jun 02, 2026 10:25AM ● By National Federation of Independent Business News Release

How Can Measures Passing 78-0, 34-2 in One House Never Get a Hearing in the Other Chamber?

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Rural Counties Back State Split Resolution

Jun 01, 2026 05:08PM ● By Susan Meeker

Rural frustration over water policy, state mandates, shrinking local control and what county leaders described as a widening political divide between urban and inland California is fueling new support across Northern California for Assembly Joint Resolution 23, a proposal signaling interest in forming a new state from California’s existing boundaries.

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Marysville City Council issued a proclamation to honor the Marysville High School Wrestling Team

Marysville Honors Wrestling Champions

May 27, 2026 11:50AM ● By Shaunna Boyd

The Marysville City Council held a special meeting May 19 to consider allowing conditional use permits for automobile uses and indoor commercial recreation facilities in mixed-use downtown areas.

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Gallagher Recognized for Peach Grower Aid

May 27, 2026 11:03AM ● By Susan Meeker

The Sutter County Board of Supervisors on May 12 honored James Gallagher for helping secure federal assistance for local cling peach growers impacted by the closure of the Del Monte cannery.

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Marysville Appoints Fire Board Members

May 12, 2026 11:06AM ● By Shaunna Boyd

Considers Future Council Pay Increase

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Local Taxpayer Protection Act Eligible for November 2026 Ballot

May 12, 2026 09:31AM ● By California Business Roundtable News Release

Voters to Decide on Critical Measure to Restore Their Rights on Taxes

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Board Approves $10M Loan for South County Wastewater Project

May 05, 2026 01:01PM ● By MPG Staff

The Yuba County Board of Supervisors voted 5-0 this week to approve a $10 million loan aimed at closing a funding gap for the South County Infrastructure Project, a regional wastewater effort serving the Wheatland area.

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Marysville Reviews Budget, Expands Smoking Restrictions

Apr 27, 2026 05:48PM ● By Shaunna Boyd

The Marysville City Council reviewed midyear budget amendments and approved updates to its smoking ordinance during its April 21 meeting.

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Valencia Seeks Re-Election as Treasurer-Tax Collector

Apr 20, 2026 03:35PM ● By MPG Staff

Sutter County Treasurer-Tax Collector Nicholas Valencia has announced his campaign for re-election, citing a focus on strengthening the county’s financial position and improving services for taxpayers.

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Lawmakers Advance Utility Reform Plan

Apr 14, 2026 04:27PM ● By MPG Staff

A state Assembly committee has approved legislation from Assemblyman James Gallagher, R-East Nicolaus, that seeks to lower electricity rates and address compensation gaps for wildfire victims.

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