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Yuba City Development Visions Move Closer to Reality

Oct 12, 2026 01:27PM ● By Susan Meeker

Plans for new commercial destinations, public gathering spaces and recreational facilities are moving beyond conceptual designs as Yuba City prepares to test whether its development ideas can attract investors.

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New Law Targets Wildfire Restitution

Oct 06, 2026 03:07PM ● By MPG Staff

Gov. Gavin Newsom signed legislation Sept. 30 establishing a state policy aimed at providing full restitution to victims of utility-caused wildfires and placing responsibility for that compensation on the utility that caused the fire.

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State Law Addresses Grocery Access

Oct 05, 2026 01:12PM ● By MPG Staff

Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed legislation allowing certain restrictions that prevent new grocery stores from opening on properties previously occupied by grocers to be removed.

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Farm Voices Gain Statutory Role

Oct 05, 2026 12:44PM ● By MPG Staff

Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed legislation by Assembly Majority Leader Cecilia Aguiar-Curry that places two California agricultural advisory committees into state law.

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Sutter County Proposes Steeper Code Enforcement Fines

Oct 05, 2026 12:05PM ● By Susan Meeker

Ignoring property violations in Sutter County could bring fines of up to $5,000 per violation per day under a proposed enforcement overhaul that also gives residents more opportunities to correct problems before penalties begin.

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Cannabis Enforcement Bill Signed

Oct 05, 2026 11:50AM ● By MPG Staff

Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed legislation by Assembly Majority Leader Cecilia Aguiar-Curry aimed at closing enforcement gaps in California's cannabis and hemp laws.

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Marysville to Open New River Walking Trail

Sep 28, 2026 02:20PM ● By Shaunna Boyd

At the Sept. 15 meeting of the Marysville City Council, the council heard an overview of 11 city-owned properties that will be considered for new investment and development ideas. The city is releasing a Request for Information, or RFI, to test developer interest and explore possible uses to inform future city discussions.

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Yuba City Replacing Aged Dispatch System

Sep 28, 2026 01:34PM ● By Susan Meeker

A computer dispatch system that has served Yuba City police since 1994 will be replaced with new technology designed to improve emergency response, records management and information sharing with neighboring law enforcement agencies.

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Republican Wheel Squeaking Scores a Win on Crime

Sep 22, 2026 09:37AM ● By Josh Cook

There is an old saying: “the squeaky wheel gets the grease.”

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Coalition Urges Newsom to Sign AB 2700

Sep 21, 2026 04:34PM ● By MPG Staff

Wildfire survivors, elected officials, business representatives and community advocates gathered in Santa Rosa on Sept. 18 to call on Gov. Gavin Newsom to sign legislation aimed at addressing compensation for victims of utility-caused wildfires.

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Tax Divide Deepens Across Sutter County

Sep 21, 2026 12:39PM ● By Susan Meeker

The city councils of Yuba City and Live Oak have signed off on their shares of Sutter County’s proposed 1% sales tax, leaving voters to decide Nov. 3 whether the latest attempt to raise local sales taxes moves forward.

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Measure G Revenue Split Takes Shape

Sep 14, 2026 05:21PM ● By Susan Meeker

Sutter County has approved revenue-sharing agreements outlining how millions of dollars generated by a proposed 1% countywide sales tax could be divided with the cities of Yuba City and Live Oak if voters approve Measure G in November.

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Major Improvements Coming to Ellis Lake

Sep 08, 2026 01:27PM ● By Shaunna Boyd

Construction Contract Approved as Several Infrastructure Projects Advance

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Rep. Mike Thompson, left, and challenger Eric Jones address attendees during a candidate forum

Thompson, Jones Spar in Marysville

Sep 01, 2026 10:16AM ● By Lloyd Green Jr.

Rep. Mike Thompson and challenger Eric Jones laid out competing approaches to agriculture, water, trade, health care and federal representation during a 45-minute candidate forum hosted by the Yuba Sutter Farm Bureau at the Yuba County Government Center.

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Unopposed Councilmembers Appointed to New Terms

Aug 25, 2026 09:57AM ● By Shaunna Boyd

The Marysville City Council held a special meeting on Aug. 20 to consider canceling the Nov. 3 election for two council seats because only two candidates filed to run.

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Gallagher Challenges California Harbor Regulations

Aug 25, 2026 09:49AM ● By MPG Staff

Rep. James Gallagher has introduced a congressional resolution seeking to overturn federal approval of California emissions requirements for commercial vessels, arguing the regulations will increase costs for businesses, fishing guides and consumers.

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Sutter County Rejects Part of Grand Jury Recommendation

Aug 18, 2026 01:18PM ● By Susan Meeker

Sutter County will not adopt a Grand Jury proposal seeking more documentation of how the Agricultural Commissioner determines pesticide fines.

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Gay Bar Data Harvesting Cameras Mark Turning Sentiment

Aug 17, 2026 06:17PM ● By Josh Cook

The last few weeks have seen some amazing instances of a growing policy problem that you face, whether you want to face it or not, just because you have a face.

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You'll Keep Paying for Wildfires on Your Electric Bill Until California Fixes Its Forests

Aug 11, 2026 10:12AM ● By Josh Cook

If you live in California, you've probably seen the ads: "Home insurance rates skyrocket." "The FAIR Plan is broken." They urge you to call your legislator and demand a fix. What they don't mention is who paid for them.

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Candidate Forum Set for Aug. 25

Aug 11, 2026 09:27AM ● By MPG Staff

Candidates seeking state and federal office will meet with voters Aug. 25 during a public forum hosted by the Yuba-Sutter Farm Bureau.

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Gallagher Introduces Water Reliability Bill

Aug 05, 2026 08:44AM ● By MPG Staff

Rep. James Gallagher has introduced legislation in Congress that would expand federal support for water storage projects, habitat restoration and infrastructure improvements throughout the Sacramento River Basin.

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Sutter County Voters to Weigh Sales Tax

Aug 05, 2026 08:11AM ● By Susan Meeker

Sutter County voters will decide in November whether to approve a 1% countywide sales tax to help maintain public safety, repair roads, protect water infrastructure and support other local government services.

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Marysville Seeks Grant for Domestic Violence Unit

Aug 04, 2026 03:41PM ● By Shaunna Boyd

The Marysville City Council approved several projects and initiatives during its July 21 meeting, including a major sewer relocation contract, a new vegetation management ordinance and a federal grant application to strengthen domestic violence investigations.

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The Ukraine Effect: Cheap High-Tech Weapons and California

Jul 31, 2026 08:12AM ● By Josh Cook

The California congressional delegation should treat advances in high-tech warfare as both economic development and a national security opportunity.

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Water Project Moves Ahead with Local Funding

Jul 28, 2026 11:20AM ● By Susan Meeker

The Yuba City Council approved shifting $650,000 in local water capital funds to complete a major groundwater storage project after delays prevented the final phase from being fully reimbursed under a state grant.

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Robbins Sewer Upgrade Moves Forward

Jul 28, 2026 10:52AM ● By Lloyd Green Jr.

A federal water infrastructure bill moving through Congress includes millions of dollars for sewer improvements in Robbins and support for culvert upgrades across South Sutter County.

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Jones Challenges Thompson to Debates

Jul 28, 2026 10:41AM ● By MPG Staff

Congressional candidate Eric Jones has challenged U.S. Rep. Mike Thompson to participate in nine debates across California's 4th Congressional District, including one in each of the district's nine counties and at least one televised debate.

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HR Director Approved After Budget Standoff

Jul 28, 2026 10:33AM ● By Susan Meeker

The Marysville City Council has unanimously approved funding for a full-time human resources director, resolving the final issue left unsettled June 30 when it adopted the proposed 2026-27 budget.

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GIS Agreement Expands City Mapping Access

Jul 28, 2026 10:18AM ● By Susan Meeker

Yuba City approved an agreement last week to share Sutter County's Geographic Information System, giving city employees access to current property ownership records, parcel maps and other geographic data without the expense of developing and maintaining a separate mapping system.

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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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