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Yuba City Moves to Curb Illegal Food Vendors

Feb 02, 2026 04:36PM ● By Susan Meeker

Yuba City is preparing to step up enforcement on illegal sidewalk and open‑air vending as unpermitted food pop‑ups continue to appear across the city.

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City Pursues Federal Grant to Remediate Marysville Hotel Site

Jan 27, 2026 02:59PM ● By Shaunna Boyd

At the Jan. 20 meeting, the Marysville City Council announced that the city is applying for an Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Brownfields Cleanup Grant of almost $4 million to fund removal and disposal of hazardous debris and contaminated materials at the former Hotel Marysville site.

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Special Election Announced for LaMalfa Seat

Jan 20, 2026 02:14PM ● By Lloyd Green

Gov. Gavin Newsom has scheduled a special election for Aug. 4, to fill the vacant congressional seat in California’s 1st District following the death of Rep. Doug LaMalfa.

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Gallagher’s License Plate Modernization Bill Advances, Carrying Forward LaMalfa’s Decade-Long Advocacy

Jan 14, 2026 08:19AM ● By Assemblyman James Gallagher News Release

Jan. 12, in a meaningful tribute to the late Congressman Doug LaMalfa, Assemblyman James Gallagher’s (R-East Nicolaus) legislation to modernize California’s vehicle license plate system cleared the Assembly Transportation Committee.

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Yuba City Appoints Robert Bendorf as City Manager

Jan 13, 2026 08:59AM ● By City of Yuba City News Release

The City of Yuba City proudly announced the appointment of Robert Bendorf as its City Manager, effective Jan. 10.

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Rep. Doug LaMalfa Dies at 65

Jan 13, 2026 08:55AM ● By Shamaya Sutton

California residents awoke Tuesday, Jan. 6, to news of the sudden death of U.S. Rep. Doug LaMalfa, a longtime Northern California congressman and fourth-generation rice farmer. He was 65.

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Council Retroactively Approves Additional Holiday for Last Year

Jan 13, 2026 08:42AM ● By Shaunna Boyd

At the Jan. 6 meeting of the Marysville City Council, they considered an update to the approved holidays for the prior calendar year.

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LaMalfa, Longtime North State Congressman Passes

Jan 06, 2026 02:49PM ● By MPG Staff

U.S. Rep. Doug LaMalfa, a longtime Republican lawmaker who represented much of Northern California, has died, House Republican leadership announced Tuesday. He was 65.

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Tahmina Morrow of Colusa County has been appointed by Gov. Gavin Newsom to serve as a judge on the Sutter County Superior Court

Morrow Named to Sutter Court

Dec 30, 2025 12:33PM ● By Lloyd Green Jr.

Gov. Gavin Newsom announced the appointment of six Superior Court judges across California, including a Colusa County resident selected to serve in Sutter County.

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Council Discusses Establishment of Measure G Oversight Comittee

Dec 23, 2025 01:56PM ● By Shaunna Boyd

At the Nov. 18 meeting of the Marysville City Council, they discussed potential guidelines for the establishment of a Measure G Oversight Committee.

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LaMalfa Comments on Farm Aid Package

Dec 23, 2025 01:45PM ● By Congressman Doug LaMalfa News Release

Congressman Doug LaMalfa (R-Richvale) released the following statement after President Trump announced an economic assistance package for American farm producers.

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LaMalfa Bill to Transfer Land to Pit River Passes House

Dec 17, 2025 09:40AM ● By Congressman Doug LaMalfa News Release

Dec. 15, the House passed Congressman LaMalfa’s (R-Richvale) legislation, H.R. 2400, the “Pit River Land Transfer” Act. The bill transfers approximately 580 acres of federally owned land known locally as the “Four Corners” to the Pit River Tribe.

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LaMalfa Legislation to Protect Rural Areas from Fires Passes House

Dec 17, 2025 09:01AM ● By Congressman Doug LaMalfa News Release

On Dec. 11, the Forest Protection and Wildland Firefighter Safety Act, which was introduced by Congressman Doug LaMalfa (R-Richvale), passed the House as part of a larger permitting reform package, the PERMIT Act.

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Prop 50 Passes Statewide

Dec 09, 2025 10:26AM ● By Shamaya Sutton

New Congressional Map Would Shift Yuba–Sutter–Colusa as Lawsuits Advance

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LaMalfa Introduces the ESSENTIAL Act to End Automatic Engine Start-Stop Mandates

Nov 20, 2025 04:33PM ● By Congressman Doug LaMalfa News Release

On Nov. 20, Congressman Doug LaMalfa (R-Richvale) introduced H.R. 6200, the Eliminating Start-Stop Engine Nuisance Technologies that Impair Automobile Life (ESSENTIAL) Act, which would end federal mandates and incentives that push automatic engine start-stop systems in cars and trucks.

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LaMalfa, Schiff Deliver $22 Million for Beale Air Force Base Modernization Project

Nov 18, 2025 08:25AM ● By Congressman Doug LaMalfa News Release

Congressman Doug LaMalfa (R-Richvale) announced that $22 million for Beale Air Force Base has been included in the Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Appropriations bill, secured in coordination with Senator Adam Schiff (D-CA) to ensure the base can continue its vital missions.

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LaMalfa and Garamendi Reintroduce Flood Insurance for Farmers Act

Nov 17, 2025 05:08PM ● By Congressman Doug LaMalfa News Release

Congressman Doug LaMalfa (R-Richvale) and Congressman John Garamendi (D-CA), recently reintroduced H.R. 5961, the “Flood Insurance for Farmers Act of 2025.

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Voting in California’s 2025 Special Election

Oct 23, 2025 12:15PM ● By Shirley N. Weber, Ph.D. California Secretary of State

How to Make Sure Your Ballot is Secure and Counted

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Hundreds of City Workers, Union Members, Cardroom Employees Protest Attorney General Bonta

Oct 22, 2025 02:41PM ● By California Gaming Association News Release

The proposed regulations are unnecessary and punitive, as the games are lawful under California law and have been operating for decades.

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Council Discusses Options to Address “Severe” Structural Deficit

Oct 15, 2025 09:32AM ● By Shaunna Boyd

At the Oct. 1 meeting of the Live Oak City Council, a resident spoke during public comment to share plans for a citizens’ initiative in the next election.

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Yuba-Sutter Residents to Host Patriotic Car Cruise to Honor Charlie Kirk’s Birthday

Oct 13, 2025 05:03PM ● By MPG Staff

Residents in the Yuba-Sutter region will be celebrating Charlie Kirk’s birthday on Oct. 14 with a patriotic themed car cruise in Yuba City and Marysville at the Yuba City Old K-Mart Parking Lot.

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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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Sutter County Pushes Back on Grand Jury’s Airport Criticism

Sep 30, 2025 01:02PM ● By Susan Meeker

The Sutter County Board of Supervisors formally responded last week to a pointed grand jury report that accused the county of forfeiting millions in federal aviation funding and failing to maintain long-term planning for the Sutter County Airport.

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Council Debates Potential Zoning Changes in General Plan

Sep 22, 2025 04:26PM ● By Shaunna Boyd

The Sept. 16 meeting of the Marysville City Council began with a swearing-in ceremony for Lt. Nelson Magana, Sgt. Matthew Thompson, and Officer Clayton Cardoza. Mayor Chris Branscum and the council thanked them for choosing to serve with the Marysville Police Department.

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Council Approves Memorial Benches

Sep 16, 2025 09:45AM ● By Shaunna Boyd

At the Sept. 2 meeting of the Marysville City Council, new Public Works Director Jeramy Chapdelaine said a proposal was submitted for memorial benches in honor of Officer Osmar Rodarte, who lost his life in the line of duty on March 26.

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LaMalfa Applauds $80 Million in Forest Service Funding

Aug 20, 2025 10:19AM ● By Congressman Doug LaMalfa News Release

Boost Timber Products, Improve Rural Economies and Better Manage Forests

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Sutter County Moves to Strengthen Camping Restrictions

Aug 20, 2025 09:46AM ● By Susan Meeker

Amid rising public safety concerns, the Sutter County Board of Supervisors on Aug. 12 proposed advancing revisions to its county code to address unauthorized camping and storage of personal property on public and private lands.

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Council Approves Plan for Ellis Lake Walking Path

Jul 29, 2025 03:04PM ● By Shaunna Boyd

Settlement Reached to Reacquire Packard Library Property

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Live Oak Vice-Mayor Arrested for Arson and Insurance Fraud

Jul 15, 2025 08:27AM ● By Shamaya Sutton

A Live Oak City Councilmember is facing multiple felony charges following his arrest on June 19 in connection to an alleged arson and insurance fraud scheme in Butte County.

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The Assembly Republican Caucus has unanimously elected Assemblymember Heath Flora

Assembly Republicans Elect Heath Flora as New Leader in Unanimous Vote

Jul 15, 2025 08:24AM ● By Assembly Republicans News Release

Gallagher Announces He Is Stepping Down; Flora Elected as Leader Elect

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Council Debates Budget, Approves by Majority

Jul 09, 2025 08:43AM ● By Shaunna Boyd

The Marysville City Council held a special meeting in June to review the proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2025-2026, presented by Finance Director Anissa Leung.

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Council Announces Oak Street as Officer Osmar Rodarte Memorial Way

Jul 01, 2025 04:41PM ● By Shaunna Boyd

A proclamation was issued in honor of Officer Osmar Rodarte, who lost his life in the line of duty on March 26, during the June 17 Marysville City Council meeting.

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State Deadline Threatens Shut Down of Local Gas Stations

Jun 25, 2025 10:14AM ● By California Fuels and Convenience Alliance (CFCA) News Release

The California Fuels and Convenience Alliance (CFCA) is urging the Legislature to take immediate action to prevent a fuel supply and affordability crisis.

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Council Approves Repair Contract for Pump Station

Jun 25, 2025 10:12AM ● By Shaunna Boyd

The Marysville City Council held a closed session on May 20 to consider several items.

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City of Live Oak Reaffirms Commitment to Progress and Public Service Amid Ongoing Developments

Jun 20, 2025 04:52PM ● By City of Live Oak News Release

The City of Live Oak is aware of the recent arrest of Councilmember Aaron Pamma. At this time, the city is monitoring the situation and will continue to assess any developments as more information becomes available.

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