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Obie Wickersham (left), a 101-year-old prisoner of war

101-Year-Old POW Visits Bridge Memorial

Mar 09, 2026 03:56PM ● By Shamaya Sutton, photos by Shamaya Sutton

Obie Wickersham will turn 101 years old on March 18, a milestone that comes more than seven decades after the California veteran survived 28 months as a prisoner of war in Korea.

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Kids Craft Event Launches Bok Kai Season

Mar 09, 2026 03:50PM ● By Shamaya Sutton, photos by Shamaya Sutton

This year’s Bok Kai season officially kicked off March 7 at the Chinese School House in Marysville where children and families gathered to make themed crafts, listen to cultural stories and learn more about the local temple’s traditions.

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Vendor Market Signals Revival for Historic 7 Mile House

Mar 09, 2026 03:44PM ● By Shamaya Sutton, photos by Shamaya Sutton

High winds did little to dampen the debut of the 7 Mile House Market on Saturday as vendors and shoppers gathered for the inaugural event despite blustery conditions.

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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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State Board to Hear Water Update

Mar 03, 2026 11:56AM ● By MPG Staff

The California State Board of Food and Agriculture will receive updates on water conditions and availability during its meeting from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. March 3 at the California Department of Food and Agriculture, 1220 N St., Main Auditorium, Sacramento.

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Stage Thriller Grips Yuba City

Mar 03, 2026 11:48AM ● By Shamaya Sutton, photos by Shamaya Sutton

Audiences may know the crime is coming, but the real key to enjoying The Acting Company’s latest production is watching a carefully locked plan fall apart.

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Peach Festival Vendor Applications Now Open

Mar 03, 2026 11:42AM ● By MPG Staff

Vendor applications are now open for the 26th annual Marysville Peach Festival, with organizers inviting food, craft and commercial vendors to secure their spots for the popular summer celebration.

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Native Culture Highlighted in Marysville

Mar 03, 2026 11:39AM ● By Shamaya Sutton

For more than two decades, the annual Winter Pow Wow at the Tri-Counties Community Center has offered the community a lively and welcoming introduction to Native culture, blending tradition with lighthearted fun.

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Infrastructure Shortfall Stalls Economic Growth

Mar 03, 2026 11:21AM ● By Susan Meeker

Growth does not stall for lack of ideas in Yuba and Sutter counties. It stalls for lack of pipes, pavement and power.

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The Honker infield prepares to start an inning

Two Win Week for Honker Softball

Mar 03, 2026 11:15AM ● By Jennifer Corriea, photos by Jennifer Corriea

Last week was a good one for the Yuba City softball team after it posted wins in lopsided fashion over Colusa and Marysville respectively.

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Bi-County Health Leader Honored

Mar 03, 2026 11:10AM ● By MPG Staff

Bi-County Health Officer Dr. Phuong Luu has received national recognition for her role in expanding health care access for people leaving incarceration in Sutter and Yuba counties.

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Yuba Court Opens Grand Jury Applications

Mar 03, 2026 08:52AM ● By MPG Staff

The Yuba County Superior Court is accepting applications for the 2026-2027 Civil Grand Jury. Residents have until March 27 to apply.

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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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Huli Huli Chili pose with their award-winning entry during the annual Chili Cook-Off

Chili Cook-Off Raises $2,979

Mar 02, 2026 04:35PM ● By Shamaya Sutton, photos by Shamaya Sutton

The parking lot was packed, and for latecomers, it was standing room only Saturday, Feb. 28, at the annual Chili Cook-Off at the Moose Lodge in Yuba City, where friendly competition and community spirit combined for a good cause.

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An antique tractor flies an American flag

Antique Tractor Drive Rolls Through Sutter

Mar 02, 2026 04:22PM ● By Shamaya Sutton, photos by Shamaya Sutton

Antique engines rumbled to life beneath spring skies Feb. 21 as the Sutter Lions Club hosted its fifth annual Almond Blossom Antique Tractor Drive, drawing families, history buffs and tractor enthusiasts for a scenic tour through the Sutter Buttes region.

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Patriots Late Strike Ends Falcons Season

Feb 23, 2026 04:37PM ● By YSBC Sports

The River Valley Falcons boys soccer team season ended on Feb. 19 as they fell in the semifinals of the CIF Sac-Joaquin Section Division III bracket 1-0 to the Pioneer Patriots of Woodland.

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Harmanjeet Kaur, center, holds a certificate after submitting the winning name “OSCAR” for Adventist Health and Rideout’s new Da Vinci 5 surgical robot

Adventist Health and Rideout Unveils OSCAR Surgical Robot

Feb 23, 2026 04:33PM ● By MPG Staff

Adventist Health and Rideout has announced the winning name of its new Da Vinci 5 surgical robot following a community naming contest that drew nearly 1,800 votes.

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Students from Sutter Union High School’s FBLA chapter display the finished historical marker installed

Sutter High FBLA Installs Historical Markers Across County

Feb 23, 2026 04:30PM ● By MPG Staff

The Sutter Union High School Future Business Leaders of America chapter has completed a countywide community service project focused on preserving and promoting local history through the installation of informational signs, distribution of travel brochures and classroom presentations.

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Yuba County Eyes $120K Building Upgrades

Feb 23, 2026 04:24PM ● By MPG Staff

Yuba County will conduct two public hearings next month to discuss a proposed application for funding under the State Community Development Block Grant Program to rehabilitate the Life Building Center operated by Habitat for Humanity of Yuba/Sutter.

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Three Teams Punch Tickets to NSCIF Basketball Semifinals

Feb 23, 2026 04:19PM ● By YSBC

The opening week of the CIF Northern Section basketball playoffs finished up on Saturday, Feb. 21. Our area had multiple teams move onto the second round of the playoffs and here is how we look moving forward into the championship week.

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Nevada City Hosts Mardi Gras Parade

Feb 23, 2026 04:11PM ● By Shamaya Sutton, photos by Shamaya Sutton

Rain held off Sunday afternoon, Feb. 15, as spectators lined the streets for Nevada City’s 32nd annual Mardi Gras Parade.

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veterans beneath the newly installed POW/MIA Bridge

Twin Cities Honor Missing Service Members

Feb 23, 2026 04:06PM ● By Shamaya Sutton, photos by Shamaya Sutton

Dignitaries from Marysville and Yuba City gathered Feb. 20 to rename and dedicate the 10th Street Bridge in honor of prisoners of war and service members missing in action.

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Members of the Friends of the Sutter County Library

Friends Mark 45 Years of Library Support

Feb 23, 2026 04:01PM ● By MPG Staff

The Friends of the Sutter County Library is celebrating 45 years of service to the Sutter County Library, a milestone recognized this month by the Sutter County Board of Supervisors.

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Luis Estrada sits at the control board inside the studio

KVMR Names New General Manager

Feb 23, 2026 03:59PM ● By MPG Staff

KVMR 89.5 Community Radio has named Luis Estrada as its next general manager. He will begin March 2.

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Indians Win Late Battle Over Huskies to Advance to SJS D-IV Semifinals

Feb 23, 2026 03:51PM ● By YSBC Sports

The Marysville High School was jammed packed on Feb. 20 as the Yuba-Sutter community witnessed a local postseason basketball matchup between two of our area's top-basketball squads.

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Congressman Mike Thompson met with rural healthcare leaders

Healthcare Leaders Warn of Rural Strain

Feb 23, 2026 03:45PM ● By MPG Staff

Rep. Mike Thompson convened a healthcare roundtable Feb. 6 in Yuba City, bringing together rural hospital leaders, community health clinics, county health officials and local elected leaders to discuss access to care across California’s 4th Congressional District.

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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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Yuba City Welcomes Faith Film Director

Feb 23, 2026 03:36PM ● By Shamaya Sutton

As “I Can Only Imagine 2” opened nationwide Feb. 20, filmmaker Brent McCorkle made a stop in Yuba City to meet with local audiences and discuss the sequel before its wide release.

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Crews work to contain and remove oily debris

Environmental Monitoring Continues After Penstock Break

Feb 23, 2026 03:24PM ● By MPG Staff

Cleanup and environmental monitoring efforts continued this week after a Feb. 13 rupture of a large penstock pipe at Yuba Water Agency’s New Colgate Powerhouse near Dobbins triggered a mudslide, damaged infrastructure and sent debris into the Yuba River.

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Council Advances Vision for Yuba City’s Future

Feb 23, 2026 03:21PM ● By Susan Meeker

The Yuba City Council on Feb. 18 unanimously approved a new three-year strategic plan, launching an ambitious roadmap city leaders said will drive investment, strengthen services and align long-term priorities across every department through 2029.

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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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Clean California Grants Target Litter and Employment

Feb 23, 2026 03:11PM ● By MPG Staff

The California Department of Transportation announced it will distribute $25 million to 90 local projects aimed at removing litter and graffiti while expanding paid job training programs in underserved communities.

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Sutter Girls Basketball Secures First League Crown Since 2016-17

Feb 16, 2026 05:27PM ● By YSBC Sports

The Sutter Union girls’ basketball team clinched their first league title in nine years as they beat the Natomas Nighthawks 49-46 in a Golden Empire League matchup on Feb. 12.

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Northern Section Releases Schedule for Hoops, All Local Squads Made the Cut

Feb 16, 2026 05:22PM ● By YSBC Sports

The CIF Northern Section released their boys and girls basketball postseason brackets on Saturday, Feb. 14. Here are the matchups and some input on the first-round matchups.

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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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