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Auditions Set for Spelling Bee

Feb 16, 2026 02:58PM ● By Shamaya Sutton

Auditions for “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee,” the inaugural production of Stage 754, will be held Feb. 24 and 25 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Burrows Center for the Arts, 624 E St., Marysville.

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California First District Opens 2026 Art Competition

Feb 16, 2026 02:53PM ● By MPG Staff

The Office of California’s First Congressional District has opened the 2026 Congressional Art Competition to high school students across the district.

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Remembering the 1986 Flood

Feb 16, 2026 01:50PM ● By MPG Staff

Yuba Water Agency on Wednesday premiered a new documentary ahead of the 40th anniversary of the February 1986 flood in Yuba County.

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Butte College Scholarships Open

Feb 10, 2026 01:14PM ● By MPG Staff

The Butte College Foundation is accepting scholarship applications for the 2026–27 academic year, with a deadline of March 15 at 11:59 p.m.

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Yuba Water Funds Regional Wastewater Plan

Feb 10, 2026 01:12PM ● By MPG Staff

The Yuba Water Agency approved a grant exceeding $3 million to the Olivehurst Public Utility District (OPUD) to complete planning and design work for a regional wastewater transmission and treatment project serving Wheatland and South Yuba County.

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Free Tax Help Available Through United Way

Feb 10, 2026 01:09PM ● By MPG Staff

Residents in Colusa, Sutter and Yuba counties can file their taxes for free through a regional partnership between Yuba-Sutter-Colusa United Way and United Way California Capital Region.

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Sutter Supervisors Urge Newsom to Accelerate LaMalfa Election

Feb 10, 2026 01:06PM ● By Susan Meeker

The Sutter County Board of Supervisors approved a letter at a Feb. 2 special meeting urging Gov. Gavin Newsom to accelerate the special election to fill the congressional seat left vacant by the death of Rep. Doug LaMalfa.

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Sowles Announces Bid for Superior Court

Feb 10, 2026 01:02PM ● By MPG Staff

Attorney Tamara Sowles announced her candidacy for Yuba County Superior Court Judge, Office 1, citing more than a decade of experience in prosecution, municipal law and private practice.

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Sutter County’s Office of Emergency Management

Public Input Sought on Sutter County Hazards

Feb 10, 2026 12:43PM ● By Shamaya Sutton

Sutter County’s Office of Emergency Management held its first community meeting Feb. 4 as part of a countywide update to its Hazard Mitigation Plan, drawing more than a dozen participants both in person and online.

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Prune Growers Meeting Set Feb. 18 in Yuba City

Feb 10, 2026 12:40PM ● By MPG Staff

The University of California Cooperative Extension will host the 2026 South Sacramento Valley Prune Grower Meeting on Wednesday, Feb. 18, at the Sutter County Veterans Hall, 1425 Veterans Memorial Cir, in Yuba City.

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Yuba-Sutter Winter Pow Wow Set for Feb. 21

Feb 10, 2026 12:37PM ● By MPG Staff

The Yuba-Sutter Winter Pow Wow will take place Saturday, Feb. 21, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Marysville Youth Center, also known as the Tri Counties Community Center, 1830 B St. The event is free and open to the public.

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Yuba, Sutter Poetry Out Loud Winners Named

Feb 10, 2026 12:34PM ● By MPG Staff

High school students from Yuba and Sutter counties were named county champions Saturday, Jan. 31, during the 2026 Poetry Out Loud competitions held at the Sutter Theater Center for the Arts.

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Sutter Parents Complete Parenting Program

Feb 10, 2026 12:29PM ● By MPG Staff

The Sutter County Probation Department announced Feb. 4 that 10 local parents completed the Parent Project, a 10-week parenting program focused on supporting families with strong-willed children.

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Marysville Honors 175 Years of History

Feb 10, 2026 12:26PM ● By Shamaya Sutton

The Marysville Elks Lodge was filled Thursday, Feb. 5, as residents gathered to celebrate the city’s 175th anniversary.

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Yuba City Police Lt. Retires After 24 Years

Feb 10, 2026 12:17PM ● By MPG Staff

Yuba City Police Lt. Michelle Brazil has retired after 24 years with the Yuba City Police Department, concluding a career that included patrol, investigations, training and leadership roles.

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Lindhurst High Adds Community School Van

Feb 10, 2026 12:14PM ● By MPG Staff

Lindhurst High School unveiled a new Community School Van on Feb. 2, funded through a California Community Schools Partnership Program grant to expand student access to services and activities.

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Linda Lions Host Student Speakers

Feb 10, 2026 12:11PM ● By Shamaya Sutton

The Linda Lions Club hosted its first Student Speakers Contest of the year Feb. 3 in the community room at Habitat for Humanity Prosperity Village.

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Downtown Bookshop Revives Letter Writing

Feb 10, 2026 11:58AM ● By Shamaya Sutton, photos by Shamaya Sutton

“To think that a thought six months ago would become my whole world,” Jenni Heslop wrote on a Post-it note during a free creative writing session Jan. 25 at her Tiny Bookshop in downtown Marysville.

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AARP Tax-Aide Expands Services to Yuba County

Feb 03, 2026 10:00AM ● By Margaret Fowler

Free, in-person personal income tax preparation services will be available this tax season at the Alcouffe Center in Oregon House through the AARP Foundation Tax-Aide program, marking the first time Yuba County has hosted an in-person AARP Tax-Aide site.

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Members of Tom Rigney & Flambeau will take the stage at the Sutter Theater Center for the Arts

Sutter Theater Hosts Cajun Night, Feb. 28

Feb 03, 2026 09:55AM ● By Lloyd Green

Cajun and Zydeco rhythms will take over Sutter Theater Center for the Arts when Tom Rigney & Flambeau perform Friday, Feb. 28, at 7 p.m.

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Sheriff’s Office Recognizes Top Staff

Feb 02, 2026 05:36PM ● By MPG Staff

The Sutter County Sheriff’s Office recognized four individuals as its 2025 Employees of the Year for dedication, professionalism and service to the community.

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Sutter County Warns of Deed Fraud

Feb 02, 2026 05:30PM ● By MPG Staff

The Sutter County Clerk-Recorder’s Office is urging property owners to remain vigilant after an increase in questionable documents submitted for recording over the past year, including deeds that may indicate attempted fraud.

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Dispatcher Brandy Curt holds a Commander’s Commendation at the Sutter County Sheriff’s Office

Dispatcher Earns Commander’s Commendation

Feb 02, 2026 05:28PM ● By MPG Staff

The Sutter County Sheriff’s Office recognized Dispatcher Brandy Curt with a Commander’s Commendation for her actions during a life-threatening emergency on Dec. 24, 2025.

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Chili Cook-Off Fundraiser Set for Feb. 28

Feb 02, 2026 05:23PM ● By Shamaya Sutton

The Yuba City Moose Lodge will once again turn up the heat later this winter with its annual Chili Cook-Off, and organizers say enthusiasm is already running high, with all available team slots filling ahead of the event.

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Yuba City Public Works Streets crew complete roadway repairs

Residents Asked to Report Road Hazards

Feb 02, 2026 05:16PM ● By Shamaya Sutton

The city of Yuba City is encouraging residents to report road hazards and other infrastructure concerns through its YC311 service request system, saying public input helps crews respond more efficiently and prioritize repairs.

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Teen-Led Magazine Reaches Fourth Edition

Feb 02, 2026 05:03PM ● By Shamaya Sutton

The Sutter County Library recently released the fourth edition of its Creative Youth Magazine, a publication born from a teen’s idea and sustained by young creators across Sutter County.

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A mid-20th century view of downtown Marysville

Marysville at 175, Shaped by Water and Time

Feb 02, 2026 04:49PM ● By MPG Staff

Marysville is celebrating its 175th anniversary this year, marking a milestone dating back to its incorporation on Feb. 5, 1851.

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as Trauma Intervention Program “Heroes with Heart” nominees

Local Deputies Receive Heroes with Heart Recognition

Feb 02, 2026 04:47PM ● By MPG Staff

Three members of the Yuba County Sheriff’s Office were recently recognized as “Heroes with Heart” by the Trauma Intervention Program, an honor awarded to first responders who demonstrate exceptional compassion and professionalism while assisting individuals during crisis situations.

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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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Sutter County Launches Drawing Contest

Feb 02, 2026 04:12PM ● By Shamaya Sutton

The Sutter County Board of Supervisors is inviting residents of all ages to take part in a countywide drawing contest celebrating “Your Favorite Place in Sutter County,” encouraging creativity while highlighting community pride and local landmarks.

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Lower Yuba River Agreement Secured Through 2050

Jan 28, 2026 08:40AM ● By Lloyd Green

The Yuba Water Agency secured a 25-year extension of the Lower Yuba River Accord after the State Water Resources Control Board approved the agreement this week.

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Volunteers distribute food to local residents

Skylight Community Grants Awarded

Jan 28, 2026 08:38AM ● By MPG Staff

Skylight Renewable Energy awarded $7,500 to two nonprofit organizations serving Sutter County through its fourth-quarter 2025 Community Giving Program.

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Acoustic Upgrade Completed at Fairgrounds

Jan 27, 2026 03:25PM ● By MPG Staff

A long standing sound problem at the Yuba Sutter Fairgrounds Main Exhibit Hall has been resolved through a multi-phase project led by the Rotary Club of Yuba City, improving acoustics for large public events and emergency uses.

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Members of the Center Stage Productions team are pictured during an earlier casting call

Center Stage Productions Announces New Season and Workshops

Jan 27, 2026 03:22PM ● By Yuba Sutter Arts & Culture News Release

Center Stage Productions, Yuba-Sutter's premiere youth performing arts program, has announced its next series of theater workshops and plans for its summer musicals.

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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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