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Housing Growth Falls Short of Projections

May 05, 2026 01:53PM ● By Susan Meeker

Sutter County is building far fewer homes than planned, a trend officials said is limiting growth and complicating efforts to meet state housing requirements.

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Free Flag Exchange Set May 20

May 05, 2026 01:43PM ● By MPG Staff

A Yuba City business will host a community flag exchange May 20, giving residents a chance to receive a free American flag ahead of Memorial Day.

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Health Officer to Leave Yuba-Sutter

May 05, 2026 01:37PM ● By MPG Staff

After guiding two counties through a once-in-a-century public health crisis, Bi-County Health Officer Dr. Phuong Luu will step down at the end of May to take a new role in Sacramento County, officials announced Wednesday.

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Garden Tour Highlights Local Creativity

May 05, 2026 01:35PM ● By Shamaya Sutton, photos by Shamaya Sutton

From whimsical container gardens to shaded backyard retreats, this year’s American Association of University Women Garden Tour invited visitors to step behind the gates of some of the area’s most thoughtfully designed outdoor spaces.

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Burn Ban Set for Sutter Buttes

May 05, 2026 01:12PM ● By MPG Staff

The Sutter County Fire Department will implement its annual burn ban in the Sutter Buttes, requiring all permitted burning to stop by 5 p.m. May 15.

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Bull Riding Returns to Yuba City

May 05, 2026 01:05PM ● By MPG Staff

Professional bull riding will take center stage at the Yuba-Sutter Fairgrounds on Sunday, May 17, as the Feather Falls Casino Sutter Buttes Showdown brings a PRCA-sanctioned event to the region.

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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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BeXtra Expands Services to Marysville

May 05, 2026 12:20PM ● By Shamaya Sutton, photos by Shamaya Sutton

Before the doors opened April 29, people had already begun gathering outside BeXtra’s newly expanded Marysville site.

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Acting Company Sets Auditions for ‘Ah, Wilderness!’ Revival

May 05, 2026 11:45AM ● By MPG Staff

After a six-year postponement, The Acting Company is moving forward with auditions for “Ah, Wilderness!,” marking the group’s first production of a play by Eugene O’Neill.

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Lions Rib Feed Returns May 9

May 04, 2026 08:20PM ● By Lloyd Green

The Peach Bowl Lions Club will host its 37th annual rib feed May 9 in Yuba City. The evening includes dinner, drinks, desserts and raffle prizes, with proceeds supporting local community programs.

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Sutter County Approves $8.3M Road Plan

Apr 28, 2026 09:23AM ● By Susan Meeker

The Sutter County Board of Supervisors has approved an $8.3 million road work plan for fiscal year 2026-27, advancing a list of projects focused on road repairs, bridge upgrades and long-term infrastructure needs.

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DUI Checkpoint Planned in Yuba City

Apr 28, 2026 09:17AM ● By MPG Staff

The Sutter County Sheriff’s Office will conduct a DUI checkpoint on May 1 from 8 p.m. to 2 a.m. at an undisclosed location within the city of Yuba City.

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Untz Festival Returns to Yuba County with Three-Day Event

Apr 28, 2026 09:14AM ● By Shamaya Sutton

A three-day electronic music gathering known for its immersive atmosphere and late-night performances is set to return to Yuba County next month.

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Yuba City Walk Raises TSC Awareness, May 16

Apr 27, 2026 05:56PM ● By MPG Staff

Local families and advocates will gather May 16 at Didar Bains Park for the Step Forward to Cure TSC event, a fundraiser and awareness campaign supporting those affected by tuberous sclerosis complex.

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Yuba-Sutter Plans New Special Investigations Unit

Apr 27, 2026 05:53PM ● By MPG Staff

Law enforcement agencies in Yuba-Sutter will shift to a new investigative model this summer with the formation of a joint Special Investigations Unit aimed at serious and repeat criminal activity.

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Historical reenactors pose outside the Smartsville Church during Pioneer Day

Pioneer Day Marks Return of Timbuctoo Tours

Apr 27, 2026 05:36PM ● By Shamaya Sutton, photos by Shamaya Sutton

After nearly a decade away, visitors to this year’s Pioneer Day did not just learn about local history, they rode straight into it as the long-awaited return of Timbuctoo tours brought the Gold Rush era back to life.

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Yuba County Reports Limited ICE Activity

Apr 27, 2026 05:13PM ● By Susan Meeker

The Yuba County Board of Supervisors in April received its annual report on local compliance with state immigration laws, with Sheriff’s Lt. Susan Jensen outlining limited interaction with federal authorities in 2025.

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Final Weekend to See ‘Cabaret’ In Yuba City

Apr 27, 2026 05:07PM ● By Shamaya Sutton, photos by Shamaya Sutton

Yuba-Sutter residents have one last chance to catch the show audiences have been raving about. The Acting Company’s latest production of “Cabaret” closes this weekend after a run that has proven both entertaining and quietly haunting.

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Education Services Renewed for Youth Facility

Apr 27, 2026 04:57PM ● By Susan Meeker

The Yuba County Board of Supervisors last month approved an agreement to continue providing education services for youth housed at the Tri County Youth Rehabilitation Center, a regional juvenile facility serving Yuba, Sutter and Colusa counties.

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Officials Monitor E. Coli in Big Chico Creek

Apr 27, 2026 04:52PM ● By MPG Staff

Butte County Public Health will conduct additional water testing in Big Chico Creek in early May to check for E. coli O157 as summer approaches.

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Blazers Split Doubleheader with Cardinals for Top of SDL

Apr 27, 2026 04:49PM ● By YSBC Sports

The Lindhurst Blazers softball team proved on April 24 that they can be contenders in the postseason as they split a doubleheader with the Woodland Christian Cardinals.

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Marysville High School Art Show Debuts at Sutter Theater

Apr 27, 2026 04:41PM ● By Shamaya Sutton, photos by Shamaya Sutton

While not quite finished, the Sutter Theater Center’s second stage has already emerged as one of the more distinctive art venues in town.

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CDFW Releases Chinook Salmon into Oroville

Apr 22, 2026 08:51AM ● By MPG Staff

As part of ongoing efforts to provide diverse fishing opportunities in Lake Oroville, California Department of Fish and Wildlife staff from the Feather River Fish Hatchery, in partnership with the Department of Water Resources, released 129,000 fall-run inland Chinook salmon as fingerlings into Lake Oroville earlier this week.

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Silver Dollar Saloon Pivots Business Model Toward Catering

Apr 21, 2026 04:16PM ● By Shamaya Sutton

The Silver Dollar Saloon, a longtime fixture in downtown Marysville, will significantly scale back its operations beginning in early May, shifting to a Sunday-only schedule as owners pivot their business model and reassess the future of the historic property.

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Neon Alley Project Planned in Downtown Yuba City

Apr 21, 2026 04:14PM ● By MPG Staff

Yuba Sutter Arts & Culture will transform an alley along Plumas Street into a public art corridor featuring murals, restored neon signs and interactive displays.

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Upstate Artists Can Apply for State Fellowships

Apr 21, 2026 03:45PM ● By MPG Staff

Individual artists across Northern California can apply for a new round of state-funded fellowships offering awards from $5,000 to $50,000, with applications due May 6.

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ARC Spillway Project Delayed to 2029

Apr 21, 2026 03:34PM ● By MPG Staff

The Yuba Water Agency has delayed the anticipated construction timeline for its Atmospheric River Control (ARC) Spillway Project, citing impacts from the February failure at the Colgate Powerhouse that have shifted agency priorities and resources.

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County Targets Illegal Food Vendors

Apr 21, 2026 03:25PM ● By Susan Meeker

The Yuba County Board of Supervisors signaled its intent to crack down on unpermitted food vending after a March 14 discussion outlining public health risks, unfair competition for local businesses, and concerns about organized criminal networks operating mobile food setups across the region.

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Participants gather for a group photo before beginning the Ruck the Buttes walk

Ruck the Buttes Honors Military Service

Apr 21, 2026 03:15PM ● By Susan Meeker, photos by Susan Meeker

Ruck the Buttes returned to Sutter County on April 18, drawing two dozen people to the base of the Sutter Buttes for a 15‑mile military‑inspired walk that blended fitness, gratitude and a shared sense of purpose.

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Sutter County Moves to Lower Rural Speed Limits

Apr 21, 2026 03:07PM ● By Susan Meeker

The Sutter County Board of Supervisors on April 14 advanced two ordinances establishing new speed limits on rural roadways, citing traffic safety concerns and engineering studies. Final approval is scheduled for April 28.

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Yuba-Sutter Veterans Stand Down Fundraising Dinner

Veterans Stand Down Dinner set May 30

Apr 20, 2026 04:53PM ● By Lloyd Green Jr.

The 14th annual Yuba-Sutter Veterans Stand Down Fundraising Dinner is set for May 30 at the 530 Event Center in Marysville, bringing together community members, leaders and supporters to raise funds for services that assist local veterans and their families.

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Frank Gonzales, newly named manager of the Yuba-Sutter Freebirds

Gonzales to Lead Freebirds in 2026

Apr 20, 2026 04:46PM ● By MPG Staff

The Yuba-Sutter Freebirds have named longtime baseball veteran Frank Gonzales as the team’s manager for the 2026 season, the organization announced.

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Dog Park Shutdown Highlights Loss of Regional Resource

Apr 20, 2026 04:44PM ● By Shamaya Sutton

The Yuba-Sutter region’s only off-leash dog park has officially announced its closure, though new details reveal differing timelines between the nonprofit board and Caltrans officials, raising questions about what happens next for the long-standing community space.

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Several Birds Missing After Marysville Break-in

Apr 20, 2026 04:39PM ● By Shamaya Sutton

Staff at West Coast Falconry are asking for the public’s help after a targeted break-in earlier this week led to the release of multiple captive birds of prey, several of which remain missing as of April 19.

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Stranix Honored for Decades of Economic Development Work

Apr 20, 2026 03:50PM ● By Shamaya Sutton

On a day she could have spent in Palm Springs accepting honors over lunch, Brynda Stranix was exactly where many say she is most often found, at work, focused on advancing economic growth in the Yuba-Sutter region.

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