Sutter County Voters to Weigh Sales Tax

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. Read More »

Yuba-Sutter Earns Blue Zones Certification

Yuba-Sutter has become one of more than 80 communities nationwide to earn Certified Blue Zones Community status, marking the completion of a five-year effort aimed at improving public health through changes in local policies, schools, businesses and public spaces. Read More »

West Nile Activity Expands Across Yuba, Sutter

The Sutter-Yuba Mosquito and Vector Control District is urging residents to protect themselves from mosquito bites after detecting additional West Nile virus activity throughout Yuba and Sutter counties. Read More »

Swim Team Honors Founder's Legacy

Sutter Buttes Swimming finished third in the team standings at the North Valley Aquatic League Championships, held July 24-26, while five swimmers earned seasonal high-point honors. Read More »

Sheriff's Grant Funds DUI Enforcement Equipment

The Sutter County Board of Supervisors approved accepting more than $212,000 in state grant funding to expand impaired driving enforcement and education efforts throughout the county. Read More »

Paddleboarding’s Second Wave: Where to Launch Near Yuba-Sutter

Stand-up paddleboarding may no longer be new, but the sport appears to be experiencing a second wave—and our Northern California waterways are full of them. Read More »

New Speed Limit Set for North Beale

The posted speed limit on part of North Beale Road will increase to 40 mph under an ordinance approved by the Yuba County Board of Supervisors. Read More »

Marysville Seeks Grant for Domestic Violence Unit

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. Read More »

Library Closes Summer with Renaissance Fair

Knights, fairies, pirates and storybook characters filled the Sutter County Library on Aug. 1 as the library celebrated the conclusion of its summer reading program with its first Fairy Tale Renaissance Fair. Read More »

Hop Riot Brews Morning Coffee, for Adults Only

Hop Riot is opening its doors much earlier, adding espresso drinks and morning gathering space to its beer-and-wine business. But the new coffee service comes with the same rule as the bar: Customers must be 21 or older to enter. Read More »

Feather Falls Brewery Among Nation's Best

Feather Falls Brewing Company has been named the third-ranked brewery in the nation after earning six medals, including four golds, at the 2026 U.S. Open Beer Championship. Read More »

Freebirds Win Series Against Oakland

The Yuba-Sutter Freebirds endured another losing week in the Pioneer Baseball League as they went 2-4 from July 28-Aug. 2. Read More »

'Bandits & Bandanas' Returns Aug. 22

Yuba Sutter Arts & Culture will once again turn the Sutter Theater Center for the Arts into a celebration of country music while raising money for one of the community's largest arts projects. Read More »

Award-Winning Film Comes to Sutter Theater, Aug. 15

Yuba Sutter Arts & Culture and the Marysville Japanese American Citizens League will host a special screening of the independent feature film "Kintsukuroi" on Saturday, Aug. 15, at the Sutter Theater Center for the Arts. Read More »

Annual Yuba River Cleanup Set Sept. 19

Volunteers from across the region are invited to help remove trash from the Yuba River watershed during the South Yuba River Citizens League's 29th Annual Yuba River Cleanup on Saturday, Sept. 19. Read More »

Acting Company Sets Aug. 29 Benefit Concert

Musical partnerships made famous on Broadway, in film and on the radio will take center stage Aug. 29 during The Acting Company's fundraiser, "Two by Two: Celebrating Duos That Defined Entertainment." Read More »

Live Oak Woman Faces Drug Charges

A suspicious vehicle investigation in Yuba City led to the arrest of a Live Oak woman after deputies reported finding suspected mushrooms, LSD, methamphetamine and other narcotics. Read More »

Freebirds to Host Community Blood Drive, Aug 7

The Yuba-Sutter Freebirds and Vitalant will host a blood drive Aug. 7 at Bryant Field as Type O blood supplies reach a two-year low. Donors receive game admission and other incentives. Read More »

Yuba City Police Host Chai With a Cop, Aug. 5

The Yuba City Police Department will host "Chai With a Cop" from 8 to 10 a.m. Aug. 5 at Chai T Cafe, giving residents an opportunity to meet officers and talk in an informal setting. Read More »

"Aladdin JR.," "Footloose" Open This Weekend

Center Stage Productions returns to the Sutter Theater Center for the Arts with "Aladdin JR." and "Footloose: The Musical," featuring nearly 100 local youth performers this summer. Read More »

Man Sought After Live Oak Incident

A Marysville man wanted in a felony domestic violence case remains at large after a five-hour, multi-agency search in Live Oak. Authorities urge the public not to approach him and to call 911. Read More »

Got Cakes Serves Up Baking Classes for Young Chefs

Got Cakes Bakery is wrapping up its first round of children's baking classes this summer, an initiative owner Cody Espinosa said has been in high demand. Read More »

State Secures Long-Term School Meal Funding

California's Farm to School Program will continue permanently under legislation signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom, securing ongoing support for school meals made with California-grown ingredients and nutrition education in classrooms. Read More »

Forbestown Group Plans Officer Elections, Aug. 31

Members of the Community Center Advisory Council will elect a new slate of officers to and help guide the future of one of Forbestown's longtime community organizations. Read More »

Live Oak Secures Spot in Greenville, NC; Wins LLS West Regional

The Live Oak 10-12 softball team punched their ticket to the Little League Softball World Series after winning the West Regional Tournament on July 23. Read More »

Yuba Police Honor Four Employees

The Yuba City Police Department recently recognized three officers and a dispatcher during a department awards presentation. Read More »

Kids with the Drive to Succeed

Young Entrepreneurs Showcase Businesses at Biz Kidz Event Read More »

Water Project Moves Ahead with Local Funding

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. Read More »

Tri-Counties Renovation Seeks Community Support

Renovations are progressing at the Tri-Counties Community Center, but organizers say additional donations and business partnerships are needed to complete the project's next phase. Read More »

Thompson Meets with Yuba City Businesses

Congressman Mike Thompson met with local business leaders and members of the Yuba City Downtown Business Association July 16 to discuss issues affecting small businesses and the local economy. Read More »

Freebirds Win First Games in Second Half of PBL Season

The Yuba-Sutter Freebirds picked up their first few wins of the second half of the Pioneer Baseball League throughout the past week. Read More »

Robbins Sewer Upgrade Moves Forward

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. Read More »