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Glassy-Winged Sharpshooter Found on Costco Plants

Jun 01, 2026 02:57PM ● By MPG Staff

Yuba County agricultural officials are urging residents to take immediate precautions after the invasive glassy-winged sharpshooter was detected on grape and citrus plants sold at Costco stores.

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Free Life Jacket Loaner Stations Available This Summer

May 27, 2026 11:19AM ● By MPG Staff

As families head to local waterways for the unofficial start of summer, the Sutter County Children & Families Commission is reminding residents that free children’s life jackets are available for day use at several Life Jacket Loaner Stations throughout the county.

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CalFresh Work Rule Changes Begin June 1

May 27, 2026 10:59AM ● By MPG Staff

New CalFresh eligibility rules will take effect June 1 and will impact some adults between the ages of 18 and 64, according to information released by program officials.

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Yuba Water Awards Penstock Contract

May 19, 2026 11:09AM ● By MPG Staff

Yuba Water Agency has awarded an engineering and design contract to GFT Inc. as part of ongoing efforts to rebuild the penstock that ruptured above New Colgate Powerhouse in February.

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Former Prison Finds New Purpose

May 19, 2026 10:18AM ● By Shamaya Sutton, photos by Shamaya Sutton

When the former Leo Chesney Correctional Facility went up for sale near Live Oak, Pastor Dave Bryan saw more than an empty women’s prison sitting on 10 acres. He saw the possibility of turning a place once built for incarceration into a place of refuge.

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Sutter County DUI Checkpoint Planned May 22

May 19, 2026 09:56AM ● By MPG Staff

The Sutter County Sheriff’s Office will conduct a DUI checkpoint from 8 p.m. May 22 to 2 a.m. May 23 at an undisclosed location in Yuba City.

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Chico Creek Tests Show No E. coli O157

May 19, 2026 09:40AM ● By MPG Staff

Butte County Public Health announced that recent water and sediment samples collected from Big Chico Creek tested negative for E. coli O157, the strain linked to an outbreak of illnesses connected to recreational water exposure during summer 2025.

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Yuba City Approves Card Payment Fee

May 12, 2026 10:58AM ● By Susan Meeker

The Yuba City Council voted May 5 to begin charging a 2 percent fee on all debit and credit card payments made to the city, a change officials said was necessary to stop using utility funds to cover rising processing costs tied to bank transactions.

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State Announces First Yuba County Park Along Feather River

May 05, 2026 02:13PM ● By MPG Staff

A major Earth Day announcement on April 22 included plans for Yuba County’s first-ever state park, a nearly 2,000-acre site along the Feather River near Olivehurst.

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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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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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NFIB Details Benefits of 20% Small Business Tax Deduction Becoming Permanent in California

Apr 20, 2026 12:42PM ● By National Federation of Independent Business News Release

The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), the nation’s leading small business advocacy organization, released a new report outlining the economic benefits and massive tax savings the 20% Small Business Tax Deduction will bring to the 4.3 million small businesses in California now that it has been made permanent.

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Yuba County Certifies Broadband EIR

Apr 14, 2026 01:43PM ● By Susan Meeker

Yuba County supervisors approved certification of a program-level Environmental Impact Report (EIR) that will streamline future broadband expansion projects and reduce costs for both the county and providers.

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Sutter County Opens Pediatric Therapy Unit

Mar 30, 2026 04:21PM ● By Shamaya Sutton, photos by Shamaya Sutton

For the first time, families in Sutter County no longer have to travel outside the county to access specialized pediatric therapy services.

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Pacific Coast Producers Acquires Del Monte Fruit Assets

Mar 30, 2026 04:18PM ● By MPG Staff

Pacific Coast Producers has completed its purchase of key Del Monte Foods assets tied to its fruit business, the company announced.

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State Error Nets Sutter County Interest Windfall

Mar 24, 2026 11:23AM ● By Susan Meeker

In a real life version of the Monopoly card that reads “bank error in your favor,” Sutter County briefly received just over $80 million from the state, though officials knew immediately the money was not theirs to keep.

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Proposed Utility Rate Hike Moves Forward

Mar 24, 2026 10:53AM ● By Susan Meeker

Residents could see sharply higher water and sewer bills as city officials work to address rising costs, aging infrastructure and long-term system needs.

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February a Solid Month for New Home Sales

Mar 16, 2026 01:44PM ● By North State Building Industry Association News Release

The first quarter of the year generally sees the greatest number of new home sales in the greater Sacramento region, and 2026 is no exception, as 542 sales were reported by North State Building Industry Association members in February.

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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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New Home Sales in Greater Sacramento Region Climb 79%

Feb 16, 2026 12:24PM ● By North State Building Industry Association News Release

New home sales in the greater Sacramento area got off to a fast start in January, soaring 79 percent higher than December’s totals, the North State Building Industry Association reported recently.

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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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Optimism Marks 2026 Colusa Farm Show

Feb 10, 2026 10:08AM ● By Susan Meeker, photos by Susan Meeker

Three days of warm, clear weather helped draw thousands to the Colusa Farm Show, which concluded Feb. 5 at the Colusa County Fairgrounds.

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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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PG&E Grant Aids Local Food Banks

Jan 21, 2026 08:44AM ● By Lloyd Green

Pacific Gas and Electric Company is donating $1 million to food banks across Northern and Central California to help replenish supplies after the holidays and meet rising demand from families and individuals facing food insecurity.

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Free Tire Disposal Coupons Available

Jan 13, 2026 09:15AM ● By Lloyd Green Jr.

Residents of Yuba and Sutter counties can again take advantage of free tire disposal through a coupon program offered by the Regional Waste Management Authority.

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Applications Now Open for ‘Yes to Startups’

Jan 13, 2026 09:07AM ● By Yuba County News Release

Yuba County’s Business Incubator Program

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The Salvation Army Announces Transition of Services Closure of the Depot Family Crisis Center

Jan 06, 2026 09:31AM ● By The Salvation Army News Release

The Salvation Army Yuba-Sutter Corps announced Jan. 2 plans to close The Depot Family Crisis Center, a transitional shelter that has served families experiencing homelessness in the region since 1993.

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Severe Weather Peaks at Christmas

Jan 06, 2026 09:24AM ● By Shamaya Sutton, photos by Shamaya Sutton

Severe weather swept through the Sacramento Valley over Christmas week, with some of the most damaging conditions hitting the Yuba-Sutter region early Christmas morning.

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California Rolls Out 2026 Laws

Dec 30, 2025 09:51AM ● By Susan Meeker

California ushered in a new set of laws this week, and while many were shaped by urban concerns, several will still influence daily life in rural Northern California.

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Sutter County Taxpayers Foot Bill for Old Rehab Loans

Dec 16, 2025 01:46PM ● By Susan Meeker

Taxpayers will absorb nearly $235,000 in losses after the Sutter County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously Dec. 9 to write off 13 delinquent housing rehabilitation loans.

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Creative Interiors Finds Holiday Spirit After Devastating Fire

Dec 08, 2025 05:47PM ● By Shamaya Sutton

It could almost be considered a Christmas miracle. After a devastating fire on Aug. 26, Creative Interiors in Yuba City is still managing to offer its signature holiday cheer to residents and visitors.

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Home Sales Remain Above Average During October

Nov 24, 2025 02:39PM ● By MPG Staff

New home sales in the Sacramento region rose modestly in September and remained above the historical average for this time of year, the North State Building Industry Association announced on Nov. 11.

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Rice Holds Ground as Yuba’s Top Crop

Nov 03, 2025 06:23PM ● By Susan Meeker

Rice retained its crown as Yuba County’s leading crop in 2024, generating $52 million in gross value despite a sharp price drop that shaved $15 million off its previous year’s total.

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‘Jams for JAMZ’

Oct 27, 2025 05:57PM ● By Shamaya Sutton

Fundraiser to Support Marysville Jr. Indians Cheer Teams Headed to Nationals

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Soundscape, A Classical Guitar Concert Featuring Two Virtuoso Guitarists

Oct 27, 2025 05:19PM ● By Yuba Sutter Arts & Culture News Release

Continuing its tradition of offering the community unique musical experiences not otherwise available, Yuba Sutter Arts & Culture is honored to welcome back virtuoso classical guitarists Matthew Grasso and Sean O'Connor for an eclectic, original program of solos and duos for extended 7-string and 11-string alto guitars.

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