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Memorial Day Tributes Unite Yuba-Sutter

Jun 01, 2026 05:27PM ● By Shamaya Sutton

Communities across the Yuba-Sutter region observed Memorial Day with ceremonies and tributes throughout the weekend, bringing together veterans, families and residents to honor those who died while serving in the U.S. military.

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Rock the Block to Raise Funds for NOTES Project

Jun 01, 2026 04:52PM ● By Shamaya Sutton

The Institute of Rock is turning up the volume and the water pressure for its next downtown summer event.

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Mendocino Forest Plans Trails Day Events

Jun 01, 2026 04:26PM ● By MPG Staff

Mendocino National Forest officials are inviting community members to take part in National Trails Day events June 5 and 6 across the forest.

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CDFW Releases Ocean Salmon Harvest Tracking Tools

Jun 01, 2026 12:43PM ● By California Department of Fish and Wildlife News Release

The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) is pleased to announce the launch of new digital tools to track the recreational and commercial in-season harvests of ocean salmon.

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James Garner performs during his “Tribute to Johnny Cash” concert show

James Garner to Bring Johnny Cash Tribute to Sutter Theater

May 27, 2026 11:17AM ● By MPG Staff

Fans of Johnny Cash and classic country music will have a chance to hear the songs of the “Man in Black” performed live when James Garner’s Tribute to Johnny Cash comes to the Sutter Theater Center for the Arts on Friday, June 12 at 7 p.m.

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Lindhurst Hosts Hmong Culture Festival

May 27, 2026 11:11AM ● By Shamaya Sutton, photos by Shamaya Sutton

The bright colors of embroidered costumes, the movement of pleated skirts and the sound of families cheering for young performers filled the Lindhurst High School gymnasium on May 16 as the school’s Hmong Club hosted its third annual Hmong Culture Festival.

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Yuba-Sutter to Celebrate America’s 250th

May 27, 2026 10:15AM ● By MPG Staff

Communities across the Yuba-Sutter region are joining together to celebrate America’s 250th birthday with a two-day Independence Day event dubbed the “Heart of America Festival 250.”

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Frozen Yogurt Shop Opens Downtown

May 19, 2026 11:03AM ● By Shamaya Sutton, photos by Shamaya Sutton

Marysville’s historic downtown got a little sweeter May 13 as residents, city officials and local business supporters gathered on Third Street to celebrate the ribbon-cutting and grand opening of Yogi Shack, the city’s first frozen yogurt shop.

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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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Take Me Out to the Ballgame

May 19, 2026 09:37AM ● By Shamaya Sutton, photos by Shamaya Sutton

Freebirds Unveil Bryant Field Upgrades, New Fan Experience

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‘It’s the People’

May 19, 2026 09:20AM ● By Shamaya Sutton, photos by Shamaya Sutton

Untz Festival builds community at Sycamore Ranch

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Veterans Memorial Event Opens Sunday

May 19, 2026 09:03AM ● By MPG Staff

Calvary Christian Center will host its annual “A Grateful Nation Remembers” Memorial Day weekend tribute May 24 and 25 at its campus at 2620 Colusa Highway in Yuba City.

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Beale Airshow Set for 2027

May 19, 2026 08:57AM ● By MPG Staff

Beale Air Force Base will once again welcome the public for the return of the Beale Airshow on April 17-18, 2027.

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Startup Finalists Compete in Marysville

May 12, 2026 11:47AM ● By Shamaya Sutton

Yuba County’s version of “Shark Tank” came to a head May 7 as the top 10 finalists in the Yes to Startups program took the stage at the Five30 Event Center in Marysville to make their final pitches before a panel of local judges.

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Kiwanis Fishing Derby Returns to Marysville

May 12, 2026 11:20AM ● By MPG Staff

The Kiwanis Club of Marysville will host the 74th annual Jim Watson Youth Fishing Derby on Saturday, May 16, at Ellis Lake in Marysville.

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Friendship Park Project Breaks Ground in West Linda

May 12, 2026 11:11AM ● By Shamaya Sutton

For more than 40 years, Friendship Park has meant different things to different people.

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Downtown Marysville Buzzes with Triple Celebration

May 12, 2026 11:03AM ● By Shamaya Sutton

Warm sunshine and spring temperatures returned to the Sacramento Valley on May 2, bringing crowds to downtown Marysville as three community events converged in the city’s historic core.

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California Study Examines Safer Alternatives to Post-Harvest Fumigants

May 12, 2026 09:08AM ● By California Department of Pesticide Regulation News Release

The California Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) recently released the post-harvest commodity fumigation component of a multipart independent scientific study evaluating alternatives to fumigant pesticides.

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Local Cast Brings ‘Spelling Bee’ to Stage

May 05, 2026 02:28PM ● By MPG Staff

Stage 754 will present the Tony Award-winning musical “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee” this month at the Sutter Theater Center for the Arts.

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Pop-up Improv Brings Mystery to Marysville Speakeasy

May 05, 2026 01:57PM ● By MPG Staff

When a scheduling conflict threatened to sideline one of Yuba-Sutter’s regular improv nights, local performers did what they do best: improvise.

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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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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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Yuba Environmental Science (YES) Charter Academy hosted its annual Earth Day

Earth Day Event Showcases Student Projects

May 05, 2026 01:20PM ● By Shamaya Sutton

Yuba Environmental Science (YES) Charter Academy hosted its annual Earth Day Festival on April 25, bringing together students, families and community partners for the school’s largest event of the year.

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Coffee Chain Eyes Linda Shopping Center

Apr 21, 2026 04:06PM ● By MPG Staff

Yuba County is set to get a jolt of caffeine as plans move forward for a new Dutch Bros.

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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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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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