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Building Careers Foundation helps lead the BuildStrong Academy’s pre-apprenticeship program to train people for careers in the homebuilding industry
Area Homebuilders Do More Than Just Build Homes

Aug 25, 2026 12:47PM ● By Tim Murphy, North State Building Industry Association

Our industry helps people rebuild their lives and gives young people a path toward rewarding careers

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North Yuba Forest Partnership
North Yuba Partnership Renews Forest Pact

Aug 25, 2026 09:53AM ● By MPG Staff

Nine organizations working to restore forests and reduce wildfire risk in the North Yuba River watershed have renewed an agreement to continue work across a 275,000-acre landscape.

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Feather River Park
Residents Weigh Feather River Park Plans

Aug 25, 2026 09:34AM ● By Shamaya Sutton

Community members are calling for a mix of trails, river recreation, hunting, fishing and wildlife opportunities as California State Parks begins shaping the future of the proposed Feather River Park.

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barrel racing
Stampede Rides for a Cause, Sept. 12-13

Aug 25, 2026 09:23AM ● By Shamaya Sutton

September in Marysville means one thing - Stampede season!

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Nicolaus Labor Day Parade
Nicolaus Labor Day Parade Returns Sept. 7

Aug 25, 2026 09:21AM ● By Shamaya Sutton

One of south Sutter County’s longtime Labor Day traditions will return Sept. 7 as the Nicolaus Labor Day Parade rolls into its 35th year with the theme “All Aboard the Memories.”

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workshop participant adds amenities to a preliminary layout
Yuba City Eyes Regional Recreation Complex

Aug 25, 2026 09:16AM ● By Shamaya Sutton, photos by Shamaya Sutton

An indoor multipurpose recreation complex, additional practice fields and more inclusive recreation opportunities emerged among the early priorities Monday as residents got their first chance to help shape a proposed regional recreation facility in north Yuba City.

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poet
Yuba County Poet Awarded Fellowship

Aug 25, 2026 09:13AM ● By Lloyd Green Jr.

Yuba County poet Marcelo Hernandez Castillo has been awarded a $10,000 Upstate Individual Artists Fellowship, one of 15 fellowships awarded to artists and culture bearers across Northern California.

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Yuba Water Agency and Reclamation District
Yuba Water Tests Levee Technology

Aug 24, 2026 05:54PM ● By Lloyd Green Jr.

New technology deployed along Yuba County levees could help local officials identify animal burrows, hidden seepage and other potential problems before they develop into larger maintenance concerns.

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paintings
Rylie Rollins Turns Art into Hope

Aug 24, 2026 05:46PM ● By Shamaya Sutton

One in a million. That’s one way to describe 10-year-old Rylie Rollins, who was born with a rare craniofacial condition that has resulted in 29 surgeries during her first decade of life.

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saddle bronc event
Ferndale Rodeo Injuries Claim Two Horses

Aug 24, 2026 05:38PM ● By MPG Staff

Two horses supplied by Marysville-based Flying U Rodeo Company were euthanized after sustaining serious injuries during an Aug. 15 rodeo in Ferndale.

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Youth for Change
Sutter County Continues Foster Youth Crisis Services

Aug 18, 2026 01:44PM ● By Susan Meeker

Sutter County will continue providing around-the-clock crisis support for foster youth and their caregivers through a $342,220 agreement with Youth for Change.

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Sutter Bike Path
Sutter Bike Path Extension Under Construction

Aug 18, 2026 01:37PM ● By MPG Staff

Construction is underway on the Sutter Bike Path Gap Connection Project, which will extend the existing bike and pedestrian route toward Harter Parkway and Didar S. Bains Park.

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watermelon
Watermelon Festival Kicks-off Aug. 28

Aug 18, 2026 01:15PM ● By Shamaya Sutton

Fall is taking on a new flavor this year at Bishop’s Pumpkin Farm, as growers welcome their first-ever watermelon crop with a festival dedicated to the summertime favorite.

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Yuba College Theatre
Yuba College Theatre to Hold Auditions for ‘The Hypocrite/Tartuffe’

Aug 18, 2026 01:13PM ● By Shamaya Sutton

Yuba College Theatre is looking for actors to take on one of theatre’s most notorious hypocrites this fall, as auditions open later this month for Molière’s “The Hypocrite/Tartuffe.”

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flock cameras
Yuba County Defends Use of Flock Cameras

Aug 18, 2026 01:02PM ● By Susan Meeker

Yuba County sheriff’s officials are defending their use of automated license plate readers as a valuable crime-fighting tool, pointing to cases ranging from an Olivehurst homicide to narcotics investigations while responding to growing concerns over privacy and oversight.

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park
Sam Brannan Park to Close Amid Safety Concerns

Aug 18, 2026 12:33PM ● By Shamaya Sutton, photos by Shamaya Sutton

Sam Brannan Park is expected to temporarily close beginning Sept. 1 as Yuba City officials move to address escalating public safety, drug use and homelessness-related concerns at the city’s largest community park.

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wine
Golden Autumn Wine Festival Returns, Sept. 6

Aug 18, 2026 08:07AM ● By Lloyd Green Jr.

Wine enthusiasts will have two opportunities to sample wines from 12 wineries when the Golden Autumn Wine Festival returns to Bishop’s Pumpkin Farm, 1415 Pumpkin Lane in Wheatland, on Sept. 6.

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The old railroad trestle runs alongside the Fifth Street Bridge
Fifth Street Train Tressel Raises Safety Questions

Aug 18, 2026 08:04AM ● By Shamaya Sutton, photos by Shamaya Sutton

The death of a 13-year-old girl who fell from the railroad trestle near the Fifth Street Bridge on Aug. 9 has raised questions among community members about access to the structure and its future.

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Skylight Renewable Energy
Grants Support Food Bank, 4-H

Aug 11, 2026 09:46AM ● By Lloyd Green Jr.

Two Yuba-Sutter nonprofits will use new grant funding to expand food assistance and youth education programs after receiving a combined $7,500 from Skylight Renewable Energy.

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Rob Gronkowski and Patrick Mahomes meet with high school football players in a locker room during a T-Mobile Friday Night 5G Lights event.
T-Mobile Plans Yuba City Tailgate, Aug. 15

Aug 11, 2026 09:36AM ● By MPG Staff

A free football tailgate comes to Yuba City Aug. 15 with local players, cheerleaders and band members, games, giveaways and information about a national high school competition.

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Yuba-Sutter Farm Bureau
Candidate Forum Set for Aug. 25

Aug 11, 2026 09:27AM ● By MPG Staff

Candidates seeking state and federal office will meet with voters Aug. 25 during a public forum hosted by the Yuba-Sutter Farm Bureau.

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engineering interns
Sutter County, Yuba City Highlight Internships

Aug 10, 2026 03:26PM ● By MPG Staff

Local government agencies are highlighting opportunities for students and prospective employees to gain hands-on experience in public-sector careers, with Sutter County recognizing its summer engineering interns and Yuba City opening a new SkillBridge internship.

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Alec Flores Youth Sports Scholarship Corporation
Campaign Supports Local Young Athletes

Aug 10, 2026 02:48PM ● By Lloyd Green Jr.

Nearly seven years after 13-year-old Alec Flores was killed by a drunk driver while walking to school, a nonprofit created in his memory continues to help young athletes participate in sports.

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bruno mars tribute band
‘24K Magic’ to Benefit Foster Youth, Aug. 21

Aug 10, 2026 02:44PM ● By Shamaya Sutton

A little “24K Magic” is coming to Yuba City later this month, with foster youth taking on more than just a front-row seat.

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California State Parks Forward flyer announcing public input opportunities for the proposed Feather River Park in Yuba County.
State Parks Seeks Input on Feather River Park

Aug 06, 2026 03:17PM ● By Lloyd Green

California State Parks is seeking public input as it develops plans for Feather River Park, which would become the first state park in Yuba County.

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Yuba-Sutter Earns Blue Zones Certification

Aug 05, 2026 08:10AM ● By MPG Staff

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.

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Sheriff's Grant Funds DUI Enforcement Equipment

Aug 04, 2026 04:46PM ● By Susan Meeker

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.

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speed limit sign
New Speed Limit Set for North Beale

Aug 04, 2026 03:46PM ● By Susan Meeker

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.

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barista
Hop Riot Brews Morning Coffee, for Adults Only

Aug 04, 2026 12:14PM ● By Shamaya Sutton, photos by Shamaya Sutton

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.

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

Aug 04, 2026 11:03AM ● By MPG Staff

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.

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cleanup
Annual Yuba River Cleanup Set Sept. 19

Aug 04, 2026 10:55AM ● By Lloyd Green Jr.

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.

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Forbestown Group Plans Officer Elections, Aug. 31

Jul 28, 2026 12:04PM ● By Lloyd Green Jr.

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.

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construction, renovation
Tri-Counties Renovation Seeks Community Support

Jul 28, 2026 11:13AM ● By Shamaya Sutton, photos by Shamaya Sutton

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.

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Infrastructure Projects
Infrastructure Projects Move Forward Across Yuba-Sutter

Jul 28, 2026 10:39AM ● By MPG Staff

Several infrastructure and public improvement projects are moving forward across Yuba and Sutter counties, including a rural culvert study, drainage work near Trowbridge and construction at two Yuba County parks.

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Pesticide
DPR Releases Final Findings from State-Funded Fumigant Alternatives Study

Jul 27, 2026 12:00PM ● By California Department of Pesticide Regulation News Release

The California Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) released the fourth and final component of a multi-part study exploring alternatives to fumigant pesticides.

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