Police & Fire

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Sheriff Scott Jones Campaigning for California's 3rd Congressional District

Feb 02, 2022 12:00AM ● By Sheriff Scott Jones for US Congress

Sheriff Jones rose through the ranks since 1989

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Legislation to Help Fire Victims Rebuild Approved by Committee

Jan 25, 2022 12:00AM ● By Office of Assemblyman James Gallagher

Law applied to any rebuilds done before January 1, 2023

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CHP Highlights Changes to State's Traffic Safety Laws

Jan 05, 2022 12:00AM ● By California Highway Patrol News Release

Laws take effect January 1, 2022

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CAL FIRE Investigators Determine Cause of the Dixie Fire

Jan 05, 2022 12:00AM ● By Calfire News Release

CAL FIRE says Dixie Fire was caused by electrical distribution lines owned PG&E

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Ready to Protect and Serve

Jan 05, 2022 12:00AM ● By By Seti Long

Gridley holds week-long series of training and exercises

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CHP Combats Retail Theft

Dec 01, 2021 12:00AM ● By CHP News Release

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Utility Scams are Increasing

Dec 01, 2021 12:00AM ● By PG&E Press Release

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Grant Helps the CHP Focus on Street Racing and Sideshows

Nov 23, 2021 12:00AM ● By CHP News Release

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New Forest Resilience Bond will Finance Restoration

Nov 05, 2021 12:00AM ● By Alex Boesch, Yuba Water Agency

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Gallagher Relentlessly Pursues Wildfire Solutions

Sep 10, 2021 12:00AM ● By Curtis Grima, Assemblyman James Gallagher

Revives Cancelled Legislative Hearing on the Capitol Steps

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PG&E to Remove Trees Cut Down in Yuba County Wildfires

Aug 26, 2021 12:00AM ● By PG&E Press Release

PG&E currently plans to begin removing wood in mid-August, with the goal of completing work this summer

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Covered California Lends Support for North State Wildfire Victims

Aug 26, 2021 12:00AM ● By Covered California News Release

Covered CA extends special-enrollment period to Placer, Nevada, other counties affected by the wildfires

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The Fire Siege

Aug 19, 2021 12:00AM ● By Julie Cart, Calmatters.Org

California's Wildfires by The Numbers

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Covered CA extends special-enrollment period to Placer, Nevada, other counties affected by the wildfires

Aug 18, 2021 12:00AM ● By Covered California News Release

Covered California Lends Support for North State Wildfire Victims

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Dixie Fire, One of Largest in State History

Jul 30, 2021 12:00AM ● By By Seti Long

As of July 28th, 7:00 am the Dixie Fire is 217,581 acres

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PG&E Initiates New Electric Infrastructure to Protect from Wildfire Threat

Jul 30, 2021 12:00AM ● By PG&E Press Release

Undergrounding 10,000 Miles of Power Lines in Highest Fire-Threat Areas

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CHP Cadet Class Graduates... Finally!

Jul 28, 2021 12:00AM ● By Jaime Coffee, California Highway Patrol

"To say these cadets have been well-trained would be an understatement"

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Yuba City Manager Names New Police Chief

Jul 28, 2021 12:00AM ● By City of Yuba City News Release

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Dixie Fire Threatens Bucks, Almanor and More

Jul 22, 2021 12:00AM ● By By Seti Long

Fire has burned over 85,479 acres and is roughly 15 percent contained

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Deputy Valentino Aguirre is Awarded Bronze Medal of Merit

Jul 14, 2021 12:00AM ● By Yuba County Sheriff's Department Press Release

Deputy Aguirre was recognized by the board for his heroic response that day

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NET-5 Arrests Suspect with Unregistered and Un-serialized AR-15 Style "Ghost Gun"

Jul 14, 2021 12:00AM ● By Yuba Sutter Narcotic and Gang Enforcement Task Force

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Where Are You Michelle?

Jul 14, 2021 12:00AM ● By Seti Long

The Torres family hopes that with the community's help, they can bring their 16-year-old missing daughter home

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Slow Down for a Safe and Sane Independence Day

Jun 30, 2021 12:00AM ● By California Highway Patrol Press Release

Maximum Enforcement Period (MEP) focused on speed enforcement

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Grant Awarded to Yuba County Nonprofit Focused on Creating Defensible Space

Jun 18, 2021 12:00AM ● By From PG&E Communications

"We are thrilled to partner with PG&E again to bring this vital community service to residents"

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Law Enforcement to Participate in Torch Run for Special Olympics

Jun 09, 2021 12:00AM ● By Yuba City Police Department

Members of the public are welcome to cheer on the runners from the side of the road

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Threats to Code Enforcement Officers Rise as Two Officer Safety Bills Stall in the Senate

May 12, 2021 12:00AM ● By By Will Hixson, California Association of Code Enforcement Officers

Code enforcement officers tasked with violations traditionally addressed by police/sheriff

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Marysville Police Department Holding DUI Checkpoint on April 24, 2021

Apr 23, 2021 12:00AM ● By Marysville Police Department

Drivers charged with a first-time DUI face an average of $13,500 in fines and penalties, as well as a suspended license!!

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Three Fatalities Result from SR-70 Collision

Apr 01, 2021 12:00AM ● By By Officer Joshua Oglesby, California Highway Patrol

Ford F250 collided with a Ford Explorer

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Yuba River Endowment Funds Animal Evacuation Center

Apr 01, 2021 12:00AM ● By By Crystal Martin, Yuba Sutter Smart Marketing

When disaster strikes, Yuba County Animal Care Services provide shelter

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Drive-by Shooting 2 Dead & 3 Injured

Mar 17, 2021 12:00AM ● By By Seti Long

The shooting is believed to be gang related

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CHP Encourages Safe Celebrations for St. Patrick's Day

Mar 15, 2021 12:00AM ● By California Highway Patrol Press Release

In 2020, 327 fatal alcohol-related crashes occurred on St. Patrick's Day

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Bills Increase Wildfire Prevention Efforts

Mar 05, 2021 12:00AM ● By Office of Assemblymember Frank Bigelow

"These programs are rarely used because of all of the restrictions on them"

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District Attorney Comments on Sanchez Murder Trial

Mar 03, 2021 12:00AM ● By Seti Long

"Mr. Henson received the maximum sentence under the law for second degree murder - 15 to Life"

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Felony Assault Weapons Charges For Mission Avenue Incident

Feb 26, 2021 12:00AM ● By By Sergeant Rod Grassmann, Sacramento Sheriff's Spokesman

Deputies entered the home to search for a victim(s) but found no one else in the residence

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Murder Trial Moved to Butte County

Feb 11, 2021 12:00AM ● By By Seti Long

Trial was originally scheduled to begin in Sutter County in the month of March

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