Even in Today’s Economy, a New Home May Be More Affordable Than You Realize

It’s no secret that mortgage interest rates have climbed sharply this year, due in part to the ongoing conflict in Iran and uncertainties about oil supplies and cost. Rates have broken the 7% level and are likely to inch even higher. Read More »

What’s Cooking in California Schools?

Farm to School Summit brings state leaders, local students and fresh ideas Read More »

Tri-Counties to Celebrate Grand Reopening with Free Community BBQ

After months of construction and community support, the Tri-Counties Community Center is preparing to unveil its newly renovated exterior with a free community barbecue Saturday, Nov. 7, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Read More »

State Grant Advances Olivehurst Veterans Housing

A $5.6 million state grant is bringing 12 permanent homes for veterans closer to reality in Olivehurst. Read More »

CNA Training Center Coming to Gridley

A new training center in downtown Gridley will soon offer residents an opportunity to enter the healthcare field without paying tuition, while helping two area skilled nursing facilities develop their workforce. Read More »

Spartans Spear Through Warriors with Physicality in Shutout Victory

The East Nicolaus Spartans redeemed the ending to their 2025 season as their physicality on both sides of the ball pounded the Winters Warriors 21-0 on Oct. 16. Read More »

A Guide to Halloween-Harvest Fun in Yuba-Sutter

The skeletons have escaped their closets, pumpkins are taking over front porches and Halloween is creeping closer. Read More »

Documentary Explores Yuba City's Punjabi-Sikh history

A documentary exploring the lives of Punjabi-Sikh farmworkers in Yuba City during the 1980s will screen Friday, Nov. 6 at the Sutter Theater Center for the Arts, followed by a discussion with the filmmakers. Read More »

Yuba College Brings Molière’s ‘The Hypocrite’ to the 1980s

A charismatic con man, a gullible businessman and two women determined to expose the truth will take center stage when Yuba College Theatre presents Molière’s classic comedy, “The Hypocrite (Tartuffe),” opening Oct. 23. Read More »

Girls Volleyball and Girls Flag Football Locks and Hopefuls for SJS Playoffs

As the 2026 postseasons between volleyball and flag football are scheduled to commence towards the end of October for the Sac-Joaquin Section, there are multiple teams in our areas who are fighting for the opportunity to bring a blue banner back to hang in their gym. Read More »

Yuba City Development Visions Move Closer to Reality

Plans for new commercial destinations, public gathering spaces and recreational facilities are moving beyond conceptual designs as Yuba City prepares to test whether its development ideas can attract investors. Read More »

Honkers Steamroll Past Tigers in FVL Opener

The Yuba City Hinkers football team opened Foothill Valley League play with a significant 35-7 win over the Roseville Tigers on Oct. 9. Read More »

Yuba City Sizzler Raises Nearly $1,400 for Food Bank

The Yuba City Sizzler raised $1,387.50 for the Yuba-Sutter Foodbank through a monthlong fundraising campaign in September. Read More »

Yuba Sutter Symphony Presents Fall Classics

The Yuba Sutter Symphony will present Sergei Rachmaninoff’s Piano Concerto No. 3 during its Fall Classics concerts Oct. 17-18 at St. Andrew Presbyterian Church in Yuba City. Read More »

Yuba City Considers Borrowing for Road Repairs

With deteriorating streets and limited funding, Yuba City is exploring a $12 million to $14 million bond program to tackle major pavement repairs across its 255-mile road network. Read More »

Wheatland Graduate Releases Debut Novel

A former Yuba City resident and Wheatland Union High School graduate has released his first novel, drawing on nearly 15 years of experience as an attorney to create a science fiction story centered on the criminal justice system. Read More »

Who Gets to Play Whom?

‘Wait Until Dark’ Sparks Debate Over Representation in Theater Read More »

Sutter County Receives $194,000 Safety Grant

The Sutter County Children & Families Commission has received a $194,000 grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety to expand child passenger safety education and provide car seats to families in need. Read More »

Seniors Urged to Watch for Scams

Older adults face scams ranging from fraudulent investments and romance schemes to home improvement fraud and government impostors, prompting the Better Business Bureau to urge consumers to recognize common warning signs. Read More »

Yuba City Officer Earns Motor Certification

Yuba City Police Officer Bailey Mansel recently graduated from the Sacramento County Sheriff’s Department Motor School, earning his certification as a motor officer. Read More »

Orchard Horizon Taking Shape in Gridley

The roof is on, the framework is in place and the hallways are taking shape at Gridley’s new 16-bed youth psychiatric facility. Read More »

New Church Opens in Yuba City

A new place of worship has opened its doors in Yuba City, welcoming residents seeking faith, fellowship and a sense of community. The Father’s House Yuba City celebrated its grand opening Sunday, Oct. 4, under the leadership of pastors Jake and Rachel Taylor. Read More »

Local Leaders Tour Beale Air Force Base

Civic and business leaders from across Northern California gathered at Beale Air Force Base on Sept. 25 for the annual Beale 360 Tour, offering participants a behind-the-scenes look at the installation's aircraft, military operations and global defense mission. Read More »

Downtown Yuba City Celebrates Classic Cars

A last taste of summer rolled into downtown Yuba City on Saturday, Oct. 3, as the second annual Cruisin’ Plumas Car & Bike Show filled Plumas Street with classic cars, custom rides and plenty of horsepower. Read More »

Caltrans Calls for Increased Driver Awareness

Caltrans is urging motorists to slow down and follow traffic safety laws after six highway construction workers were struck and killed in work zones across California since Aug. 10. Read More »

New Law Targets Wildfire Restitution

Gov. Gavin Newsom signed legislation Sept. 30 establishing a state policy aimed at providing full restitution to victims of utility-caused wildfires and placing responsibility for that compensation on the utility that caused the fire. Read More »

$46 Million Awarded to Pavement Preservation and Road Rehabilitation Projects

Fix-it-first investments focus on preserving and repairing existing roadways for 24 projects Read More »

Newsom Signs AB 2727 to Strengthen Public Safety Safeguards for Elderly Parole

Governor Gavin Newsom has signed Assembly Bill 2727, authored by Assemblymember Stephanie Nguyen (D-Elk Grove), following two years of work to strengthen public safety protections for children, survivors and communities within California’s elderly parole process. Read More »

Newsom Signs SB 690, Reforming CIPA to Protect Small Businesses and Nonprofits

The Stop CIPA Shakedown Lawsuits coalition celebrated Governor Gavin Newsom’s signing of SB 690 on Sept. 30, a major reform to the California Invasion of Privacy Act (CIPA) that will provide much-needed relief to thousands of California small businesses, nonprofits and public agencies facing abusive lawsuits and demand letters. Read More »

State Law Addresses Grocery Access

Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed legislation allowing certain restrictions that prevent new grocery stores from opening on properties previously occupied by grocers to be removed. Read More »

Staffing Strain Threatens Firefighters’ Benefits

Sutter County firefighters working extra shifts to cover vacancies and extended absences have been unable to use enough vacation time to keep earning the benefit, prompting supervisors to temporarily lift accumulation limits. Read More »

Salmon Expeditions Return to Yuba

Families will have an opportunity to raft the lower Yuba River this fall while learning about Chinook salmon, river ecology and restoration work through two public expeditions offered by the South Yuba River Citizens League. Read More »