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Yuba City
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Yuba City police commander promoted to assistant chief
The Yuba City Police Department has officially promoted Commander Brent Slade to the position of Assistant Chief of Police. The promotion was confirmed during a swearing-in ceremony conducted by Chief Runyen. This…
Author who grew up in Yuba City’s Sikh community writes children’s books to help cope with bullying and isolation
Author Taranjit Shergill-Holait, who grew up in Yuba City’s Sikh community, has published children's books to help young readers navigate bullying and isolation. Inspired by her own children's experiences with racism…
Drinking tonight? Yuba City police say find another way home
The Yuba City Police Department has issued a reminder to residents regarding the dangers of driving under the influence. Officials are urging the public to plan ahead and find alternative transportation if they intend…
New Yuba City homeless shelter is in need of blankets
The new Life Advancement Center in Yuba City is facing a critical shortage of blankets as it begins welcoming individuals and families. Habitat for Humanity has launched a community drive titled “Blankets of…
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Judge halts ongoing delays in Yuba City hot oil attack case
A Sutter County judge has ordered that the case against Jalani Bluett, accused of throwing hot oil on a McDonald’s co-worker in May, must proceed. After five months of delays, the judge scheduled a preliminary hearing…
Hard Rock’s tribal ownership makes huge donation to fight breast cancer
The Enterprise Rancheria Tribe, owners of the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, has donated $250,000 to the Sutter Medical Foundation to support breast cancer awareness and patient care. This contribution concludes the tribe's…
Playoff résumés finalized tonight: Yuba City, Sutter try to bolster positions at home
High school football teams in Yuba City and Sutter are competing tonight to finalize their playoff résumés. Both teams are playing at home, aiming to secure favorable positions in the upcoming postseason brackets. The…
AR-15 rifle seized, felon arrested after search warrant of Yuba City home
A felon was arrested in Yuba City following a police search warrant at a residence. During the operation, authorities seized an AR-15 rifle. The arrest highlights ongoing local law enforcement efforts to remove illegal…
Convicted felon in Yuba City caught with AR-15 and ammo
A Yuba City man, Hector Castaneda, was arrested after investigators from the Special Investigations Unit seized an AR-15 rifle and ammunition from two residences. Castaneda, a convicted felon, now faces multiple…
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1 arrested, drugs and weapons seized by Yuba County deputies, CHP officers
Yuba County deputies and California Highway Patrol officers conducted a joint operation resulting in one arrest and the seizure of drugs and weapons. The operation highlights ongoing efforts by local law enforcement to…
Illegal narcotics, over $40K seized following Yuba City search warrant and vehicle pursuit
Authorities in Yuba City have seized illegal narcotics and over $40,000 in cash following a search warrant and a subsequent vehicle pursuit. The operation resulted in the recovery of illicit substances and a significant…
Letter to the Editor: Code enforcement should clean up after the homeless
A local resident expresses frustration with Yuba City's code enforcement department, alleging a failure to address debris left by the homeless population. The author questions the necessity of a proposed sales tax…
Yuba City warns residents after rabid bat is found
Yuba City officials have issued a warning to residents after a bat found near Live Oak Boulevard tested positive for rabies. The animal was collected by the Sutter Animal Services Authority on October 27. While there…
Sutter County investigates shooting, stabbing during Sikh Parade weekend
The Sutter County Sheriff's Office is investigating a shooting and a separate stabbing that occurred during the Sikh Parade weekend. Two people were injured in the stabbing, leading to the arrest of 28-year-old Davinder…
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Sutter County investigates shooting, stabbing at Sikh Parade
The Sutter County Sheriff's Office is investigating a shooting and a separate stabbing that occurred during the Sikh Parade weekend in Yuba City. While no injuries were reported in the shooting, two people were wounded…
Sutter Sheriff’s detectives probing separate shooting and stabbing incidents during Sikh Parade weekend
Violence disrupted a Sikh Parade weekend in Yuba City, with authorities investigating two separate incidents. A shooting occurred Saturday night near the local Sikh Temple, while a stabbing incident on Sunday resulted…
2025 statistics rank Sutter ninth and Butte sixth in fentanyl deaths
New data from the California Department of Public Health ranks Sutter and Butte counties among the top 10 in the state for fentanyl-related deaths in 2025. Sutter County recorded a death rate of 20.6 per 100,000…
History of Punjabi-Mexican culture brought to life by Northern California artist
Northern California artist Sarabjit Singh is working to preserve the history of the unique Punjabi-Mexican community that formed in the state's agricultural regions during the early 1900s. Through her detailed…
FVL best-of-the-best to meet today: Yuba City hosts Twelve Bridges in matchup likely to decide league, No. 1 seed
Yuba City High prepares to host Twelve Bridges in a pivotal Foothill Valley League football matchup today. Both teams enter the game with undefeated 3-0 league records, making this contest a likely decider for the…
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Sutter County deputies bust drugs, stolen goods in 2-day operation
Deputies from the Sutter County Sheriff's Office conducted a two-day operation on October 26-27, resulting in multiple arrests across Yuba City. Law enforcement seized significant quantities of fentanyl…
Appeal-Democrat teams up with 93Q for round table on Measure G, future developments
The Appeal-Democrat has partnered with 93Q to host a video round table discussion regarding Measure G, a key item on the upcoming ballot. This initiative aims to help Sutter County voters better understand the…
A Yuba-Sutter writer reflects on ‘Gulliver’s Travels’ turning 300 today
Today marks the 300th anniversary of the publication of Jonathan Swift’s satirical masterpiece, 'Gulliver’s Travels'. First released on October 28, 1726, the novel chronicles the fantastical voyages of Lemuel Gulliver…