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Person killed in Yuba County stabbing
MARYSVILLE, Calif. — A person was killed in a stabbing early Saturday morning in Marysville, officials say. Yuba County Sheriff's deputies say they arrested 27-year-old Michael Collier of Linda on suspicion of homicide. Around 12:05 a.m. Saturday, deputies were called to the 1100 block of North Beale Road on...
Firefighters make progress against Northern California fire, but heat risks grow in the West
Firefighters made progress Friday against a Northern California wildfire that triggered extensive evacuation orders, but damage assessments raised the number of destroyed structures to 25.
They said it: Evacuating in Oroville
“It’s a little exhausting. I don’t want to say we’re getting used to it. But we’ve all gotten really good at evacuating. The community comes together.”. — Trevor Smith, owner of Big Red’s California BBQ in Oroville, where thousands this week fled the Thompson Fire amid windy, brutally hot weather. Butte County has suffered multiple disasters in recent years, including 2018’s deadly Camp Fire.
Puzzle exchange comes to Twelve Bridges
Lincoln mother-daughter duo Stacey and Penny Hisey have created a puzzle exchange in the Twelve Bridges area. The Twelve Bridges puzzle exchange is located at 973 Lavastone Dr. and started with nine puzzles in a cardboard box on June 1. They now carry 39 puzzles in a professional cabinet. The...
Man arrested in connection with fatal Marysville stabbing
MARYSVILLE, Calif. — According to the Yuba County Sheriff's Office, a man has been arrested in connection to a fatal stabbing that was reported earlier this morning. The sheriff's office said deputies responded to a physical disturbance in the 1100 block of North Beale Road around 12:05 a.m. (Click...
Looking Back, Loomis: Town had no water supply, fire department for 1915 blaze
Fire was part of the history of Loomis as the town burned on July 15, 1915. The fire appeared to start at 3 a.m. when an oil stove spilled its fuel and quickly engulfed the May residence and livery stable. Then the flames made short work of the Loomis Hotel, F.W. Turner's properties (post office, Wells Fargo office, and a newsstand), H.M. Plaus Drug Store, Dr. E. Ostrom's office. H.M. Branstetter Grocery, Rochdale's Store, Baradoni's Butcher Shop, Misley's Hall, Bank of Loomis, Andrew Taylor's Millenary Store, Union Ice Company and Charles Coburn's Cobbler Shop. The fire occurred when Loomis had no ready water supply and no fire department. Plus, the buildings were all wooden structures.
Lincoln arrest log: Unlawful paraphernalia, DUI, battery
Editor’s note: Arrest reports are released by the Placer County Sheriff’s Office. Suspects are considered innocent until proven guilty. Charges can be amended or dismissed. June 29. Marquise Lajuan Grimes, 31, was arrested at 8:10 p.m. on suspicion of organized retail theft, a felony and misdemeanor warrant on...
Red, White and Country Music Festival at the Fairgrounds next Saturday
GRASS VALLEY, Calif. July 6, 2024 – Enjoy some great country music at the Nevada County Fairgrounds on July 13, 2024. Featuring 10 straight hours of music from well-known Northern California Bands, Township, North Forty, Serena Karise Band and Buck Ford under the shade of the pine trees. Andrew...
Fires in north state mostly contained
OROVILLE — The Thompson Fire was nearly three-quarters contained Saturday, and firefighters had success battling nearby fires, too. The Oroville-area fire, which started July 2 at Cherokee Road and Thompson Flat Road, was at 3,789 acres and 71% containment, according to a Cal Fire Butte County update. Public Information Officer Rick said that the fire is not expected to grow any larger; at 4 p.m., it remained 71% contained, the same as in the morning.
Major Injuries Occur in Golden State Highway Accident in Durham
Highway Accident in Durham Occurs at Neal Road Intersection. A Durham intersection accident between three vehicles occurred on Golden State Highway on July 3 to stop to avoid a collision. The accident happened northwest of Oroville along northbound S.R. 99 at Neal Road around 4:17 p.m. The California Highway Patrol (CHP) and Butte County Sheriff’s Office detectives arrived at the scene to find a Chevy Camaro, Honda and Chevy Colorado pickup were involved in the crash.
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