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Police Blotter: August 17, 2024
FELONY ARRESTS Lemual Cotton, 61, of the 8 block of Maple Pk, Live Oak, was arrested by the Sutter County Sheriff’s Office at 1:57 a.m. Aug. 15 at State Highway 99, on suspicion of possession of a controlled substance with intent to sell. He was booked into Sutter County Jail. Ryan Weeks, 37, of Live Oak, was arrested by the Sutter County Sheriff’s Office at 1:07 p.m. Aug. 15 at Pennington ...
Residents warned to drive safely near Park Fire | $13.8M awarded for broadband internet in Sutter County | You can pick peaches at Chico State’s farm today
The latest North State and California news on our airwaves for Wednesday, August 14. Officials urge those returning to Park Fire burn scar to drive safely — Sarah Bohannon, NSPR. $13.4M grant could expand low-cost, broadband internet in Sutter County — Adia White, NSPR. U-Pick Peach event returns...
Sutter Buttes, known as world's smallest mountain range, could get new name
SUTTER COUNTY – The US Board on Geographic Names has asked Sutter County to get public feedback on a potential name change for the Sutter Buttes. "The buttes are like for the native people it's like a great big huge outdoor cathedral. That's where you went to pray, that's where you went to connect with your creator," said Michael Hubbartt, the president of Sutter Buttes Regional Land Trust.The Sutter Buttes are known as the smallest mountain range in the world and to the Native Americans they mean something more, something sacred. "Not a lot of natives are fans of Mr....
Workers at three different Sutter County stores cited for selling alcohol to minors, officials say
Clerks at stores in Yuba City and Live Oak were cited earlier this month for allegedly selling alcohol to minors, the Sutter County Sheriff’s Office said Wednesday. Part of an operation called “Minor Decoy” that was done in conjunction with the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC), department agents directly supervised minors who attempted to buy alcohol from 11 licensed ...
Two Arrested for Probation Violations in Feather River Bottoms Operation
On August 1, 2024, the Sutter County Sheriff’s Office, in collaboration with the Yuba City Police Department and Sutter County Probation, conducted probation searches in the Feather River bottoms near Shanghai Bend and Berry Road in Yuba City. The operation resulted in the arrest of two individuals for probation violations and additional charges.
Felipe Castellanos Killed, Lakhvir Singh Injured in Head-On Accident on Highway 20 [Sutter County, CA]
54-Year-Old Williams Man Pronounced Dead after Two-Vehicle Crash near Acacia Avenue. The incident occurred at approximately 5:11 a.m., just west of Acacia Avenue. According to reports, an eastbound red Ford F-150 attempted to overtake another vehicle by crossing into the oncoming lanes. This maneuver led to a head-on collision with an approaching Dodge Charger.
$13M awarded to Sutter County broadband project
The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) awarded Comcast $13.8 million in grant funding on Thursday to expand broadband internet access in Sutter County. This funding is a part of the $2 billion Last Mile Federal Funding Account Grant Program, which expands broadband internet access for underserved communities. Ten projects in Sutter, Marin, Mendocino, San Benito, Santa Cruz counties ...
Sutter County Sheriff’s Office locates missing at-risk man
SUTTER COUNTY, Calif. - Aug. 9 11:20 A.M. Update - The Sutter County Sheriff's Office said Eddie Salazar was located and is safe. The Sutter County Sheriff’s Office is searching for at-risk Eddie Salazar, last seen in Live Oak on Thursday. Salazar was last seen at his home in...
Climate project takes next step: Agreement could lead to state’s first carbon capture installation in Sutter County
The natural gas power generator Calpine Corporation announced on Wednesday that it has executed a cost share agreement with the U.S. Department of Energy Office of Clean Energy Demonstrations to help bring about the Sutter Decarbonization Project. Upon completion, this project will capture up to 1.75 million metric tons of carbon dioxide (CO2) each year, helping California reach its goal of ...
Alliance is ‘normalizing breastfeeding as we should be’
TriCounties Breastfeeding Alliance is on a mission to educate, promote and support breastfeeding efforts and breastfeeding mothers in Yuba, Sutter and Colusa counties. The coalition collaborates with Women, Infants and Children (WIC), local agencies and local businesses to host and sponsor a Lactation Lounge at local events – lactation lounges are multi-functional. “People see that it says ...
Lakhvir Singh of Olivehurst Injured in Deadly Crash on Highway 20 [Sutter County, CA]
Ford Driver Dies in HWY 20 Vehicle Crash Sutter County, CA (August 7, 2024) – Lakhvir Singh, 39, of Olivehurst, was injured in a fatal head-on collision on Highway 20 Monday. It was about 5 a.m. when the deadly crash happened west of Acacia Avenue. Troopers said a 54-year-old man from Williams was driving an […]
Tip leads to weapons bust and arrests in Sutter County
(FOX40.COM) — Two people on probation were arrested in Yuba and Sutter counties after law enforcement was tipped off illegal possession of firearms. On Aug. 1, the Sutter County Sheriff’s Office and the Yuba County Sheriff’s Office responded to Feather River bottoms, where the two people were residing. A “special detail” and probation search led […]
Man killed in Sutter County head-on crash
SUTTER COUNTY, Calif. — A Colusa County man died early Monday morning after a head-on crash on Highway 20 in Sutter County. According to the California Highway Patrol, it happened around 5 a.m. on Highway 20 west of Acacia Avenue. CHP said a 54-year-old man from Williams was going...
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