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Yuba Water Releases New Video: Saving Water for Those Not-So-Rainy Days
Yuba Water Agency has teamed up with Olivehurst Public Utility District, City of Wheatland, Linda County Water District and North Yuba Water District to offer Yuba County residents FREE water conservation kits to help save water and money on their utility bills this summer!. Kits include practical items like a...
UNSOLVED: Four Of 5 Friends’ Bodies Found On CA Mountain In 1978
A decades-long mystery continues to baffle the families of five friends who went missing in 1978 on a snowy night in the California mountains northeast of Sacramento. Four of the bodies were recovered while no clues have surfaced regarding the fifth missing man. Some believe Mathias survived the ordeal and...
Yuba County nonprofit repurposes old fire hoses to prevent chains from sparking fires
YUBA COUNTY, Calif. — A Yuba County nonprofit organization is using a creative approach in an effort to decrease the risk of wildfires in the foothills that could be sparked by dragging tow chains. The unique solution comes from repurposing a piece of unusable fire equipment. “A lot of...
Yuba County jail employee accused of smuggling drugs into jail
YUBA COUNTY, Calif. — A Yuba County jail employee was accused of smuggling drugs into the jail. According to the Yuba County Sheriff's Office, Shelby Beeler, 33 of Marysville, was arrested following an interview with deputies. The arrest stems from allegations that surfaced this week. Officials described Beeler as...
New bike path opens in Plumas Lake
Residents and community leaders celebrated the opening of a new bike path in west Plumas Lake with a ribbon cutting ceremony on Tuesday. The nearly-half mile stretch begins on the south end of Atherton Way and contributes to the existing five miles of bike paths throughout Plumas Lake. Yuba County’s...
Celebrating Innovation: Backyard Awards
Celebrating the Unsung Heroes: The GFX24 Backyard Awards. In the hustle and bustle of daily life, it’s easy to overlook the silent champions driving change in our communities. The GFX24 Backyard Awards, organized by Growth Factory and presented by Stoel Rives, shine a spotlight on these remarkable individuals and organizations in the Greater Sacramento region.
Plumas Lake couple charged in ‘cat hoarding’ case
The Yuba County District Attorney’s Office is bringing forth felony animal cruelty and child endangerment charges against Brandon and Valerie Arens of Plumas Lake after 200 cats were removed from their residence in May. The Yuba County Sheriff’s Office arrested the couple at their home on the 1400 block...
Fire burning in difficult terrain forces evacuations in Brownsville
BROWNSVILLE – Firefighters are battling a fire that has burned about 11 acres and forced mandatory evacuations Thursday afternoon in Yuba County.Cal Fire said the Double Fire, burning off Double Eagle Way near Brownsville, was burning in difficult terrain. Despite that, Cal Fire said crews were able to hold the fire within retardant lines.The Yuba County Office of Emergency Services initially issued evacuation orders for zones YUB-E007 and YUB-E081. These areas include Wildcat Trail and Double Eagle Way. Just before 4 p.m., county officials said zone YUB-E081 was split into three parts: A, B and C. YUB-E081 A and C zones...
Evacuation orders lifted after Double Fire burns over 10 acres in Yuba County
(FOX40.COM) — A fire in Yuba County prompted officials to issue an evacuation order on Thursday for parts of the community of Brownsville, according to the Yuba County Sheriff’s Department. Brownsville is a largely rural community nestled in the hills about 25 miles east of Oroville. Most of the community is under evacuation warnings, with […]
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