SAN FRANCISCO, Ca

Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) is reaching out to about 150,000 customers encouraging them to update their home phone number, mobile number, email and other key information so the company can contact them in advance should it become necessary to temporarily turn off power for safety this fire season.

PG&E sent emails to about 62,000 customers with incomplete contact information earlier this month. Later this week, the company will mail postcards to about 95,000 customers who have no phone number or email on file.

While PG&E has contact information from most of its more than 5 million electric customers, there are still some who have not provided it or need to update the information. In the North State, this includes 2134 customers in Butte County, 303 in Colusa County, 338 in Glenn County, 26 in Lassen County, 174 in Plumas County, 880 in Shasta County, 1228 in Sutter County, 949 in Tehama County, and 805 in Yuba County.

It is important that all customers keep their information updated so PG&E can share important wildfire safety alerts. In addition to notifying customers directly, PG&E also will provide outage updates and safety information through channels such as social media, local news, radio and pge.com.

"Being prepared ahead of wildfires and other emergencies is essential to keeping our families, friends and neighbors safe," said Laurie Giammona, PG&E's Senior Vice President and Chief Customer Officer. "We are asking each of our customers to be sure we have their latest, most up-to-date contact information so that we can do our best to reach them in advance of a potential Public Safety Power Shutoff event."

The Public Safety Power Shutoff program is one of many additional precautionary safety measures in response to the 2017 and 2018 wildfires that the company is putting in place as part of its Community Wildfire Safety Program intended to reduce wildfire threats and strengthen communities for the future.

Extreme weather threats can change quickly. PG&E's goal, dependent on weather and other factors, is to send customer alerts through automated calls, texts and emails at 48 hours, again at 24 hours, and again just prior to shutting off power.

Besides updating their contact information to prepare for Public Safety Power Shutoffs, PG&E encourages customers to do the following:

·         Have an emergency plan for wildfires and discuss it with your friends, family and neighbors;

·         Update or create a go bag or 72-hour kit that can be used if you need to evacuate; and

·         Clear defensible space around your home or business.

·         Visit http://www.safetyactioncenter.pge.com for more information about how to prepare.

PG&E thanks the 425,000 customers who have taken action to ensure they will receive its wildfire safety alerts since June 1, 2018. For customers who have not yet confirmed or updated their contact information, PG&E strongly encourages everyone to do so by visiting www.pge.com/mywildfirealerts or by calling the PG&E contact center at 1-866-743-6589.

Olivehurst, CA

On 8/13/2019, Yuba County Sheriff Detectives arrested 18-year-old Alexis Algarin of Marysville for
attempted murder and firing a gun into an inhabited vehicle. Algarin was identified as a suspect in the
shooting of an occupied car traveling on Arboga Rd near Melody Rd in Olivehurst around 6pm on 8/9/19.
Algarin allegedly fired multiple rounds at the victim vehicle from the car he was riding in, after following
the victim around Olivehurst in the minutes before the shooting. The victim vehicle was struck by gunfire,
but none of the three occupants were injured.

Algarin and the victim were acquainted with each other. The shooting is suspected to be gang motivated,
and remains under active investigation.

Sutter County, Ca.

                Twenty 10-foot by 16-foot wooden prefabricated units have been ordered that will serve as the first general homeless population emergency shelter in Sutter County.

                The units, which are expected to arrive and be assembled in mid-August, will house up to 40 homeless individuals who agree to utilize services provided by several organizations, with the goal of becoming permanently housed. The shelter will be established on county property at 1965 Live Oak Boulevard, behind the Sutter-Yuba Behavioral Health Services building.

                The shelter is expected to open in September. County officials are finalizing discussions with the Salvation Army to provide management of the facility. The Salvation Army operates The Depot homeless shelter and drug treatment program in Marysville, and recently opened additional housing in Linda for individuals who were made homeless by the Camp Fire.

                Those who access the emergency shelter will be expected to stay no longer than 90 days and to be working toward the goal of acquiring transitional and permanent housing while utilizing the emergency shelter.

                The shelter will be modeled on Yuba County’s 14 Forward concept of tiny units coupled with access to services on 14th Street in Marysville. That program has received statewide recognition as an example of practical emergency shelter.

                Sutter County has scheduled a community meeting at 6 p.m. on August 22 at the Sutter County Veteran’s Hall, 1425 Veteran’s Memorial Circle, Yuba City, to provide operational details of the emergency shelter.

                Until recently, Sutter County has been under a federal court injunction blocking enforcement of an ordinance prohibiting camping on Sutter County property, including county-owned property along the Feather River. The injunction applied to a specific no-camping ordinance adopted by the Sutter County Board of Supervisors in 2017. The injunction was lifted after the Board repealed that specific ordinance, but an older ordinance also addressing where people can or can’t camp remains in place.

                Although the injunction has been lifted, local law enforcement agencies cannot cite or arrest individuals for sleeping on public property if there is no alternative location for them to sleep, according to a U.S. District Court of Appeals ruling in 2018. In essence, the court said, it is a violation of the U.S. Constitution for local government agencies to make homelessness a crime. While the court did not require local government agencies to provide shelter, it made it clear that in the absence of adequate shelter beds, local governments cannot remove homeless individuals from public rights of way.

                Wednesday, August 7, the Sutter County Board of Supervisors met in special session at Yuba City Hall with the Yuba City Council for the second session of a workshop on homelessness. During the first session in late May, supervisors and council members heard presentations on the extent of homelessness, efforts to assist those homeless individuals who are seeking help, and the court rulings which prevent enforcement of the no-camping ordinance in Sutter County.

Marysville, CA

Back To School

Back To School Bash

Marysville Youth & Civic Center is planning a Back To School Bash on Friday September 6, 2019 from 4pm to 9pm. We are currently in need of sponsors to donate prizes for our event, as students will have the opportunity to earn tickets throughout the night and cash in those tickets for prizes. Please contact Peggy Smith at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. if you can donate prizes. The event is currently being sponsored in part by Golden Pacific Bank, Staples, Starbucks and the US ARMY. Many more are needed.

This should be an evening full of fun for all Yuba Sutter Students and is a free community event.  Entry is free, parking is free, games are free, and entertainment is free! There will be a charge for food purchased from the Snack Shack.  We will have a DJ, Carnival style games, live games, entertainment and much more.

Backpack and School Supply Drive

We are also hosting a backpack and school supply drive throughout the month of August. There are five distribution locations: Golden Pacific Bank on N. Walton Ave in Yuba City and on Live Oak Blvd in Live Oak. Rabobank on Butte House Rd in Yuba City and Starbucks on Stabler Lane in Yuba City and 9^th & E St in Marysville.

Rise Up is having a another fun filled Trivia Night on Wednesday August 14, 2019 starting at 6pm. This month’s trivia will be based on Marvel Cinema. Cost is $30 for a team of 2 to 4 people. Grand Prize is (4) Hopper Tickets to Disneyland as well as a super 2^nd place prize. So study up on all your Marvel Movies and come join the fun.

So join us for our upcoming events and follow us on facebook for all our up to date event information.

By Boots Johnson

Now is the time to head to the ocean for those who enjoy this kind of sport. Halibut, salmon and rockfish are the name of the game at this time in San Francisco Bay. Just about any marina is scoring with party boats returning full of fish. Hot spots last week was out of Berkeley and  Emeryville.

As predicted, the Barge Hole on the Sacramento River proved to be a good bet on the opening day and still continues to produce quality salmon.

It appears this time of year is the time to go after catfish. Just about anywhere this fish lives is producing fish at this time which includes Collins Lake. The cats are reported to be suckers for just about any bait thrown at them, including power bait and worms. Of course, the big ones like the stink baits and chicken guts.

Lake Tahoe is still putting out some nice mackinaw lake trout and mixed in is limits of kokanee land locked salmon. The trout are holding in water between 150 and 180 feet and are being caught jigging and trolling with live minnows. Kokanee are running from 13 to 15 inches and some lake trout up to 10 pounds have been reported.

We hear from Eagle Lake near Susanville. This natural lake is still producing some nice eagle lake trout at this time. In fact, the lake has been cooperating all year. The trout have moved deep and are reported to be found in 25 to 40 feet of water. Drifting night crawlers is productive as well as lures which imitate the native fish in the lake such as the tule chub minnow. A good bet is always spoons and spinners in sliver color.

Ice House Reservoir and Union Valley Reservoir, both located in El Dorado County, received planted trout last weekend. According to a good source we are told some big spawners were also dropped in Ice House Reservoir along with the usual plant.

Englebright Reservoir located above Marysville is overrun with skiers, wave runners and so on. Best to stay away from the fishing for a while.

Bullard’s Bar Reservoir is still a hot spot in the North State for kokanee salmon. Best bet for lots of action is at the dam. Be prepared to share this spot with lots of boats.

Closing thought: “No matter how long you have traveled in the wrong direction, you can always turn around.”

Oroville, Ca.

August 17 at 10:00 AM  

The Bolt Tool Museum , 1650 Broderick Street, Oroville, Ca. 95965,  is pleased to announce that Rod Hisken will make a presentation on Vintage Tractors. Mr. Hisken is a skilled public presenter and has filled

the room for several years with his entertaining and informative style.

These lectures help to keep the Museum in operation and his he is appreciated.

Rare John Deere's and Fabulous Fords have been past efforts and this year the focus will be Farmin' with Farmalls. Several red tractor collectors from Northern California have been invited to show their restored gems and will be on display for the public. Their owners will be present to answer questions and share knowledge about the restoration processes.

Mr. Hisken will bring the famous Osumi  tractor. This tractor was restored by a young man who graduated from the Wheatland High School Farm Mechanic Program . It was purchased by David Osumi in 1948 from the newly founded Valley Truck and Tractor when they began as an International dealer. It is believed that the tractor was sold by Henry Miller to David . This was the first tractor that David bought for his tomato  farming business after he returned from internment with his family. Everything was gone! His hard work and focus is a testament of the belief to moving on in this great country of ours. Yes, we have made mistakes ,but there is still no other place in the world like the United States.

You may have driven past the Museum for years without stopping and going in to view the famous collection and research that Mr. Bud Bolt has achieved . It is indeed a marvel to explore and you will wonder why you didn't come sooner. People from all over the world have come and visited. Their appreciation has generated numerous tools from several continents.

Hope to see you at the Bolt Tool Museum on August 17 at 10:00 AM

At the most recent Valley Quilt Guild meeting, 117 quilts were given to foster children.  Diana Adams, Program Specialist for Foster Kinship Care Education at Yuba College  received the quilts on behalf of foster children in our counties.  She explained about her program and brought thank you notes from children who had received quilts in the past.

The Valley Quilt Guild has a long history in the community of providing quilts for foster children. The non profit organization was established in 1982 and currently has about 150 members.  The purpose of the organization is to grow quilting by providing educational and fun activities related to quilting and to encourage community service by participating in quilt related projects such as making quilts for foster kids.

The group meets monthly, except November, and welcomes anyone interested in quilting, whether beginner or proficient quilter. Check the website:  www.valleyquiltguild.com for further information. 

Yuba County Courthouse

5th Street Marysville, Ca.

Yuba County

The Yuba Water Agency additionally approved a cash-flow loan for the Three Rivers Levee Improvement Authority to help advance the Goldfields levee project. 

The $2 million loan will provide funding to move forward with the acquisition of approximately 108-acres of land needed for the project. 

Total cost for the land acquisition is approximately $7.7 million and the California Department of Water Resources has agreed to cover $5.8 million of that cost, with Three Rivers paying the remainder. Due to the uncertainty of when the state funding will become available, Yuba Water has agreed to provide a bridge loan to Three Rivers to keep the project on schedule. 

The project will reduce flood risk for properties within Reclamation District 784’s service area, and will meet the state’s 200-year levee standards, meaning there is a 1-in-200 chance in any given year that a storm could overwhelm the system. 

Three Rivers has agreed to reimburse Yuba Water Agency by 2020.

Yuba Water’s loan to Three Rivers is part of the agency’s long-standing mission to reduce flood risk for Yuba County. In prior years, Yuba Water has assisted Three Rivers with policy, technical and financial aid, including carrying the local cost-share for the construction of the Feather River Setback Levee. Yuba Water is repaying $5.5 million per year for that project, which was part of the levee repairs and improvements completed under the authority of the federal Yuba River Basin Flood Damage Reduction Project.

Yuba Water is able to make these financial contributions to support projects within its mission areas for the benefit of the people of Yuba County. The agency’s missions include reducing flood risk, ensuring a sustainable water supply, hydropower generation, fish habitat enhancement and recreation at New Bullards Bar.

Starring: Leonardo DiCaprio, Brad Pitt, and Margot Robbie

Rated: R 

Runtime: 2 Hours 41 Minutes 1/5

            A day in the life of Rick Dalton, a waning actor and his stunt double, Cliff Booth. Their escapades paint a picture of the less washed times of Hollywood. Rick struggles in his acting career and Cliff just goes with the flow. All the while their neighbors’ lives are peppered through the film to remind us of the impending peril.

            Once Upon a Time in … Hollywood, earns one out of five, Dirty Footed Monkeys. The acting is better than most Quentin Tarantino movies. The actors deliver their lines in a more natural way, not in the usual Tarantino style, with declarative statements as if every word uttered from their lips are the most important words spoken by human tongue. The production value itself was great and a lot of attention to detail went into it. The pace of the film was glacially slow with small calvings of plot and action spread too thin to keep one interested. I had the urge to walk out, but alas I persevered to the very end and it was worth it. The last half hour of the movie contained a satisfying ending that turned one monkey from the brink of abandoning ship.

Dear Friend,

Lydia’s House is a women’s discipleship program in the Yuba/Sutter area. Women come into our residential program for a period of nine to twelve months receiving love, support, healing of the body, mind, and spirit. We offer a clean, sober and nicotine free environment where we minister to our residents through biblical counseling, community work, classes, groups, individual mentoring and guidance as they develop a firm foundation becoming disciples of Jesus Christ.

Lydia’s House has been serving the community and helping women for three blessed years now. We have had the opportunity to touch the lives of so many women through our program and endeavor to expand and grow as the Lord leads us. However, we cannot do this alone. Facing the painful cycle of addiction in our community and families means we need to come together to bring about change. Change is what we do at Lydia’s House.

We currently have six women residing in our home and we have 3 graduates continuing in our aftercare program. On average, it costs $1100 monthly per woman in residence at Lydia’s House. Please consider donating to help reduce and alleviate the burden of cost for this amazing ministry.

Lydia’s House was founded through ministry at The Bride Church in Yuba City. Currently we are operating under the nonprofit status at The Bride Church. We graciously thank you, if you have already chosen to partner with us in our changing lives ministry. We are only able to do what we do because of you. We strive to transform hearts, renew minds and change each and every life that walks through our doors.

How can you help? First and foremost, we need your prayers as we walk with these women from brokenness to freedom. We also desperately need financial support to continue blessing and changing lives and hopefully expanding our program. We are also looking for donations for our raffle and auction at our upcoming fundraisers. We thank you. We will be praying for you and your business throughout the year in thanks for your generosity and love.

Would you like to see your donation at work? Please contact our office to arrange a visit to our facility.

Tammie Farrar

Director  This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

            Are you a regular at Stone Soup? Each Thursday at noon a great lunch is served: homemade soup, a good salad bar, and a dessert. But best of all there are many friends and neighbors to visit with. All of this for a $3.00 donation. In addition, now there is a community workshop on the first and third Thursday after lunch. We have listened to speakers give us information on evacuation plans, legal issues on trusts and reverse mortgages, and making your property as fire safe as you can. There are several other workshops planned. On the second Thursday of each month we have a Souper Sale (flea market) to help pay the bills. On the fourth Thursday we celebrate birthdays. Hope you join us.

            The Foothill Art Society will be presenting their 10^th Annual Art and Wine Show on Saturday, September 7 from 10 am to 4 pm at the Hoffman Center for the Arts located on the Sutter North Medical Clinic’s grounds on Willow Glen Rd. in Brownsville. There will be entertainment, food and of course amazing artwork by local artists and various wines from local wineries to enjoy with your lunch. It is a wonderful way to spend an afternoon with friends, neighbors and family.

            Next Step will have a table at the 10^th Annual Art and Wine Show with pie and cobbler ala mode. All funds from the sales will go toward setting up a taxi type service for those on the hill who have no transportation. Enjoy your pie ala mode as you rest in the midst of fine art.

            The delicious soups that we all enjoyed at Mayflour Bakery are now available to take home. On the first Saturday of each month, from 9am to noon, Loretta will be at Books & More, with a selection of her soups. All soups are frozen in 4 and 8 oz containers. Here is just a short list of some of them: Chicken Pot Pie, Lemon Chicken, Lentil, Creamy Onion, Tomato Dill and the list goes on. I have used some of the soups as a base for pasta and meat or combined two soups for a whole new taste. They’re not just soup. Books & More is located on Willow Glen Rd. in Brownsville.

            CHANGE! The food giveaway that is held at the Old Grange on La Porte Rd. in Brownsville is changing their giveaway day. It will now be on the 2^nd Saturday of each month from 10 am to 2 pm. Proof of residency is required.

            Look Back in Time – In 1909 Dennis LaPlant made a rich strike of quartz gold on his claim on Rabbit Creek (his lucky day).

            Hope to see you in Brownsville soon.    Christine and Yvonne

Yuba County

The first elected and first appointed female judge in the history of Yuba County, the Honorable Kathleen R. O’Connor has announced that she will not seek a 4^th term in office.  Judge O’Connor intends to complete her current term, which concludes January 2021.

According to the Elections website, the Declaration of Intent filing period (Judicial offices only) commences October 28 through November 6, 2019.    

Marysville, Ca.

 Yuba Sutter Arts is pleased to announce the return of Idle Fret to its Burrows Theater in Marysville.  Idle Fret performs a broad repertoire of original compositions and covers of jazz standards. They embrace multiple genres from Swing to Smooth Jazz to Latin flavored tunes.  The concert will be held on Friday, August 23rd at 7:30pm at 630 E Street in Marysville.  General admission tickets are $10 and $5 for students 18 and under.  Tickets are available at yubasutterarts.org or by calling 742-ARTS (2787). Plenty of free parking is available on the side streets and in the adjacent Umpqua Bank and Bank of America parking lots. 

This concert will be bittersweet as it will be Jim’s last performance in the area. He and his family are moving to Medford as he becomes the first full-time Oregon Area Director for Joni and Friends International, a non-profit ministry that serves individuals and families affected by disability. Jim will be working with a team of staff and volunteers orchestrating family retreats, conferences, training events, special programs, and providing resources for churches with disability ministries. And yes, he expects to get involved in the local music scene after they get settled.

Jim established Idle Fret not long after he and his family moved to Yuba-Sutter as an outlet for his love of composing and performing a wide variety of jazz styles. Taking advantage of some local connections with gifted musicians, Jim assembled the band’s current line-up which features a cool acoustic blend of sax, flute, and guitar.

The group has received great reviews over the years since its inception.  The members of Idle Fret include Jim Achilles (Guitar and trombone), Robert Achilles (Keyboards), David Coe (Winds), Judy Coe (Flute), David Bole (Bass) and Ken Horton (Drums).  The musicians play in diverse groups including the Sierra Nevada Winds, the Auburn Symphony, the Yuba Sutter Symphony, and various pit orchestras throughout Northern California.

When asked why playing jazz together was such a rewarding experience, Achilles responded, “Jazz gives everyone in the group the freedom to be both who they are as individuals and who we are as a group. It is the perfect blend of corporate connection and individual expression. And as we have fun experiencing it – always different, each performance – the audience has fun hearing it. You’re likely to see a lot of smiles in the group during the show, smiles that say, ‘Wow, we’ve never done it that way before! And it was cool!’”

Jim and Idle Fret promise an evening of great songs and performances that display unique creativity and high emotional impact—that, and stuff that’s just plain fun and entertaining.  Come support live music in the community and enjoy these very gifted musicians.  

Colusa, Sutter and Yolo County

The month of August is Child Support Awareness Month. Colusa, Sutter and Yolo County Child Support Services want to remind parents they are among the 49 child support agencies across the state that offer many services to assist parents in supporting their children.

Research conducted statewide in 2017 revealed that many California parents, both outside the Child Support Program and participating in it, were unaware of programs available for their benefit through Child Support Services.

If a parent wants to get a court order for either financial or medical support, Child Support Services can help. Child Support Services can also enforce existing court orders for support and help keep track of payments to provide peace of mind for all. Services are free for parents enrolled in the Temporary Aid to Needy Families (TANF) Program, all others pay only a $25 annual fee.

“The statewide theme for this year’s Child Support Awareness Month is “You are there for them, we’ll be there for you”; and we’d like for parents in Colusa, Sutter and Yolo Counties to know that this is certainly the case” said Natalie Dillon, Director of the three county child support agencies. “One of our goals is to help parents by making what can be a complicated or difficult situation easier to navigate.”

Child support payments provide a measure of financial stability for families and create better outcomes for children. It can be complicated, but the employees at Child Support Services are ready to help.

Click on the link below to view the Plaintiff's Reply to the Measure K Lawsuit.

Pld 032 REPLY BRIEF Ps&As.pdf

Ted Johnson fished the Feather River last Tuesday, catching one eleven pound salmon.

The fish was in excellent condition direct from the Pacific Ocean.

Ted caught the fish on the Feather River above Boyd's Pump Boat Ramp.

The Rooster Tails Fishing Club monthly breakfast will be held at the Auburn Elks Lodge at 195 Pine Street in Auburn on Friday, August 16, 2019.  This free event is open to club members, spouses, and non-member guests.  Doors to the Lodge open at 7:00 a.m. to share fresh brewed coffee.  A fantastic $15 wide-selection buffet breakfast is served at 8:00 am, followed at 9:00 am with special guest speaker, ‘Curly’ DiBella, Curly’s Guide Service, giving a special presentation on how to catch trophy salmon from the central valley rivers as well as the ocean. You don’t want to miss this one!

Curly will provide breakfast attendees with proven techniques for tackle rigging and strategies to score quality salmon and locations of traditional salmon hot spots.  Learn where fellow fishing guides fish a special Sacramento River hot spot called the ‘Hippy Hole’ that Curly made famous for catching a 65 pound salmon!  Curly enjoys sharing his non-traditional fishing secrets that has made his guide service in high demand.  Some angler’s may find his fishing strategy a little unorthodox from traditional methods but effective.  Breakfast attendees will see the modified ‘Silvertron Curly Lure’ and techniques for using it and hear about the jarring explosion of monster salmon slamming this hybrid spinner.

You can make book a memorable guided salmon trip by contacting Curly at 530-559-1443

The 30 year old, 200+ members Rooster Tails Fishing Club of Northern California, Inc. is a non-profit organization that meets the third Friday of each month to educate, entertain, and enhance fishing experience.  Unlike many bass and fly fishing clubs that concentrate on very specific types of fishing, the Rooster Tails Fishing Club provides a balanced mix of fishing techniques presented by fishing experts targeting a variety of fish species on multiple types of waters. For more information contact Jim, Club Chairman, 530-887-0479, or visit the club’s web site at www.roostertailsfishingclub.org.                   

by Assemblyman James Gallagher

Spillway Boat Ramp Reopening

The Spillway Boat Ramp is scheduled to reopen early to mid-August. Over the next week, the Department of Water Resources will work with state partners to test technical systems and perform a dry run to ensure full functionality of the ramp. Once reopened, the ramp will be available from Friday-Sunday 5 a.m. – 11 p.m.

 Road Closure Near Oroville Dam Lifted

Oroville Dam Blvd. East opened to traffic at 12:30 p.m. Monday after paving work was completed earlier than scheduled.

 Feather Fish Hatchery Closure

Feather River Fish Hatchery will be closed to the public for approximately two weeks for routine maintenance and inspections.

 Public Access to Top of Dam

The pedestrian lane on the lakeside of Dam Crest Road is open from 5 a.m. to 11 p.m. seven days a week to all walkers, joggers, and bicyclists. Parking is available at the Upper Overlook. For safety considerations, the public is not able to drive across the top of dam.