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1 dead in Marysville wreck that knocks out power - Appeal-Democrat
"I felt something hit us and we were just over," said the driver of the Jeep, who declined to give his name as he stood on the sidewalk staring wide-eyed at the scene, blood and debris on his face. "I was just going, and boom!
8 JV players disciplined for Yuba City High's baseball brawl - Appeal-Democrat
By Bryan DeMain Yuba City High School removed eight junior varsity baseball players after the team's much-publicized brawl with Del Campo, a source said Thursday. In addition, the players will serve a five-day suspension, and there may be expulsions.
Eight players removed from Yuba City JV baseball team - Appeal-Democrat
By Bryan DeMain/Appeal-Democrat Yuba City High School removed eight junior varsity baseball players after the team's much-publicized brawl with Del Campo, a source said Thursday. In addition, the players will serve a five-day suspension and some will ...
FIGHTING THE BIG C: Therapist battles cancer with help of others, hope in God - Appeal-Democrat
“An anonymous source called my office one morning, and by the end of the day, the cost of the (first round of) Revlimid was completely covered. I can't tell you how grateful we are to the couple who provided for that and all of the people who have ...
3 dead after Yuba City police kill suspected gunman - Appeal-Democrat
One neighbor, who asked not to be identified in fear for her family's safety, was inside her house when her dogs started barking and she went outside to see what was happening. She heard voices near a single-story blue house, and when she asked what ...
1 arrested, 1 sought in brazen Marysville killing - Appeal-Democrat
A woman who did not want to be identified because she feared for her safety said she heard what sounded like a gunshot and went outside to see if everyone was OK. She did not recognize the victim. "These people were sitting here holding him, ...
Passengers escape burning Yuba-Sutter Transit bus in Yuba City - Appeal-Democrat
One passenger, who declined to give his name, said it was his second fire in less than a week after watching his apartment burn down early Saturday in the blaze at Travelers Hotel in downtown Marysville. "Just my luck," he said, before joining other ...
Woman burned in Loma Rica fire - Appeal-Democrat
A resident in the 12000 block of Loma Rica Road who declined to give his name watched as firefighters extinguished small blazes on the blackened property next door with water piped into the area from Collins Lake by the Browns Valley Irrigation ...
Pot issues in Yuba County, Yuba City - Appeal-Democrat
The petitioners have requested anonymity based on security and potential security/retribution concerns." Jepsen's memo asked if the council "desires additional public input or discussion regarding medical marijuana cultivation. ...
Live Oak presses ahead on outdoor pot growing ban despite opposition - Appeal-Democrat
A resident who declined to give his name said that he should have the right to put up a sign stating he isn't growing the plant but that his neighbor is. That would protect his property from people after marijuana, he suggested. ...
Youth 'freaked out' in Yuba River - Appeal-Democrat
"He kind of freaked out," Linda resident Stephan Fuhrer, 18, said of the youth who declined to give his name. "He didn't calm down." Linda Fire Chief Rich Webb said the incident took place at about 5:30 pm The two youths were on brush in front of a ...
Thomas Elias: Foreign grad students good for America? - Appeal-Democrat
This scientist, who asked that his name not be used here because he needs to continue employing foreign professionals, worries that "Americans don't understand the theft that goes on. The Chinese, for example, have no real higher educational system of ...
Who will care for Marley? - Appeal-Democrat
The family looking after Marley did not wish to be identified. For the first few days, the anxious orange-and-white pup was left tied in his yard, where he seemed determined to keep watch for his owner. He was walked regularly, showered with attention, ...
Marysville homeowner held after tenant suffers multiple gun blasts - Appeal-Democrat
Edward "Eddie" Leroy Scott II, 57, of the 600 block of 13th Street got into a money-related dispute with a renter who lived in Scott's small house with his wife and mother, according to police and a neighbor who did not want to be identified. ...
Since You Asked: Aren't there laws on jake braking? - Appeal-Democrat
... active natural gas wells in Sutter County goes into the PG&E network — and probably fed the flame that cooked your eggs this morning if you live in Yuba City, according to a local gas-well engineering official who asked that his name not be used. ...
Garbage truck catches fire north of Yuba City - Appeal-Democrat
East Onstott was closed in both directions and one lane of Highway 99 north was also closed. The driver, who declined to give his name, was not injured. ...
Linda woman arrested in teen sex case on leave, out on bail - Appeal-Democrat
A neighbor who declined to give his name said that several officers were at the house about two weeks ago. Two miles away at Castlewood Estates, ...
Bishop found not guilty of murder charges - Appeal-Democrat
A jury member, who declined to give his name because of the gang-related aspect of the case, said after the verdicts Monday in Sutter County Superior Court ...
Box of vegetables prompts senior center evacuation - Appeal-Democrat
Her husband, who did not wish to be identified, laughed and hugged Romero. "I didn't know it would come out like this," said a visibly upset Talbott. ...