Football is just right around the corner. Once again The Yuba College 49ers look poised for another run at the Bay Valley Conference Championship. The 49ers were just one play away last year from the playoffs, having been stopped at the goal line on fourth down just inches from … [Read more...] about Rockin’ the iron grid
Education funding hurdled
Governor Jerry Brown’s new education packages, along with the passage of Proposition 30, have opened many doors for community colleges as well as K-12 education. More courses can now be offered, especially online courses for both college and high school students. With such a … [Read more...] about Education funding hurdled
That special lady at the hoops
There is something special about a sports team that gives 100% on every play, every second, every game. If any of you have ever played sports, then you know exactly what it is I’m talking about. Call it whatever you want; effort, hustle, desire, heart, the will to win. I call it … [Read more...] about That special lady at the hoops
Yuba College Accreditation A Plus
I suppose you have all heard about the sanctions imposed on Yuba College by the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges (ACCJC). The Appeal Democrat newspaper, circulation in Yuba and Sutter counties, has printed mostly negative press at first glance about these … [Read more...] about Yuba College Accreditation A Plus
Gem of the night
Once again the Yuba College men’s basketball team was victorious in a home double billing. This win came against an overmatched Solano College team on Friday night.The victory improved the 49ers record to 15-6, having reeled off eight straight wins. From the outset the game was … [Read more...] about Gem of the night