It's that time again. It comes around every 4 years, bringing hype and excitement to the United States. I'm referring to the summer Olympic Games, being held in Athens, Greece this summer. Being an athlete myself, I inevitably find myself riveted to the TV screen during Olympic … [Read more...] about Going for the gold
Calling all bands
The Yuba-Sutter area may not be booming with excitement and live shows now, but many aspiring musicians in Yuba-Sutter are seeking recognition. Unfortunately, very few outlets exist for these groups. While places like The Town Pump and Sound Attitude allow bands to expose their … [Read more...] about Calling all bands
The widening gap between rich and poor
Are the rich getting richer and the poor getting poorer? Local, state and national statistics suggest that they are. Within Yuba, Sutter, Yolo, Colusa and Lake counties, a greater percentage of residents live below the poverty level than Californians on average, according to … [Read more...] about The widening gap between rich and poor
Gold Sox have not struck out yet
Rumor has it that after just one season the Yuba-Sutter Gold Sox Minor League Baseball team is calling it quits, but according to Gold Sox General Manager Scott Blackwood, this isn't necessarily true. "I'm 95 percent sure we'll have a team next year," said Blackwood. The Gold … [Read more...] about Gold Sox have not struck out yet
Alumni recounts early years at Yuba College
"Oh my," said 92-year-old Mary Roberts Dugan when asked for her life experiences and recollection of being a Yuba College student during the '20s and '30s. She paused and then got up quickly from her couch, moving quickly, like a woman much younger. In her hand she brought back … [Read more...] about Alumni recounts early years at Yuba College