After a great start, the Yuba College baseball team has entered hostile territory in its quest for a playoff birth. Beginning with a 16-4 record, the 49ers entered a rough stretch in their schedule, going 3-9 with two big loses, one against American River, 17-1, and the other … [Read more...] about 49er playoff hopes fall short
Before Columbine: Lindhurst May ’92
We all have days we will never forget. May 1, 1992, will always be one of those days for me and for the thousands of others touched by a tragedy that struck too close to home. I had graduated the year before and was making my way through college (the first time). That … [Read more...] about Before Columbine: Lindhurst May ’92
Trivia Quiz Answers
True: A day on the planet Mercury is twice as long as its year. Mercury rotates very slowly but revolves around the Sun in slightly less than 88 days. True: A full moon rarely shows up on Halloween, although Halloween is often associated with full moons. Full moons on Halloween … [Read more...] about Trivia Quiz Answers
Clear Lake’s budget woes cause waves
The funding of the Yuba Community College District's (YCCD) Clear Lake campus has become the focus of controversy amid the District's budgetary woes and executive review process. Under special scrutiny is the $3.8 million dollar program begun in 1999 to build 13 new portable … [Read more...] about Clear Lake’s budget woes cause waves
Bok Kai festival returns to Marysville
Springtime in Yuba-Sutter brings with it the Bok Kai Parade, a Chinese tradition dating back over 100 years. The parade honors the ancient water deity Bok Kai in hopes that the valley will be blessed with ample rainfall for a bountiful harvest. Under the spectacular backdrop of … [Read more...] about Bok Kai festival returns to Marysville