Yuba College Professor Deborah L. Richter passed away on January 5, 2006, at the University of California, Davis Medical Center in Sacramento; she was merely 55 years old. Professor Richter was born in Boise, Idaho, to John and Betty Druash and grew up in Marysville, … [Read more...] about Professor, friend remembered
Changes in Yuba’s winter break could hurt students
The classified workers for the Yuba Community College District will enjoy a winter break for the first time in seven years, from December 24, 2005, through January 8, 2006. This benefit to the classified staff may, however, pose a problem for students. This is a crucial time … [Read more...] about Changes in Yuba’s winter break could hurt students
Shopping frenzy the day after Thanksgiving
At 11:49 p.m. on November 24, the eve of Black Friday, vehicles of early bird Christmas shoppers dotted the Wal-Mart parking lot. Inside the new Wal-Mart Super Center in Linda, California, the floors were being buffed, shelves were being stocked and Wal-Mart employees were … [Read more...] about Shopping frenzy the day after Thanksgiving
Strong finish takes Yuba team to Regional Playoffs
The Yuba College women's volleyball team clinched a first place standing (13-1) in the Bay Valley Conference after a forfeit from Contra Costa College on November 16. The Comets were forced to throw the game because they did not have enough players. But the forfeiture was not … [Read more...] about Strong finish takes Yuba team to Regional Playoffs
49ers suffer overtime loss in Graffiti Bowl
The Yuba College 49ers capped the tail end of their 2005 season in bizarre fashion. After facing many issues on and off the field, it was no surprise that the Bay Valley Co-Conference Champions would go down to the wire. The last two games of the season were hectic all in … [Read more...] about 49ers suffer overtime loss in Graffiti Bowl