Briefs: Copper thief may have burns
Yuba County
A thief who stole copper wire early Monday at a south Yuba County pumping station may have been shocked or burned in the process, Sheriff Steve Durfor said.
A witness reported hearing an explosion and seeing a large flash from the Reclamation District 784 pumping station near Road 512. Burn marks were found on a control box, Durfor said.
"Evidence suggested that someone forced entry into multiple panels and control boxes and, using a winch, they made off with more than 500 feet of copper wire," the sheriff said.
The wire was valued at $18,000, with damage to the facility estimated at $60,000.
Anyone with information is asked to call the Yuba County Sheriff's Department at 749-7777.
Yuba County
Repair work begins on Highway 70
Motorists traveling on Highway 70 south of Marysville can expect delays from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. beginning tonight as work begins to repair and resurface the highway.
Work will be done just south of the E Street bridge to just south of the McGowan Parkway interchange.
Teichert Construction of Sacramento is completing the $8.9 million project.
Yuba City
Supervisor district boundaries discussed
Sutter County Clerk-Recorder Donna Johnston will discuss how Sutter County will redraw its supervisorial district boundaries at a town hall meeting Thursday evening in Yuba City.
The meeting is mean to explain the concept of "communities of interest," which residents may argue for being included in one contiguous district. Attendees can also see three proposed redistricting maps, with varying levels of change from current boundaries.
Beginning at 7 p.m., the meeting at Sutter County Veteran's Hall, 1425 Veterans Memorial Drive, will come ahead of a July 12 public hearing on the matter before the Sutter County Board of Supervisors.
Beale Air Force Base
Intelligence squad reborn
A missions Reserve wing at Beale Air Force Base has some new help, from a reborn intelligence squadron assigned there earlier this month.
The 718th Intelligence Squadron, which was retired almost 50 years ago, has been reactivated and assigned to the 940th Wing, which is based at Beale.
But the reactivated squadron, which is also comprised of reservists, will be based at Joint Base Langley-Eustis in Virginia, according to the 940th Wing's public affairs office.
Yuba City
Thrift shop adds hours
The Yuba-Sutter Gleaners Food Bank Thrift Shop, 760 Stafford Way, Yuba City, has added hours 8 a.m.-noon every other Saturday.
The store's weekday hours are 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Monday to Friday.
Items for sale at the nonprofit organization's shop include household items, clothing and electronics.
Call 673-3834 for more information.
Marysville
'Macbeth' reading set this week
Activities this week at the Yuba-Sutter Regional Arts Council in Marysville include an opening reception for artist Heather Davis and the start of the Shakespeare Readers' Theater featuring "Macbeth."
The reception for the "Color My World" exhibit is 4-8 p.m. Friday, with the show continuing through Aug. 5.
Shakespeare Readers' Theater, led by playwright Jonathan Kinsman, is at 6 p.m. Wednesday and June 29 and July 13. For reservations, email thebard@yubasutterarts.org or call 742-ARTS.
In addition, the arts council's annual members' meeting is at 6 p.m. today.
The arts council and center for the arts are at the corner of Seventh and E streets.
Yuba City
Free concert on Thursday
Jimmy and the Jets are performing in a free concert at 7 p.m. Thursday at Gauche Park, 421 C St., Yuba City.
Part of the city's Concerts in the Parks series, the band features music of the 1950s and '60s.
Those attending are invited to bring their own chairs and blankets. Call 822-4655 for more information.
Grimes
Fire Department offers breakfast
The Grand Island Fire Department in Grimes is hosting its bi-annual Fourth of July breakfast at the fire house.
Set 8-11 a.m. July 4, the breakfast includes scrambled eggs, pancakes, biscuits and gravy, chorizo and eggs and fruit salad, along with fruit juices and coffee.
The fundraiser has no set price, with donations accepted.
For more information, call Marc Sumner at 301-5189.
Yuba City
Dance recital scheduled Friday
More than 100 dancers ranging in age from 3 years to adults are participating in "A Time to Celebrate," the Charisma School of Dance annual recital.
The event is at 7 p.m. Friday at the Church of Glad Tidings at Eager Road and Highway 99 in Yuba City.
Admission is $7.50 for adults and $5 for children. Tickets can be purchased at the door or in advance at Charisma School of Dance, 950 Tharp Road, Yuba City. Call 751-9400 for more information.
