Mid-Valley Briefs
YUBA CITY
Woman arrested in embezzlement
A Biggs woman has been arrested on suspicion of embezzling at least $9,123 from a Yuba City dentist while working as his office manager.
Tiffany Lynae Lovell, 30, of the first block of Pryde Avenue, was arrested Tuesday at her home and released on $60,000 bail.
Lovell worked eight years for dentist Michael A. Passaglia, 421 Del Norte Ave., said Yuba City Police Department spokeswoman Shawna Pavey.
Lovell used an office credit card to purchase items for her personal use and is suspected of taking cash paid by patients, Pavey said. The dentist's loss could exceed $9,123 when an investigation is complete, said Pavey.
An arraignment date for Lovell in Sutter County Superior Court had not been set as of Thursday.
Passaglia declined comment.
MARYSVILLE
Two bus drivers finish in top 10
Two bus drivers in the Marysville Joint Unified School District finished in the top 10 in the United States during competition held in St. Louis.
Michelle Derryberry and Danny Riedel represented Marysville and all school districts in California.
Derryberry, driving among the other 40 top drivers in the transit category, placed sixth and Riedel competed with the top 18 drivers in the small bus category and finished second, Marysville Joint Unified said.
"Michelle and Danny put Marysville on the map when it comes to safe student transportation," said Donald Buerer, driver trainer and supervisor for Marysville Joint Unified.
YUBA CITY
Hoppin approved again for water resources board
A Yuba City man has been reconfirmed to sit on the state Water Resources Control Board, of which he is the chairman.
Charlie Hoppin, a partner in an agricultural operation in Yolo and Sutter counties, grows melons, rice, walnuts and other products. He was named to the board in 2006 and recommended for reconfirmation by the state Senate Rules Committee Wednesday.
He has served as the board's chair since March 2009, and confirmation by the state Senate will put him on the board until January 2014. Hoppin has also served on the Sutter Mutual Water Co., the state Board of Food and Agriculture and the California Rice Industry Association boards.
MARYSVILLE
Urijah Faber to attend weigh-in
Mixed-martial arts star Urijah Faber will attend a weigh-in event tonight in Yuba City for Saturday night's Battle at the Ballpark II at Appeal-Democrat Park in Marysville.
Faber, a Sacramento-area native and former World Extreme Cagefighting featherweight champion, will be at Big John's Bar & Grill, 1452 Bridge St., at 5 p.m. to meet fans and sign autographs.
Battle at the Ballpark II, at 7 p.m. Saturday, will be followed by a post-fight party at Big John's, which Faber will also attend.
Tickets for Battle at the Ballpark II are available at the Marysville Gold Sox office, 429 10th St., Marysville, or by calling 741-3600.
MARYSVILLE
Rescue mission hosting fundraiser
A fundraiser for the Twin Cities Rescue Mission will be held from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday the mission at 940 14th St., Marysville.
Free soda, chili and hamburgers, live music and a dunking booth with be featured at the event.
Donations benefiting homeless programs at the mission will be accepted.
For more information, contact the Rev. Robert Ash at 743-8777.
LINDA
Community cleanup offers free disposal
Linda residents can dispose of trash free of charge Saturday at the second annual Linda Community Cleanup.
Recology Yuba Sutter will haul away materials brought to the Yuba County Airport on Arboga Road from 8 a.m.-noon.
Participants will be asked for proof that they are Linda residents.
All items brought to the airport must be sorted by types: scrap metal, yard debris, appliances (limit of two), old furniture and tires (limit of nine).
No hazardous materials will be accepted.
YUBA COUNTY
Recreation program offers fall lineup
As late summer means it's back to school time, so too the Yuba County recreation program gears up another round of classes designed to help parents deal more effectively with their youngsters.
On three Saturdays beginning Sept. 18, the program will present its "Love and Logic" parenting classes, with a cost of $40 per person or $65 for a couple for all three sessions. Yuba County parents with children 5 years old and younger may attend for free.
The first session will cover raising children to be responsible and using the "COOL" formula, while the second emphasizes control alongside shared ownership. The third will cover developing thinking skills and allowing empathy and consequences to teach children lessons.
All three sessions will be at the Yuba-Sutter Regional Arts Council, 624 E St., Marysville, from 9 a.m.-noon. Because of limited space, those attending must reserve a spot in advance. For more information or to register call 749-5670 or in person at the Yuba County Government Center, 915 Eighth St., Suite 123, Marysville.
