Briefs: Trial set in 2009 bank robbery
"The man in the green hat" in the July 2009 robbery of Yuba City's Bank of America branch was held to answer Thursday in Sutter County Superior Court on robbery charges.
Brian Christopher Breeler allegedly jumped the counter and emptied cash boxes while Aaron Christopher Watts held employees and customers at bay with a handgun.
Breeler's identity was unknown until one of the other six defendants cut a deal with the District Attorney's Office and identified him, said Assistant District Attorney Jana McClung.
Judge Brian Aronson set a Nov. 1 trial date for Breeler.
Yuba County
Ordinance keeps zoning codes
On a 5-0 vote Tuesday, the Yuba County Board of Supervisors extended an interim ordinance for keeping its zoning codes and recently adopted General Plan in sync for the next 10 months.
The county is beginning a process to overhaul its zoning, but an ordinance is needed in the meantime to keep planning projects in compliance with the General Plan, said Community Services and Development Director Kevin Mallen.
Supervisor Andy Vasquez said he wanted there to be extensive public participation in the zoning update. Mallen said the process was set up for that to happen.
Forbestown
Community celebrates Daze
Forbestown Daze, with costumed characters, food and music, is set 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday at 19096 New York Flat Road in Forbestown.
The annual event's parade is at noon.
Craft booths and mountain men competitions are also part of the festivities at Gold Trader Flat, the replica of a Gold Rush era town.
Admission is free. Call 675-2577 for more information.
Dobbins
Emergency hand pump detailed
Do-it-yourself types, or big fans of century-old technology, might find something useful at a demonstration in Dobbins on Aug. 28 on how to design and build an emergency hand pump.
The demonstration, led by Jim Pappas, will include how to fit a pump alongside an existing electric well pump. Attendees will receive a shopping list for parts, a 10-percent-off coupon for the Foothill Ace Hardware store, and an illustration of the pump assembly.
Beginning at 3 p.m. at the Dobbins Seventh-day Adventist Church fellowship hall, 10034 Marysville Road, the demonstration will conclude with a question-and-answer session. For information or to reserve a seat, call 692-1124.
Yuba-Sutter
'Toast' serves hot topics
Douglas Houston, new chancellor of the Yuba Community College District, and Terri Refer and Penny Bailey of the American Cancer Society, are this week's guests on "Toast of Town," airing 1-3 p.m. Saturday on KMYC 1410 AM, Marysville.
Houston will address the challenges he and the district face; Refer and Bailey will discuss the Aug. 21 Making Strides Against Breast Cancer event.
Hosted by community relations consultant Angel Diaz and Appeal-Democrat Editor Len La Barth, the show features interviews with leaders in local government, community organizations, entertainment and arts and sports.
During show hours, listeners can call 742-5555, email toastofthetown530@gmail.com or connect via Facebook at "Toast of the Town" to join the action and win prizes, including gift cards and T-shirts.
Wheatland
Registration begins for Pumpkin Fun
Registration is under way for the Pumpkin Fun Run/Walk at Bishop's Farm in Wheatland, benefiting the American Red Cross.
The event is at 8:30 a.m. Sept. 25.
Advance registration is due by Sept. 9, with pre-registration pick-up available 9 a.m.-noon and 1-4 p.m. Sept. 23 at the American Red Cross office, 2125 E. Onstott Road, Yuba City.
The entry fee is $25 for adults and $15 for children under 13 years.
For more information, call 683-1460.
Yuba-Sutter
College offers 40 $1,000 scholarships
Students in the Yuba Community College District can compete annually for 40 new $1,000 endowed Osher Scholarships after the district's successful statewide fundraising campaign.
Twenty-five will go to Yuba College, 10 to Woodland Community College and five to district educational centers and outreach facilities.
The campaign raised $404,450 for the endowment, said Chancellor Douglas Houston in a statement, surpassing the district's original goal of $345,000.
The Yuba Community College District Foundation already manages another 85 scholarships.
Nicki Harrington, who retired as chancellor June 30, started and oversaw the district's three-year effort.
The college district covers eight counties.
Yuba City
Residents score in bridge tournament
A total of 186 people from Northern California, Oregon, Nevada and Arizona took part in the 31st annual Sutter Buttes Sectional Bridge Tournament July 29-31 in Yuba City, with local residents getting silver points.
A total of 165 tables was played during the event hosted by local Bridge Unit 460 of the American Contract Bridge League.
The largest local silver was won in open pairs by Pat Zieger and Tom Frye, Bruce Boley and Fred Till Jr. and Rich and Norma Hayes.
Top local unit silver point winners were Fred Till Jr. and Bruce Boley of Marysville; Tom Frye, Pat Zieger, Norma and Rich Hayes, Johnnie Houser and Chio Nakagawa of Yuba City; and Dale Doer of Oroville.
