Briefs: Bill to pay more taxes advances
State Sen. Doug LaMalfa's bill to challenge those who say they'd pay more state taxes to actually do it has moved out of the Senate Appropriations Committee on a bipartisan vote.
Senate Bill X1 3 would add a line to state tax forms where payers can donate additional taxes to the state if they want to. LaMalfa, R-Richvale, said in a press release he sponsored the bill in response to claims state residents would be willing to pay more taxes.
"We should make it as simple as possible for folks who wish to donate additional taxes," LaMalfa said.
Yuba City
Man charged in underage sex case
A 21-year-old Yuba City man has been arrested on suspicion of having sex with a girl under 14, a Yuba City police spokeswoman said Thursday.
Devin Allen Seronio, of the 1200 block of Kenny Drive, was arrested at his residence, said spokeswoman Shawna Pavey.
Detectives have not determined how long the the sexual abuse went on, she said.
The victim is not a relative of Seronio's, Pavey said.
Sutter County
Supervisors OK haul-road fee
Under the consent agenda, approved 4-0, the Sutter County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday signed off on a haul-road fee agreement with Teichert Construction, at 48 cents per cubic yard.
The agreement pertains to gravel and other materials out of a pit on Keys Road, in Pleasant Grove. Teichert will have several trucks going in and out of the pit and using Keys, then traveling to a site about three miles away on Howsley Road for the Natomas Mutual Water Co.
Teichert will repair damages to Keys as a result of the traffic, and pay the county for damage incurred as a result of truck traffic on Natomas Road and Howsley.
Marysville
Webinar promotes foothills tourism
For those foothill hamlets just off the beaten path, but hoping to get a slightly better trodden trail to their doorsteps, a webinar later this month could be the key to getting onto National Geographic's radar.
An Aug. 30 webinar will show users how to interact and add entries to the Sierra Nevada Geotourism site, which is being developed by a partnership between National Geographic, the Sierra Nevada Conservancy and the Sierra Business Council.
As the fourth part of the partnership's goal to develop a comprehensive guide to recreation and tourism in the Sierra Nevada, the site is meant to feature points of interest, museums, shopping, restaurants, historical sites and more.
The webinar is from 3:30-4:30 p.m., and a live screening will be at the Yuba County Government Center, Wheatland Room, 915 Eighth St., Marysville. To register, call 582-4800.
Yuba-Sutter
Medical pot 'myths' to be discussed
Dr. Ronald Hayman of Yuba-Sutter Mental Health will discuss "medical marijuana myths" 8-10 a.m. Saturday on KMYC 1410AM.
On the two-hour segment hosted by Yuba County Supervisor Andy Vasquez, Hayman will review information on the side effects of medical marijuana presented earlier this year to the Substance Abuse Steering Coalition.
Vasquez's show airs every Saturday as part of the radio station's local programming block.
Yuba City
Child safety seat check-up Saturday
Free child safety seat check-ups are available 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday at the Toys R Us parking lot, 700 W. Onstott Road, Yuba City.
The program is a project of the Yuba City Police Department.
Olivehurst
Part of road closed for Hot Nights
A block of Olivehurst Avenue is closed to traffic from 2-8 p.m. Saturday during the Hot Nights, Cool Cars car show.
The road closure is between Sixth and Seventh avenues.
The free community event is sponsored by businesses in Olivehurst.
Marysville
Breast cancer walk set for Sunday
The American Cancer Society Making Strides Against Breast Cancer 5K Walk is set Sunday in Beckwourth Riverfront Park in Marysville.
Registration starts at 7:30 a.m., with the non-competitive walk at 8 a.m. Money raised goes to fund lifesaving research and support programs.
The local event is one of more than 145 walks scheduled throughout the country.
Visit www.making strides.acsevents.org for more information.
