Since You Asked column is written by Rob Parsons, who answers your questions about the Yuba-Sutter area. It runs every Monday in the Appeal-Democrat. To submit a question, please e-mail Rob at rparsons@appealdemocrat.com.
Since You Asked
- Since You Asked: Motorcyclists can 'lane split'
- Q: Is it legal for motorcyclists to ride between vehicles that are waiting at stop lights? A: Yes, the practice sometimes referred to as "lane splitting" or "lane sharing" is allowed in California, in a "safe and prudent manner," the California High... Full story
- Since You Asked: Charges filed against teen in crash
- Q: Were criminal charges ever filed against the teenager who was involved in the crash last January that killed that 4-year-old Plumas Lake boy? A: Yes, the Yuba County District Attorney's Office filed a misdemeanor vehicular manslaughter charge on ... Full story
- Since You Asked: Car dealerships still plan to move
- Q: Do Yuba City Toyota and John L. Sullivan Dodge Chrysler still plan to move their lots to Highway 20 and Harter Parkway in Yuba City? A: Yes, both dealerships received approval to move to the lot in west Yuba City and hope to begin selling vehicle... Full story
- Since You Asked: Trees were hurting students at college
- Q: Why has Yuba College removed all of the trees from the middle of campus? They used to shade the benches and now there is nothing. Why? A: The trees made students fall down. "The burr balls would drop onto the ground and they caused a lot of acci... Full story
- Since You Asked: No opening dates yet for Popeyes
- Q: I wanted to know when the former Kentucky Fried Chickens would re-open in Yuba City and Linda? I believe the Appeal-Democrat reported last year that they were both going to become Popeyes Louisiana Kitchens. Is that still the case? A: Yes, Popeye... Full story
- Since You Asked: Feather River Mills property remains in limbo
- Q: Does Yuba City still have plans for the corner of Bridge and Shasta streets? I remember a few years ago a movie theater chain was supposed to go in there along with some retail buildings. Is that still the case? A: Development progress for the se... Full story
- Since You Asked: No criminal charges filed in boating case
- Q: What is happening with the case against the man accused of killing the mother and daughter from Grass Valley in the boating crash on the lake last year? A: Criminal charges have yet to be filed. Yuba County prosecutors are taking a final look at... Full story
- Since You Asked: Setbacks delay Squeeze Inn project
- Q: What's happening with the Squeeze Inn coming to Yuba City? It doesn't look like they've started working on the building. I believe they were to be opening in January or February. Is the business still coming to Yuba City? A: A few minor setbacks ... Full story
- Since You Asked: Yuba City doctor has pleaded guilty
- Q: What is happening with the case against Dr. Irving Schwartz, the Yuba City doctor charged with Medicare fraud? A: Dr. Irving J. Schwartz pleaded guilty on Jan. 31 to a single count of conspiracy to receive health care kickbacks, according to the ... Full story
- Since You Asked: Does Yuba City have a code enforcement officer?
- Q: Does Yuba City have a code enforcement officer anymore? I complained a few weeks ago, and the city said they only do code enforcement on Wednesdays, but Wednesday came and still nothing was done. A: Yuba City abated the code enforcement officer t... Full story
