Local Briefs published in Tuesday's paper.
The 49ers' season openers were first spoiled by rain, then later by Butte College.
The Roadrunners defeated the Yuba College baseball team 6-2 in a lay-over game on Monday. The loss was followed by a... Full story
With the Raiders and 49ers struggling in recent seasons, I'm sad to admit that for the last several years the only thing that gets me fired up and ready for Super Sunday has been my annual ritual of watching a marathon of Super Bowl highlights.
The... Full story
The shootout of the century ... maybe.
You don't think all this high-scoring mumbo jumbo has Darren Sharper and company's blood boiling? Or it has Colts defensive leader Dwight Freeney fired up? Oh wait ... Freeney probably won't play.
In fact,... Full story
There's only one way not to enjoy the Super Bowl — and that's alone. Whether you're tuning into to see if Peyton Manning can dissect the Saints' defense like a biology class frog or to discover what hijinks those Clydesdales will get into... Full story
The Yuba-Sutter Combat Wrestling Club had an impressive weekend at the Eastside Classic at Foothill High School in Palo Cedro.
Chase Gildea (205 pounds) and Cole Shelton (66) both took first place after pinning their opponent in the finals. Hunter... Full story
National Signing Day came and went on Wednesday and two Mid-Valley area players signed national letters of intent to play college football this fall.
Wheatland High standout Clint Johnson inked a letter to play at the University of San Diego, while... Full story
Mike McChristian had another monster game and the Yuba College men's basketball team posted another 20-win season because of it.
McChristian finished with 23 points, eight rebounds, six assists, three blocks and two steals as the 49ers jumped out... Full story
Local briefs from Wednesday's paper.
High School
Meeting for River Valley baseball
The Falcons baseball program will be holding a mandatory meeting for all parents at 6 p.m. on Thursday in the school's multipurpose room.
For more information... Full story
The soccer player with the rough background and poor grades is met by Len Marks' glaring stare.
The Marysville High coach, his brown eyes firmly locked on the teenager, proceeds with a stern lecture before asking for handshake.
"You're a bright... Full story
Finishing a marathon is widely considered one of the most difficult feats an athlete can ever achieve.
However, Brian Recore is not your typical athlete.
While normal long-distance runners consider the 26.2-mile test a huge accomplishment —... Full story