Off to visit friends in Marysville, Yuba City, and Olivehurst. I know, I hear the hiss ooooh Olivehurst LOL. Leaving late in the afternoon and not sure when I shall return.
Did you know that in 1842, John A. Sutter leased the land that later became the City of Marysville to Theodore Cordua and Cordua built a home and trading post at what is now the southern end of ‘D’ street in Marysville. Or that Yuba City, the “Prune Capitol” is located in Sutter County (same aforementioned Sutter) was the home of the Maidu?
What many knowr about the area in present times is tarnished by the local media droning on and on about the area’s high crime and poverty rates, youth gangs, and illegal drug activiteis. Being designated as the “worst city to live in America” by Forbes and Forutune Magazines in the 1980’s and 1990’s has not helped either. Let us not forget Juan Corona burying his victims the 25 California farm workers on the Sullivan Ranch.
Looking foward to viewing the Sutter Buttes and hope to see some wildlife (other than that in Olivehurst!).
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We ARE moving from Silicon Valley to Tierra Buena – now Yuba City. I like the view on Sutter Buttes and I like that Yuba & Marysville have their own authentic charm.
I grew up in Yuba City in a time prior to many orchard lands developement. The area’s history is an important part of it’s charm. I am sorry to say that some of my favorite spots for viewing the Buttes are now blocked by new housing projects.
Country roads I rode my bicycle on are now major thoroughfares.
I am sure you will find your new home full of friendly people and the local wildlife refuge worthy of a look.