Briefs: Shooting victim's condition upgraded

A Yuba City gunshot victim remained hospitalized Wednesday, but was upgraded to good condition, hospital staff reported.

Eric Baca, 25, has been recovering at Rideout Memorial Hospital since early Saturday when he was shot in the chest during an alcohol-fueled shoot-out in the parking lot of a Bridge Street bar.

A second victim, Michael Ybarra, was treated and released Saturday for gunshot wounds to his arm and foot.

Police said the incident is possibly gang-related, but have been unable to definitively confirm a gang motive, however, as neither victim has cooperated with the investigation and witnesses have also refused to come forward.

Investigators have been asking for the public's assistance to identify the shooters.

Anyone with information is asked to call the Yuba City Police Department at 822-4660. Callers may remain anonymous.

Yuba-Sutter

Good marks for flood agency

An independent audit gave the Sutter Butte Flood Control Agency good marks for its first year of collecting property assessments, with an opinion of "clean" from the auditor.

In two separate audits, one covering the agency's first three years of existence and the other reviewing the fiscal year ending last June 30, the firms Moss, Levy & Hartzheim reviewed financial records and accounting practices for the agency, which is charged with repairing and upgrading Feather River and Sutter Bypass levees.

Yuba City

Candidate hosting fundraiser

A fundraiser is set to kickoff the campaign for Preet Didbal, candidate for Sutter County supervisor, 4th District.

The event is 5 p.m.-9 p.m. Feb. 10 at the Sutter-Yuba Board of Realtors building, 1558 Starr Drive, Yuba City. Hors d'oeuvres and refreshments will be served.

Tickets are $50 per person. For more information, email preetdidbal@gmail.com or call 329-8468.

Yuba City

Gymnastics classes offered

Classes in gymnastics are offered for youth groups several times a week by the Yuba City Parks and Recreation Department.

The sessions, held Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays or Saturdays, are at Palmer Hall on the Yuba-Sutter Fairgrounds, 442 Franklin Ave., Yuba City.

For information about times and prices, visit www.yubacity .net, stop by at 1201 Civic Center Blvd., or call 822-4650.

Marysville

Dragons part of mask workshops

Stories about the dragons of Marysville are part of the Bok Kai mask workshops for children planned the next two weekends at the Yuba County Library.

Workshops are at 10 a.m. Saturday and Feb. 11 in the library's Community Room, 303 Second St., Marysville. Children under 5 years must be accompanied by an adult.

Participants will make their own dragon mask and wings for the 132nd Bok Kai Parade.

Advance registration is suggested. To register or volunteer for the workshops, call Sue Cejner-Moyers at 742-6508.

Yuba City

Shop accepting donations

The American Cancer Society Discovery Shop is ready to accept donations of new and gently used items as spring cleaning gets under way in the community.

Donations can be dropped off at the shop, at 1270 Stabler Lane, Suite 310, in Yuba City.

Information about furniture donations is available by calling 755-3112.

Yuba City

Senior Center sets activities

The AARP tax preparation service is one of several activities offered at the Yuba City Senior Center, 777 Ainsley Ave.

The tax service is 9 a.m.-noon Monday and Tuesday through April 10. Appointments are required; call 822-4608.

Classes scheduled include ceramics, for a fee of $22.50, and chair fitness, $9.25 and $10.25, Wednesdays; "fit ball," $16 and $18, Tuesdays and Thurdays; and intermediate computer, $40 and $45, Tuesdays.

In addition, an AARP driver safety course is set Tuesday and Feb. 9 at a cost of $12 for AARP members and $14, non-members. Advance registration is required.

Social activities include the "Social Seniors" meeting Feb. 15 and the monthly dance Feb. 10. Admission is $6 for the dance.

Call 822-4768 for more information.

Yuba City

Hospital hosts surgery classes

Sutter Surgical Hospital is presenting free classes in Yuba City for persons planning on having hip or knee replacement surgeries.

The next classes, held every month, are set Tuesday and Feb. 21 at Sutter Surgical Hospital — North Valley, 455 Plumas St.

To register, call 749-5700, ext. 3999.

Gridley

Scholarship having 'Tea' event

The Miss Butte County Scholarship Program is hosting its first "Tea with the Queen" event.

The fundraiser starts at 1 p.m. March 3 in Butte Hall on the Butte County Fairgrounds in Gridley.

Advance tickets are $8 each, available at the fairgrounds office, 199 E. Hazel St. Tickets are $10 at the door.

The fundraiser includes applications to participate in the scholarship program and the opportunity to meet members of the 2011 royal court, plus drawings and refreshments.

Call Michelle Carr at 520-6458 for more information.