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Vehicle burglaries

Locking your car seems like a simple enough thing to do, yet many people don’t and leave themselves vulnerable to burglaries.

Car break-ins have been common in Yuba City and Marysville and law enforcement hopes to encourage motorists to make a thief’s job harder. Here are some tips from the Yuba City Police Department:

Take out valuables: If possible, leave valuables at home. Otherwise, once arriving to your destination take them with you. If all else fails, place the valuables in your trunk before arriving at your destination.

Lock your vehicle.

Close all doors and windows: An open door or window allows a thief a quick and quiet way to enter your vehicle. Even a crack in the window makes it easier for a thief to gain access. Take the time to make sure everything is shut tightly and locked.

Don’t forget to report suspicious activity to your local law enforcement agency. gangs, SWAT, evidence, drug recognition, accident and criminal investigations, and more. To enroll, participants must be at least 18 years old and willing to attend each Thursday night (6 p.m.-9 p.m.) for the 12-week course. A background check will also be conducted.

To apply, go online: https://tinyurl.com/ yc5yopxu. Rachel Rosenbaum rrosenbaum@ appeal democrat.com

Citizens academy

The Yuba City Police Department is accepting applications to join its citizens academy, which will kick off Thursday, Feb. 28. Students will learn about criminal law, traffic stops,

projects will be more collaborative and move forward efficiently, having a greater impact and reach.

“It’s exciting to think about the added capacity that Yuba Water Agency’s matching contribution would bring to the Yuba Watershed and our ability to manage forest health for the benefit of the entire region,” Booth said in a press release.

Officials with the water agency said they want to be at the forefront of improving how forests are managed around the state and are willing to expend resources to make that happen.

“The impacts of wildfire in the Yuba Watershed would be severe. We really are serious about being the first sustainably managed watershed in California, and this is a big step in that direction,” said Brent Hastey, chairman of the water agency board, in a press release.

The DOC is expected to report the status of the funding by early summer.

Community outreach

There will be another opportunity for Marysville business owners and residents to meet with Marysville police officers next week.

The meeting offers a

This weekly column is a catch-all for public safety topics. If there is something you think we should include, or if you have questions you would like us to pose to law enforcement officials, contact me by email at rrosenbaum@ appealdemocrat.com or call 749-4771.