Hearing to decide if roosters will be euthanized

25 roosters seized when officers responded to report of cockfighting ring in January

A court hearing next Monday will determine whether or not Sutter Animal Services Authority can euthanize or adopt out 25 fighting roosters in its care since January.

The roosters were seized Jan. 27 when Sutter County sheriff’s deputies and an animal services officer responded to a report of a cockfighting ring in the 2100 block of Everglade Road – a rural area in south Sutter County with an ag business surrounded by orchards. Around 20 people ran away once deputies arrived, according to Appeal-democrat archives, but five people were detained with three arrested.

The roosters were seen by a veterinarian and were in good health. But the birds have to be kept out of sight of each other and have to be fed and cleaned individually due to aggressive behavior.

Several pieces of equipment associated with cockfighting were also seized, according to the civil petition published in the Appeal-democrat, including gaffs (sticks with a hooked or barbed spear), gaff holders, wax string (used to attach a slasher blade to a rooster’s leg prior to a fight),

FELONY ARRESTS

Jacqueline T. Ellison, 32, of the 1900 block of Jacob Street, Yuba City, was arrested by the California Highway Patrol at 6:45 p.m. March 16 at Walmart on suspicion of unlawful taking of a vehicle. She was booked into Yuba County Jail.

James W. Valenzuela, 35, of the 1300 block of Vernon Avenue, Yuba City, was arrested by the Sutter County Sheriff’s Office at 4:06 p.m. March 16 at his residence on suspicion of willful harm or great bodily injury. He was booked into Sutter County Jail.

Pedro M. Ramirez, 59, of the 1500 block of Seventh Street, Olivehurst, was arrested by the Yuba City Police Department at 11:58 a.m. March 16 in the 400 block of Colusa Avenue on suspicion of obstructing or resisting arrest and battery. He was booked into Sutter County Jail.

28, of the 1400 block of Blue Street, Marysville, was arrested by the Marysville Police Department at 2:50 a.m. March 16 at Aldridge Street on suspicion of criminal threats, being a felon in possession of a firearm and ammunition, and possessing a controlled substance. He was booked into Yuba County Jail.

Brittany L. Edwards, 21, of the 5500 block of Cottonwood Avenue, Olivehurst, was arrested by the Yuba County Sheriff’s Office at 3:16 a.m. March 16 at Feather River Boulevard on suspicion of corporal injury to a spouse or

TODAY COMMUNITY MEETINGS

Tri-county Environmental Health Awareness Corporation will meet from 4 p.m.-5 p.m. at Ampla Corporate Office, 935 Market St., Yuba City. The group’s goal is to improve the community’s air, water, health and environment by providing community education, interventions and treatment information to prevent asthma, diabetes and heart conditions. For more information, call300-6712 or email clnc.pope@yahoo. com.

CLUB MEETINGS

“Take off Pounds Sensibly” (T.O.P.S), Marysville Chapter, will meet at 10 a.m. for weigh ins and 11 a.m. for a meeting at Yuba County Health and Human Services, 5730 Packard Ave., Suite 100, Marysville. For more information, call 645-7975 or 742-7013.

“Take off Pounds Sensibly” (T.O.P.S), Yuba City Chapter, will meet at 5 p.m. at Fremont Hospital Administrative Office, 989 Plumas St., Yuba City. For more information, call 356-4059 or 790-0209.

Toastmasters International – Mission Staters Club will meet at noon at the Sutteryuba Association of Realtors, 1558 Starr Drive, Yuba City. For more information, call 570-7681 or visit www.toastmasters.org.

Early Risers-yuba City Kiwanis Club will meet at 6:45 a.m. at El Zarape Restaurant, 1005 Stafford Way, Yuba City.

Seniors In Retirement (SIR) Branch 109 luncheon at noon in the Plaza Room, 210 Julie Drive, Yuba City.

GOVERNMENT MEETINGS

The Sutter County Health and Welfare Committee will meet at 8:30 a.m. at 1160 Civic Center Blvd., Yuba City.

The Sutter Youth Organization will have a general membership meeting at 7 p.m. in Munger Hall at the corner of Acacia Street and Butte House Road, Yuba City. The agenda will include election of 2019 and 2020 officers. All interested community members are invited. For more information, call Marnee at 755-0445.

Marysville City Council will meet at 6 p.m. at the Marysville City Hall, 526 C St., Marysville.

Yuba City Council will meet at 6 p.m. at the Council Chambers, 1201 Civic Center Blvd., Yuba City.