Yuba City, California facts for kids

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City
Downtown Yuba
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Location in Sutter County and the state of California
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Country	United States
State	California
County	Sutter
Incorporated	January 23, 1908
Government
• Type	Council-Manager
Area
• Total	15.06 sq mi (39.00 km2)
• Land	14.98 sq mi (38.80 km2)
• Water	0.08 sq mi (0.20 km2)  0.52%
Elevation	59 ft (18 m)
Population  (2020)
• Total	70,117
• Density	4,655.8/sq mi (1,797.87/km2)
Time zone	UTC-8 (Pacific)
• Summer (DST)	UTC-7 (PDT)
ZIP codes	95991–95993
Area code	530
FIPS code	06-86972
GNIS feature ID	1660222

Yuba City (Maidu: Yubu) is a city in Northern California. It is the main city of Sutter County, California, where the county government is located. In 2020, about 70,117 people lived here.

Yuba City is also the main city of the Yuba City Metropolitan Statistical Area. This area includes all of Sutter County and Yuba County. The total population of this metro area is about 164,138 people. It is the 21st largest metro area in California.

History of Yuba City

Early Beginnings

The Maidu people were the first to live in this area. Spanish and Mexican explorers met them in the early 1700s. The name "Yuba" might come from the Spanish word uva, meaning "grape." This is because explorers saw wild grapes growing by a river.

The Mexican government gave a large piece of land to John Sutter. Gold was later found on his land in 1848. Sutter sold some of this land to people who wanted to build a town. They chose a spot near where the Yuba River and Feather River meet. These rivers flow into the Sacramento River. The goal was to create a business center for gold miners. At the same time, another town, Marysville, grew on the other side of the Feather River.

By 1852, Yuba City was a place where steamboats could land. It had a hotel, a grocery store, and a post office. About 150 people lived in 20 homes.

Yuba City became the main city for Sutter County in 1854. But later that year, voters moved the county seat to Nicolaus. Two years later, in 1856, Yuba City became the county seat again. It has been the county seat ever since.

After World War II, many people moved to Yuba City. New homes were built, and orchards became neighborhoods.

The Flood of 1955

In December 1955, heavy storms hit northern California. Rivers overflowed and broke through their banks. On Christmas Eve, a levee broke in Yuba City. This flood was very serious. Thirty-eight people lost their lives. Downtown Yuba City was also badly damaged. Helicopters rescued many residents from the floodwaters.

1976 School Bus Accident

On May 21, 1976, a school bus carrying students from Yuba City High School had a terrible accident. The bus was taking the school choir to a performance. It went off an exit ramp in Martinez, California. Twenty-seven students and one adult chaperone died. Twenty-three students were also seriously hurt.

1994 Mosque Fire

Yuba City has a large Muslim community. Many of them are Pakistani Americans whose families came here around 1902. In 1994, the Muslim community finished building a new mosque. It cost a lot of money and took many hours of volunteer work. Soon after it was finished, the mosque was destroyed by a fire. This was a very sad event for the community.

However, the mosque was rebuilt with help from many different groups. Sikhs, Mormons, Christians, and others helped. The story of this rebuilding is told in a 2012 movie called An American Mosque.

Geography of Yuba City

The Sutter Buttes seen from Yuba City. They are the world's smallest mountain range.

Yuba City is located at 39°8'5" North and 121°37'34" West.

The city covers about 14.7 square miles (38.1 km²). Most of this area is land, with a small amount of water.

Yuba City is about 40 miles north of Sacramento. It is in the Sacramento Valley. The Sutter Buttes are nearby. They are known as the world's smallest mountain range. The Feather River runs along the east side of the city. It separates Yuba City from its neighbor, Marysville. This area is sometimes called the "Feather River Valley."

Climate

Yuba City has a hot-summer mediterranean climate. This means it has cool, wet winters and hot, dry summers. January is usually the coolest and wettest month. July is the hottest and driest.

During the wet season, from mid-October to mid-April, it often rains. The area can also have tule fog. Snow is rare in the valley. Spring starts wet but becomes drier and warmer. Rain is uncommon from June to September. The "Delta Breeze" comes from the Bay Area on summer nights. It helps cool the air and adds humidity. Sometimes, this breeze is strong enough to bring coastal fog inland. Autumn starts warm but gets cooler, wetter, and foggier.

People in Yuba City

Population in 2010

In 2010, Yuba City had 64,925 people. The city had about 4,430 people per square mile.

• About 57.6% of the people were White.
• About 17.2% were Asian.
• About 15.1% were from other races.
• About 28.4% of the people were Hispanic or Latino.

There were 21,550 households. About 41.8% of these households had children under 18. The average household had almost 3 people.

The population included:

• 28.2% under 18 years old.
• 11.7% were 65 years or older.

The average age was 33 years.

Yuba City also has many Punjabi Mexican Americans.

Getting Around Yuba City

Local bus service in Yuba City is provided by Yuba Sutter Transit.

You can also take the Amtrak Thruway bus. It connects Marysville, which is next to Yuba City, to Sacramento and Stockton.

Two main highways serve the city:

• California State Route 20 goes east to Marysville and west to Williams.
• California State Route 99 goes south to Sacramento and north to Chico. This highway is also the city's only freeway for part of its route.

Economy and Jobs

Aerial view of Yuba City.

Yuba City is home to the world's largest dried fruit processing plant, Sunsweet Growers Incorporated. For many years, Yuba City hosted the California Prune Festival. Later, it was called the California Dried Plum Festival. This festival ended in 2003 due to rising costs and competition.

Since Yuba City is a smaller town, many jobs are in retail and healthcare. Other important employers include auto groups, construction companies, and food processing businesses. Farming is also a big part of the Yuba–Sutter area's economy.

Main Employers

Here are some of the top employers in Yuba City:

Arts and Culture

Yearly Events

Sikh Parade

Yuba City has a very large Sikh community. It is one of the biggest Sikh populations outside of the Punjab region of India. Every year, on the first Sunday of November, Sikhs from all over the world come to Yuba City. They celebrate the day Sikhs received their holy book, the Guru Granth Sahib, in 1708.

The parade is about 4.5 miles (7.2 km) long. It features colorful floats and many participants. In 2012, about 150,000 people attended the parade. It is now one of the largest gatherings in Northern California.

California Swan Festival

Yuba City also took part in the California Swan Festival. This festival was held from 2013 to 2016. The main events took place in nearby Marysville.

Museums and Other Places to Visit

• Community Memorial Museum of Sutter County

Education

Yuba City High School sign.

Public schools in Yuba City are part of the Yuba City Unified School District. The district has three high schools:

• Yuba City High School
• River Valley High School
• Albert Powell Continuation High School

There are also private schools like Faith Christian High School and Adventist Christian School. The Yuba City Charter School teaches students from kindergarten to 12th grade. Twin Rivers Charter is for K-8 grades. St. Isidore Catholic School is a private Catholic school for younger students.

For higher education, Yuba City is served by Yuba Community College in Marysville.

Media

The main newspaper for the Yuba City area is the Appeal-Democrat. It is printed in Marysville but covers news for the entire Yuba–Sutter area. The Sacramento Bee is also a popular newspaper in Yuba City.

While there are a few radio stations directly in Yuba City, many other stations broadcast nearby.

Notable People

Many interesting people have connections to Yuba City:

• Giovanni Aguilar, a soccer player
• Josh Appelt, a mixed martial artist
• Frank Bacon, an actor
• Guy Branum, an actor, comedian, and writer
• Richard Buckner, a singer-songwriter
• William Jennings Capell, a noble heir
• Marcie Dodd, a singer and actress
• Cam Eden, a Major League Baseball outfielder
• Wally Herger, a politician who served in the U.S. House of Representatives
• Brad Johnson, an actor and real estate developer
• Brandun Lee, a professional boxer
• Leanne Marshall, winner of Project Runway Season 5
• Adrian Molina, an Academy Award-winning writer and director of Coco
• John Joseph Montgomery, an aviation pioneer, was born here
• Michael P. Moran, an actor and screenplay writer
• Charlie Peacock, an award-winning songwriter and music producer
• Chris Petersen, a college football coach
• Darryl Scott, a pitcher for the Los Angeles Angels
• Brock Stassi, a first baseman for the Philadelphia Phillies
• Max Stassi, a catcher for the Los Angeles Angels
• Rick Stephenson, a bodybuilding champion
• Charlotte Stewart, an actress
• Preet Didbal, a city mayor
• Tyler Rich, a singer
• Ron Porter, an NFL Kicker
• JJ White, a country music duo

Sister Cities

Yuba City has one sister city:

• Toride, Ibaraki, Japan

See also

In Spanish: Yuba City para niños