By Michael Hatamiya, Appeal-Democrat, Marysville, Calif. Aug.

By Rob Young, Appeal-Democrat, Marysville, Calif. Aug. 2--A toxic chemical spill Friday forced about 20 employees to evacuate a Yuba City packaging firm. Steve Steckbauer, an official at Deluxe Packages, 800 N.

By Ryan McCarthy, Appeal-Democrat, Marysville, Calif. Aug. 2--One of the school colors will be green, a frog or a hummingbird is expected to be the school mascot and more than 100 students will attend classes Aug. 18 when the new Yuba Environmental Science Charter Academy opens in Dobbins.

By John Dickey, Appeal-Democrat, Marysville, Calif. Jul. 30--The Cinemark Movies 12 is expected to be completed in time for the holidays, company officials said Tuesday. "Right now, we're on schedule to open for Thanksgiving," said Tom Owens, senior vice president for real estate for Cinemark.

By John Hollis, Appeal-Democrat, Marysville, Calif. Jul. 24--It's such a positive program for pre-teen girls. It helps them develop self-respect and the ability to make healthy decisions. It's a lot of fun. The girls are running and having a great time," said head coach Clarine Musfelt.