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Yuba River

Downieville, CaliforniaGeography of the Sacramento ValleyRivers of Nevada County, CaliforniaRivers of Northern CaliforniaRivers of Sierra County, California
Rivers of Yuba County, CaliforniaRivers of the Sierra Nevada (United States)Rivers of the Sierra Nevada in CaliforniaTributaries of the Feather RiverYuba River
South Yuba River State Park
South Yuba River State Park

The Yuba River is a tributary of the Feather River in the Sierra Nevada and eastern Sacramento Valley, in the U.S. state of California. The main stem of the river is about 40 miles (64 km) long, and its headwaters are split into three major forks. The Yuba River proper is formed at the North Yuba and Middle Yuba rivers' confluence, with the South Yuba joining a short distance downstream. Measured to the head of the North Yuba River, the Yuba River is just over 100 miles (160 km) long. The river drains 1,345 square miles (3,480 km2), mostly in the western slope and foothills of the Sierra Nevada. The average runoff of the Yuba River basin is approximately 2,303,000 acre-feet (2.841 km3) per year, providing about one-third of the flow of the Feather River, and 10 percent of the flow of the Sacramento River, which the Feather ultimately drains into. Since the early 20th century, irrigation and hydropower diversion projects have gradually reduced the river's flow. The river's name comes from the local tribe, the Nisenan, word for "waterway," 'uba seo. It is spelled in early records as Yubu and applied to the river by 1844. Some claim the name is a variant of Spanish uba or uva, referring to grapes found growing along the banks of the river.

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95991 Yuba City
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Yuba City Charter School

Yuba City Charter School is a K-12 public school located in Yuba City, California. Yuba City Charter School is a college prep and CTE program that models and supports the development of good character while emphasizing rigorous academics and career preparation. The school is a student centered direct instruction model, and offers a student success program to help struggling students improve performance, skills, and credit recovery. All students K-6 receive daily formal instruction in music, PE, and Spanish language. Yuba City Charter is fully accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC). All core high school classes meet the University of California A-G requirements for admission to UC. The student-teacher ratio for K-3 is 20:1 In grades 4-6, classes are capped at 25. In grades 7-12, classes are capped at 28. These caps have been established to ensure small class sizes and to facilitate significantly greater individualized instruction than is available in other schools. Yuba City Charter School also encourages community service and parent participation. YCCS has established a Parent Advisory Committee, and encourages all parents to join. Yuba City Charter School is a public charter school. Enrollment is open to all students without exception. The school is located at 256 Wilbur Ave. in Yuba City, near the Sutter County Fair Grounds. Yuba City Charter School strives for high academic achievement in a small-school atmosphere. YCCS believes that the small school environment paired with individualized instruction and service provides the best educational experience for all students.