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Yuba County news for Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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Crime · Marysville, CA

Marysville Save Mart Murder Suspect Pleads Not Guilty; Next Hearing Nov. 4

Samuel E. Hartbower pleaded not guilty in Yuba County court on Tuesday to the stabbing death of 64-year-old Douglas L. Eid, assistant manager of a Marysville Save Mart, and the injury of shopper Robert Balderaz. The Yuba County District Attorney stated that initial evidence indicated Hartbower attacked Eid with a knife after being asked to leave the store, and that Balderaz intervened and suffered two lacerations requiring stitches. A judge denied bail, citing risk to society, and assigned Hartbower a public defender. His next court date is set for Nov. 4. Eid, originally from Clearlake, had over 25 years of grocery management experience.

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Crime · Marysville, CA

Fatal Stabbing at Marysville Save Mart on J Street Sunday Afternoon

A Save Mart employee was stabbed to death and another man seriously injured shortly after 2 p.m. Sunday at the Save Mart on J Street in Marysville, California, according to Marysville Police. The suspect, 33-year-old Samuel Hartbower, was wanted by Yuba City police on a felony warrant and was being held down by store patrons when officers arrived. Hartbower is charged with homicide and assault, held at Yuba County Jail on bail exceeding $1 million. Save Mart called the incident a "senseless act of violence" and urged witnesses to contact Marysville Police at 530-749-3900.

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