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Yuba City installs new police and fire chiefs in public ceremony
Summary
Yuba City Council swore in Josh Hubbard as fire chief and Jim Runyon as police chief during a public courtyard ceremony; council and city officials praised internal promotions and stressed continuity of leadership.
YUBA CITY — The Yuba City City Council formally installed two new public safety chiefs in a public ceremony held at City Hall on the evening of July 1, 2025, swearing in Josh Hubbard as fire chief and Jim Runyon as police chief.
The swearing-in took place outside on the City Hall courtyard to accommodate a large crowd and maintain fire‑marshal occupancy limits. Mayor Dave Shaw introduced the event and said the simultaneous installations are “an extreme rarity” for the city. Council members and the interim city manager publicly praised both men and noted the department cultures that influenced the council’s decision to promote from within.
The council and…
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