{"id":5688,"date":"2026-06-05T07:31:23","date_gmt":"2026-06-05T07:31:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sandiegorelocationnews.com\/index.php\/2026\/06\/05\/northern-california-couple-sentenced-banned-from-owning-cats-after-yuba-abuse-case-2\/"},"modified":"2026-06-05T07:31:23","modified_gmt":"2026-06-05T07:31:23","slug":"northern-california-couple-sentenced-banned-from-owning-cats-after-yuba-abuse-case-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sandiegorelocationnews.com\/index.php\/2026\/06\/05\/northern-california-couple-sentenced-banned-from-owning-cats-after-yuba-abuse-case-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Northern California couple sentenced, banned from owning cats after Yuba abuse case"},"content":{"rendered":"<article><!-- --><!-- --><!-- WPS-5038 -- removed the script from WPS and added the placeholder for trinity player --><!-- --><!-- --><!-- --><!-- --><!-- --><!-- --><!-- --><!-- CONTENT --><!--[--><!--[--><\/p>\n<p>More than two years after authorities discovered over 200 animals living in squalid conditions at their Yuba County home, a Plumas Lake couple has been sentenced for felony animal abuse.<\/p>\n<p>Read more <a href=\"https:\/\/sandiegorelocationnews.com\/index.php\/2026\/06\/05\/ex-yolo-sheriffs-lieutenant-granted-bail-without-gps-monitoring-in-esparto-case\/\">Ex-Yolo sheriff\u2019s lieutenant granted bail without GPS monitoring in Esparto case<\/a><\/p>\n<p><!-- --><!--]--><!--[--><\/p>\n<p>Yuba Superior Court Judge Benjamin Wirtschafter on Monday found Valerie Arens guilty of felony animal abuse and sentenced her to four days in county jail, according to the Yuba County District Attorney\u2019s Office. She will serve two years of formal probation and is prohibited from owning cats for 10 years.<\/p>\n<p><!-- --><!--]--><!--[--><\/p>\n<p>Additionally, Brandon Arens was convicted of misdemeanor animal abuse and sentenced to four days in jail and a one-year probation term. He is prohibited from owning cats for five years.<\/p>\n<p><!--]--><!--[--><\/p>\n<p>\u201cIt is important to stand up for the animals in our community who cannot speak for themselves,\u201d Deputy District Attorney Kristina Joslin wrote in a statement. \u201cThe District Attorney\u2019s Office is proud to serve as their voice and to seek justice on their behalf.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><!-- --><!--]--><!--[--><\/p>\n<p>About 160 live cats were seized on May 7, 2024, from a residence in the 1400 block of Sundance Drive, according to the DA\u2019s Office. 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