Knights of Columbus Breakfast, Sunday

The Knights of Columbus will serve its monthly community breakfast from 7 to 11 a.m. Sunday at 1561 Hazel St. in Gridley. Breakfast plates are $10, with $5 meals for children under 12. Read More »

"Aladdin JR.," "Footloose" Open This Weekend

Center Stage Productions returns to the Sutter Theater Center for the Arts with "Aladdin JR." and "Footloose: The Musical," featuring nearly 100 local youth performers this summer. Read More »

Man Sought After Live Oak Incident

A Marysville man wanted in a felony domestic violence case remains at large after a five-hour, multi-agency search in Live Oak. Authorities urge the public not to approach him and to call 911. Read More »

Council Pursues Grant Funding for Key Projects

More than a dozen grant-funded projects are moving forward or awaiting funding decisions as Gridley seeks outside money for infrastructure, parks, transportation, public safety and other community improvements. Read More »

Gridley Invites Sister City to Butte County Fair

The City of Gridley is continuing a tradition of international friendship by inviting officials from its Sister City, Comala, Colima, Mexico, to attend the 2026 Butte County Fair. Read More »

Gridley Revives Smoke-Free Parks Effort

Gridley is moving forward with a renewed effort to increase awareness of its existing smoke-free parks ordinance after community partners secured funding to install bilingual signs throughout the city's parks. Read More »

Live Oak Youth Soccer Registration Open Through Aug. 7

Families have until Aug. 7 to register children for the City of Live Oak's fall youth soccer season, which begins Sept. 12. Read More »

City Seeks Opportunity Zone Status

The Gridley City Council endorsed seeking Opportunity Zones 2.0 designation for both eligible census tracts, a step intended to encourage private investment in economically distressed areas. Read More »

Chico Rock Show Returns in September

Rock, mineral and jewelry enthusiasts will have a chance to browse thousands of specimens, handcrafted pieces and family activities when the 18th annual Rock, Gem and Jewelry Show returns to the Silver Dollar Fairgrounds on Sept. 19 and 20. Read More »

Freebirds Win First Games in Second Half of PBL Season

The Yuba-Sutter Freebirds picked up their first few wins of the second half of the Pioneer Baseball League throughout the past week. Read More »

Jones Challenges Thompson to Debates

Congressional candidate Eric Jones has challenged U.S. Rep. Mike Thompson to participate in nine debates across California's 4th Congressional District, including one in each of the district's nine counties and at least one televised debate. Read More »

Gridley Native Receives Court Fellowship

When Heather Barajas began working in Yuba County's Family Court Services, she noticed a pattern that stayed with her. Families involved in child custody disputes often found themselves returning to court, sometimes repeatedly. Read More »

FCC Urged to Protect Rural Landline Service

Rural County Representatives of California has joined a coalition of local government, consumer advocacy, labor and public interest organizations in urging the Federal Communications Commission to reject an AT&T petition that opponents say could weaken telephone service protections for millions of Californians, particularly those in rural communities. Read More »

Gridley Soccer Registration Advances

Gridley Recreation is forming youth soccer teams as families on the waitlist complete registration. Officials expect all players to be placed on a team before the July 31 payment deadline. Read More »

Gridley Delays Waste Management Liens

The Gridley City Council on Monday delayed placing liens on properties with delinquent Waste Management accounts after residents raised concerns about billing errors, ownership changes and a lack of notification. Read More »

Gridley Rancher Joins EPA Committee

Gridley rancher Ryan Schohr has been appointed to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's Farm, Ranch, and Rural Communities Committee for the 2026-2027 term. Read More »

Live Oak Advances Delinquent Account Collections

At the July 17 meeting, the Live Oak City Council held a public hearing on forwarding overdue water and sewer accounts to Sutter County for collection through the property tax roll. Read More »

Gridley School District Review Finds Strengths and Gaps

A district self-evaluation presented to the Gridley Unified School District Board of Trustees in June found improvements in middle school safety and student wellness but identified rising cyberbullying among elementary students and continued challenges engaging parents in school decision-making. Read More »

Beloved Community Member Turns 100

A Live Oak woman recently reached a milestone that few achieve, turning 100 years old. Read More »

Live Oak 10-12 Softball Sweeps Weekend in San Bernardino

The Live Oak 10-12 softball team went 2-0 to open the Little League Softball West regionals as they won 2-1 over Honolulu LL on Sunday, July 19. Read More »

Sheriff Honea Welcomes Two New Deputies

Butte County Sheriff Kory Honea, left, administers the oath of office to Correctional Deputy Brian Orozco and Deputy Priscilla Betancourt during a swearing-in ceremony last week. Read More »

Peach Festival Fills Marysville Streets

Thousands flocked to downtown Marysville for another packed weekend of food, entertainment and family activities during the annual Marysville Peach Festival. Read More »

Rural Counties Fight Phone Service Changes

The Rural County Representatives of California has filed a motion to intervene in a federal lawsuit brought by AT&T, saying the case could affect the reliability of telephone service in rural communities across California. Read More »

Local Athletes Shine at Summer Games

Athletes from Yuba, Sutter and Colusa counties returned home with an impressive medal haul after competing in the 2026 Special Olympics Northern California Summer Games, earning multiple gold medals in bocce and track and field. Read More »

Sutter Shooters Win National Title

The Sutter Shotgun Team and Sutter Junior Shooters returned home from the Youth Shooting Sports Foundation (YSSF) U.S. Open National Championship in Las Vegas with their first High Overall (HOA) national championship, marking a milestone for the program. Read More »

Community Gathers Over Classic Cars

The parking lot at Grace Lutheran Church filled with classic cars, trucks and community members on Saturday, July 18, as the church hosted its third Cars and Coffee gathering. Read More »

Butte Fair Seeks Stills Entries

The Butte County Fair is accepting entries for its stills departments as the 2026 fair approaches. Read More »

Gridley Offers Credit for Paperless Utility Bills

Gridley utility customers who switch to paperless billing will receive a one-time $10 credit under a new incentive program the City Council approved Monday, a move city officials hope will reduce long-term operating costs paid through the utility system. Read More »

Live Oak Man Arrested in Stolen Semi-Truck Case

A Live Oak man was arrested Monday after Sutter County deputies recovered a stolen semi-truck reported missing from Sacramento. The vehicle's owner tracked its location, leading deputies to the suspect. Read More »

Freebirds Winless After First Week of PBL Second Half

The Yuba-Sutter Freebirds had a horrible start to the second half of the Pioneer Baseball League season as they opened with six-straight losses from July 14-19. Read More »

SMF Seeks Public Input to Shape Next 20 Years of Growth

Sacramento International Airport (SMF) has launched a public survey as part of its Airport Master Plan update, inviting travelers, residents and community members to share their priorities for the airport's future. Read More »

Remote Access Rules Reach Select Agencies

Yuba City Meeting Interrupted by Online Troll Read More »