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Gridley Residents Question Fairness of Garbage Rate Increase

A tense Proposition 218 hearing Feb. 2 reflected the frustration of Gridley residents facing another garbage rate increase, this time a 6.62% jump that exceeds the cap normally allowed under the city’s contract with Waste Management.

Visiting History: Museum Weekend Nears

Butte County is encouraging the public to explore local history and culture during its annual Museum Weekend, set for Feb. 28 and March 1.

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Biggs Council Hires New City Administrator

The Biggs City Council on Jan. 27 approved a three-year employment agreement appointing Nicolas Gauthier as the city’s new city administrator.

Live Oak Council Approves Safety, Housing Measures

The Live Oak City Council approved two plans at its Feb. 4 meeting aimed at improving traffic safety and securing state housing funds. Read More »

Help Orchard Hospital Name Their New Facility

Gridley residents and those in surrounding communities are invited to help name a new youth psychiatric facility under construction at Orchard Hospital. Read More »

Gridley Pulls Away in Second Half for Win Against Corning

The Gridley Bulldogs girls’ basketball team stayed above .500 in Westside League play as they defeated the Corning Cardinals 43-32 on Tuesday, Feb. 3. Read More »

Cookie Court: Avatar Foods Sues Newman’s Own

Avatar Foods Inc., which operates a food production facility on the north end of Gridley, has filed a lawsuit against Newman’s Own Inc., alleging contract violations tied to the production of Newman O’s cookies. Read More »

County Urges Vaccination After Flu Deaths

Butte County Public Health has confirmed the first two influenza related deaths of the 2025-26 flu season, officials announced this week. Read More »

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Gridley Honors Fallen Service Members

A permanent display honoring fallen service members now forms a Wall of Honor at the Gridley Veterans Memorial Hall. Read More »

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Wolverines Sweep Tigers in Homecoming Marathon

The Biggs Wolverines boys and girls basketball programs’ swept the Portola Tigers on Friday, Feb. 6 and continued their dominant reign as both teams led the Mid-Valley League standings heading into the final week of league play. Read More »

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From Small Town to YouTube Stage

Greg “Fisch” Fischer is a big fish not only in a small town but also in the YouTube reaction community. Read More »

Sutter Supervisors Urge Newsom to Accelerate LaMalfa Election

The Sutter County Board of Supervisors approved a letter at a Feb. 2 special meeting urging Gov. Gavin Newsom to accelerate the special election to fill the congressional seat left vacant by the death of Rep. Doug LaMalfa. Read More »

High Court Declines Redistricting Case

The U.S. Supreme Court declined this week to hear a Republican backed challenge to California’s new congressional map, leaving in place district lines adopted under Proposition 50 and clearing the way for the 2026 election cycle to proceed under the voter approved system. Read More »

Optimism Marks 2026 Colusa Farm Show

Three days of warm, clear weather helped draw thousands to the Colusa Farm Show, which concluded Feb. 5 at the Colusa County Fairgrounds. Read More »

California Gas Prices Edge Higher as February Kicks Off

Gas prices are up as spring nears but are still cheaper than 2025 prices Read More »

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Gridley Claims Boys Match; Live Oak Girls Shut Out Bulldogs

The Live Oak and Gridley city emotions met in the second half opener of a Westside League matchup on Jan. 29 as the boys and girls programs of both squads split a win for each school. Read More »

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Police Activity Dips Slightly in 2025

Gridley closed out 2025 with fewer overall law enforcement incidents, steadier arrest trends and the return of full police services to Biggs for the first time in five years. Read More »

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Hands-On Learning at Wilson STEM Night

Shrieks of delight filled the Wilson Elementary School cafeteria as students and families gathered around something not so appetizing. Read More »

Gridley Council Backs Master Fee Overhaul

he Gridley City Council has awarded a $34,000 contract to Matrix Consulting Group to complete a comprehensive cost allocation and master fee study, a long-needed review of the city’s fee structure that officials said has not been updated in years. Read More »

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Kimmelshue Shares County Updates

Butte County District 4 Supervisor Tod Kimmelshue recently met with the Gridley Rotary Club for lunch, providing updates on local affairs. Read More »

Gridley Approves Raises in New IBEW Deal

The Gridley City Council on Jan. 29 tentatively approved a new three-year Memorandum of Understanding with International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 1245 that outlines wage increases and benefit changes for city electrical, public works and clerical employees. Read More »

National Choir Concerts

Gridley Teen Earns State, National Choir Honors

January 2026 has been filled with song for local teen Naomie Grover, who has performed at multiple choir events at the regional, state and national levels. Read More »

Gridley UPS Store Changes Hands, Expands Hours

The UPS Store in Gridley has changed ownership, with brothers Jazz Deol and SD Deol now behind the counter. Read More »

Butte Supervisors Oppose Colby Lookout Closure

The Butte County Board of Supervisors has formally opposed the closure of the Colby Mountain Fire Lookout and is urging the U.S. Forest Service to keep the long serving wildfire detection site in operation. Read More »

Farm Credit Fly-In Helps Lawmakers Understand Farm Country’s Needs

Congress urged to reauthorize Farm Bill, make more rural Californians eligible for home loans in 2026 Read More »

New Year, New Roadside Safety Protections

California’s Expanded “Slow Down, Move Over” Law Now Covers All Stopped Drivers and Passengers Roadside Read More »

Colusa County Farm Show

Colusa Farm Show Returns for 61st Year

The Colusa County Farm Show returns Feb. 3-5 for its 61st year, bringing three days of equipment displays, educational seminars and agricultural networking to the Colusa County Fairgrounds. Read More »

Gridley Sweeps Live Oak on the Hardwood

The Gridley Bulldogs and the Live Oak Lions met on the hardwood on Jan. 20 as Gridley swept the boys’ and girls’ basketball matchups between the cross-town rivals. Read More »

Council Approves Used Tractor Purchase

At the Jan. 21 meeting of the Live Oak City Council, resident Cruz Mora spoke during public comment, stating that his microphone had been cut during his public comments given over Zoom at two prior meetings. Read More »

Gridley High School’s Winter Events

Gridley High School is excited to announce the upcoming Winter Snowball, a formal dance that promises to be one of the highlight events of the school year. Read More »

Gridley OKs New HVAC for Vierra Park

The Gridley City Council on Jan. 20 approved the replacement of the HVAC system at the Vierra Park snack bar building, selecting Dake Bros Heating and Air for the work at a cost of $8,240. Read More »

Members of the Butte County Sheriff’s Search and Rescue Swiftwater Team

Swiftwater Responders Prepare for Emergencies

The Butte County Sheriff’s Search and Rescue Swiftwater Team conducted joint river rescue training earlier this month with the Butte Interagency Rescue Group (BIRG). Read More »

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Biggs’ Girls Basketball Edges Maxwell

Biggs’ girls basketball picked up two Mid-Valley League wins last week after going on the road and defeating Portola and Maxwell respectively. Read More »

Gridley Little League Holds Tryouts

Batter Up!

Gridley Little League Holds Tryouts Read More »

Assistant CAL FIRE Battalion Chief Jason Dyer has been named Fire Chief

Dyer Named Fire Chief for Gridley and Biggs

Veteran CAL FIRE officer Jason Dyer, whose career spanned nearly every corner of Butte County, has been selected as the new fire chief for the cities of Gridley and Biggs. Read More »

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