Biggs Strengthens Wildfire Prevention Measures

The Biggs City Council approved updated wildfire prevention measures Oct. 13 aimed at reducing the risk of fires caused by the city's electrical system, including new standards for vegetation management, inspections and maintenance. Read More »

Biggs Secures Win Streak on Homecoming

The Biggs Wolverines celebrated their first winning streak of the 2026 season as they held on for a gritty 17-7 win over the Portola Tigers on Oct. 23. Read More »

Biggs Approves Citywide Meter Replacement

Biggs will spend $841,606 to modernize its electric and water utility systems with technology that allows meters to be read remotely. Read More »

Live Oak Prepares for Changes in Police Coverage

Live Oak will have just one sheriff’s deputy on patrol at a time beginning Dec. 1 under a new law enforcement contract that cuts police coverage in half as the city struggles with a budget deficit. Read More »

Sacred Heart Harvest Festival Returns Nov. 7

Sacred Heart Catholic Parish and the Knights of Columbus St. Mary’s Council No. 12527 will host their annual Harvest Festival on Saturday, Nov. 7, to raise funds for much-needed repairs to the parish rectory. Read More »

Gridley Students Celebrate English Proficiency Milestone

For dozens of Gridley Unified School District students, a recent awards dinner marked more than the presentation of a certificate or medal. Read More »

Gridley Quota Hosts Annual Tasting Event

Glasses were half-full Saturday night, Oct. 24, as Gridley Quota hosted its annual tasting event, themed "A Night Out the Quota Way." Read More »

Gridley Animal Control Receives Grant

Sixteen organizations across five Northern California counties received a combined $53,437 in grants from the Mike and Dotty Collett Animal Care Fund at the North Valley Community Foundation to support animal shelters, rescue operations, veterinary care and spay-and-neuter programs. Read More »

Fall Festival Finds New Life in Live Oak

A longtime Live Oak tradition continued Saturday, Oct. 24, after community volunteers and local organizations stepped in to organize the annual Fall Festival when the city was unable to host the event. Read More »

Biggs Administrator Reports Progress on City Projects

Less than nine months into his job, City Administrator Nicolas Gauthier is tackling a growing list of projects and financial concerns in a city that has experienced considerable political and leadership turmoil. Read More »

BBB Warns of Social Security Scam

A caller claiming there is a problem with your Social Security number may sound convincing, but the Better Business Bureau warns that threats to suspend or revoke a Social Security number are signs of an impostor scam. Read More »

Student Records Exposed in Statewide Breach

California students and families are receiving notifications following a data security breach involving a company contracted by the state to administer student assessments. Read More »

Colusa's Ruck for Vets set Nov. 7

The third annual Ruck for Vets will return to Colusa on Saturday, Nov. 7, with a 22-mile walk to support local veterans and new activities that include live music, vendors, raffles and a shorter walking option at Veterans Memorial Park. Read More »

California Growers Await Federal Relief Details

California specialty crop growers face uncertainty over how much assistance they could receive through a new $8 billion federal relief program aimed at offsetting rising fuel prices and agricultural production costs. Read More »

Scammers Turn to AI Voice Cloning

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Gridley Rolls Past Wheatland, 33-13

The Gridley Bulldogs girls flag football team remained in the mix for the Pioneer Valley League pennant as they defeated the Wheatland Pirates 33-13 on Oct. 13. Read More »

Wolverines Lone Team to Snag Road Victory in Week Eight

It was a rough week for our teams in the Westside League as both squads fell to 0-2 in league play. Biggs picked up a big road victory. Read More »

Gridley Titans Claim Two Victories

The Gridley Titans youth football program collected two victories over the Las Plumas Jr. Thunderbirds on Saturday, Oct. 17, with the 8U and 12U teams earning wins while the 14U squad suffered a loss. Read More »

PokaBears Brings Collectibles to Downtown Gridley

The Gridley Area Chamber of Commerce helped welcome a new business to Gridley on Wednesday, Oct. 14, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony for PokaBears, the newest addition to historic downtown Gridley. Read More »

Highway 99 Safety Plans Spark Debate

Fifteen broadside collisions in five years have put Highway 99 and Rio Bonito Road in line for major safety improvements, but one proposed solution is raising concerns that heavy truck traffic could be diverted through Biggs. Read More »

Harvest Moon Festival Brings Community Together

The second annual Harvest Moon Festival stopped traffic again as it closed streets in downtown Gridley on Thursday, Oct. 15, from 4 to 7 p.m. Read More »

Gridley Pool Faces Closure Without New Funding

Butte County supervisors took a step toward saving Gridley's aging public swimming pool Oct. 13, authorizing an application for a state grant that could provide up to $8.5 million to repair or replace the facility. Read More »

Gridley Celebrates Día de los Muertos, Nov. 1

The sixth annual Día de los Muertos celebration will bring the community together Nov. 1 beginning at 3 p.m. in Daddow Park in Gridley for an evening honoring loved ones who have passed away, celebrating cultural traditions and preserving heritage for future generations. Read More »

Biggs Returns Animal Control to Gridley

Biggs residents could see faster responses to animal control complaints after the City Council approved an agreement Oct. 13 returning services to neighboring Gridley following several years under contract with Butte County. Read More »

CNA Training Center Coming to Gridley

A new training center in downtown Gridley will soon offer residents an opportunity to enter the healthcare field without paying tuition, while helping two area skilled nursing facilities develop their workforce. Read More »

Yuba City Man Arrested in AK-47 Threat

A 19-year-old Yuba City man faces domestic violence and weapons charges after allegedly threatening a woman with an AK-47 rifle. Deputies later found the weapon in a child's bedroom. Read More »

Five Arrested After Yuba City Traffic Stop

Five men were arrested after Yuba City police discovered three handguns, including two unserialized firearms, during an early morning traffic stop Oct. 18. Officers also seized several large-capacity ammunition magazines. Read More »

Gridley Titans Sweep Jr. Falcons

The Gridley Titans youth football program collected three victories over the Central Valley Jr. Falcons on Saturday, Oct. 10, with the 8U, 10U and 14U teams combining for 99 points while holding their opponents to 21. Read More »

Wolverines Hold Off Trojans; Live Oak and Gridley Drop Westside League Openers

As Westside League play opened up last week, it was a rough go for our two competitors as we had a team pick up a victory since the first week of the season. Read More »

Caltrans Calls for Increased Driver Awareness

Caltrans is urging motorists to slow down and follow traffic safety laws after six highway construction workers were struck and killed in work zones across California since Aug. 10. Read More »

Seniors Urged to Watch for Scams

Older adults face scams ranging from fraudulent investments and romance schemes to home improvement fraud and government impostors, prompting the Better Business Bureau to urge consumers to recognize common warning signs. Read More »

Local Leaders Tour Beale Air Force Base

Civic and business leaders from across Northern California gathered at Beale Air Force Base on Sept. 25 for the annual Beale 360 Tour, offering participants a behind-the-scenes look at the installation's aircraft, military operations and global defense mission. Read More »