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Missionaries for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, Elder Pugh and Pattee, take their turns in the jail.

Confessions of a Red Suspender’s Day Jail Inmate

Following a time-honored tradition, Red Suspender’s Day kicked off with the “Unjustice Court.”

Biggs City Council honored retiring city accountant Roy Seiler

Fires and Housing Hot Topics in Biggs

The May 13 Biggs City Council meeting started with recognition of retiring City Accountant Roy Seiler. Mayor James “Bo” Sheppard praised Seiler’s 15 years of dedication and professionalism in his service to the community.

The final fire truck in the parade sprays the eager children.

Everybody Loves Red Suspenders Day

It was a perfect day for the annual Red Suspender’s Day celebration, and it was very well attended.

High Wheelers prospects line the dugout fence at Bryant Field in Marysville during spring training on May 12.

High Hopes and Big Swings

Yuba-Sutter High Wheelers Kick Off Spring Training at Bryant Field Read More »

Bulldog Softball Clinch Bye in Thriller

The Gridley Bulldogs softball team held strong and performed in an important game against the Orland Trojans. Read More »

Late Surge Lifts Lassen Over Gridley

The Gridley Bulldogs baseball team lost in their second-round matchup against the Lassen Grizzlies. Read More »

Children’s Hope Shines Light on Foster Care Awareness Month

Celebrating 25 Years of Hope, Healing and Home Read More »

Swing Bed Program physical therapists Jim Bettencourt and Delaney Springer highlight the equipment in the new Physical Therapy room at Orchard Hospital.

Orchard Hospital Updates Swing Bed Program

Orchard Hospital staff showed off the newly renovated East wing on May 13. Read More »

Community Memorial Day Ceremony

Memorial Day Ceremony Features Col. Glen Brady

In honor of our nation’s fallen servicemen and women and in recognition of those still serving, the Gridley-Biggs Military Veterans Court of Honor Committee invites area residents to join the annual Memorial Day Ceremony and observances on May 26. Read More »

The Butte College 56th Annual Commencement Ceremony will take place on Friday, May 30, at 7 p.m at John Cowan Sports Complex

Butte College to Celebrate 56th Annual Commencement Ceremony May 30

Butte College will confer 1,699 degrees and celebrate a distinct group of 1,349 graduates during its 56th Annual Commencement Ceremony on Friday, May 30, at 7 p.m. Read More »

: In 1979, Pablo Cruise broke Elvis Presley’s record at the Sahara Tahoe Casino Stateline, Nevada for most sold-out shows and was one of the first bands to perform at a casino. Photo courtesy of Pablo Cruise

Whatcha Gonna Do May 31? Come see Pablo Cruise!

Fans of the early ’70s/late ’80s California sun and surf sound will be in for a treat to hear that the platinum-selling pop/rock group Pablo Cruise will perform at the Hard Rock Casino on May 31. Read More »

The fish originated from increased production at California Department of Fish and Wildlife’s hatchery operations at the Feather River Fish Hatchery and the Mokelumne River Fish Hatchery.

Up Stream from Here

New Salmon Releases to Support Populations Read More »

The Sutter Buttes Family Orchestra devoted its May concert to iconic and beloved classical works by Mozart, Bach, Vivaldi, Brahms, Handel and Beethoven.

Concert Celebrates Classics

The Sutter Buttes Family Orchestra devoted its May concert to iconic and beloved classical works by Mozart, Bach, Vivaldi, Brahms, Handel and Beethoven. Read More »

Anderson Union High School Senior, Neo Garcia, won for her piece, “Fools Gold.” Photo courtesy of Congressman Doug LaMalfa

Rep. LaMalfa Announces Winner of 2025 Congressional Art Competition

On May 6, Congressman Doug LaMalfa (R-Richvale) announced the winner of the Spring 2025 Congressional Art Competition. Anderson Union High School Senior, Neo Garcia, won for her piece “Fools Gold.” Read More »

annual Memorial Day Ceremony and observances

Memorial Day Ceremony Features Col. Glen Brady

The Community Memorial Day Ceremony will be at the Gridley-Biggs Cemetery District, 2023 Highway 99, Gridley, from 10 to 11 a.m. May 26. Read More »

Bulldog Baseball Finish the Season Strong

The Gridley Bulldogs baseball finished the regular season out strong as they ended on a seven-game winning streak, 19-8 overall, and 10-0 in league. Read More »

Big Game Looms for Bulldogs Softball

The Gridley Bulldogs softball team split in their second-to-last week of the regular season. Read More »

The Gridley Trap Shooting Team receives a check for $1,500 from the Gridley Moose Lodge

Gridley Trap Team Gets Big Donation

For the third year in a row, the Gridley Moose Lodge has made a sizeable donation to the Gridley Trap Shooting team (officially known as the Clay Target Team). Read More »

A wanted poster for William Stutley adds intrigue to “Robin Hood: The Ballad of the Hooded Archer,” an original production by Creative Thinkers

Creative Thinkers Presents Original ‘Robin Hood’ Production

Creative Thinkers is thrilled to present “Robin Hood: The Ballad of the Hooded Archer,” an original stage adaptation, at the Church of Glad Tidings from May 18 through 23. Read More »

Live Oak Explores Water System Privatization

Live Oak City Council considered a letter of opposition to the proposed California Senate Bill 79 (SB 79) during its May 7 meeting. Read More »

Here is Gridley Christian Church as the church looks today. Photo courtesy of Gridley Christian Church

Gridley Christian Church Celebrates 140 Years

Gridley Christian Church was first organized in 1885. Read More »

Congratulations to the following students on being chosen as Manzanita Elementary School’s Students of the Month for April.

Manzanita Elementary School Students of the Month Honored

Congratulations to the following students on being chosen as Manzanita Elementary School’s Students of the Month for April. Read More »

Red, White, and Blue, and Race Cars Too

Silver Dollar Fair is Back Read More »

Check out this 1932 Ford Roadster

Race to the Car and Truck Show

Red Suspenders Day attendees can ooh and aah at the annual Car and Truck Show entries May 17 on Hazel and Kentucky streets. Read More »

Gridley Police and firefighters joined the Chamber of Commerce staff for a preliminary picture in preparation for Red Suspenders Day

Getting Ready for Red Suspenders Day!

The day that Gridley has been waiting for is almost here! The annual Red Suspenders Day will be on Saturday, May 17. Read More »

Live Oak Triumphs Over Gridley

Live Oak Varsity Girls Softball vs Gridley Read More »

Unlicensed Drivers Cause Shocking Number of Crashes in California

A new study by auto accident attorneys Sutliff & Stout revealed that California had the seventh-highest rate of fatal crashes involving an unlicensed driver between 2019 and 2023. Read More »

Sutter County Hires Legal Team to Address Oroville Dam Flood Concerns

The Sutter County Board of Supervisors has approved a contract with a Sacramento-based law firm to help address concerns over flood risks tied to the operations of Oroville Dam. Read More »

Gridley Council Approves Wildfire Protection Plan

Gridley City Council had a busy regular meeting on May 5. Read More »

Happy guests at the Quota luncheon enjoy the wide variety of salads and desserts. Courtesy photo

Annual Quota Luncheon Attracts All Ages

“April Showers Bring May Flowers” was the theme for the annual fundraiser luncheon held by Gridley Quota club on May 2 at the newly-renovated Veterans Memorial Hall. Read More »

Ana Camacho (right) addresses the Gridley Rotary Club with the assistance of Jessica Maldonado on April 17.

First 5 Family Center’s First Year in Gridley

First 5 Butte County Children and Families Commission opened its Gridley center last August at Esperanza House, 630 Washington St. (in the old Gridley Herald building). Read More »

California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) workers wield their shovels for the State Highway 99 Rehabilitation Project.

99 Rehab Project Breaks Ground

California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) and Gridley city officials held a groundbreaking ceremony on May 1 for the two-year rehabilitation project on the State Highway 99 corridor. Read More »

Experience the Magic of Classical Music

The Sutter Buttes Family Orchestra invites the public to experience “The Magic of Classical Music.” Read More »

All the presenters at the Substance Abuse Prevention Forum are shown here

Substance Abuse Prevention Forum Provides Tips

About 20 representatives from local substance abuse/addiction recovery programs and law enforcement agencies were at Gridley City Hall on April 29 to share ideas for reducing substance abuse in Gridley. Read More »

School mascots, the Ram and the Mallard, posed for pictures.

Dia del Niño Celebrated at Schools

Students from Wilson and McKinley elementary schools gathered at the McKinley playground the night of April 30 for a fun-filled celebration of Dia del Niño or Day of the Child. Read More »

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