Lake Oroville Offers Summer Update

Visitors planning trips to Lake Oroville and the Feather River this summer are being urged to stay alert around wildlife and prepare for temporary access changes as a major improvement project gets underway at one of the area's popular recreation sites. Read More »

Happy Hippie Dog Grooming Opens in Gridley

For Madaline Sweetman, opening Happy Hippie Dog Grooming was an opportunity to combine her passion for caring for dogs with the need she saw in the Gridley community. Read More »

Gridley Senior Celebrates 100th Birthday

One of Gridley's longtime residents recently reached a remarkable milestone, celebrating her 100th birthday surrounded by friends. Read More »

Gridley Police Begin Fiscal Year with Clear Priorities

Community policing, staffing and outside grant funding remain top priorities for the Gridley Police Department as it begins the 2026-27 fiscal year. Read More »

Field of Dreams Takes Shape

A new baseball field honoring longtime youth coach Baldemar "Balde" Torres is one step closer to becoming reality as the Gridley Rotary Club, Gridley Little League and community supporters work to raise $75,000 for the project. Read More »

Helicopter Program Expands Across Region

Residents across Butte, Colusa, Yuba and Sutter counties will have expanded aerial wildfire protection this fire season as Pacific Gas and Electric Co. continues its firefighting helicopter program and extends coverage to additional Northern California counties. Read More »

Farm Stand Tour Returns, July 11

Three years after its debut, the Farm Stand Tour continues to grow, with locally produced goods remaining in demand throughout the year, not just during the peak summer harvest. Read More »

Chico Parking Kiosks Get Mixed Grand Jury Review

Chico's downtown parking kiosks have become more reliable, less expensive to maintain and easier to use than the city's previous parking meter system, but the Butte County Civil Grand Jury concluded the city failed to adequately educate the public about the transition. Read More »

Photo Contest Showcases Rural California

The Rural County Representatives of California is inviting photographers to showcase the beauty and character of rural California during its 10th Annual Rural County Photo Contest. Read More »

Freedbirds Win First Series Since May

The Yuba-Sutter Freebirds secured their first series win since May as they were victorious over the Long Beach Coast in two out of the three games from Friday, July 3 through Sunday, July 5. Read More »

Gridley, Marysville Receive Hunger Grants

Two local school districts are among 14 organizations across California receiving grant funding from No Kid Hungry California to help expand access to free summer meals for children in rural communities. Read More »

Freebirds Brew Up New Partnership

The Yuba-Sutter Freebirds have expanded their partnership with Sutter Buttes Brewing Inc. for the 2026 season, adding new promotions and fan experiences at Bryant Field. Read More »

Caltrans Receives $1.4 Million Grant to Improve Highway Safety

Caltrans announced June 29, that it received approximately $1.4 million in grant funding from the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) to help expand and improve traffic data collection that will improve safety on the state highway system. Read More »

Biggs Council Adopts Surplus Budget

The City Council adopted a $7.6 million budget for the 2026‑27 fiscal year, approving a spending plan effective July 1 that maintains essential services and increases the citywide fund balance to $17.4 million. Read More »

Supervisors Approve Gridley Parcel Agreements

The Board of Supervisors on June 23 approved a series of compensation agreements with the City of Gridley, clearing the way for the city to retain several former redevelopment agency parcels for future municipal development. Read More »

Picnic in the Park Returns to Gridley

After a one-year hiatus, Picnic in the Park returned to Gridley on Saturday, June 27, with a four-hour event from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Read More »

Gridley Sinks Deeper into Sports Complex Costs

Unstable soil beneath Gridley’s sports complex is driving the need for expanded foundation work and adding new costs to a project already stretched beyond its grant funding. Read More »

Butte County Budget Facing Deep Cuts

Butte County’s $1.08 billion recommended budget for 2026‑27 shows shrinking revenue, deep staffing cuts, and rising pressure on health and safety services. Read More »

Biggs Council Approves New Employee Agreements

The City Council approved two employee agreements last month for the 2026‑27 fiscal year, adopting identical wage and benefit changes for both represented and unrepresented staff. The new agreements took effect July 1. Read More »

Beta Sigma Phi Honors Woman of the Year

Members of the Gridley Beta Sigma Phi chapter, Beta Omega Master, recently held their Founders Day celebration and luncheon at the Victorian Rose Garden in Biggs. Read More »

Live Oak Little League Eyes Tournament Comeback

The Live Oak Little League 10-12 softball team lost to Chico LL on Sunday, June 28 1-0 in the winners bracket of the Shasta Sections tournament. Read More »

Memorial Arch Honors Two Gridley Women

The Gridley Quota Club gathered at Quota Park on Wednesday, June 24, to dedicate an iron memorial arch honoring the lives of Annie Harshbarger Reid and Joan Brock. Read More »

Pioneer Energy Invests in Renewable Biomass

Pioneer Community Energy has signed six long-term power purchase agreements valued at nearly $517 million to support new biomass energy projects across Northern California. Read More »

Freebirds Drop Third-Straight Series in June

The Yuba-Sutter Freebirds dropped their third-consecutive series of June on Sunday, June 28 as they lost to the Oakland Ballers 11-10. Read More »

Rural Counties Seek Reliable Communications

The Rural County Representatives of California and the California State Association of Counties have joined a legal effort supporting California's defense of longstanding telephone service requirements, arguing residents should not lose reliable communications before proven alternatives are in place. Read More »

Local Agencies Align on Tort Reform Plan

Cities and counties across the region, including Butte County, Biggs, Live Oak and Sutter County, are joining a statewide push for tort reform as public‑entity liability costs continue to climb and strain local budgets. Read More »

Chico Library Shooting Leaves Two Dead, Child Injured

Two adults were killed and a juvenile was injured Monday afternoon after a shooting inside the Butte County Library in Chico, according to the Chico Police Department. Read More »

Quota Celebrates 90 Years

Gridley Quota delighted guests with its 90th anniversary celebration, "An Enchanted Evening in the Garden," on Thursday, June 18. Read More »

Patriots Needed for July 4 Parade!

Although the community’s July 4 celebrations will look different this year, Biggs will still host its annual Fourth of July Parade Read More »

Gridley Weighs Land Swap for Park Expansion

Gridley may have an opportunity to expand Vierra Park through a proposed land exchange with the Gridley Unified School District. Read More »

Gridley Juniors Win District Title

The Gridley Little League Junior All-Star softball team captured the District 47 championship June 18, completing an undefeated run through the tournament at DeGarmo Park in Chico. Read More »

Gridley Eyes Tougher Fireworks Rules

Gridley officials are considering stricter regulations on the use of legal "safe and sane" fireworks, including limits on when they can be used, $1,000 administrative fines for violations and expanded liability for parents and social hosts. Read More »

Council Votes to End Future Health Benefits for Members

At the June 17 meeting of the Live Oak City Council, Mayor Jeramy Chapdelaine proposed eliminating city-paid health, dental, vision, life insurance and related benefits for councilmembers as their current terms expire. Read More »

Butte County Offers Free HIV, STI Testing Available, June 26

Butte County Public Health will offer free, confidential testing for HIV, syphilis and hepatitis C on June 26 in recognition of National HIV Testing Day. Read More »

A Wild Friday with Friends

The Gridley Friends of the Library hosted one of their most popular events June 19, welcoming Gabe Kerschner of Conservation Ambassadors to give local children an up-close look at some truly wild creatures. Read More »