Council Discusses Options to Address “Severe” Structural Deficit

At the Oct. 1 meeting of the Live Oak City Council, a resident spoke during public comment to share plans for a citizens’ initiative in the next election. Read More »

Gridley Sports Complex Facing Soil Snag

Alarmed by unstable soil conditions at Gridley’s new sports complex, city officials fear the discovery of “quicksand” beneath proposed lighting foundations could inflate construction costs and challenge what the city has budgeted for the project. Read More »

Welcome Home Wheeler Ranch and Realty

Kari Wheeler returns to her roots with Wheeler Ranch Realty, opening the doors to her new location in hometown Biggs. Read More »

Gridley Tops Oakmont in OT Thriller

The Gridley Bulldogs girls flag football team conquered their second victory of the season as they won a defensive battle against the Oakmont Vikings 12-6 on Monday, Sept. 29. Read More »

Lions Shine in Shootout as Wolverines and Bulldogs have Blowout Victories

The Live Oak Lions won back-to-back games for the first time since 2024 as they defeated the River Valley Falcons 34-26 on Friday, Oct. 3. Read More »

Biggs Volleyball Drops Match in Maxwell

Despite having early leads in both the first and second sets of its match in Maxwell last Thursday night, Biggs could not hold either advantage and subsequently fell 20-25, 20-25, 18-25 to the Panthers in a Mid-Valley League contest. Read More »

Titans Spirit Cheers Loudly!

Midway through the season, the Gridley Titans youth football teams have a bye-week, which lets the teams recoup some energy. Meanwhile, the Titans Cheerleaders have their moment to shine. Read More »

Sutter County Sheriff Reflects on Service, Strategy

Sheriff Brandon Barnes on Sept. 23 presented the Sutter County Sheriff’s Office 2024 annual report to the Board of Supervisors and the community, highlighting a year of modernization, community outreach and strategic investment in public safety. Read More »

Cell Tower Decision Stalls Amid Aviation Safety Concerns

The Butte County Planning Commission voted 4-1 to delay action on a proposed 100-foot wireless cell tower in Richvale rice country, following testimony from agricultural pilots, residents and aviation operators. Read More »

Gridley Council Tackles Youth Soccer Setbacks

Youth soccer players in Gridley should be sporting fresh jerseys on Saturday, marking a long-awaited shift in the city’s effort to recover from a rocky start to the fall season. Read More »

Chico State to Host an Interfaith Forum

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‘I Voted’ Sticker Design Contest Deadline Oct. 31

Keaton Denlay, the Butte County Registrar of Voters, is reminding youth about the contest to design the ‘I Voted’ sticker for the 2026 Statewide Elections. Read More »

Wolverines Welcome Homecoming!

Biggs High School celebrated Homecoming week the last week, ending September with celebration and starting October out with a win. Read More »

2025 Statewide Special Election Ballots in the Mail

Keaton Denlay, Butte County Clerk-Recorder/Registrar of Voters, announced that the 2025 Statewide Special Election Vote-by-Mail Packets were sent out Oct. 6. Read More »

Werner Wins BIG!

Local Brian Werner has been growing giant pumpkins in Biggs and hauling them to weigh-ins throughout the north state, such as the National Pumpkin Weigh-Off at Bishops Pumpkin Patch, the Elk Grove Giant Pumpkin Festival (EGGPF) and the Half Moon Bay World Champion Pumpkin Weigh Off. Read More »

Local Commitment Key to Fairgrounds’ Survival

The Butte County Fair is a beloved tradition, but behind the cotton candy and carnival lights lies a sobering truth: it takes more than nostalgia to keep the fairgrounds alive. Read More »

Put Your Best Foot Forward with Dr. Berman

Recently, Dr. Joel Berman DPM moved his podiatry practice from the Medical Specialty Center to a new office located at 947 Magnolia Street Gridley. Read More »

Hello Harvest!

First Gridley Harvest Festival is a Hit! Read More »

Butte College Prepares for 2025 Bountiful Butte Harvest Festival

Butte College is gearing up to host its third annual Bountiful Butte Harvest Festival, a vibrant day filled with family-friendly activities and community celebrations. Read More »

City of Live Oak Faces Severe Budget Deficit, Council Exploring Options

The City of Live Oak is facing a severe structural budget deficit, with a shortfall of nearly $1.9 million in its General Fund for the 2025–2026 fiscal year. Read More »

City of Live Oak to Cancel Public Safety Contracts with Sutter County

The City of Live Oak City Council took action on Wednesday, Oct. 1 to discontinue its public safety service contracts with both the Sutter County Fire Department and the Sutter County Sheriff's Office. Read More »

Gridley's Grit Leads to Great Start in League

The Gridley Bulldogs girls volleyball team started Westside League play with great momentum as they conquered straight-set victories over Corning and Oroville from Sept. 23-25. Read More »

Gridley and Live Oak Holds on for Victories as Biggs Drops Second-Straight Game

The Gridley Bulldogs football team won their fourth-consecutive game to open the 2025 season on Friday, Sept. 26 as they won a nail biter 7-3 over the Paradise Bobcats. Read More »

Gridley Titans 14U Fall to Paradise Jr Bobcats

This past weekend our 14u Gridley Titans had another away game against the Paradise Jr Bobcats. Read More »

12U Titans Crush Jr. Bobcats

The 12U Gridley Titans traveled to Paradise this past weekend and defeated the Jr. Bobcats 31 – 6. Read More »

Enloe Medical Center Named Among Best Regional Hospitals

U.S. News & World Report ranked Enloe Health Enloe Medical Center as a Northern Sierras Best Regional Hospital for the sixth consecutive year. Read More »

A Grand Re-Opening

Wheeler is holding a grand re-opening of her business at a new Biggs location, in the heart of B Street. Read More »

Halloween Roundup!

Halloween is fast approaching! Time to decide what to dress up as and be fa-boo-lous! Here are some fun events happening around the Tri City area to have a skele-ton of fun! Read More »

Lions Attack Homecoming

The stealth approach that the Live Oak Lions had on homecoming, paid off big-time. Read More »

Get the Junk Out of the Trunk!

Gridley to Host 14-Mile Yard Sale Read More »

Soccer League Takes Step in the Right Direction

As the whistles blew and games started this last weekend, Gridley Parks & Recreations Soccer League took a step forward in the right direction after a rough start to the season. Read More »

Ballots Heading Out for High-Stakes Redistricting Vote

Vote-by-mail ballots will begin arriving in Butte County mailboxes on Monday, Oct. 7, launching California’s most costly and politically charged statewide special election. Read More »

Supervisors’ Pay Hike Set to Begin

Butte County supervisors will see their annual salaries more than double next week, following a contentious 3-2 vote earlier this summer to align their compensation with that of California state legislators. Read More »

New Law Forces Behavioral Health Overhaul

Gridley hosted the first in a series of regional meetings as Butte County prepares for sweeping changes under California’s new Behavioral Health Services Act, which takes effect July 1, 2026. Read More »

Homecoming Win!

Gridley high school homecoming week got off to a bang as the students celebrated their school spirit with a variety of activities. Read More »