Child-Friendly Interview Room Opens for Abuse Victims

A newly redesigned child interview room at the Butte County District Attorney’s Office will help young abuse victims share their experiences in a safe, child‑friendly setting while reducing the trauma of repeated questioning. Read More »

Casa de Esperanza Names Justice Manager

Casa de Esperanza has hired Tamara Pecsi as its new justice and community response manager, a position created to strengthen services for survivors of sexual assault, commercial sexual exploitation and sex trafficking in Yuba, Sutter and Colusa counties. Read More »

Butte County Fair Offers Savings Before Aug. 26

With less than a month before opening day, the Butte County Fair is encouraging visitors to purchase discounted admission and carnival tickets before Aug. 26 while reminding exhibitors that entry deadlines are approaching. Read More »

Biggs Corrects Compliance Oversight

The Biggs City Council approved several measures last week to strengthen the city's compliance with state requirements, including adopting an updated renewable energy procurement plan after discovering a required update had been overlooked for five years. Read More »

Live Oak Opens World Series with Defeat

The Live Oak 10-12 softball team were beaten 11-1 by Daviess County Little League (KY)in their opening game of the 2026 Little League Softball World Series on Sunday, Aug. 2. Read More »

Hop Riot Brews Morning Coffee, for Adults Only

Hop Riot is opening its doors much earlier, adding espresso drinks and morning gathering space to its beer-and-wine business. But the new coffee service comes with the same rule as the bar: Customers must be 21 or older to enter. Read More »

Freebirds Win Series Against Oakland

The Yuba-Sutter Freebirds endured another losing week in the Pioneer Baseball League as they went 2-4 from July 28-Aug. 2. Read More »

Feather Falls Brewery Among Nation's Best

Feather Falls Brewing Company has been named the third-ranked brewery in the nation after earning six medals, including four golds, at the 2026 U.S. Open Beer Championship. Read More »

'Bandits & Bandanas' Returns Aug. 22

Yuba Sutter Arts & Culture will once again turn the Sutter Theater Center for the Arts into a celebration of country music while raising money for one of the community's largest arts projects. Read More »

Live Oak Woman Faces Drug Charges

A suspicious vehicle investigation in Yuba City led to the arrest of a Live Oak woman after deputies reported finding suspected mushrooms, LSD, methamphetamine and other narcotics. Read More »

Freebirds to Host Community Blood Drive, Aug 7

The Yuba-Sutter Freebirds and Vitalant will host a blood drive Aug. 7 at Bryant Field as Type O blood supplies reach a two-year low. Donors receive game admission and other incentives. Read More »

Butte Water Commission to Review AI Data Center Policies

The Butte County Water Commission will discuss permitting and zoning for AI data centers during its Aug. 5 meeting, along with drought planning, well regulations and FERC relicensing. Read More »

Knights of Columbus Breakfast, Sunday

The Knights of Columbus will serve its monthly community breakfast from 7 to 11 a.m. Sunday at 1561 Hazel St. in Gridley. Breakfast plates are $10, with $5 meals for children under 12. Read More »

"Aladdin JR.," "Footloose" Open This Weekend

Center Stage Productions returns to the Sutter Theater Center for the Arts with "Aladdin JR." and "Footloose: The Musical," featuring nearly 100 local youth performers this summer. Read More »

Man Sought After Live Oak Incident

A Marysville man wanted in a felony domestic violence case remains at large after a five-hour, multi-agency search in Live Oak. Authorities urge the public not to approach him and to call 911. Read More »

Council Pursues Grant Funding for Key Projects

More than a dozen grant-funded projects are moving forward or awaiting funding decisions as Gridley seeks outside money for infrastructure, parks, transportation, public safety and other community improvements. Read More »

Gridley Invites Sister City to Butte County Fair

The City of Gridley is continuing a tradition of international friendship by inviting officials from its Sister City, Comala, Colima, Mexico, to attend the 2026 Butte County Fair. Read More »

Gridley Pioneer Day Honors Faith and Heritage

Members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints gathered in Gridley on Saturday, July 25, to celebrate Pioneer Day, an annual observance honoring the faith's pioneer heritage. Read More »

Live Oak Flower Farm Blossoms

The picturesque J. Heier Farms, nestled at the foot of the Sutter Buttes in Live Oak, hosted its busiest U-Pick event since opening the flower farm to the public earlier this year. Read More »

Gridley Revives Smoke-Free Parks Effort

Gridley is moving forward with a renewed effort to increase awareness of its existing smoke-free parks ordinance after community partners secured funding to install bilingual signs throughout the city's parks. Read More »

Live Oak Youth Soccer Registration Open Through Aug. 7

Families have until Aug. 7 to register children for the City of Live Oak's fall youth soccer season, which begins Sept. 12. Read More »

City Seeks Opportunity Zone Status

The Gridley City Council endorsed seeking Opportunity Zones 2.0 designation for both eligible census tracts, a step intended to encourage private investment in economically distressed areas. Read More »

Chico Rock Show Returns in September

Rock, mineral and jewelry enthusiasts will have a chance to browse thousands of specimens, handcrafted pieces and family activities when the 18th annual Rock, Gem and Jewelry Show returns to the Silver Dollar Fairgrounds on Sept. 19 and 20. Read More »

Live Oak Secures Spot in Greenville, NC; Wins LLS West Regional

The Live Oak 10-12 softball team punched their ticket to the Little League Softball World Series after winning the West Regional Tournament on July 23. Read More »

Freebirds Win First Games in Second Half of PBL Season

The Yuba-Sutter Freebirds picked up their first few wins of the second half of the Pioneer Baseball League throughout the past week. Read More »

Jones Challenges Thompson to Debates

Congressional candidate Eric Jones has challenged U.S. Rep. Mike Thompson to participate in nine debates across California's 4th Congressional District, including one in each of the district's nine counties and at least one televised debate. Read More »

Gridley Native Receives Court Fellowship

When Heather Barajas began working in Yuba County's Family Court Services, she noticed a pattern that stayed with her. Families involved in child custody disputes often found themselves returning to court, sometimes repeatedly. Read More »

FCC Urged to Protect Rural Landline Service

Rural County Representatives of California has joined a coalition of local government, consumer advocacy, labor and public interest organizations in urging the Federal Communications Commission to reject an AT&T petition that opponents say could weaken telephone service protections for millions of Californians, particularly those in rural communities. Read More »

Gridley Soccer Registration Advances

Gridley Recreation is forming youth soccer teams as families on the waitlist complete registration. Officials expect all players to be placed on a team before the July 31 payment deadline. Read More »

Gridley Delays Waste Management Liens

The Gridley City Council on Monday delayed placing liens on properties with delinquent Waste Management accounts after residents raised concerns about billing errors, ownership changes and a lack of notification. Read More »

Gridley Rancher Joins EPA Committee

Gridley rancher Ryan Schohr has been appointed to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's Farm, Ranch, and Rural Communities Committee for the 2026-2027 term. Read More »

Live Oak Advances Delinquent Account Collections

At the July 17 meeting, the Live Oak City Council held a public hearing on forwarding overdue water and sewer accounts to Sutter County for collection through the property tax roll. Read More »

Gridley School District Review Finds Strengths and Gaps

A district self-evaluation presented to the Gridley Unified School District Board of Trustees in June found improvements in middle school safety and student wellness but identified rising cyberbullying among elementary students and continued challenges engaging parents in school decision-making. Read More »

Beloved Community Member Turns 100

A Live Oak woman recently reached a milestone that few achieve, turning 100 years old. Read More »

Live Oak 10-12 Softball Sweeps Weekend in San Bernardino

The Live Oak 10-12 softball team went 2-0 to open the Little League Softball West regionals as they won 2-1 over Honolulu LL on Sunday, July 19. Read More »