Secretary of State Issues Statement Regarding President Trump’s Executive Order

Secretary of State Shirley N. Weber, Ph.D., issued the following statement in response to President Trump’s executive order entitled “Preserving and Protecting the Integrity of American Elections” Read More »

Butte County Library Expands Operating Hours

The Butte County Library is excited to announce that beginning April 1, all library branches will extend their hours of operation. Read More »

Butte College Presents ‘The Trail to Oregon!’

Join Butte College Drama for a performance journey with “The Trail to Oregon!,” a hilarious musical parody of the classic Oregon Trail game by Team StarKid. This exciting and humorous show will be performed April 4 to April 6 at the Butte College Black Box Theater. Read More »

Chico State Event Honors Hmong Journey

An inspiring event celebrating the Hmong journey will take place at Chico State bringing together Hmong students, faculty, staff and professionals from across Butte County in a powerful collaboration to honor their history and uplift the next generation. Read More »

Rice Fields Provide Vital Habitat for Snakes, Birds, Fish

From ducks and cranes to giant garter snakes and salmon, flooded rice fields in California's Central Valley offer important, often vital habitat to many wildlife species. Read More »

Solar Contractor Warns Biggs Council

The first bi-monthly Biggs City Council meeting kicked off March 24 with public comments, when resident James Wilson addressed the council saying it was non-compliant with the California Solar Rights Act. Read More »

Gridley High School Student Stabbed

On Wednesday at about 9:40 a.m., Gridley High School Resource Officer Ashley Carson responded to a report of a stabbing in the boys’ locker room. Read More »

Inviting All Vets to Gridley Museum’s Open House

Greetings, Gridley’s Viet Nam era Veterans, you are invited to an Open House at the Gridley Museum, 601 Kentucky Street, in your honor. Read More »

Semi-Trailer Truck Overturns on State Route 99

In the very early morning of March 24, a semi-trailer truck carrying frozen food overturned on State Route 99 in front of Grease Monkey Truck and Trailer Repair. Read More »

Council Approves $3.5 Million for Water Fund Deficit

The Live Oak City Council voted unanimously to fill two vacancies on the Planning Commission during the March 19 meeting. Read More »

Lake Oroville’s Flood Control Releases Ongoing

The Department of Water Resources (DWR) continues federally required flood control releases from Lake Oroville to maintain flood protection for downstream communities. Read More »

High Wheelers Seek Host Families

Have you ever wondered where the Yuba-Sutter High Wheelers players stay while in town playing professional baseball? Read More »

Officer Osmar Rodarte Killed During Major Drug Raid

The Marysville Police Department identified Officer Osmar Rodarte as the officer who was fatally shot the morning of March 26 during a multi-agency drug raid in Olivehurst. The raid was part of a sweeping operation targeting a transnational drug trafficking organization. Read More »

California Capital Airshow Educates Next Generation

Mather Airport hosted its 19th annual California Capital Airshow through Saturday, March 22 and Sunday, March 23, where families from throughout the Sacramento region viewed stunning flight performances and learned hands-on about the aircrafts soaring in the sky. Read More »

Sacramento Hosts March for Life

The California March for Life is set to take place on March 31 at 1315 10th St., Sacramento with a series of events to bring together pro-life advocates from across the state. Read More »

State Using Tech to Improve Anglers’ Experience

The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) is excited to announce the launch of a web-based platform called the California Inland Recreational Angler Survey (CIRAS), that will provide the public with helpful fishing information driven by data submitted by anglers Read More »

Gallagher, Dahle Act to Address Flood Concerns in Butte County

On March 10, Assemblyman James Gallagher (R-East Nicolaus) and Senator Megan Dahle (R-Bieber) announced legislative action to address public safety in the Five-Mile Basin, a crucial flood control system in the City of Chico and Butte County. Read More »

Afato Named Yuba College Women’s Soccer Coach

On March 13, with the approval of the Yuba Community College District Board, Afato was appointed as the head women’s soccer coach for the 49ers. Read More »

Spring Bill Relief for PG&E Customers

Millions of Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) customers will automatically receive the California Climate Credit on their April energy bill. Read More »

Assembly Republicans Demand Urgent Action on Public Safety

On March 13, Assembly Republicans joined law enforcement leaders and victims’ rights advocates to call for swift and decisive action to address the public safety challenges facing California. Read More »

Reps. LaMalfa, Thompson, Murphy, and Panetta Introduce Disaster Mitigation and Tax Parity Act

On March 5, Congressman Doug LaMalfa (R-Richvale), Congressman Mike Thompson (D-CA), Congressman Greg Murphy, M.D. (R-NC), and Congressman Jimmy Panetta (D-CA) introduced the Disaster Mitigation and Tax Parity Act. Read More »

Biggs to Hold November Special Election

During the March 11 Biggs City Council meeting, a recorded slide presentation by long-time resident Angelo Aguilar was given to request more sidewalks and improvements for the city. Read More »

Good Food Enjoyed for St. Patrick’s Day

On Saturday, March 15, about 200 community members of all ages gathered at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church Parish Hall for the annual St. Patrick’s Day dinner. Read More »

Butte County Public Health Clinic Relocating to New Location in Meriam Park

Butte County Public Health (BCPH) is pleased to announce the relocation of the Chico Public Health Clinic to a new, modern facility in Meriam Park. Beginning Monday, March 17, the clinic will operate at its new location 1930 Notre Dame Blvd. in Chico. Read More »

Caring for Women has Grand Re-Opening

On a very rainy Friday, March 14, Caring for Women (CFW) officially reopened at its new location, 50 E. Gridley Road, Suite A, with a ribbon cutting. Read More »

Josh F.W. Cook Appointed as EPA Regional Administrator

On March 18, U. S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lee Zeldin announced that President Donald J. Trump appointed Josh F.W. Cook as EPA’s Pacific Southwest (Region 9) Regional Administrator. Read More »

Congratulations, Manzanita Students of the Month

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

Butte County Clerk-Recorder offering Saturday weddings

The Butte County Clerk-Recorder is delighted to invite you to a special day of love and celebration. Read More »

Live Oak Seniors Compete Against First Responders

Basketball is back at Live Oak High School, and this time, it’s all for a great cause. To raise funds for the senior class's safe and fun graduation celebration, the Live Oak High School Boosters Club will host a Sober Grad Night Basketball Game at 6 p.m. April 4. Read More »

Renovated Veterans Memorial Hall Reopens

After a $1.6-million renovation, the Gridley Veterans Memorial Hall re-opened on March 14. About 30 community members attended the ribbon cutting. Read More »

10 Year Old Thrills Monster Truck Audience

On March 15, Gridley residents were given a special treat, the Monster Truck Nitro Tour, with two shows at 1:30 and 7:30 p.m. at the Butte County Fairgrounds. Read More »

We Prosper Together Awards $5 Million to Advance 11 High-Impact Projects

We Prosper Together is investing $5 million in 11 transformative initiatives across the Capital Region to advance economic resilience and create high-quality jobs. Read More »

SAFE Accepting Applications for $16,000 in Scholarships

SAFE Credit Union is now accepting applications for its annual scholarship awards for $4,000 each to support graduating high school seniors and students currently attending community college. Read More »

Two New Musicians Join the Sacramento Philharmonic & Opera

The Sacramento Philharmonic & Opera received a fresh injection of artistic talent with the appointment of two new musicians to the orchestra: Dr. Laura Arganbright, second oboe, and Harry Hwang, second clarinet. Read More »

State Using Tech to Improve Anglers’ Experience

- The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) is excited to announce the launch of a web-based platform called the California Inland Recreational Angler Survey (CIRAS), that will provide the public with helpful fishing information driven by data submitted by anglers. Read More »