Two Bodies Recovered at Thermalito Afterbay

The teenage brothers had been missing since Dec. 14, after duck hunting at the Afterbay. Read More »

Suspect Arrested in Connection with Bidwell Mansion Fire

Officers with California State Parks, CAL FIR’s Office of the State Fire Marshal, Chico Police Department, and the California State University, Chico Police Department on the afternoon of Jan. 2 arrested a suspect on felony arson charges in connection with the Dec. 11 fire that severely damaged Bidwell Mansion State Historic Park. Read More »

Butte County Public Health Welcomes New Health Officer

The Butte County Department of Public Health has announced the appointment of Dr. Jarett Beaudoin as the county’s new public health officer. Read More »

Bird Flu Detected in a Backyard Poultry Flock

The Butte County Department of Public Health (BCPH) has received notification from the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) of a bird flu (H5N1) infection in a non-commercial backyard poultry flock in Butte County. Read More »

CHP Highlights New Laws for 2025

As we head into the new year, the California Highway Patrol (CHP) is highlighting the new public safety laws that were passed during this year’s legislative session and signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom. Unless otherwise noted, the laws referenced below took effect on Jan. 1. Read More »

Stand Against Hunger Raises Nearly $630K for Food Banks

Annual Programs supported by generous community members along with Wells Fargo, Ashley Law, Bayside Church and Northwest Exteriors Read More »

First Snow Survey of the Season Shows Snowpack Near Average for California

After a Warm, Dry Fall, Recent Storms Provide Boost to Snowpack but Return of Dry Conditions Looms Read More »

Gridley Tops at Colusa’s Raczniak Tourney

Coming off a rough go of it at their own invitational tournament, the Bulldogs claimed the championship at Colusa’s 43rd Annual Georgia Raczniak Tournament, which ran from Dec. 19-21. Read More »

Sutter Peak Charter Academy Granted Seven Year Renewal

Nuestro Elementary School District Approves Renewal Read More »

Chico State Senior Earns All-American Status

Many athletes who suffer season-ending injuries approach their return to sport cautiously, hesitating to play at 100% the moment they step back onto the field. However, that wasn't the case for Miles Rice. Read More »

Serial Christmas Thief Introduced to Prop 36

A Red Bluff man was caught on Dec. 20, stealing from several Chico stores and was introduced to the hard realities of the recently passed Proposition 36 provisions that elevated his petty thefts to felonies. Read More »

What's up at Lake Oroville?

Annual Chinook salmon spawning activities at the Feather River Fish Hatchery in Oroville have been completed. Read More »

Four More Years for Farr and Johnson

Current Mayor Mike Farr and Vice Mayor Bruce Johnson were both reappointed to continue for another four-year term at the Dec. 16 Gridley City Council meeting. Voting by the City Council was unanimous. Read More »

Donated Quilts Benefit Gridley Post Acute Residents

Residents at Gridley Post Acute, the assisted-living facility behind Orchard Hospital, have benefitted from the generosity of the community this holiday season. Read More »

High Wheelers 2025 Schedule and Season Tickets Available

The 2024 Pioneer Baseball League Champions, Yuba-Sutter High Wheelers, in conjunction with the Pioneer Baseball League, have announced their 2025 game schedule. Read More »

Gridley Post Acute Earns Five Stars

Gridley Post Acute Skilled Nursing (formerly Hovlid) is now a five-star facility, granted by the centers for Medicare and Medicaid. Read More »

Youth Choreography Theater Workshop

Center Stage Productions, Yuba-Sutter’s premiere youth performing arts program, has announced its next series of theater workshops and plans for its summer musicals. Read More »

Drive Into 2025: CHP’s Mission for a Safe New Year

As 2025 approaches, the California Highway Patrol (CHP) is taking action to promote safe travel and prevent tragic crashes on California’s roadways. Read More »

Live Oak Wrestlers Compete at Pierce High Meet

Live Oak High School wrestlers, along with wrestlers from Esparto, Williams and Winters, traveled to Pierce High School in Arbuckle for a match night on Wednesday, Dec. 18. Read More »

The Bulldogs Shine in Colusa Tournament

The Gridley Bulldogs boys basketball team played and performed well in the Georgia Raczniak tournament in Colusa. The tournament started on Thursday, Dec. 19 and ended on Saturday, Dec. 21. Read More »

Our Lady of Guadalupe Procession Held

Gridley residents along Hazel, Virginia, Magnolia and Oregon streets saw the Our Lady of Guadalupe procession on the afternoon of Dec. 12. About 100 Sacred Heart Catholic Church members braved the rain and participated in the event. Read More »

Firefighters Rescue Kitten

CAL FIRE Truck 74 was dispatched Dec. 17 to rescue a kitten from the top of a tall tree on Vermont Street. The cat’s neighbor called 911 and Firefighters Hunter Noel and Dakota McGinnis responded. Noel climbed the ladder and McGinnis was the operator. Read More »

Live Oak City Council Welcomes New Member

The Live Oak City Council issued a resolution accepting the Nov. 5 election results and elected councilmembers were sworn in at its Dec. 12 meeting. Read More »

Henderson Remembered as Electrifying Legend of the Game

Rickey Henderson used the ultimate combination of power and speed to break numerous major league baseball records during his career. Read More »

Bird Flu: What Residents Need to Know

California Gov. Gavin Newsom declared a State of Emergency on Dec. 18 in response to the ongoing H5N1 Avian Influenza (bird flu) outbreak. Read More »

Key New Laws in 2025

Starting Jan. 1, 2025, many significant new laws will go into effect across California, impacting everything in daily life from traffic regulations, employment, housing to healthcare. Read More »

Former Hotel Marysville Demolition Update

Northbound State Route 70 Lanes will Reopen after Work is Completed Read More »

Gridley Christian Church to Host Christmas Eve Candlelight Service

Gridley Christian Church will host a candlelight celebration of the birth of Jesus at 6:30 p.m. on Christmas Eve. Read More »

Christmas Light Viewing is Fun

There’s still time to see some of the best decorated holiday homes throughout Butte, Yuba and Sutter counties. The following list has been compiled to help ensure your Christmas light hunting is a success! Read More »

Christian Life Program Celebrates Birth of Jesus

The members of Christian Life Assembly will share a beautiful Christmas program to welcome the birth of the Savior. Read More »

Orchestra Concert Celebrates 10 Years

A special Christmas concert honoring the Sutter Buttes Family Orchestra’s 10th year of performance was held Friday, Dec. 13, at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. Read More »

Gallagher Condemns Approval of Newsom’s Gas Car Ban

Assembly Republican Leader James Gallagher condemned the lame-duck Biden administration’s decision to approve Gov. Newsom’s radical gas-powered car ban. Read More »

Gallagher Makes Statement on Bidwell Mansion Fire

Assemblyman James Gallagher released the following statement on the destruction of the historic Bidwell Mansion in a fire. Read More »

Clothing and Toy Exchange a Hit

Dozens of tables of clothes and toys were donated and laid out for any and all visitors at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints on Wednesday, Dec. 11. The exchange began at 4 p.m. A line was waiting to enter. All items were free. Read More »

Butte County Farmer Honored for Service

- An olive and citrus fruit grower who served as president of the California Farm Bureau for six years is the recipient of the organization’s Distinguished Service Award for his lifelong contributions to agriculture. Read More »