Big Boy Arrival Captures Californians

Historic Steam Engine Touring for USA 250th Read More »

Automated Strike Zone Debuts in Bryant Field

The Yuba-Sutter Freebirds will implement full Automated Ball-Strike technology for all home games during the 2026 season, becoming the first professional team to use the system for an entire season. Read More »

AAUW Garden Tour Set for May 2

The Marysville-Yuba City affiliate of the American Association of University Women will host its 32nd annual Garden Tour on Saturday, May 2, featuring a self-guided look at local gardens across Marysville. Read More »

Kabateck Comments on Latest Jobs Report

If only the California Legislature could produce something as bold as what Congress did Read More »

Record Hot, Dry March Wipes Out California Snowpack, Leaving No Measurable Snow for April Survey

The Department of Water Resources (DWR) conducted the critical April snow survey at Phillips Station April 1 and found no measurable snow, a stark indicator of how record‑hot March temperatures and high‑elevation rain have erased the Sierra Nevada snowpack months ahead of schedule. Read More »

City Applies for Laurel Street Funding

The City of Gridley has applied for up to $3.3 million in Community Development Block Grant funding to support construction of the Laurel Street extension, a project aimed at improving access to lower-income housing in the Pacific Flyway development area. Read More »

Butte County Seeks Federal Help on Afterbay Project

The Butte County Board of Supervisors has asked President Donald Trump to help move forward a long-planned recreation project near the Thermalito Afterbay, saying a federal delay now threatens the project’s future. Read More »

Parcel Mergers Approved Near Biggs

The Butte County Board of Supervisors approved two Williamson Act parcel mergers near Biggs on March 24, allowing agricultural land to be consolidated under updated contracts. Read More »

Enloe Health Earns Lactation Award

Enloe Health has been named the 2026 Hospital of the Year Lactation Impact Award recipient by the California Breastfeeding Coalition, recognizing its efforts to expand access and support for lactating individuals. Read More »

Lions Share a Hunt for Generations

It was a hopping Saturday as the Gridley Lions Club held its 48th annual Easter Egg Hunt April 4 at Gridley Manuel Vierra Park. Read More »

Quota Rocks Out

Ready to rock out in the park? So is the Gridley Quota Club, which is supplying everything needed for a fun event. Read More »

Then and Now: Gridley Museum’s Photo Contest

Shown is a historic Gridley building in its prime back “Then”. Based off this photograph, where was this building and what is located there “Now”? Read More »

Biggs Moves to Tighten Food Waste Compliance

The Biggs City Council approved a plan to bring the city into full compliance with California’s SB 1383 organic waste regulations, directing staff to formalize inspection, monitoring and enforcement procedures that remain outstanding despite the city’s rural waiver. Read More »

Ramsey Outlines Concerns with Diversion Law

Butte County District Attorney Mike Ramsey spoke at the Gridley Rotary Club on April 2, outlining how recent changes in California law are shaping public safety and the local justice system. Read More »

Defending Champs Open League Play with 10-Run Win

The Gridley Bulldogs softball team dominated their Westside League opener with a 14-4 win over the Oroville Tigers on April 2. Read More »

CVRA Complaint Filed Against Live Oak

The Live Oak City Council held a closed‑session discussion on April 1 about how to respond to a warning that its at‑large election system violates the California Voting Rights Act. Read More »

Students Soaked at Color Run

Gridley’s Sycamore Middle School sprinted into spring break with a color run Friday, April 3. Read More »

CDFW Opens Duck Stamp Art Contest

The California Department of Fish and Wildlife is inviting artists to submit original work for the 2026-27 California Duck Stamp Art Contest, with entries accepted from May 11 through June 19. Read More »

Butte College Gala Honors Alumni

The Butte College Foundation will host its annual gala April 25 at 5:30 p.m. at Manzanita Place in Chico, raising funds to support student programs across multiple disciplines. Read More »

Bulldogs’ Pound Cardinals to Open League Play

The Gridley Bulldogs opened Westside League play with a 15-0 shutout over the Corning Cardinals on March 31. Read More »

STEM Conference Opens Doors for Girls

At a moment when eighth grade girls are beginning to think seriously about high school and the paths ahead, more than 700 students from dozens of schools across the Yuba-Sutter region gathered March 30 for a day designed to widen those possibilities. Read More »

Tickets On Sale for Freebirds Season

The Yuba-Sutter Freebirds have released single-game tickets for the 2026 season at Bryant Field, along with a promotional schedule featuring themed events, weekly specials and giveaways. Read More »

Beale Wins Top Air Force Environmental Award

Beale Air Force Base has received a top Air Force honor for its environmental restoration work, earning the 2024-2025 General Thomas D. White award in the installation category. Read More »

Get Your Car Ready for a Summer Road Trip

National Car Care Month is a good reminder that good vehicle maintenance may prevent a costly repair Read More »

CHP Urges Drivers to Follow Hands-Free Law as Distracted Driving Awareness Month Begins

Distracted driving causes hundreds of crashes across California each year, and violations of the state’s hands-free cellphone law remain an ongoing concern. Read More »

Pacific Coast Producers Acquires Del Monte Fruit Assets

Pacific Coast Producers has completed its purchase of key Del Monte Foods assets tied to its fruit business, the company announced. Read More »

Falcons Edge Out Lions in Win

The River Valley Falcons softball team beat the Live Oak Lions in a cross-section matchup on Thursday, March 26 in a 9-5 victory. Read More »

Story Time Visit from Sheriff’s Office

Butte County Sheriff’s Sgt. Evans reads to preschool students during a visit earlier this week in Oroville. Read More »

New Deputies Join Butte County Jail

Correctional Deputy Angelica Diaz, left, and Correctional Deputy Christopher Harrigill, right, join the Butte County Sheriff’s Office earlier this week as newly sworn correctional deputies. Read More »

Then and Now: Gridley Museum’s Photo Contest

Shown is a historic Gridley building in its prime back “Then”. Based off this photograph, where was this building and what is located there “Now”? Read More »

Butte County Supports Tribe’s Recognition Effort

The Butte County Board of Supervisors approved a letter of support earlier this month for the Konkow Valley Band of Maidu Indians of Butte County as the tribe continues its effort to obtain federal recognition. Read More »

Planning Commission Rejects Richvale Cell Tower

The Butte County Planning Commission on March 26 denied a conditional use permit for a proposed Verizon cell tower east of Richvale, concluding the project posed safety risks to low‑flying agricultural aircraft. Read More »

Sheriff Defends Use of Police Equipment

Butte County Sheriff Kory Honea opened his annual military equipment report March 24 by apologizing to the Board of Supervisors for using air quotes when referring to what state law defines as “military equipment.” Read More »

Butte Juvenile Court Hearings Move Temporarily

Juvenile justice court hearings in Butte County will temporarily relocate to the main courthouse in Oroville beginning June 1 as construction starts on an expansion and renovation project at the county’s juvenile hall facility. Read More »

Supervisors Approve Funds for Fair Office

The Butte County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday approved $6,500 in District 4 Priorities Funds to help the Butte County Fair complete renovations to its administration office in Gridley. Read More »