Jun 16, 2026 03:24PM ● By Susan Meeker
The Butte County Board of Supervisors unanimously support state legislation aimed at changing how California reimburses local governments for state-mandated programs, backing a proposal county officials said would provide greater fiscal flexibility for counties.
Jun 09, 2026 12:32PM ● By Susan Meeker
Butte County voters appeared headed toward approving Measure P, a proposed charter amendment allowing the county to separate the duties of Road Commissioner and Public Works Director.
Jun 02, 2026 01:06PM ● By Susan Meeker
Butte County will again have a privately contracted firefighting helicopter stationed at Chico Airport this summer under agreements approved May 26 by the Butte County Board of Supervisors.
May 27, 2026 04:17PM ● By Susan Meeker
Butte County supervisors have approved construction of a new probation building in Oroville, replacing an aging facility county officials said no longer meets the department’s needs.
May 27, 2026 03:49PM ● By Susan Meeker
The Butte County Board of Supervisors has approved the next phase of a long-term overhaul of the Neal Road Recycling and Waste Facility aimed at modernizing the county landfill and expanding recycling operations near Oroville.
May 20, 2026 08:31AM ● By Susan Meeker
Butte County property owners with unpermitted buildings, additions or remodels can now seek permits without paying penalty fees under a temporary amnesty program approved by the Butte County Board of Supervisors.
May 13, 2026 08:25AM ● By Susan Meeker
The Butte County Board of Supervisors has approved five-year trucking service agreements with three local companies, including a Gridley-based firm, to support road maintenance, storm response and public works operations across the county.
May 12, 2026 04:14PM ● By Susan Meeker
The Butte County Board of Supervisors has approved a letter of support backing Enterprise Rancheria’s application to establish a federal Foreign-Trade Zone in Butte County, a designation county leaders said could help attract business investment and reduce operating costs for manufacturers and exporters.
Apr 28, 2026 03:38PM ● By Susan Meeker
A federally funded nutrition education program that provided services in rural communities across Butte County ended last month after Congress eliminated funding, forcing the county to close out the effort earlier than planned.
Apr 28, 2026 03:23PM ● By Susan Meeker
In a split 3-2 vote, the Butte County Board of Supervisors on April 14 designated the Upstate Community Enhancement Foundation, known as Friends of the Arts, as the county’s Local Arts Agency after a competing motion to select the State Theater Arts Guild failed.
Apr 22, 2026 08:57AM ● By Susan Meeker
The Butte County Board of Supervisors on March 14 authorized a letter opposing Senate Bill 1404, a proposal that would reinstate a state fire‑prevention fee on rural property owners.
Apr 08, 2026 08:46AM ● By Susan Meeker
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.
Apr 08, 2026 08:34AM ● By Susan Meeker
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.
Mar 31, 2026 04:49PM ● By Susan Meeker
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.
Mar 31, 2026 04:04PM ● By Susan Meeker
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.
Mar 24, 2026 03:02PM ● By Susan Meeker
The Butte County Board of Supervisors is urging state and federal action as Northern California cling peach growers face a market collapse tied to the closure of Del Monte’s Modesto cannery.
Mar 17, 2026 03:42PM ● By Lloyd Green
The Butte County Board of Supervisors on March 17 approved an amendment to a state wildfire prevention grant allowing the Butte County Fire Department to purchase two electronic roadside message boards.
Mar 03, 2026 02:51PM ● By Susan Meeker
Every time a Butte County resident pumps gas, buys produce or pays by weight at the checkout counter, there is a quiet local system working behind the scenes to make sure the numbers are right.
Feb 24, 2026 12:45PM ● By Susan Meeker
A new federal transportation safety grant is expected to bring targeted help to small communities such as Gridley and Biggs, where narrow roads, limited pedestrian access and higher than average injury rates have made every day travel more dangerous for residents.
Feb 17, 2026 02:01PM ● By Susan Meeker
The Butte County Board of Supervisors approved a new 16-month contract with Youth for Change to provide mental health and wraparound services for young people involved in the county’s juvenile justice system.
Feb 03, 2026 04:52PM ● By Susan Meeker
The Butte County Board of Supervisors has formally opposed the closure of the Colby Mountain Fire Lookout and is urging the U.S. Forest Service to keep the long serving wildfire detection site in operation.
Jan 21, 2026 08:27AM ● By Susan Meeker
In a near direct exchange of county leadership, the Butte County Board of Supervisors on Jan. 13 appointed former Colusa County Chief Administrative Officer Wendy Tyler as interim director of Public Works.
Jan 20, 2026 04:34PM ● By Susan Meeker
The Butte County Board of Supervisors reorganized on Jan. 13, selecting longtime District 1 Supervisor Bill Connelly to serve as board chair for 2026.
Jan 13, 2026 03:57PM ● By Susan Meeker
Explore Butte County outlined an ambitious year of marketing, destination development and sports tourism investment in its 2026 Annual Report, submitted to the Butte County Board of Supervisors in December.
Jan 06, 2026 04:11PM ● By Susan Meeker
The Butte County Board of Supervisors was briefed in December on the significant federal impacts of House Resolution 1 on local public health and social services.
Dec 24, 2025 08:49AM ● By Susan Meeker
The Butte County Board of Supervisors on Dec. 16 approved a $1.5 million remodel of the Butte County Jail kitchen, along with a separate construction change order for the county’s jail expansion project, both on the consent agenda.
Dec 10, 2025 09:21AM ● By Susan Meeker
The Butte County Board of Supervisors has extended temporary hiring bonus programs for the Sheriff’s Office and the District Attorney’s Office through June 30, 2026, citing ongoing recruitment and retention challenges in public safety positions.
Nov 05, 2025 12:00PM ● By Susan Meeker
The Butte County Board of Supervisors officially proclaimed November 2025 as Adoption Awareness Month during its Oct. 28 meeting, celebrating the power of permanent, loving homes and aligning with California’s broader efforts to strengthen foster care adoption outcomes.
Nov 05, 2025 11:51AM ● By Susan Meeker
The Butte County Board of Supervisors on Oct. 28 opted to maintain a longstanding property tax surcharge on agricultural landowners, choosing to revisit the issue during next year’s budget cycle rather than risk cuts to recently restored law enforcement and other services.
Sep 24, 2025 08:40AM ● By Susan Meeker
The Butte County Board of Supervisors on Sept. 9 voted to reject a proposed $940,944 contract with Blue Flamingo, the Chico public relations firm Cal Fire selected to lead three more years of wildfire education efforts under the county’s “Be Ready Butte” campaign.
Sep 17, 2025 09:23AM ● By Susan Meeker
After nearly a century of operations at its original location on Cedar Street, Butte County Public Works yard will move to newly acquired property at 82 West Liberty Road in Gridley, the longtime home of Shadd Trucking.
Sep 17, 2025 09:16AM ● By Susan Meeker
In a unanimous vote on Sept. 2, the Gridley City Council approved the acquisition of the Ord Ranch Road Transfer Station from Butte County, marking a pivotal shift in local waste management oversight.
Sep 10, 2025 11:00AM ● By Susan Meeker
The Butte County Board of Supervisors officially proclaimed September 2025 as Library Card Sign-Up Month, emphasizing the vital role libraries play in education, community engagement and lifelong learning.
Aug 20, 2025 03:43PM ● By Susan Meeker
After five years of closure and more than a decade of limited access, the iconic Gridley Veterans Memorial Hall will soon reopen for public use, following a decisive vote by the Butte County Board of Supervisors on Aug. 12.
Apr 02, 2025 03:57PM ● By Connie Voss
A resolution was made to expand library hours throughout the county, effective April 1, during the March 25 Butte County Board of Supervisors meeting.
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