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Council Pursues Grant Funding for Key Projects

Jul 28, 2026 01:17PM ● By Susan Meeker

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.

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Butte Fair Seeks Stills Entries

Jul 22, 2026 08:27AM ● By Seti Long

The Butte County Fair is accepting entries for its stills departments as the 2026 fair approaches.

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Gridley Summer Recreation Programs in Full Swing

Jul 14, 2026 11:57AM ● By Susan Meeker

As Gridley's recreation programs move through the summer, Recreation Manager Jaime Luevano is outlining efforts to expand activities, improve communication with residents and pursue long-term improvements for the department.

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Lake Oroville Offers Summer Update

Jul 07, 2026 03:11PM ● By Lloyd Green Jr.

Visitors planning trips to Lake Oroville and the Feather River this summer are being urged to stay alert around wildlife and prepare for temporary access changes as a major improvement project gets underway at one of the area's popular recreation sites.

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Chico Library Shooting Leaves Two Dead, Child Injured

Jun 24, 2026 09:14AM ● By MPG Staff

Two adults were killed and a juvenile was injured Monday afternoon after a shooting inside the Butte County Library in Chico, according to the Chico Police Department.

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Shown is the Bidwell Mansion today. The beloved mansion was severely damaged in an arson fire on Dec. 11, 2024.

California State Parks Begins Debris Cleanup at Bidwell Mansion

Jul 09, 2025 04:39PM ● By California State Parks, Office of Historic Preservation, News Release

California State Parks is beginning the cleanup phase at Bidwell Mansion State Historic Park.

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Arson Expected for Bidwell Mansion

Dec 19, 2024 09:47AM ● By Shamaya Sutton

At approximately 3 a.m. Dec. 11, a fire broke out at Bidwell Mansion State Historic Park in Chico that nearly burnt the entire structure to the ground.

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