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Sheriff Honea Welcomes Two New Deputies

Jul 21, 2026 04:06PM ● By MPG Staff

Butte County Sheriff Kory Honea, left, administers the oath of office to Correctional Deputy Brian Orozco and Deputy Priscilla Betancourt during a swearing-in ceremony last week.

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Butte County Sheriff's Office welcomed six new deputy sheriffs

Six New Deputies Join Butte County Sheriff's Office

Jun 24, 2026 08:32AM ● By MPG Staff

The Butte County Sheriff's Office welcomed six new deputy sheriffs during a swearing-in ceremony held June 18.

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Story Time Visit from Sheriff’s Office

Apr 01, 2026 08:12AM ● By MPG Staff

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

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City Fences Abandoned Nuisance Property

Mar 03, 2026 01:58PM ● By Susan Meeker

A chain link security fence now surrounds the property at 110 Virginia St., marking the city’s latest effort to stabilize a long troubled site that has been used as a homeless encampment and the scene of repeated law enforcement responses.

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Gridley Honors Retiring CAL FIRE Chief

Dec 24, 2025 08:25AM ● By Susan Meeker

The Gridley City Council recognized CAL FIRE Assistant Chief Archie “Chip” Fowler on Dec. 15 with a proclamation honoring his retirement and more than three decades of service to Butte County and the State of California.

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Butte County Holds Line on Ag Surcharge

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.

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