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Gridley Rancher Joins EPA Committee

Jul 21, 2026 04:26PM ● By Lloyd Green Jr.

Gridley rancher Ryan Schohr has been appointed to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's Farm, Ranch, and Rural Communities Committee for the 2026-2027 term.

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Beloved Community Member Turns 100

Jul 21, 2026 04:14PM ● By Seti Long

A Live Oak woman recently reached a milestone that few achieve, turning 100 years old.

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Festivalgoers sample different peach varieties

Peach Festival Fills Marysville Streets

Jul 21, 2026 10:13AM ● By Shamaya Sutton

Thousands flocked to downtown Marysville for another packed weekend of food, entertainment and family activities during the annual Marysville Peach Festival.

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SMF Seeks Public Input to Shape Next 20 Years of Growth

Jul 20, 2026 12:47PM ● By Sacramento County News Release

Sacramento International Airport (SMF) has launched a public survey as part of its Airport Master Plan update, inviting travelers, residents and community members to share their priorities for the airport's future.

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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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Biggs Church Hosts Community Fellowship

Jul 14, 2026 10:50AM ● By Seti Long

Biggs Assembly of God Church will host the second of two community fellowship events from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, July 17.

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Statewide Measures Carry Local Impacts for Rural Communities

Jul 14, 2026 10:21AM ● By Susan Meeker

Fourteen statewide propositions will appear on California’s Nov. 3 ballot, and several could bring direct changes to small communities in the North State.

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New Partnerships Help Casa de Esperanza Reach More Families

Jul 14, 2026 10:07AM ● By Lloyd Green Jr.

Casa de Esperanza has expanded trauma-informed counseling services through its Hope Haven Counseling and Support Center over the past year, increasing access to mental health care for survivors of violence and families across Yuba, Sutter and Colusa counties.

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Peach Festival Unveils Entertainment Lineup

Jul 09, 2026 12:30PM ● By Lloyd Green

The Marysville Peach Festival returns July 17-18 with more than 150 vendors, two entertainment stages, 50-plus peach treats, live music, family activities and free admission.

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Live Oak Woodshop Named for Beloved Teacher

Jul 07, 2026 03:15PM ● By Seti Long

The legacy of a Live Oak High School teacher was commemorated Saturday, June 27, when the school's woodshop classroom was named in honor of Joseph Viscuso Sr.

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Gridley Senior Celebrates 100th Birthday

Jul 07, 2026 03:03PM ● By Seti Long

One of Gridley's longtime residents recently reached a remarkable milestone, celebrating her 100th birthday surrounded by friends.

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Picnic in the Park Returns to Gridley

Jun 30, 2026 01:51PM ● By Seti Long, photos by Seti Long

After a one-year hiatus, Picnic in the Park returned to Gridley on Saturday, June 27, with a four-hour event from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

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Gridley Sinks Deeper into Sports Complex Costs

Jun 30, 2026 01:42PM ● By Susan Meeker

Unstable soil beneath Gridley’s sports complex is driving the need for expanded foundation work and adding new costs to a project already stretched beyond its grant funding.

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Beta Sigma Phi Honors Woman of the Year

Jun 30, 2026 01:13PM ● By Dell DeMeyer

Members of the Gridley Beta Sigma Phi chapter, Beta Omega Master, recently held their Founders Day celebration and luncheon at the Victorian Rose Garden in Biggs.

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Memorial Arch Honors Two Gridley Women

Jun 30, 2026 01:02PM ● By Destiny Hutchison

The Gridley Quota Club gathered at Quota Park on Wednesday, June 24, to dedicate an iron memorial arch honoring the lives of Annie Harshbarger Reid and Joan Brock.

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Rural Counties Seek Reliable Communications

Jun 30, 2026 09:07AM ● By MPG Staff

The Rural County Representatives of California and the California State Association of Counties have joined a legal effort supporting California's defense of longstanding telephone service requirements, arguing residents should not lose reliable communications before proven alternatives are in place.

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Pioneer Energy Invests in Renewable Biomass

Jun 29, 2026 04:34PM ● By MPG Staff

Pioneer Community Energy has signed six long-term power purchase agreements valued at nearly $517 million to support new biomass energy projects across Northern California.

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Quota Celebrates 90 Years

Jun 24, 2026 09:09AM ● By Seti Long

Gridley Quota delighted guests with its 90th anniversary celebration, "An Enchanted Evening in the Garden," on Thursday, June 18.

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A Wild Friday with Friends

Jun 24, 2026 08:37AM ● By Seti Long

The Gridley Friends of the Library hosted one of their most popular events June 19, welcoming Gabe Kerschner of Conservation Ambassadors to give local children an up-close look at some truly wild creatures.

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Atteberry Memorial Tournament Set for July 11

Jun 24, 2026 08:19AM ● By Lloyd Green Jr.

Family, friends and community members will gather in Biggs on Saturday, July 11, for the 21st annual Joshua Atteberry Memorial Family Softball Tournament, a longtime tradition that celebrates the life of Joshua Atteberry while raising money for scholarships and community programs.

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Appreciated Not Forgotten

Jun 23, 2026 04:37PM ● By Seti Long

Gridley Hold Senior Appreciation Day

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Festive decorations adorned the Sacred Heart Church

Sacred Heart Celebrates Centennial

Jun 16, 2026 03:31PM ● By Seti Long

Sacred Heart Catholic Church, located at the corner of Hazel and Oregon streets in Gridley, celebrated its centennial during the weekend of June 12-14, marking 100 years of faith and service to the community.

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Quota Awards $23,700 in Scholarships

Jun 16, 2026 02:43PM ● By Seti Long

As the school year ended, Gridley Quota took time to recognize the recent scholarships awarded to area students for their academic success.

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Gridley Library Hosts Ugly Art Club

Jun 16, 2026 02:40PM ● By Seti Long, photos by Seti Long

On Saturday, June 13, some "ugly art" was being made at the Gridley Branch of the Butte County Library.

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Butte County Defends Williamson Act Charge

Jun 16, 2026 11:10AM ● By Susan Meeker

Butte County officials are recommending no changes to the county's Williamson Act direct charge, saying the revenue remains an important part of the county's budget as officials work to maintain public safety and library services.

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Honoring the Past, Leading the Future

Jun 16, 2026 11:07AM ● By Seti Long, photos by Seti Long

As Gridley Quota Club prepares to celebrate its 90th anniversary, members recently gathered to install the organization's 2026-27 board of directors and recognize those who have dedicated years of service to the club and community.

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Butte County Fair Moves Dates in 2027

Jun 16, 2026 11:00AM ● By MPG Staff

The Butte County Fair will move to a new annual schedule beginning in 2027, with future fairs taking place during the second weekend of August.

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Biggs Council Weighs Senior Electric Discount

Jun 16, 2026 10:58AM ● By Susan Meeker

The Biggs City Council stopped short of deciding this month on the future of the city’s senior electric discount program, directing staff to gather more information on potential outside funding before bringing the issue back for further discussion.

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Two California Salamanders Move Closer to Endangered Species Protection

Jun 15, 2026 11:12AM ● By Center for Biological Diversity News Release

The Center for Biological Diversity has scored a legal victory requiring the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to finalize Endangered Species Act protections for the critically imperiled Kern Canyon and relictual slender salamanders by December 2026.

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The Best Game Plan? Getting Everyone Home Safely

Jun 15, 2026 09:59AM ● By AAA Mountain West Group News Release

AAA, MADD and Waymo remind soccer fans to plan safe rides home during the World Cup tournament

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Then and Now: Gridley Museum’s Photo Contest

Jun 09, 2026 01:04PM ● By MPG Staff

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”?

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Quota Makes 90 Look Good

Jun 09, 2026 01:02PM ● By Seti Long

Gridley Quota is a group of dedicated women who have united to overcome two extinction-level events and continue providing service, scholarships and support to local women, children and families in need.

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Newspaper Fashion Show Brings Creativity to Gridley Library

Jun 09, 2026 12:08PM ● By MPG Staff

Participants show off their handmade newspaper fashions during a recent Newspaper Fashion Show at the Gridley Library.

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United Way Golf Tournament Returns June 22

Jun 08, 2026 04:47PM ● By MPG Staff

The Yuba-Sutter-Colusa United Way is inviting golfers, businesses and community supporters to tee off for a cause during its fifth annual Better Together Golf Tournament on June 22.

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Caltrans Awards $23.6 Million Statewide

Jun 02, 2026 12:24PM ● By MPG Staff

Caltrans has awarded $23.6 million in transportation planning grants to 58 projects across California aimed at improving climate resiliency, reducing greenhouse gas emissions, increasing pedestrian and bicycle safety and strengthening disaster preparedness.

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