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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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Rural Counties Back State Split Resolution

Jun 01, 2026 05:08PM ● By Susan Meeker

Rural frustration over water policy, state mandates, shrinking local control and what county leaders described as a widening political divide between urban and inland California is fueling new support across Northern California for Assembly Joint Resolution 23, a proposal signaling interest in forming a new state from California’s existing boundaries.

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Mendocino Forest Plans Trails Day Events

Jun 01, 2026 04:26PM ● By MPG Staff

Mendocino National Forest officials are inviting community members to take part in National Trails Day events June 5 and 6 across the forest.

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Gridley Hosts Teddy Bear Clinic

May 27, 2026 04:21PM ● By Seti Long, photos by Seti Long

Teddy, Mr. Honey Bear and a tiny pink rabbit were among the patients at Orchard Hospital’s annual Teddy Bear Clinic on May 21 at the Orchard Medical Specialty Center in Gridley.

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Supervisors Back $14 Million Probation Building

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.

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American Legion Post 210 fires the traditional three‑shot volley

Memorial Day Ceremony Pays Tribute to Service

May 27, 2026 04:10PM ● By Susan Meeker, photos by Susan Meeker

When Gridley Mayor Mike Farr enlisted in the U.S. Army in 1965, he had never heard of Vietnam, could not locate it on a map and did not know how to spell it.

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City Facing Major Infrastructure Pressures

May 27, 2026 03:54PM ● By Susan Meeker

Officials in Gridley said infrastructure demands are outpacing staffing and maintenance capacity as aging utilities, deteriorating streets and future development place increasing pressure on city operations.

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Then and Now: Gridley Museum’s Photo Contest

May 27, 2026 03:24PM ● 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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CalFresh Work Rule Changes Begin June 1

May 27, 2026 10:59AM ● By MPG Staff

New CalFresh eligibility rules will take effect June 1 and will impact some adults between the ages of 18 and 64, according to information released by program officials.

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NFIB Details Weakening in the Labor Market

May 26, 2026 07:19PM ● By National Federation of Independent Business News Release

The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), the nation’s leading small business advocacy organization, released their April Jobs Report showing a softening in the employment market as the Small Business Employment Index fell 1.2 points to 100.4.

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Gridley Celebrates Red Suspenders Day

May 20, 2026 08:59AM ● By Seti Long

Strong Turnout Despite Windy Weather

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Gridley Appoints New Planning Commissioner

May 20, 2026 08:46AM ● By Susan Meeker

The Gridley City Council earlier this month filled the final vacancy on the Planning Commission, appointing Paige Williams‑Emery to a four‑year term that runs through December 31, 2029.

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Then and Now: Gridley Museum’s Photo Contest

May 20, 2026 08:35AM ● 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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Red Suspenders Crowd Rocks On

May 19, 2026 04:18PM ● By Seti Long

In a surprise twist, one of the standout acts of the 2026 Red Suspenders Day celebration was The Spoofs, performing on behalf of Edward Jones Investments.

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Former Prison Finds New Purpose

May 19, 2026 10:18AM ● By Shamaya Sutton, photos by Shamaya Sutton

When the former Leo Chesney Correctional Facility went up for sale near Live Oak, Pastor Dave Bryan saw more than an empty women’s prison sitting on 10 acres. He saw the possibility of turning a place once built for incarceration into a place of refuge.

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Beale Airshow Set for 2027

May 19, 2026 08:57AM ● By MPG Staff

Beale Air Force Base will once again welcome the public for the return of the Beale Airshow on April 17-18, 2027.

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Gridley Firm Wins Trucking Contract

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.

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Then and Now: Gridley Museum’s Photo Contest

May 13, 2026 08:23AM ● 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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Live Oak Approves Road Funding Claim

May 13, 2026 08:09AM ● By Shaunna Boyd

The Live Oak City Council on May 6 approved the submission of a Transportation Development Act claim for fiscal year 2021-22 funding to support local road improvement projects.

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Looking Back at Red Suspenders

May 12, 2026 04:53PM ● By Lloyd Green Jr.

Long before Red Suspenders Day became one of Gridley’s signature traditions, downtown merchants were simply trying to bring people back to Main Street.

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City Hires Recreation Manager to Lead Programs

May 12, 2026 04:42PM ● By Susan Meeker

Gridley moved to stabilize and rebuild its recreation department on May 4 when the city introduced Jamie Luevano as its new recreation manager, a position the city created to bring consistent leadership to programs, staffing and community activities.

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Auxiliary Launches America 250 Poster Contest

May 12, 2026 04:32PM ● By MPG Staff

The American Legion Auxiliary Unit 210 South Butte is inviting student artists from Biggs, Gridley and Live Oak to help celebrate the nation’s 250th birthday through a community poster contest.

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