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Titans 10U Destroy Durham

Aug 27, 2025 10:46AM ● By Gridley Titans Coaching Staff

The one 1-0 10u Gridley Titans were on the road this past Saturday, in Durham. Penalties kept the game close in the beginning but in the end, it was 30-0 Gridley Titans.

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Biggs player practices a drive-up field.

Biggs Eyes 2025 Opener with Weed

Aug 27, 2025 10:17AM ● By Steven Bryla

The Biggs Wolverines come into 2025 on a mission after their 2024 season ended abruptly in the opening round of the CIF Northern Division V playoffs to Weed.

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Ghosts of Kentucky Street

Aug 27, 2025 10:12AM ● By John Raspanti

Seventy-some years ago, there was much to see while strolling on busy Kentucky Street in downtown Gridley.

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Candy Cane Lane Rehearsals Begin

Aug 27, 2025 09:55AM ● By Gridley Christian Church News Release

Gridley Christian Church invites kids four years old through eighth grade to sing in our Kids Choir Christmas musical “Candy Cane Lane”.

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Butte College Named One of the Nation’s Top Community Colleges

Aug 27, 2025 09:54AM ● By Butte College News Release

As classes get underway this fall, Butte College is being recognized as one of the top community colleges in California and across the nation.

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Two children celebrate the brightly colored new mural at the Biggs Elementary School

New Mural at Biggs Elementary Celebrates Inclusion and Kindness

Aug 27, 2025 09:48AM ● By Parent Association Working for Students News Release

A vibrant new mural is turning heads and warming hearts at Biggs Elementary School, spreading a powerful message of inclusion, kindness and community spirit.

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Consultant Contract Approved to Oversee Solar Panel Project

Aug 27, 2025 09:40AM ● By Shaunna Boyd

At the Aug. 20 meeting, the Live Oak City Council considered a contract with JC Nelson Consulting for project management of a solar panel project for the city’s wastewater treatment facility.

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Biggs City Clerk Roben Benish administers the oath of office to Zack Brown

New Biggs Council Member Sworn In

Aug 27, 2025 09:31AM ● By Susan Meeker

The City of Biggs is back to having a full council following the appointment of Zach Brown during a special meeting on Aug. 20.

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Your 2025 Miss Butte County Scholarship Program Royal Court

Above and Beyond

Aug 27, 2025 09:21AM ● By Seti Long

Meet the Miss Butte County Scholarship Program Titleholders

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Titans 14U Fall Short

Aug 20, 2025 04:16PM ● By Randall Huff

This past weekend our 14u Gridley Titans opened the season with an away game against the Colusa Red Hawks. It was a close game, but unfortunately the Titans fell short with a final score of 19-6.

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Titans 8U Flatten Jr. Redhawks

Aug 20, 2025 04:06PM ● By Dustin Terrel

The 8u Gridley Titans opened the 2025 season against the Jr. Redhawks in Colusa with an outstanding showing on both sides of the ball leading to a 34-0 victory.

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Gridley Titans Start Season!

Aug 20, 2025 03:46PM ● By Seti Long

The Gridley Titans, Gridley’s youth football and cheer organization officially kicked off play, Aug. 16.

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Gridley Veterans Hall Reopening for Public Use

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.

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Hey, FFA Officers!

Aug 20, 2025 03:34PM ● By Seti Long

With classes starting next week, Gridley High School has announced their FFA (Future Farmers of America) Officers for the upcoming 2025-2026 school year.

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Gridley 2026 quarterback/safety Eli Punzo tosses a pass

Gridley Football Roundup

Aug 20, 2025 03:11PM ● By YSBC

The Gridley Bulldogs come into the 2025 season with a lot of motivation that was built within the last month of last year's season.

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Coach Carr Says Goodbye

Aug 20, 2025 02:56PM ● By Seti Long

Gridley High School Coach Ron Carr has announced his decision to move on from his position with Gridley Unified School District.

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CDC Confirms Dangerous E. Coli 0157 in Big Chico Creek

Aug 20, 2025 02:37PM ● By Butte County Public Health News Release

No-Swim Advisory Remains in Effect

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Biggs Commits to Industrial Park Reforms

Aug 20, 2025 02:24PM ● By Susan Meeker

The City of Biggs has formally responded to the 2024–2025 Butte County Grand Jury report, which found serious governance lapses at the Biggs Industrial Park.

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Council Votes to Remove Virtual Public Participation Option for City Meetings

Aug 20, 2025 02:23PM ● By Shaunna Boyd

At the Aug. 6 meeting of the Live Oak City Council, resident Dale Carlson submitted a written public comment regarding a 2.5% fee increase for parcels in the Community Facilities District (CFD) 2004-1, which was approved at the July 16 meeting.

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Beautiful balloon arches set the scene for the Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting held by The Pilates Room

Move, Connect and Elevate with Eliza

Aug 20, 2025 02:20PM ● By Seti Long

The Pilates Room to Open in Gridley

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Youth Psychiatric Health Facility groundbreaking ceremony

Orchard Hospital Breaks Ground on Youth Psychiatric Health Facility

Aug 20, 2025 02:02PM ● By Connie Voss

On Monday, Aug. 11, Orchard Hospital proudly hosted a groundbreaking ceremony for its upcoming Youth Psychiatric Health Facility, an inpatient unit set to open in Fall 2026.

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PG&E Urges Caution During Increased Flows Below Rock Creek Dam on the North Fork Feather River

Aug 20, 2025 10:53AM ● By Pacific Gas and Electric Company News Release

Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) urges the public to take extra safety precautions as water flows will be higher through the weekend of Aug. 23-24 on a stretch of the North Fork Feather River for whitewater recreation.

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Miss Butte County Scholarship Program Court.

2025 Miss Butte County Scholarship Program Preview

Aug 13, 2025 02:16PM ● By Raina Wright-Reynolds

A big event at the Butte County Fair is an opportunity to support some outstanding youth participants in the Miss Butte County Scholarship Program (MBCSP).

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Deceased Man Found

Aug 13, 2025 01:41PM ● By Gridley Police Department News Release

On Thursday, Aug. 7, at approximately 4:27 p.m., the Gridley Police Department received a report of a deceased individual located in an abandoned warehouse at the south end of Virginia Street, near Cedar Street.

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Local 4-H members present their rabbit projects to judges as part of their 4-H learning and showing experiences.

Youth Fair Exhibitors Show Their Stuff

Aug 13, 2025 01:39PM ● By Connie Voss

As in years past, quite a number of youths will be exhibiting livestock and other projects at the Butte County Fair.

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YSBC Sports share a moment while on the field covering local athletics

Meet YSBC Sports

Aug 13, 2025 01:30PM ● By Seti Long

The energy on the field is one of the reasons that sports reporter Steven Bryla and photo-journalist Chris Pedigo love to cover local sports, but if you get them away from the field for a minute, they’ll tell you the truth – it’s for the kids.

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Lynne Spencer (center left) was recently recognized by Teri DuBose (center right) for her work within the Gridley community.

Special Recognition

Aug 13, 2025 01:20PM ● By Seti Long

On Tuesday Aug. 5, during Gridley’s National Night Out event held in partnership with the Gridley Area Chamber of Commerce, local law enforcement and the community, local Lynne Spencer was recognized.

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LaMalfa Town Hall Turns Ugly

Aug 13, 2025 01:16PM ● By Seti Long

Despite the early morning hour, reportedly hundreds of individuals waited outside the Chico Elks Lodge Monday Aug. 11 to attend a short-notice town hall meeting hosted by Congressman Doug LaMalfa.

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Gridley Celebrates National Night Out

Aug 13, 2025 12:53PM ● By Mickey Mrakuzic

The City of Gridley participated in National Night Out on Tuesday, Aug. 5, partnering with local law enforcement.

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130 and MQ-9 forward deploy to Battle Creek Air National Guard Base

22nd Air Task Force Proves Combat Readiness at Northern Strike 25-2

Aug 13, 2025 10:47AM ● By Airman 1st Class Chelsea Arana, 9th Reconnaissance Wing

Airmen from the 22nd Air Task Force (ATF), comprised of military members from Beale, Travis, and Fairchild Air Force Bases (AFB), wrapped up their participation in the 2-week training event Exercise Northern Strike 25-2 (NS 25-2) on Aug. 9 at Battle Creek Air National Guard Base.

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Gallagher Honors Women at 2025 District 3 Woman of the Year Ceremony

Aug 12, 2025 04:06PM ● By Assemblyman James Gallagher Office News Release

At a special luncheon at the Sicilian Café in Chico, Assemblyman James Gallagher celebrated the exceptional contributions of seven distinguished women from Assembly District 3 with his annual Woman of the Year awards.

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Explore Lake Oroville

Aug 06, 2025 09:10AM ● By California Department of Water Resources News Release

The Thermalito Forebay provides a unique recreation experience compared to other geographic areas of the Lake Oroville State Recreation Area.

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One Way or Two?

Aug 06, 2025 09:06AM ● By Connie Voss

Biggs City Council Considers Changing Directions

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Animal Control Officer Savanna Gorton poses with ‘Boss,’ who was abandoned

Gridley Has New Animal Control Officer

Aug 06, 2025 09:03AM ● By Connie Voss, photos by Connie Voss

Gridley’s new Animal Control Officer, Savanna Gorton, was introduced at the regular city council meeting on July 21. Gorton’s first day on the job was June 16.

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Biggs Moves Quickly on Electric Utility Emergency

Aug 06, 2025 08:48AM ● By Susan Meeker

The City of Biggs is confronting an increasingly urgent financial crisis within its electric utility, which prompted a $1 million emergency transfer from the city’s General Fund reserves to offset historic losses.

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