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Biggs Housing Project Stalled

Jul 02, 2025 04:40PM ● By Connie Voss

Multiple items were presented, including the affordable housing project proposed by Realtor Kory Hamman, during the June 24 regular Biggs City Council meeting.

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The new clock is located on the corner of Hazel and Kentucky Streets. The gold Rotary emblem can be seen in the clock face.

On the Clock with Rotary

Jul 02, 2025 04:37PM ● By Connie Voss, photos by Connie Voss

Gridley officially has a new timepiece downtown. The long-awaited Rotary clock was unveiled on Monday, June 30. The clock was placed in honor of Rotary’s centennial and the late Dick Jones.

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JoJo Kershner holds Tater-Tot, a Capybara, for children to pet during a Wild Things presentation

Where the Wild Things Are!

Jul 02, 2025 04:29PM ● By Connie Voss

On Friday, June 27, Gridley Friends of the Library hosted the Wild Things Wildlife Program at the Guardian Building.

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South Claims the Win

Jun 26, 2025 05:01PM ● By Seti Long and photos by Chris Pedigo of Yuba-Sutter High-School Sports Photography

Stogsdill Leads Lions in All-Star Football

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Council Approves Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Budget

Jun 26, 2025 01:29PM ● By Shaunna Boyd

At the June 18 Live Oak City Council meeting, the consent calendar (which included the June 4 meeting minutes, a financial status report and a resolution for road maintenance projects) was approved 3-1, with Councilmember Nancy Santana dissenting and Councilmember Ashley Hernandez absent.

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Time to Unveil the Clock

Jun 26, 2025 01:20PM ● By Connie Voss, photo by Connie Voss

Gridley residents have most likely noticed the placement of the 10-foot-tall Rotary clock on the corner of Hazel and Kentucky street

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State Deadline Threatens Shut Down of Local Gas Stations

Jun 25, 2025 10:14AM ● By California Fuels and Convenience Alliance (CFCA) News Release

The California Fuels and Convenience Alliance (CFCA) is urging the Legislature to take immediate action to prevent a fuel supply and affordability crisis.

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City of Live Oak Reaffirms Commitment to Progress and Public Service Amid Ongoing Developments

Jun 20, 2025 04:52PM ● By City of Live Oak News Release

The City of Live Oak is aware of the recent arrest of Councilmember Aaron Pamma. At this time, the city is monitoring the situation and will continue to assess any developments as more information becomes available.

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Sutter County Sheriff Brandon Barnes was officially sworn in as the president of the California State Sheriffs’ Association on June 10 at the 131st Annual Conference Installation Banquet in Lake Tahoe

Sheriff Barnes Takes on New Role

Jun 19, 2025 09:16AM ● By Sutter County Sheriff’s Office News Release

Sutter County Sheriff Brandon Barnes was officially sworn in as the California State Sheriffs’ Association president for the 2025-2026 term on June 10 during the 131st annual Conference Installation Banquet in Lake Tahoe.

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Freshly picked figs are seen here at the Windmill Flower Farm Stand

Farmstand Season-Opening Tour

Jun 19, 2025 09:13AM ● By Seti Long

The Farmstands are back and packed with goodies, which will be overflowing on June 28 at the season-opening Farm Stand Tour.

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All-Stars Lions Football

Jun 19, 2025 09:03AM ● By Seti Long

Schools in the area of all sizes are getting ready to send their top football players to the Annual Lions All-Star Football NorCal District 4-C1 games in Chico on June 21.

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Grace Lutheran Church is located at 150 Ford Ave., Gridley

Grace Lutheran Holds Food Pantry Fundraiser

Jun 19, 2025 09:00AM ● By Susan Hall of Grace Lutheran Church, Gridley

Grace Lutheran Church of Gridley held their first brunch and game day to raise money to fund their community food pantry on May 31.

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CAL FIRE to Suspend Burn Permits in Butte County

Jun 19, 2025 08:57AM ● By CAL FIRE/Butte County Fire Department News Release

California experienced another wet winter that filled reservoirs for an unprecedented third year in a row.

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Root Beer Float Meet and Greet at the Gridley Library on June 10 for University of California, Davis’ Tech Trek Camp

Tech Trek Girls Going to STEM Workshops

Jun 19, 2025 08:52AM ● By Tracy Howell, Gridley Branch American Association of University Women’s President

The Gridley Branch American Association of University Women held a Root Beer Float Meet & Greet for the 2025 Tech Trek girls at the Gridley Library on June 10.

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Biggs to Hold Special Election

Jun 19, 2025 08:49AM ● By Connie Voss

During a special Biggs City Council meeting at 10 a.m. June 13, Interim City Administrator Cliff Wagner began the meeting by speaking about the importance of having a yearly financial audit.

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GHS Tennis Teams to be Dissolved

Jun 19, 2025 08:47AM ● By Cindy Scott

Gridley Unified School District will dissolve the Gridley High School girls’ and boys’ tennis teams, starting next year.

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American Legion Post 210 and the American Legion Riders held a tri tip dinner

American Night-Out

Jun 19, 2025 08:43AM ● By Seti Long, photos by Seti Long

American Legion and Riders Serve Dinner

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Sutter Buttes Day Welcomes Summer Fun!

Jun 18, 2025 01:45PM ● By Seti Long and photos by Chris Pedigo:

The annual Sutter Buttes Day last Saturday, June 7, brought the community together for its 40th year of summer celebrations.

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Col. Merryl Tengesdal, USAF (Ret.), poses with a U-2 reconnaissance aircraft.

From the Stratosphere to the Streets

Jun 18, 2025 12:17PM ● By Shamaya Sutton

Merryl Tengesdal’s Mission to Inspire

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The Gridley High School girls’ softball team won the D3 Section Championship

Gridley Softball are Section Champions

Jun 12, 2025 10:00AM ● By Tammy Carr, Gridley High School Assistant Athletic Director and Varsity Coach

Gridley girls’ softball did something on Saturday, May 24 that had not been done in more than 30 years. After making the playoffs for the fourth straight year, but losing in the first round, this year the Bulldogs finished on top and won the D3 Section Championship.

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Bulldogs Eliminated After Strong Season

Jun 12, 2025 09:52AM ● By Dillon Longmire

The Gridley Bulldogs softball team had their season end after taking on the Northgate Broncos in round one of the 2025 CIF NorCal Softball Championships.

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Biggs Wolverine Softball are the 2025 California Interscholastic Federation (CIF) Northern Regional Division V Softball Champions.

Wolverines Shred Mustangs in Championships

Jun 12, 2025 09:48AM ● By Seti Long

On Friday, June 6, after beating the Miramonte Matadors 11-6 and the Willits Wolverines 10-0, Biggs Softball took on the King City Mustangs for the California Interscholastic Federation (CIF) NorCal Division V Championship title.

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The Gridley Little League’s farm-league baseball diamond was lined with anxious families as the two top teams in league went head-to-head in a Tournament of Champions game on May 31

Sod Poodle Soak Aqua Sox

Jun 12, 2025 09:42AM ● By Seti Long

The Gridley Little League’s farm-league baseball diamond was lined with anxious families as the two top teams in league went head-to-head in a Tournament of Champions game on May 31.

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Newly-promoted Battalion Chief Roque Zarate shakes Chief Garrett Sjolund’s hand after being led in a badge pinning ceremony

Roque Zarate Promoted

Jun 12, 2025 09:36AM ● By Seti Long

On the morning of June 4, CAL FIRE Butte County Chief Garrett Sjolund had the opportunity to swear in two new promoted battalion chiefs, one hailing from Gridley.

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An accreditation from the Center for Improvement in Healthcare Quality is given to Orchard Hospital in Gridley

Orchard Hospital Earns CIHQ Accreditation

Jun 12, 2025 09:28AM ● By Orchard Hospital News Release

Orchard Hospital is proud to announce it has officially received accreditation from the Center for Improvement in Healthcare Quality (CIHQ), recognizing the hospital’s unwavering commitment to patient safety, exceptional care, and operational excellence.

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Congratulations to the following students on being chosen as Manzanita Elementary School's Students of The Month for May

Manzanita May Students of the Month Honored

Jun 12, 2025 09:22AM ● By Manzanita Elementary School News Release

Congratulations to the following students on being chosen as Manzanita Elementary School's Students of The Month for May.

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Thirty-four graduates make up the Biggs High School Class of 2025.

Biggs Graduates on Top of the World

Jun 12, 2025 09:12AM ● By Mickey Mrakuzic

Thirty-four excited seniors took their seats on stage for the Biggs High School graduation ceremony at 7 p.m. May 30.

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The City Council congratulated the 2025 Live Oak Major Girls Little League for winning the Tournament of Champions.

Council Honors Sheriff’s Department, Girls’ Little League

Jun 12, 2025 08:48AM ● By Shaunna Boyd

New Social Media Policy Could Reduce Violations

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Happy grads march and await the presentation of diplomas

Grads and Families Celebrate Live Oak High School Commencement

Jun 12, 2025 08:43AM ● By Connie Voss, photos by Connie Voss

A large crowd gathered at the Live Oak High School stadium to witness the ceremony for 72 graduating seniors.

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Onto Adventure

Jun 12, 2025 08:32AM ● By Seti Long, photos by Seti Long

Gridley High School Class of 2025 Graduates

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Thrills and Thunder Return to Beale

Jun 11, 2025 09:20AM ● By Shamaya Sutton

Thousands Flock to Air & Space Expo

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Applications for competitive or non-competitive divisions in the Miss Butte County Scholarship are now being accepted

Empowering Youth, Redefining Pageantry

Jun 05, 2025 10:23AM ● By Miss Butte County Scholarship Program News Release

Applications are open for the 2025 Miss Butte County Scholarship Program, and we’re inviting youth across Butte County to join us on a journey of leadership, service, and self-discovery.

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Empowering Youth, Redefining Pageantry

Jun 05, 2025 10:23AM ● By Miss Butte County Scholarship Program News Release

Applications are open for the 2025 Miss Butte County Scholarship Program, and we’re inviting youth across Butte County to join us on a journey of leadership, service, and self-discovery.

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