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FEMA Silence Raises Concerns in Butte County

Apr 28, 2026 02:45PM ● By Susan Meeker

Butte County officials are facing new uncertainty in federal disaster recovery efforts after learning that key FEMA-funded projects were denied without notice during a recent federal shutdown.

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Sutter County Launches ‘Yodel Pass’ for Boat Access

Apr 28, 2026 01:30PM ● By MPG Staff

Sutter County has launched a new digital system aimed at streamlining access to several popular boat launch and parking locations.

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B-Line Adds App, Smart Card Payments

Apr 28, 2026 01:08PM ● By MPG Staff

Butte Regional Transit has introduced new fare payment options, allowing riders to use a mobile app or reloadable cards as part of a broader system upgrade.

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Rise and Shine!

Apr 28, 2026 12:48PM ● By Lloyd Green Jr.

Bed Races Return as Crowd Favorite in Gridley Red Suspenders Day

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Sutter County Approves $8.3M Road Plan

Apr 28, 2026 09:23AM ● By Susan Meeker

The Sutter County Board of Supervisors has approved an $8.3 million road work plan for fiscal year 2026-27, advancing a list of projects focused on road repairs, bridge upgrades and long-term infrastructure needs.

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Yuba City Walk Raises TSC Awareness, May 16

Apr 27, 2026 05:56PM ● By MPG Staff

Local families and advocates will gather May 16 at Didar Bains Park for the Step Forward to Cure TSC event, a fundraiser and awareness campaign supporting those affected by tuberous sclerosis complex.

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Durham Farmers Market Runs Sundays Through October

Apr 22, 2026 09:38AM ● By Lloyd Green Jr.

The Durham Grange Farmers Market will continue every Sunday through Oct. 25 following a strong opening day that drew families, vendors and community groups to the Midway.

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We’re Diggin’ It

Apr 22, 2026 09:28AM ● By Seti Long

Fairgrounds Holds Volunteer Day

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Then and Now: Gridley Museum’s Photo Contest

Apr 22, 2026 09:23AM ● 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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Biggs PAWS Plans Snow Cone Fundraiser

Apr 22, 2026 09:08AM ● By Seti Long

Biggs Parents Association Working for Students, or PAWS, is partnering with Kona Ice of Yuba City to help raise funds for students in the district.

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Gridley Welcomes Pharmacy with Ribbon Cutting

Apr 22, 2026 09:06AM ● By Seti Long

Two familiar faces stand behind the counter of the only privately owned medical dispensary in town, Gridley Pharmacy.

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Gridley Financial Advisor Honored

Apr 22, 2026 08:56AM ● By MPG Staff

Financial advisor Joe F. Cunha of Gridley has been named to the 2026 Forbes Best-in-State Wealth Advisors list and has qualified for a national Edward Jones recognition conference, according to a pair of company releases.

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Biggs Finances Hold Strong at Mid Year

Apr 22, 2026 08:43AM ● By Susan Meeker

The City of Biggs is moving through the second half of the fiscal year in a solid financial position, with mid-year figures showing higher revenues, lower spending and reserves well above the required level.

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Upstate Artists Can Apply for State Fellowships

Apr 21, 2026 03:45PM ● By MPG Staff

Individual artists across Northern California can apply for a new round of state-funded fellowships offering awards from $5,000 to $50,000, with applications due May 6.

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Sutter County Honors Museum Volunteers

Apr 21, 2026 03:32PM ● By Susan Meeker

Sutter County officials recognized the contributions of local volunteers during a proclamation marking National Volunteer Week, highlighting the role they play in supporting the Sutter County Museum and the broader community.

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Participants gather for a group photo before beginning the Ruck the Buttes walk

Ruck the Buttes Honors Military Service

Apr 21, 2026 03:15PM ● By Susan Meeker, photos by Susan Meeker

Ruck the Buttes returned to Sutter County on April 18, drawing two dozen people to the base of the Sutter Buttes for a 15‑mile military‑inspired walk that blended fitness, gratitude and a shared sense of purpose.

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Sutter County Moves to Lower Rural Speed Limits

Apr 21, 2026 03:07PM ● By Susan Meeker

The Sutter County Board of Supervisors on April 14 advanced two ordinances establishing new speed limits on rural roadways, citing traffic safety concerns and engineering studies. Final approval is scheduled for April 28.

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CDFW Urges Public to Leave Baby Deer Alone

Apr 20, 2026 12:10PM ● By California Department of Fish and Wildlife News Release

Late spring and early summer are peak times for California’s deer herds to give birth to fawns, and the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) is issuing a reminder to well-intentioned residents and visitors to not interact with the baby deer – even if they find one that appears to be abandoned or hungry.

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‘Not Your Lab Rat’ Campaign Addresses Youth Nicotine Addiction

Apr 20, 2026 11:55AM ● By MPG Staff

The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) has launched a new statewide public health campaign, “Not Your Lab Rat,” aimed at reducing nicotine addiction among young adults and preventing initiation of vaping and other modern nicotine products.

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Then and Now: Gridley Museum’s Photo Contest

Apr 15, 2026 09:17AM ● 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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Gridley welcomes new United Stats Postmaster

Gridley Welcomes New Postmaster

Apr 15, 2026 09:07AM ● By Seti Long

A new postmaster quietly joined the Gridley United States Postal Service Post Office earlier this year, finding a new home in California after moving from Wisconsin.

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Seasonal Farm Traffic Prompts Safety Reminder

Apr 15, 2026 09:00AM ● By MPG Staff

The Butte County Department of Public Works is urging drivers to use caution this spring as agricultural activity increases on county roads.

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Clean California Seeks Local Participation

Apr 15, 2026 08:56AM ● By MPG Staff

Caltrans is inviting cities, counties and local groups to earn recognition for keeping their communities clean through the Clean California Community Designation Program.

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Butte College Announces Spring Arts Season

Apr 15, 2026 08:48AM ● By MPG Staff

utte College Performing Arts will present a spring 2026 season of concerts, theater productions and interdisciplinary events featuring student work and community collaboration.

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Big Boy Arrival Captures Californians

Apr 14, 2026 01:37PM ● By Susan Meeker

Historic Steam Engine Touring for USA 250th

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AAUW Garden Tour Set for May 2

Apr 14, 2026 01:18PM ● By MPG Staff

The Marysville-Yuba City affiliate of the American Association of University Women will host its 32nd annual Garden Tour on Saturday, May 2, featuring a self-guided look at local gardens across Marysville.

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Kabateck Comments on Latest Jobs Report

Apr 13, 2026 11:17AM ● By National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) News Release

If only the California Legislature could produce something as bold as what Congress did

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Record Hot, Dry March Wipes Out California Snowpack, Leaving No Measurable Snow for April Survey

Apr 13, 2026 11:11AM ● By Department of Water Resources News Release

The Department of Water Resources (DWR) conducted the critical April snow survey at Phillips Station April 1 and found no measurable snow, a stark indicator of how record‑hot March temperatures and high‑elevation rain have erased the Sierra Nevada snowpack months ahead of schedule.

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City Applies for Laurel Street Funding

Apr 08, 2026 08:48AM ● By Susan Meeker

The City of Gridley has applied for up to $3.3 million in Community Development Block Grant funding to support construction of the Laurel Street extension, a project aimed at improving access to lower-income housing in the Pacific Flyway development area.

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Parcel Mergers Approved Near Biggs

Apr 08, 2026 08:34AM ● By Susan Meeker

The Butte County Board of Supervisors approved two Williamson Act parcel mergers near Biggs on March 24, allowing agricultural land to be consolidated under updated contracts.

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Lions Share a Hunt for Generations

Apr 08, 2026 08:27AM ● By Seti Long, photos by Seti Long

It was a hopping Saturday as the Gridley Lions Club held its 48th annual Easter Egg Hunt April 4 at Gridley Manuel Vierra Park.

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Butte County District Attorney Mike Ramsey

Ramsey Outlines Concerns with Diversion Law

Apr 07, 2026 04:24PM ● By Lloyd Green Jr.

Butte County District Attorney Mike Ramsey spoke at the Gridley Rotary Club on April 2, outlining how recent changes in California law are shaping public safety and the local justice system.

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CVRA Complaint Filed Against Live Oak

Apr 07, 2026 04:07PM ● By Susan Meeker

The Live Oak City Council held a closed‑session discussion on April 1 about how to respond to a warning that its at‑large election system violates the California Voting Rights Act.

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CDFW Opens Duck Stamp Art Contest

Apr 07, 2026 03:54PM ● By MPG Staff

The California Department of Fish and Wildlife is inviting artists to submit original work for the 2026-27 California Duck Stamp Art Contest, with entries accepted from May 11 through June 19.

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STEM Conference Opens Doors for Girls

Apr 07, 2026 12:03PM ● By Susan Meeker, photos by Susan Meeker

At a moment when eighth grade girls are beginning to think seriously about high school and the paths ahead, more than 700 students from dozens of schools across the Yuba-Sutter region gathered March 30 for a day designed to widen those possibilities.

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