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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

‘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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historic Gridley

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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farming tractor equipment

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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Local musicians perform

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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The Big Boy train

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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easter egg hunt

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

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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Beale Wins Top Air Force Environmental Award

Apr 07, 2026 08:08AM ● By Lloyd Green

Beale Air Force Base has received a top Air Force honor for its environmental restoration work, earning the 2024-2025 General Thomas D. White award in the installation category.

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mechanic working on car

Get Your Car Ready for a Summer Road Trip

Apr 06, 2026 11:19AM ● By AAA Mountain West Group News Release

National Car Care Month is a good reminder that good vehicle maintenance may prevent a costly repair

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CHP Urges Drivers to Follow Hands-Free Law as Distracted Driving Awareness Month Begins

Apr 06, 2026 11:04AM ● By California Highway Patrol News Release

Distracted driving causes hundreds of crashes across California each year, and violations of the state’s hands-free cellphone law remain an ongoing concern.

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Butte County Supports Tribe’s Recognition Effort

Mar 31, 2026 04:49PM ● By Susan Meeker

The Butte County Board of Supervisors approved a letter of support earlier this month for the Konkow Valley Band of Maidu Indians of Butte County as the tribe continues its effort to obtain federal recognition.

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Planning Commission Rejects Richvale Cell Tower

Mar 31, 2026 04:26PM ● By Susan Meeker

The Butte County Planning Commission on March 26 denied a conditional use permit for a proposed Verizon cell tower east of Richvale, concluding the project posed safety risks to low‑flying agricultural aircraft.

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Supervisors Approve Funds for Fair Office

Mar 31, 2026 04:04PM ● By Susan Meeker

The Butte County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday approved $6,500 in District 4 Priorities Funds to help the Butte County Fair complete renovations to its administration office in Gridley.

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Legacy Subdivision Environmental Review Approved

Mar 31, 2026 03:37PM ● By Susan Meeker

The Gridley City Council has approved an agreement to begin environmental review for the proposed Legacy Subdivision, a large residential development planned on the city’s edge.

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Pacific Coast Producers

Pacific Coast Producers Acquires Del Monte Fruit Assets

Mar 30, 2026 04:18PM ● By MPG Staff

Pacific Coast Producers has completed its purchase of key Del Monte Foods assets tied to its fruit business, the company announced.

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Sutter Union High School Future Business Leaders of America

Marking Sutter County Where Our History Happened

Mar 30, 2026 04:05PM ● By Susan Meeker

The stories were already there, written into the landscape of Sutter County, waiting to be brought into view. On March 25, Sutter Union High School Future Business Leaders of America gave those stories a voice, anchoring them in the places where they happened.

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Press Conference Highlights Affordability Bills

Assembly Republicans Push Cost Relief as Families Get Squeezed

Mar 30, 2026 02:04PM ● By Assembly Republicans News Release

California families are paying more for gas, housing and everyday basics, and Assembly Republicans has announced a package of bills focused on lowering costs for working families across the state.

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Six in Ten Drivers Struggle with Headlight Glare

Mar 30, 2026 01:11PM ● By AAA Northern California News Release

New survey finds that glare is worsening and affecting drivers, raising concerns about safety

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Grant Program to Advance Forestry Science and Stewardship

Mar 30, 2026 12:54PM ● By California Board of Forestry and Fire Protection News Release

The California State Board of Forestry and Fire Protection’s Effectiveness Monitoring Committee announced the opening of the committee’s annual EMC Grant Program, inviting research proposals to help shape the future of forestry and natural resource management across California.

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Planning Commission Seats Open in Gridley

Mar 24, 2026 03:59PM ● By Lloyd Green Jr.

The City of Gridley is seeking residents to fill three vacancies on the Planning Commission and is now accepting letters of interest.

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Free Cleanup Day Set for May 2 in Live Oak

Mar 24, 2026 02:57PM ● By Lloyd Green Jr.

Live Oak residents can dispose of household waste and recyclable materials during a free community cleanup day scheduled for Saturday, May 2.

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Joseph Schohr of Gridley FFA

Schohr Earns State FFA Honor

Mar 24, 2026 01:51PM ● By Lloyd Green

Joseph Schohr of Gridley FFA earned top honors at the 2026 California FFA State Conference, where he was named the State Proficiency Winner in Beef Production Entrepreneurship.

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Easter Events Set Across Region

Mar 24, 2026 01:42PM ● By Lloyd Green Jr.

Communities across the region are preparing for a full schedule of Easter events, with activities beginning in late March and continuing into early April.

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Children’s Faire

Children’s Faire Set for April 11

Mar 24, 2026 01:34PM ● By Lloyd Green Jr.

Valley Oak Children’s Services will host its annual Children’s Faire on Saturday, April 11, bringing families and community organizations together in downtown Chico.

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