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Street Food Festival Returns April 17

Mar 24, 2026 01:02PM ● By Lloyd Green Jr.

The City of Live Oak Parks and Recreation Department will host its third annual Street Food Festival on Friday, April 17, bringing food vendors, music and family activities back to Broadway Street.

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Local Writer Featured at Luncheon

Mar 24, 2026 10:04AM ● By Lloyd Green Jr.

Author Steven T. Callan will speak at the Colusi County Historical Society’s April 18 luncheon, where he will discuss his latest novel, "The Outlaw from Newville."

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Sutter County Names Art Winners

Mar 23, 2026 05:02PM ● By MPG Staff

The Sutter County Board of Supervisors recognized four winners in its annual drawing contest, which invited residents to illustrate “Your Favorite Place in Sutter County.”

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United Way Postpones Annual Soiree

Mar 23, 2026 04:58PM ● By Lloyd Green Jr.

The Yuba Sutter Colusa United Way has postponed its Annual Elegant Soiree, originally scheduled for April 10, citing unforeseen circumstances that affected planning for the event.

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State Treasurer Honored with Champion of Agriculture Award

Mar 23, 2026 11:23AM ● By California Farm Bureau News Release

In recognition of her long record of advocacy for California farmers, ranchers and rural communities, California State Treasurer Fiona Ma has been honored with the Champion of Agriculture Award.

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Then and Now: Gridley Museum’s Photo Contest

Mar 17, 2026 04:45PM ● 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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Redwood Pavilion Takes Shape

Mar 17, 2026 04:36PM ● By Seti Long

A redwood pavilion has quickly taken shape behind Sacred Heart Parish Hall in Gridley.

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Knights of St. Patty’s

Mar 17, 2026 04:31PM ● By Seti Long, photos by Seti Long

The Knights of Columbus St. Mary’s Council #12527 held their 27th annual St. Patrick’s Day Dinner on Saturday, March 14.

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Fat, Fat Jehoshaphat Musical

Mar 17, 2026 04:09PM ● By Gridley Christian Church News Release

On Sunday, March 22, Kids Choir will present the spring musical “Fat, Fat Jehoshaphat” at Gridley Christian Church at 10:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.

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Guys and Dolls Draws Sold Out Crowd

Mar 17, 2026 04:05PM ● By Cindy Scott

Months of rehearsal paid off as a sold-out crowd enjoyed the GHS Drama Club’s presentation of “Guys and Dolls” on Thursday, March 12. For Friday’s performance, the cast performed with energy and expression despite a long day of band competition at Butte College.

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Farmers Insurance Supports Rescue Team

Mar 17, 2026 03:50PM ● By MPG Staff

The Butte County Sheriff’s Search and Rescue team has received a $7,500 grant from Brad Jacobson Farmers Insurance Agent and Farmers Insurance to help purchase safety equipment used in helicopter rescue operations.

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Dressing Up with Quota

Mar 17, 2026 03:47PM ● By Seti Long

The Gridley Quota Club is helping locals in need access affordable clothing through its thrift store while also supporting teens searching for prom dresses.

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Butte County Fire to Purchase Roadside Message Boards

Mar 17, 2026 03:42PM ● By Lloyd Green

The Butte County Board of Supervisors on March 17 approved an amendment to a state wildfire prevention grant allowing the Butte County Fire Department to purchase two electronic roadside message boards.

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Fatal Hit-and-Run Crashes Reach Record High, AAA Foundation Study Finds

Mar 16, 2026 12:56PM ● By AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety News Release

One in seven crashes in 2023 involved a driver who fled the scene

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California Ag Leadership Program Continues to Cultivate Future Leaders

Mar 16, 2026 12:47PM ● By Farm Credit Alliance News Release

Farm Credit proud to support the program, now in its 55th year, which is recognized as one of the top leadership development programs in the nation

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Then and Now: Gridley Museum’s Photo Contest

Mar 10, 2026 01:21PM ● 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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Butte County Dogs Compete in “Pooch Playoffs” Fundraiser

Mar 10, 2026 01:18PM ● By Lloyd Green

A Butte County photographer is inviting local pet owners to showcase their four-legged companions while helping raise funds for animals in need through a community contest this spring.

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Oak Tree Topples onto Gridley Home, Displaces Family

Mar 10, 2026 01:00PM ● By Seti Long

Emergency crews responded to Little Avenue the morning of March 6 after a large oak tree toppled onto a home while residents slept inside.

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Gridley Raises Concerns Over Traffic Safety Data

Mar 10, 2026 12:39PM ● By Susan Meeker

Federal transportation safety data presented to regional officials last month is drawing attention from Gridley leaders after a city representative said crash patterns in the community appear disproportionately high compared with other areas of Butte County.

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Live Oak Council Receives CEDS Report

Mar 10, 2026 12:33PM ● By Shaunna Boyd

At the March 4 meeting of the Live Oak City Council, members heard a presentation on the Yuba-Sutter Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) 2025 Annual Performance Report.

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‘Golden Days & Country Ways’ at the Butte County Fair

Mar 10, 2026 12:30PM ● By Seti Long

As the year moves toward spring and warmer weather, annual activities and events are preparing for their 2026 premiere, including the Butte County Fair.

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Regional Meat Processing Facility Tour Set for March 30

Mar 10, 2026 08:49AM ● By Lloyd Green

Organizers have announced another public tour of the developing USDA and California Department of Food and Agriculture certified meat processing facility at the Colusa Industrial Park.

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Gallagher Enters First District Race

Mar 10, 2026 08:35AM ● By MPG Staff

California Assemblyman James Gallagher filed official paperwork to run for Congress in California’s First Congressional District following the death of Rep. Doug LaMalfa.

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Statewide Snowpack Remains Below Average Despite February Boost

Mar 09, 2026 11:21AM ● By California Department of Water Resources News Release

The Department of Water Resources (DWR) recently conducted the third snow survey of the season at Phillips Station. The manual survey recorded 28 inches of snow depth and a snow water equivalent of 11 inches, which is 47 percent of average for this location.

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CalHR Named Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award Winner

Mar 09, 2026 10:59AM ● By California Department of Human Resources News Release

The California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) has been named a 2026 Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award (GEWA) winner for strengths development. The award recognizes organizations that create workplace cultures that help people do their best work.

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California Comment on NFIB’s Latest Jobs Report

Mar 09, 2026 10:55AM ● By National Federation of Independent Business News Release

National numbers not reflective of state’s below national average on optimism

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Museum Weekend Connects Past and Present

Mar 03, 2026 03:58PM ● By Susan Meeker, photos by Susan Meeker

As the nation approaches its 250th anniversary on July 4, the Gridley Museum marked Butte County Museum Weekend with a special screening of Ken Burns documentaries on the Revolutionary War.

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Gridley Rotary Club hosted its annual Rotary Speech Contest

Four Speak at Rotary Speech Contest

Mar 03, 2026 03:43PM ● By Seti Long

The Gridley Rotary Club hosted its annual Rotary Speech Contest, featuring four student speakers from Live Oak.

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Gridley Revives Highway 99 Development

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

The Gridley Planning Commission voted unanimously on Feb. 18 to reinstate a long-discussed site development plan for a commercial project at 1225 Highway 99, allowing a mixed-use development to move forward after previous approvals expired.

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Then and Now: Gridley Museum’s Photo Contest

Mar 03, 2026 03:25PM ● By Seti Long

The Gridley Museum has partnered with the Gridley Herald to launch a historical photo contest titled “Then & Now.”

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Interfaith Choir to Perform 'Lamb of God'

Mar 03, 2026 03:21PM ● By Cindy Scott

Area singers and musicians will present Rob Gardner’s “Lamb of God” on Palm Sunday, March 29 at 6 p.m. at the Oroville State Theatre. Admission is free and tickets may be reserved at Eventbrite.com by searching “Lamb of God Oroville.”

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‘Guys and Dolls’ Performing March 11-13

Mar 03, 2026 03:15PM ● By Cindy Scott

Gambling gangsters and high romance come together in the GHS musical “Guys and Dolls,” performing March 11 at 4 p.m. and March 12 and 13 at 7 p.m. in the Guardian Building at Gridley High School, 300 E. Spruce St.

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Butte County Marks Weights and Measures Week

Mar 03, 2026 02:51PM ● By Susan Meeker

Every time a Butte County resident pumps gas, buys produce or pays by weight at the checkout counter, there is a quiet local system working behind the scenes to make sure the numbers are right.

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City Fences Abandoned Nuisance Property

Mar 03, 2026 01:58PM ● By Susan Meeker

A chain link security fence now surrounds the property at 110 Virginia St., marking the city’s latest effort to stabilize a long troubled site that has been used as a homeless encampment and the scene of repeated law enforcement responses.

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