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CDFW to Conduct Helicopter Capture and Collaring Efforts for Deer, Elk and Gray Wolves

Jan 06, 2026 02:57PM ● By California Department of Fish and Wildlife News Release

The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) is initiating efforts in northern California to capture deer, elk and wolves by helicopter and outfit the animals with GPS collars.

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LaMalfa, Longtime North State Congressman Passes

Jan 06, 2026 02:49PM ● By MPG Staff

U.S. Rep. Doug LaMalfa, a longtime Republican lawmaker who represented much of Northern California, has died, House Republican leadership announced Tuesday. He was 65.

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Beale Airmen Demonstrate Wing Capabilities During 16th AF Command Chief’s First Visit

Jan 05, 2026 06:10PM ● By Senior Airman Alexis Pentzer, 9th Reconnaissance Wing

The 9th Reconnaissance Wing (RW) hosted U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Andrew McKendree, 16th Air Force (Air Forces Cyber) command chief, for the first time, Dec. 17, 2025.

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A new visitor center at the Sacramento National Wildlife Refuge Complex headquarters

Wings Return to the Sacramento Valley

Jan 05, 2026 06:02PM ● By Susan Meeker, photos by Susan Meeker

The 2026 Snow Goose Festival will bring four days of field trips, workshops and community activities to the Northern Sacramento Valley Jan. 22‑25, celebrating the region’s wintering bird populations and the annual arrival of migratory waterfowl.

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Closed Wildlife Refuges

Dec 30, 2025 02:51PM ● By Seti Long

In the wake of the heavy storms that hit the area over the Christmas holiday and following weekend, some Sacramento area National Wildlife Refuges will be closed due to flooding.

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Butte County Road Closures

Dec 30, 2025 02:35PM ● By Butte County Public Works News Release

As of Dec. 26, Butte County have the following roads closed.

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Rising Waters

Dec 30, 2025 01:22PM ● By Seti Long

After an atmospheric river hit the area over the Christmas holidays, the north state was left soggy and flooded in some areas, with rural road closures extending throughout the county.

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Cause of Big Chico Creek E. Coli Outbreak Unknown

Dec 30, 2025 01:16PM ● By Susan Meeker

County health officials say the source of the toxic E. coli strain that sickened five people over the summer has still not been identified, despite months of testing along Big Chico Creek and extensive investigation by local, state and federal agencies.

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CDFA Lifts Statewide Ban on Poultry and Dairy Cattle Exhibitions

Dec 30, 2025 12:10PM ● By Lloyd Green Jr.

The California Department of Food and Agriculture has lifted its statewide ban on poultry and dairy cattle exhibitions at fairs and shows, clearing the way for animals to return to exhibition barns across the state.

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Jill Justice-Childs and Jason Childs, creators of the Yuba Sutter Light Show

Sky Beams Spotlight South Yuba City Holiday Display

Dec 30, 2025 10:16AM ● By Shamaya Sutton, photos by Shamaya Sutton

Beams of light cutting through the night sky quickly drew the attention of Yuba-Sutter residents this past December.

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California Rolls Out 2026 Laws

Dec 30, 2025 09:51AM ● By Susan Meeker

California ushered in a new set of laws this week, and while many were shaped by urban concerns, several will still influence daily life in rural Northern California.

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Fiber Construction Underway in Biggs

Dec 24, 2025 08:46AM ● By Susan Meeker

Construction is underway on a new underground fiber optic line through the City of Biggs, with crews expected to complete the work within about three weeks, weather permitting.

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Local Business Closes – Notice to Customers

Dec 24, 2025 08:43AM ● By Seti Long

& Sons in Gridley, CA, 1291 Hwy 99, owned by Ed Clark, will be closing permanently.

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GERS Brings Together Volunteers from Several Churches

Dec 24, 2025 08:32AM ● By Cindy Scott

Gridley Emergency Relief Services serves community members throughout the year, and their Christmas basket giveaway is the annual culminating effort.

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Dancing Tradition

Dec 24, 2025 08:16AM ● By Seti Long, photos by Seti Long

Local Performers Treat Seniors to a Colorful Show

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girls with backpacks crossing the street going to school

OTS Awards $165,113 Grant to Public Health for Bicycle and Pedestrian Safety Program

Dec 17, 2025 09:47AM ● By Butte County Public Health News Release

Butte County Public Health (BCPH) has been awarded a $165,113 grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) for its bicycle and pedestrian safety program.

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Public Health Awarded $300,330 Grant for Child Passenger Safety Program

Dec 17, 2025 09:29AM ● By Butte County Public Health News Release

Butte County Public Health (BCPH) has been awarded a Child Passenger Safety grant for $300,330 from the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS).

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California Farm Bureau President Heralds ‘Bright Future’ For Agriculture

Dec 17, 2025 09:22AM ● By California Farm Bureau News Release

California Farm Bureau President Shannon Douglass applauded the organization’s principles and accomplishments this year in an address delivered Dec. 8 at the Farm Bureau’s 107th Annual Meeting in Anaheim.

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Salmon Spawning Operations

Dec 17, 2025 08:56AM ● By Department of Water Resources News Release

Annual Chinook salmon spawning activities at the Feather River Fish Hatchery in Oroville have been completed.

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A Neighborhood with a Holiday Secret

Dec 17, 2025 08:42AM ● By Seti Long

The Eagle Meadows neighborhood looks innocent enough as you turn into their subdivision, but they are hiding something.

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Beale EOD Team Safely Disposes of Military Ordnance Found

Dec 16, 2025 12:25PM ● By Airman 1st Class Chelsea Arana

The 9th Civil Engineer Squadron (CES) Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) team, responded to Mendocino County, California, after local authorities reported the discovery of an item believed to be military Unexploded Ordnance (UXO) on private property, on Dec. 9.

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Butte County Extends Public Safety Hiring Bonuses

Dec 10, 2025 09:21AM ● By Susan Meeker

The Butte County Board of Supervisors has extended temporary hiring bonus programs for the Sheriff’s Office and the District Attorney’s Office through June 30, 2026, citing ongoing recruitment and retention challenges in public safety positions.

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These children anxiously await the beginning of the Gridley Area Chamber of Commerce’s Winter Wonderland Festival & Parade of Lights next to one of the decorative holiday displays

Here Comes the Light!

Dec 10, 2025 09:18AM ● By Seti Long

Gridley Celebrates Winter Wonder with the Chamber

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Live Oak Stroll Kicks off the Holiday Season

Dec 10, 2025 08:54AM ● By Seti Long

Snow blew into Live Oak the night of Dec. 5, as the Grinch and Santa got together with the community to celebrate the coming holiday season.

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Gridley Titans holding posters for high school football team

Bulldogs Head to State

Dec 10, 2025 08:50AM ● By Destiny Hutchison

Gridley High School was buzzing with excitement as the Bulldogs football team prepared for their state championship run, and the campus was getting into the holiday spirit with a packed calendar of events leading into winter break.

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Council Honors Local Cross Country Student Athletes

Dec 10, 2025 08:38AM ● By Shaunna Boyd

The Live Oak City Council issued a proclamation honoring the Live Oak High School cross country team at the Dec. 3 meeting.

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Community Gathers for Biggs Holiday Celebration

Dec 09, 2025 04:24PM ● By Susan Meeker

Project Biggs brought holiday cheer to the heart of downtown Sunday with its annual Holiday Tree Lighting and Street Market.

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Santa is Coming to Town!

Dec 09, 2025 12:24PM ● By Gridley Fire Department/CAL Fire News Release

The holidays are here! Your Gridley Fire and Police Departments used their contacts at the North Pole, along with a little Christmas magic, to invite Santa to Gridley for a special tour of our town.

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Gridley Prepares for Afternoon Power Outage

Dec 08, 2025 08:47AM ● By Susan Meeker

Residents are being urged to button up, settle in and get comfortable as Gridley prepares for a planned afternoon power outage on Dec. 18.

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Mooretown Rancheria and Feather Falls Casino Donate to Local Charities

Dec 03, 2025 09:41AM ● By Mooretown Rancheria and Feather Falls Casino News Release

This Thanksgiving, Mooretown Rancheria and Feather Falls Casino & Lodge continued their long-standing commitment to supporting local families by donating 200 turkeys to community organizations across the region.

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Students Recognized in California Farm Bureau Collegiate Discussion Meet

Dec 03, 2025 09:32AM ● By California Farm Bureau News Release

Becca Hamman, an agriculture education student at California State University, Chico, was named the winner of the California Young Farmers & Ranchers Collegiate Discussion Meet, held Nov. 15 at Modesto Junior College.

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Live Oak Wrestling Turkey Trot

Dec 03, 2025 09:23AM ● By Seti Long

The Live Oak high school wrestling team ran after some fundraising this Thanksgiving with their inaugural G.O.L.O.W Live Oak Turkey Trot 5K.

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City of Live Oak Announces Appointment of New Finance Director

Nov 25, 2025 04:35PM ● By City of Live Oak News Release

The City of Live Oak is pleased to announce the appointment of Ethan Gutierrez as the city’s new Finance Director, with a start date of Dec. 1.

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Bulldog Blessings

Nov 25, 2025 04:14PM ● By Seti Long

As the Gridley High School Bulldogs varsity team prepares for the NCIS Final Championship Game Saturday, Nov. 29 at home, emotions are intense and spirits high.

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Demitri Camperos (left) stands with Harkey House hosts Lee and Bob Jones during his overnight stay

Demitri Camperos Completes 700-Mile Firewalk to Paradise

Nov 25, 2025 04:10PM ● By Shamaya Sutton

Altadena resident Demitri Camperos completed his 700-mile firewalk on Tuesday, Nov. 18, arriving at his final destination — Paradise, California — shortly after noon. As he reached the town’s welcome sign, he was met by dozens of locals who gathered to cheer him on and support his cause.

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