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New Report Exposes ‘Indefensible Waste’ in Prison Budget

Mar 02, 2026 01:01PM ● By Californians United for a Responsible Budget (CURB) News Release

CURB Calls for at least 5 More Closures to Reduce State Deficit

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Governor Newsom Launches Most Ambitious Water Plan in California History

Mar 02, 2026 12:56PM ● By California Department of Water Resources News Release

Governor Gavin Newsom announced on Feb. 25 the formal launch of the California Water Plan 2028, marking the start of a multi-year effort to modernize statewide water planning in response to climate-driven extremes and long-term water reliability challenges.

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PG&E Working on Gas Line at Biggs Community Hall

Feb 25, 2026 04:48PM ● By Pacific Gas and Electric Company News Release

Pacific Gas and Electric Company will be improving the safety and reliability of the natural gas system in front of and near the Biggs Community Hall at 280 B Street starting March 2.

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State Balances Flood Control, Fish Protections at Oroville

Feb 24, 2026 12:59PM ● By Lloyd Green

The California Department of Water Resources is maintaining releases from Oroville Dam as part of ongoing efforts to repel salinity intrusion in the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta and comply with state and federal requirements.

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Chamber Celebrates Newest Downtown Business

Feb 24, 2026 12:48PM ● By MPG Staff

The Clayground on Hazel Street in Gridley celebrated its partnership with the Gridley Area Chamber of Commerce with a ribbon cutting ceremony Thursday, Feb. 19.

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Butte County Secures Funding for Safer Roads

Feb 24, 2026 12:45PM ● By Susan Meeker

A new federal transportation safety grant is expected to bring targeted help to small communities such as Gridley and Biggs, where narrow roads, limited pedestrian access and higher than average injury rates have made every day travel more dangerous for residents.

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Live Oak Faces Ongoing Deficit

Feb 24, 2026 12:35PM ● By Shaunna Boyd

The Live Oak City Council reviewed a midyear budget report Feb. 18 for fiscal year 2025-2026, which ends in June, as city leaders continued to confront a structural deficit across multiple funds.

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Applications Open for Butte County Arts Designation

Feb 24, 2026 12:30PM ● By MPG Staff

Local arts organizations in Butte County now have an opportunity to compete for a state designation that could bring up to $75,000 in annual funding and technical assistance.

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Soil Problems Deepen at Gridley Sports Complex

Feb 24, 2026 12:25PM ● By Susan Meeker

Gridley’s long-planned sports complex is facing another setback after new geotechnical findings revealed widespread soil instability beneath the proposed lighting foundations.

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Gridley Lions Host Student Speaker Contest

Feb 24, 2026 12:21PM ● By Seti Long

The Gridley Lions Club invited youth from the surrounding area to the Lion’s Den for the 89th annual California Lions Student Speaker Contest.

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Chamber Hosts Edward Jones Ribbon Cutting

Feb 24, 2026 12:19PM ● By Seti Long

The Gridley Area Chamber of Commerce celebrated Edward Jones financial advisor Rob Haeberle with a ribbon cutting Wednesday, Feb. 18.

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Gridley Unified School District Nutrition Department staff

Fresh Cooking Takes Root in Gridley Schools

Feb 24, 2026 12:05PM ● By Seti Long, photos by Seti Long

Gridley Unified School District’s Nutrition Department is serving up fresher meals under the direction of Nutrition Director Michele Diaz.

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veterans beneath the newly installed POW/MIA Bridge

Twin Cities Honor Missing Service Members

Feb 23, 2026 04:06PM ● By Shamaya Sutton, photos by Shamaya Sutton

Dignitaries from Marysville and Yuba City gathered Feb. 20 to rename and dedicate the 10th Street Bridge in honor of prisoners of war and service members missing in action.

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Clean California Grants Target Litter and Employment

Feb 23, 2026 03:11PM ● By MPG Staff

The California Department of Transportation announced it will distribute $25 million to 90 local projects aimed at removing litter and graffiti while expanding paid job training programs in underserved communities.

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CDFW Announce Meghan Hertel as New Director

Feb 23, 2026 01:00PM ● By California Department of Fish and Wildlife News Release

California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) is thrilled to announce that Meghan Hertel has officially been sworn in as Director of the California Department of Fish and Wildlife.

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Filing Opens for June Primary

Feb 17, 2026 02:24PM ● By MPG Staff

The candidate filing period for the June 2 Statewide Direct Primary Election opened Feb. 9 and runs through March 6, according to Butte County Clerk-Recorder/Registrar of Voters Keaton Denley.

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GHS Performing ‘Guys and Dolls’ in March

Feb 17, 2026 02:03PM ● By Cindy Scott

The Gridley High School Drama Club is preparing to bring the classic musical “Guys and Dolls” to the stage next month in the Guardian Building.

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Butte Supervisors OK Youth Services Contract

Feb 17, 2026 02:01PM ● By Susan Meeker

The Butte County Board of Supervisors approved a new 16-month contract with Youth for Change to provide mental health and wraparound services for young people involved in the county’s juvenile justice system.

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Firefighters Rescue Goat in Biggs

Feb 17, 2026 01:54PM ● By Lloyd Green

CAL FIRE Butte County firefighters rescued a baby goat last week afternoon after it became trapped inside a culvert in Biggs.

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Biggs Advances City Upgrades

Feb 17, 2026 01:49PM ● By Susan Meeker

New City Administrator Nicolas Gauthier is wasting no time putting his stamp on City Hall, moving the city forward on necessary upgrades, employee programs and Biggs’ ongoing responsibilities as a public power city.

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studies on long-term and life imprisonment sentences

An Unbreakable Bond?

Feb 17, 2026 01:41PM ● By Seti Long

Local Duo Studies Effects of Long-Term Imprisonment

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Visiting History: Museum Weekend Nears

Feb 10, 2026 03:47PM ● By Seti Long

Butte County is encouraging the public to explore local history and culture during its annual Museum Weekend, set for Feb. 28 and March 1.

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Help Orchard Hospital Name Their New Facility

Feb 10, 2026 03:08PM ● By MPG Staff

Gridley residents and those in surrounding communities are invited to help name a new youth psychiatric facility under construction at Orchard Hospital.

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South Butte American Legion Post No. 210 members

Gridley Honors Fallen Service Members

Feb 10, 2026 02:06PM ● By Susan Meeker

A permanent display honoring fallen service members now forms a Wall of Honor at the Gridley Veterans Memorial Hall.

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Greg “Fisch” Fischer sits at his recording station

From Small Town to YouTube Stage

Feb 10, 2026 01:52PM ● By Seti Long

Greg “Fisch” Fischer is a big fish not only in a small town but also in the YouTube reaction community.

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Optimism Marks 2026 Colusa Farm Show

Feb 10, 2026 10:08AM ● By Susan Meeker, photos by Susan Meeker

Three days of warm, clear weather helped draw thousands to the Colusa Farm Show, which concluded Feb. 5 at the Colusa County Fairgrounds.

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CHP Game-Day Ready for Football’s Biggest Weekend

Feb 06, 2026 11:02AM ● By California Highway Patrol News Release

The California Highway Patrol (CHP) is game-day ready for Super Bowl LX, the NFL’s biggest event of the season.

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Gridley Council Backs Master Fee Overhaul

Feb 04, 2026 08:20AM ● By Lloyd Green

he Gridley City Council has awarded a $34,000 contract to Matrix Consulting Group to complete a comprehensive cost allocation and master fee study, a long-needed review of the city’s fee structure that officials said has not been updated in years.

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Kimmelshue Shares County Updates

Feb 04, 2026 08:16AM ● By Seti Long

Butte County District 4 Supervisor Tod Kimmelshue recently met with the Gridley Rotary Club for lunch, providing updates on local affairs.

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Gridley Teen Earns State, National Choir Honors

Feb 03, 2026 04:59PM ● By Seti Long

January 2026 has been filled with song for local teen Naomie Grover, who has performed at multiple choir events at the regional, state and national levels.

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Farm Credit Fly-In Helps Lawmakers Understand Farm Country’s Needs

Feb 03, 2026 04:26PM ● By Farm Credit News Release

Congress urged to reauthorize Farm Bill, make more rural Californians eligible for home loans in 2026

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New Year, New Roadside Safety Protections

Feb 03, 2026 03:35PM ● By California Office of Traffic Safety News Release

California’s Expanded “Slow Down, Move Over” Law Now Covers All Stopped Drivers and Passengers Roadside

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Council Approves Used Tractor Purchase

Jan 28, 2026 08:24AM ● By Shaunna Boyd

At the Jan. 21 meeting of the Live Oak City Council, resident Cruz Mora spoke during public comment, stating that his microphone had been cut during his public comments given over Zoom at two prior meetings.

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Gridley High School’s Winter Events

Jan 28, 2026 08:21AM ● By Destiny Hutchison

Gridley High School is excited to announce the upcoming Winter Snowball, a formal dance that promises to be one of the highlight events of the school year.

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Members of the Butte County Sheriff’s Search and Rescue Swiftwater Team

Swiftwater Responders Prepare for Emergencies

Jan 27, 2026 05:21PM ● By MPG Staff

The Butte County Sheriff’s Search and Rescue Swiftwater Team conducted joint river rescue training earlier this month with the Butte Interagency Rescue Group (BIRG).

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