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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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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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Shop. Sparkle. Stroll

Nov 25, 2025 03:51PM ● By Seti Long, photos by Seti Long

Gridley Downtown holds Christmas Preview

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Older Americans Face Cuts as State Shifts Funding

Nov 25, 2025 08:26AM ● By Susan Meeker

A proposed state funding formula under Senate Bill 1249 could slash resources for Area Agencies on Aging across California, threatening critical programs for older Americans in rural communities.

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Operations Launch at Big Notch Project

Nov 24, 2025 03:34PM ● By California Department of Water Resources News Release

Expanding Critical Salmon Habitat

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CLICK IT. DON'T RISK IT. CHP THANKSGIVING SAFETY REMINDER

Nov 24, 2025 01:10PM ● By California Highway Patrol News Release

Officers focus on seat belt use, impaired driving and safe travel during one of the year’s busiest weekends

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Gridley Emergency Relief Services Christmas Baskets

Nov 19, 2025 12:51PM ● By Ed Lucas

The Gridley Emergency Relief Services (G. E. R. S.) is a local organization that helps churches provide emergency relief to families and individuals who find themselves in unexpected financial difficulties.

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FWA Honors Rural Roots, Water Advocacy at Annual Dinner

Nov 19, 2025 12:47PM ● By Susan Meeker, photos by Susan Meeker

A who’s who of dignitaries and agriculture advocates from Siskiyou County to the Napa Valley gathered in Colusa on Nov. 11 for Family Water Alliance’s annual fundraiser, an evening of policy, local fare and community investment.

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Christmas Home Decorating Contest

Nov 19, 2025 11:52AM ● By MPG Staff

It’s time to show off your Christmas light decorating skills with The Biggs Christmas Home Decorating Contest!

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GHS FFA Holds Annual Rib Feed

Nov 19, 2025 11:15AM ● By Seti Long

Patrons to the Gridley High School Tiple B event Saturday, Nov. 15, were met with warmth, the smell of delicious chilies and the promise of a tasty, barbecued meal as they arrived at the Butte County Fairgrounds.

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Basketball Tradition Scores Council’s Support Again

Nov 19, 2025 09:44AM ● By Susan Meeker

December in Gridley means more than twinkling lights and festive cheer. It means basketball.

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Giving Machines Help Local Charities ‘Light the World’

Nov 18, 2025 02:21PM ● By Gary Zavoral

Residents throughout the greater Sacramento area have already started to “Light the World” through Giving Machines, vending machines with items representing life-changing gifts for those in need.

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National Collection Week Begins for Operation Christmas Child

Nov 18, 2025 09:31AM ● By Samaritan’s Purse News Release

The collection season for Operation Christmas Child, a project of Samaritan's Purse begins today as nearly 5,000 drop-off locations open across the country.

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Good Fire Festival Brings Healing, Learning, Fun and Community Connection

Nov 14, 2025 10:40AM ● By Butte County Fire Safe Council News Release

Seven years after the Camp Fire, Paradise is leading a new chapter- one that embraces 'good fire' as a tool for healing and resilience.

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Shipping Out!

Nov 13, 2025 09:10AM ● By Seti Long

Gridley’s Post-Master Retires

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Hear Ye! Hear Ye!

Nov 13, 2025 08:56AM ● By Seti Long

Renaissance Dinner Awaits

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Local 4-H Rallie for Wreaths Across America

Nov 13, 2025 08:47AM ● By Seti Long

Manzanita 4-H Club is working with Wreaths Across America to get 100 remembrance wreaths sponsored to mark the resting place of local veterans this coming holiday season.

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Gridley Council Declares November Homeless Youth Awareness Month

Nov 13, 2025 08:39AM ● By Susan Meeker

The Gridley City Council on Nov. 3 proclaimed November 2025 as Homeless Youth Awareness Month, aligning with both state and national efforts to raise awareness about the growing crisis of youth homelessness.

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Walking America Couple Torin and Paige Rouse pose with local resident Sinai (center) near the landmark Yuba City sign

Walking America Couple Treks Through Yuba-Sutter Region

Nov 12, 2025 10:28AM ● By Shamaya Sutton

Travelers by foot are a rare sight along the Highway 99 corridor — but on Nov. 3, residents of Live Oak spotted two of the most determined in the nation.

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