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USDA Opens Peach Removal Program

Aug 11, 2026 09:40AM ● By Lloyd Green Jr.

California peach growers have until Sept. 1 to apply for a $9 million federal program to help remove cling peach trees following economic challenges facing the industry and the closure of the Del Monte processing facility.

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Gridley Delays Waste Management Liens

Jul 22, 2026 08:36AM ● By Susan Meeker

The Gridley City Council on Monday delayed placing liens on properties with delinquent Waste Management accounts after residents raised concerns about billing errors, ownership changes and a lack of notification.

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Gridley Offers Credit for Paperless Utility Bills

Jul 21, 2026 04:29PM ● By Susan Meeker

Gridley utility customers who switch to paperless billing will receive a one-time $10 credit under a new incentive program the City Council approved Monday, a move city officials hope will reduce long-term operating costs paid through the utility system.

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Happy Hippie Dog Grooming Opens in Gridley

Jul 07, 2026 03:06PM ● By MPG Staff

For Madaline Sweetman, opening Happy Hippie Dog Grooming was an opportunity to combine her passion for caring for dogs with the need she saw in the Gridley community.

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Biggs Council Adopts Surplus Budget

Jun 30, 2026 02:24PM ● By Susan Meeker

The City Council adopted a $7.6 million budget for the 2026‑27 fiscal year, approving a spending plan effective July 1 that maintains essential services and increases the citywide fund balance to $17.4 million.

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Butte County Budget Facing Deep Cuts

Jun 30, 2026 01:20PM ● By Susan Meeker

Butte County’s $1.08 billion recommended budget for 2026‑27 shows shrinking revenue, deep staffing cuts, and rising pressure on health and safety services.

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May New Home Sales Remain Steady

Jun 15, 2026 02:08PM ● By North State Building Industry Association News Release

New home sales in the greater Sacramento region remained steady during May despite continued affordability challenges and slightly higher mortgage rates, as members of the North State Building Industry Association reported 474 sales during the month.

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Gridley Facing Budget Challenges

Jun 09, 2026 12:04PM ● By Susan Meeker

Gridley officials warned during a special budget workshop that the city’s general fund reserves continue to decline as public safety, personnel and infrastructure costs rise faster than revenues.

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Biggs Approves Rebates for Utility Customers

May 27, 2026 03:34PM ● By Susan Meeker

Biggs electric customers will receive a $300 rebate on their June utility bills after the Biggs City Council approved the measure May 12 using greenhouse gas funds generated through the city’s municipal electric utility.

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Butte County Waives Permit Penalties

May 20, 2026 08:31AM ● By Susan Meeker

Butte County property owners with unpermitted buildings, additions or remodels can now seek permits without paying penalty fees under a temporary amnesty program approved by the Butte County Board of Supervisors.

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Gridley Firm Wins Trucking Contract

May 13, 2026 08:25AM ● By Susan Meeker

The Butte County Board of Supervisors has approved five-year trucking service agreements with three local companies, including a Gridley-based firm, to support road maintenance, storm response and public works operations across the county.

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Federal Aid Approved for Peach Growers After Plant Closure

May 06, 2026 11:07AM ● By Lloyd Green Jr.

Federal officials have approved up to $9 million in aid to assist California peach growers following the closure of a major processing facility in Modesto, a move lawmakers say left farmers without a market for their crops.

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Burn Ban Set for Sutter Buttes

May 05, 2026 01:12PM ● By MPG Staff

The Sutter County Fire Department will implement its annual burn ban in the Sutter Buttes, requiring all permitted burning to stop by 5 p.m. May 15.

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Federal Cut Ended County Nutrition Program

Apr 28, 2026 03:38PM ● By Susan Meeker

A federally funded nutrition education program that provided services in rural communities across Butte County ended last month after Congress eliminated funding, forcing the county to close out the effort earlier than planned.

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B-Line Adds App, Smart Card Payments

Apr 28, 2026 01:08PM ● By MPG Staff

Butte Regional Transit has introduced new fare payment options, allowing riders to use a mobile app or reloadable cards as part of a broader system upgrade.

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Supervisors Oppose Return of State Fire Fee

Apr 22, 2026 08:57AM ● By Susan Meeker

The Butte County Board of Supervisors on March 14 authorized a letter opposing Senate Bill 1404, a proposal that would reinstate a state fire‑prevention fee on rural property owners.

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Biggs Finances Hold Strong at Mid Year

Apr 22, 2026 08:43AM ● By Susan Meeker

The City of Biggs is moving through the second half of the fiscal year in a solid financial position, with mid-year figures showing higher revenues, lower spending and reserves well above the required level.

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NFIB Details Benefits of 20% Small Business Tax Deduction Becoming Permanent in California

Apr 20, 2026 12:42PM ● By National Federation of Independent Business News Release

The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), the nation’s leading small business advocacy organization, released a new report outlining the economic benefits and massive tax savings the 20% Small Business Tax Deduction will bring to the 4.3 million small businesses in California now that it has been made permanent.

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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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Butte County Urges Action for Peach Growers

Mar 24, 2026 03:02PM ● By Susan Meeker

The Butte County Board of Supervisors is urging state and federal action as Northern California cling peach growers face a market collapse tied to the closure of Del Monte’s Modesto cannery.

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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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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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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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Audit Confirms Stable Finances Amid Rising Pressures

Mar 10, 2026 12:16PM ● By Susan Meeker

Gridley remains in stable financial condition but continues to carry a multimillion-dollar pension obligation that officials said will require close attention in the years ahead, according to the city’s latest financial audit.

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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 Pharmacy Opens Downtown

Feb 17, 2026 02:12PM ● By Seti Long

A new independent pharmacy has opened in Gridley following the closure of Rite Aid last year, restoring a locally owned option for prescriptions and over-the-counter medications.

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Gridley Reviews $1.16M Budget Shift

Feb 17, 2026 01:52PM ● By Susan Meeker

Finance Director Martin Pineda walked the Gridley City Council through a sweeping midyear budget review earlier this month, outlining more than $1 million in adjustments across city departments.

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Gridley Residents Question Fairness of Garbage Rate Increase

Feb 10, 2026 03:52PM ● By Susan Meeker

A tense Proposition 218 hearing Feb. 2 reflected the frustration of Gridley residents facing another garbage rate increase, this time a 6.62% jump that exceeds the cap normally allowed under the city’s contract with Waste Management.

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Gridley UPS Store Changes Hands, Expands Hours

Feb 03, 2026 04:56PM ● By Seti Long

The UPS Store in Gridley has changed ownership, with brothers Jazz Deol and SD Deol now behind the counter.

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PG&E Grant Aids Local Food Banks

Jan 21, 2026 08:44AM ● By Lloyd Green

Pacific Gas and Electric Company is donating $1 million to food banks across Northern and Central California to help replenish supplies after the holidays and meet rising demand from families and individuals facing food insecurity.

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Gridley UPS Store Changes Hands

Jan 06, 2026 03:48PM ● By Seti Long

The UPS Store in Gridley is undergoing some changes.

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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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Gridley Housing Element Addresses Affordability, Fair Housing Issues

Dec 10, 2025 08:46AM ● By Susan Meeker

The Gridley City Council unanimously adopted the city’s 6th Cycle Housing Element during a special meeting Dec. 2, fulfilling a critical state mandate aimed at addressing local housing needs over the next eight years.

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Land Pirate Scams Surge in County

Dec 03, 2025 10:02AM ● By Butte County District Attorney’s Office News Release

Targeting Vacant Landowners/Buyers

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Gridley Braces for Citywide Power Outage

Dec 03, 2025 09:15AM ● By Susan Meeker

Gridley officials are warning residents to prepare for a citywide power outage in mid‑December as negotiations continue with Pacific Gas and Electric on timing and backup generation.

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