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Bird Flu Detected in a Backyard Poultry Flock

Jan 09, 2025 09:37AM ● By Butte County Public Health News Release

The Butte County Department of Public Health (BCPH) has received notification from the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) of a bird flu (H5N1) infection in a non-commercial backyard poultry flock in Butte County.

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Two Bodies Recovered at Thermalito Afterbay

Jan 08, 2025 09:18AM ● By Butte County Sheriff’s Office News Release

The teenage brothers had been missing since Dec. 14, after duck hunting at the Afterbay.

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Suspect Arrested in Connection with Bidwell Mansion Fire

Jan 08, 2025 08:46AM ● By California State Parks News Release

Officers with California State Parks, CAL FIR’s Office of the State Fire Marshal, Chico Police Department, and the California State University, Chico Police Department on the afternoon of Jan. 2 arrested a suspect on felony arson charges in connection with the Dec. 11 fire that severely damaged Bidwell Mansion State Historic Park.

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Gridley Tops at Colusa’s Raczniak Tourney

Jan 02, 2025 11:12AM ● By Jennifer Corriea, photos by Jennifer Corriea

Coming off a rough go of it at their own invitational tournament, the Bulldogs claimed the championship at Colusa’s 43rd Annual Georgia Raczniak Tournament, which ran from Dec. 19-21.

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Sutter Peak Charter Academy Granted Seven Year Renewal

Jan 02, 2025 10:56AM ● By Pacific Charter Institute News Release

Nuestro Elementary School District Approves Renewal

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Serial Christmas Thief Introduced to Prop 36

Jan 02, 2025 10:48AM ● By Butte County District Attorney News Release

A Red Bluff man was caught on Dec. 20, stealing from several Chico stores and was introduced to the hard realities of the recently passed Proposition 36 provisions that elevated his petty thefts to felonies.

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What's up at Lake Oroville?

Jan 02, 2025 10:45AM ● By California 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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Four More Years for Farr and Johnson

Jan 02, 2025 10:31AM ● By Connie Voss

Current Mayor Mike Farr and Vice Mayor Bruce Johnson were both reappointed to continue for another four-year term at the Dec. 16 Gridley City Council meeting. Voting by the City Council was unanimous.

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Donated Quilts Benefit Gridley Post Acute Residents

Jan 02, 2025 10:21AM ● By Cindy Scott

Residents at Gridley Post Acute, the assisted-living facility behind Orchard Hospital, have benefitted from the generosity of the community this holiday season.

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Gridley Post Acute Earns Five Stars

Dec 31, 2024 02:11PM ● By Connie Voss, photos by Connie Voss

Gridley Post Acute Skilled Nursing (formerly Hovlid) is now a five-star facility, granted by the centers for Medicare and Medicaid.

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The Bulldogs Shine in Colusa Tournament

Dec 27, 2024 09:22AM ● By Dillon Longmire

The Gridley Bulldogs boys basketball team played and performed well in the Georgia Raczniak tournament in Colusa. The tournament started on Thursday, Dec. 19 and ended on Saturday, Dec. 21.

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Firefighters Rescue Kitten

Dec 27, 2024 09:11AM ● By Connie Voss

CAL FIRE Truck 74 was dispatched Dec. 17 to rescue a kitten from the top of a tall tree on Vermont Street. The cat’s neighbor called 911 and Firefighters Hunter Noel and Dakota McGinnis responded. Noel climbed the ladder and McGinnis was the operator.

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Live Oak City Council Welcomes New Member

Dec 27, 2024 09:07AM ● By Shaunna Boyd

The Live Oak City Council issued a resolution accepting the Nov. 5 election results and elected councilmembers were sworn in at its Dec. 12 meeting.

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Gridley Christian Church to Host Christmas Eve Candlelight Service

Dec 19, 2024 10:32AM ● By Gridley Christian Church News Release

Gridley Christian Church will host a candlelight celebration of the birth of Jesus at 6:30 p.m. on Christmas Eve.

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Christmas Light Viewing is Fun

Dec 19, 2024 10:29AM ● By Shamaya Sutton

There’s still time to see some of the best decorated holiday homes throughout Butte, Yuba and Sutter counties. The following list has been compiled to help ensure your Christmas light hunting is a success!

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Christian Life Program Celebrates Birth of Jesus

Dec 19, 2024 10:24AM ● By Cindy Scott

The members of Christian Life Assembly will share a beautiful Christmas program to welcome the birth of the Savior.

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Orchestra Concert Celebrates 10 Years

Dec 19, 2024 10:22AM ● By Connie Voss, photos by Cindy Scott

A special Christmas concert honoring the Sutter Buttes Family Orchestra’s 10th year of performance was held Friday, Dec. 13, at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints.

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Gallagher Condemns Approval of Newsom’s Gas Car Ban

Dec 19, 2024 10:12AM ● By Assembly Republicans News Release

Assembly Republican Leader James Gallagher condemned the lame-duck Biden administration’s decision to approve Gov. Newsom’s radical gas-powered car ban.

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Gallagher Makes Statement on Bidwell Mansion Fire

Dec 19, 2024 10:10AM ● By Office of Assemblyman James Gallagher News Release

Assemblyman James Gallagher released the following statement on the destruction of the historic Bidwell Mansion in a fire.

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Butte County Farmer Honored for Service

Dec 19, 2024 09:49AM ● By California Farm Bureau News Release

- An olive and citrus fruit grower who served as president of the California Farm Bureau for six years is the recipient of the organization’s Distinguished Service Award for his lifelong contributions to agriculture.

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Arson Expected for Bidwell Mansion

Dec 19, 2024 09:47AM ● By Shamaya Sutton

At approximately 3 a.m. Dec. 11, a fire broke out at Bidwell Mansion State Historic Park in Chico that nearly burnt the entire structure to the ground.

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Everyone Loves Breakfast with Santa

Dec 19, 2024 09:41AM ● By Connie Voss

Close to 200 Gridley residents had a fun morning with Santa at the Gridley Community Center on Saturday, Dec. 14.

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County Farm Bureaus Honored for Growth, Outreach, Policy Influence

Dec 19, 2024 09:34AM ● By California Farm Bureau News Release

Three California county Farm Bureaus were honored for excelling in membership recruitment, influencing policy and community education.

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Law Enforcement Wants Information on School Shooting

Dec 12, 2024 11:47AM ● By Shamaya Sutton

On Dec. 4, two students at Feather River Adventist School in Oroville were shot and sustained critical injuries. The victims were identified as 5-year-old Elias Wolford and 6-year-old Roman Mendez.

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Gallagher Comments on Newsom’s “Jobs First” Stop in Colusa County

Dec 12, 2024 09:33AM ● By Assembly Republicans News Release

On Dec. 10, as Gov. Gavin Newsom visits Colusa County for his “Jobs First” tour to brag about the Sites Reservoir and Delta tunnel project (neither of which have created many jobs), Assembly Republican Leader James Gallagher (Yuba City) blasted the governor for failing to deliver on his promises about infrastructure and the economy.

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Oroville Salvation Army to Collect Christmas Gifts for Families Affected by Local School Shooting

Dec 12, 2024 09:31AM ● By Butte County District Attorney’s Office News Release

The Oroville Salvation Army will be collecting toys and gifts to donate to the families of those 33 students who attended the Feather River Adventist School during the recent tragic shooting.

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District Attorney Warns Against Scammers Taking Advantage of Donations for School Shooting Victims

Dec 12, 2024 09:29AM ● By Butte County District Attorney’s Office News Release

In light of the recent tragic Feather River Adventist School shooting, Butte County District Attorney Mike Ramsey is urging Butte County residents to be mindful of where their donations are going and to take extra precaution when offering up charitable contributions that are supposedly going to the victims and their families.

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Chico Mayor Comments on Bidwell Mansion Fire

Dec 12, 2024 09:12AM ● By Office of Mayor Kasey Reynolds News Release

City of Chico Mayor Kasey Reynolds made comments regarding the tragic Dec. 10 Bidwell Mansion fire.

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Up in Smoke

Dec 12, 2024 09:10AM ● By Connie Voss

Chico’s Bidwell Mansion Destroyed

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A New Mayor for Biggs

Dec 12, 2024 09:02AM ● By Connie Voss, photos by Connie Voss

The Biggs City Council members at their Dec. 10 meeting appointed a new mayor and vice-mayor: Mayor James “Bo” Sheppard and Vice-Mayor Doug Arnold.

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City Council Honors Heroic Local Family

Dec 12, 2024 08:58AM ● By Shaunna Boyd

The Live Oak City Council issued a proclamation at its Dec. 4 meeting recognizing the heroic actions of a local family: Cyle Johnson, Ashely Martin and their 6-year-old daughter, Cayleigh Johnson.

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Burn Permits No Longer Required

Dec 06, 2024 09:21AM ● By CAL FIRE/Butte County Fire Department News Release

Since Nov. 22, CAL FIRE Butte Unit no longer requires burn permits. However, there might be areas in Butte County that still require a burn permit or have restrictions.

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CDFW Outlines Seasonal Regulations

Dec 05, 2024 05:03PM ● By California Department of Fish and Wildlife News Release

Through the end of 2024, boat-based fishing for groundfish and lingcod will be offshore, statewide and in waters seaward of the 50-fathom Rockfish Conservation Area line.

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Another City Council Member Resigns from Biggs

Dec 05, 2024 04:53PM ● By Connie Voss

Less than two months since the last resignation, City Council member Michael Buck resigned from Biggs City Council at a special meeting held Dec. 3.

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Orchestra Concert to Celebrate 10 Years of Christmas Music

Dec 05, 2024 04:43PM ● By Cindy Scott

The Sutter Buttes Family Orchestra will conclude its 10th anniversary celebration year with a concert featuring the orchestra's favorite Christmas music from the past 10 years.

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