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Gridley Veterans Hall Reopening for Public Use

Aug 20, 2025 03:43PM ● By Susan Meeker

After five years of closure and more than a decade of limited access, the iconic Gridley Veterans Memorial Hall will soon reopen for public use, following a decisive vote by the Butte County Board of Supervisors on Aug. 12.

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Hey, FFA Officers!

Aug 20, 2025 03:34PM ● By Seti Long

With classes starting next week, Gridley High School has announced their FFA (Future Farmers of America) Officers for the upcoming 2025-2026 school year.

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Coach Carr Says Goodbye

Aug 20, 2025 02:56PM ● By Seti Long

Gridley High School Coach Ron Carr has announced his decision to move on from his position with Gridley Unified School District.

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CDC Confirms Dangerous E. Coli 0157 in Big Chico Creek

Aug 20, 2025 02:37PM ● By Butte County Public Health News Release

No-Swim Advisory Remains in Effect

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girl standing in front of sign she made at Gridley High School

Bulldogs Get New Sign

Aug 20, 2025 02:29PM ● By Connie Voss

A very resourceful young lady, 2025 graduate Annie Woods, has created a beautiful new sign for the Bulldog Boneyard at Gridley High School.

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Biggs Commits to Industrial Park Reforms

Aug 20, 2025 02:24PM ● By Susan Meeker

The City of Biggs has formally responded to the 2024–2025 Butte County Grand Jury report, which found serious governance lapses at the Biggs Industrial Park.

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Council Votes to Remove Virtual Public Participation Option for City Meetings

Aug 20, 2025 02:23PM ● By Shaunna Boyd

At the Aug. 6 meeting of the Live Oak City Council, resident Dale Carlson submitted a written public comment regarding a 2.5% fee increase for parcels in the Community Facilities District (CFD) 2004-1, which was approved at the July 16 meeting.

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Beautiful balloon arches set the scene for the Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting held by The Pilates Room

Move, Connect and Elevate with Eliza

Aug 20, 2025 02:20PM ● By Seti Long

The Pilates Room to Open in Gridley

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Youth Psychiatric Health Facility groundbreaking ceremony

Orchard Hospital Breaks Ground on Youth Psychiatric Health Facility

Aug 20, 2025 02:02PM ● By Connie Voss

On Monday, Aug. 11, Orchard Hospital proudly hosted a groundbreaking ceremony for its upcoming Youth Psychiatric Health Facility, an inpatient unit set to open in Fall 2026.

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PG&E Urges Caution During Increased Flows Below Rock Creek Dam on the North Fork Feather River

Aug 20, 2025 10:53AM ● By Pacific Gas and Electric Company News Release

Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) urges the public to take extra safety precautions as water flows will be higher through the weekend of Aug. 23-24 on a stretch of the North Fork Feather River for whitewater recreation.

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Miss Butte County Scholarship Program Court.

2025 Miss Butte County Scholarship Program Preview

Aug 13, 2025 02:16PM ● By Raina Wright-Reynolds

A big event at the Butte County Fair is an opportunity to support some outstanding youth participants in the Miss Butte County Scholarship Program (MBCSP).

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Deceased Man Found

Aug 13, 2025 01:41PM ● By Gridley Police Department News Release

On Thursday, Aug. 7, at approximately 4:27 p.m., the Gridley Police Department received a report of a deceased individual located in an abandoned warehouse at the south end of Virginia Street, near Cedar Street.

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Local 4-H members present their rabbit projects to judges as part of their 4-H learning and showing experiences.

Youth Fair Exhibitors Show Their Stuff

Aug 13, 2025 01:39PM ● By Connie Voss

As in years past, quite a number of youths will be exhibiting livestock and other projects at the Butte County Fair.

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YSBC Sports share a moment while on the field covering local athletics

Meet YSBC Sports

Aug 13, 2025 01:30PM ● By Seti Long

The energy on the field is one of the reasons that sports reporter Steven Bryla and photo-journalist Chris Pedigo love to cover local sports, but if you get them away from the field for a minute, they’ll tell you the truth – it’s for the kids.

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Butte County Search & Rescue helicopter hovers over the water of the Sutter-Butte Canal

Search Ends for Missing Gridley Man

Aug 13, 2025 01:18PM ● By Seti Long

The search ended Monday for a missing Gridley man.

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LaMalfa Town Hall Turns Ugly

Aug 13, 2025 01:16PM ● By Seti Long

Despite the early morning hour, reportedly hundreds of individuals waited outside the Chico Elks Lodge Monday Aug. 11 to attend a short-notice town hall meeting hosted by Congressman Doug LaMalfa.

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2024 winners of the Mardesich Becker Memorial Team Roping Event

Headin’ and Heelin’

Aug 13, 2025 01:13PM ● By Connie Voss

Mardesich Becker Memorial Team Roping Event

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Gridley Celebrates National Night Out

Aug 13, 2025 12:53PM ● By Mickey Mrakuzic

The City of Gridley participated in National Night Out on Tuesday, Aug. 5, partnering with local law enforcement.

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Explore Lake Oroville

Aug 06, 2025 09:10AM ● By California Department of Water Resources News Release

The Thermalito Forebay provides a unique recreation experience compared to other geographic areas of the Lake Oroville State Recreation Area.

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One Way or Two?

Aug 06, 2025 09:06AM ● By Connie Voss

Biggs City Council Considers Changing Directions

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Animal Control Officer Savanna Gorton poses with ‘Boss,’ who was abandoned

Gridley Has New Animal Control Officer

Aug 06, 2025 09:03AM ● By Connie Voss, photos by Connie Voss

Gridley’s new Animal Control Officer, Savanna Gorton, was introduced at the regular city council meeting on July 21. Gorton’s first day on the job was June 16.

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Live Oak Little League All-Stars 10-12 Softball Western Region Semi-Finalists

Welcome Home Champs!

Aug 06, 2025 08:53AM ● By Seti Long

Live Oak Celebrated All-Stars with Welcome Home Parade

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Biggs Moves Quickly on Electric Utility Emergency

Aug 06, 2025 08:48AM ● By Susan Meeker

The City of Biggs is confronting an increasingly urgent financial crisis within its electric utility, which prompted a $1 million emergency transfer from the city’s General Fund reserves to offset historic losses.

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Allie Mardesich and Maddi Mardesich-Klein are shown here at The Farmer’s Wives Boutique

Uptown Girls Block Party

Aug 06, 2025 08:43AM ● By Connie Voss, photos by Connie Voss

The Farmer’s Wives Boutique at the Kentucky & Hazel Street corner in Gridley celebrated one year in business with a delightful block party from 4 to 7 p.m. Friday, Aug. 1. A number of street vendors and many enthusiastic shoppers showed up for the event.

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This is the first positive indicator of the West Nile virus in the county for 2025. MPG file photo

West Nile Virus Identified in Butte County

Jul 30, 2025 09:38AM ● By Butte County Mosquito and Vector Control District News Release

Two groups of mosquitoes, known as a mosquito pools, that were collected in the area of Gridley and Biggs have tested positive with West Nile virus (WNV).

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Come Have Fun at National Night Out

Jul 30, 2025 09:28AM ● By MPG Staff

National Night Out is celebration that brings local law enforcement out to connect with the community and is traditionally celebrated on the first Tuesday in August.

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California Department of Public Health encourages families to seek reliable information to learn more about vaccines

CDPH Recommends Families Add Vaccines to Back-to-School Checklists

Jul 30, 2025 09:26AM ● By California Department of Public Health News Release

During National Immunization Awareness Month in August, the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) is highlighting the importance of routine vaccines as students return to school.

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Gridley Council Takes Care of Business

Jul 30, 2025 09:16AM ● By Connie Voss

At the regular city council meeting on July 25, the council unanimously approved a total of nine items. Councilmembers J. Angel Calderon and Catalina Sanchez were not in attendance.

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Council Approves Assessments for Fiscal Year 2025-2026

Jul 23, 2025 03:17PM ● By Shaunna Boyd

At the July 16 meeting, the Live Oak City Council held a public hearing to consider adding past-due water and sewer accounts to the Solano County property tax roll, for collection as liens against the properties.

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“LIIIVVE OAK!!!”

Jul 23, 2025 03:14PM ● By Seti Long

Live Oak Girls Little League Making History

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Suicides have decreased slightly in Butte County, but are still a problem, especially at the railroad tracks in Gridley.

Survivors of Suicide Support Group

Jul 23, 2025 03:05PM ● By Connie Voss

Have you lost someone you love to suicide? Need help navigating life without your loved one? Do you feel overwhelmed, sad, lonely, angry, confused, guilty and somehow responsible? Need a safe place to talk?

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Preparing for National Night Out, Ignacio “Nacho” Villanueva presents Gridley Chamber President Lynne Spencer with a $500 check from Nacho’s Electric, flanked by police officers

National Night Out is Coming

Jul 23, 2025 03:03PM ● By Connie Voss

The annual National Night Out will be held Tuesday, Aug. 5 at Manuel Vierra Park, from 5 to 8 p.m. Gridley Chamber of Commerce is coordinating the event with Gridley Police and CalFire.

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GHS Tennis Bounces Back

Jul 23, 2025 02:59PM ● By Connie Voss

The tennis teams have been reinstated at Gridley High School.

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Peer-to-Peer Payment is the New Cash

Jul 17, 2025 01:11PM ● By Joe Thompson

In Sacramento County, peer-to-peer payments are transforming how small businesses get paid.

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Free Rides Available During South Gridley Road Construction

Jul 16, 2025 02:52PM ● By Mickey Mrakuzic

Caltrans District 3 is providing free rides through the Feather Flyer Shuttle Service in Gridley to assist community members with travel during highway construction.

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