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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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We Need You to Help Us Score!

Jul 16, 2025 02:49PM ● By Seti Long

Gridley Parks & Rec Needs Additional Soccer Coaches

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Whoa! Eight Six O

Jul 16, 2025 02:47PM ● By Seti Long

New Business Joins Gridley Downtown

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20th anniversary of the Joshua Atteberry Family Memorial Softball Tournament

Memories Made

Jul 16, 2025 02:44PM ● By Seti Long, photos by Seti Long

20th Annual Atteberry Tournament Held

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Shown is the Bidwell Mansion today. The beloved mansion was severely damaged in an arson fire on Dec. 11, 2024.

California State Parks Begins Debris Cleanup at Bidwell Mansion

Jul 09, 2025 04:39PM ● By California State Parks, Office of Historic Preservation, News Release

California State Parks is beginning the cleanup phase at Bidwell Mansion State Historic Park.

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California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) is currently working on a major $27.3 million pavement and complete streets project on State Route 99

State Route 99 Rehabilitation Project Underway

Jul 09, 2025 04:37PM ● By California Department of Transportation News Release

California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) is currently working on a major $27.3 million pavement and complete streets project on State Route 99 through the heart of the city of Gridley.

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Atteberry Memorial Tournament Saturday!

Jul 09, 2025 04:32PM ● By Seti Long

The 20th annual Joshua Atteberry Memorial Family Softball Tournament is scheduled for Saturday, July 12 at the Biggs High School baseball field.

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Elder Greyson Sannar returns next week from his mission to Jacksonville,

Sanner Returns from Mission

Jul 09, 2025 04:29PM ● By Lena Sanna

Elder Greyson Sannar returns next week from his mission to Jacksonville, Florida.

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Biggs Residents Voice Concerns

Jul 09, 2025 04:27PM ● By Connie Voss

At the most recent Biggs City Council meeting on June 30, a good share of the time was spent hearing matters from local citizens.

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Joseph and Kelly Waterbury stand with their children, Fiona (left) and Theo (right), in front of their business, home to a giant American flag

A Grand Flag

Jul 09, 2025 04:25PM ● By Seti Long

Gridley’s Highway 99 corridor has been relatively dusty and grim as of late, with construction spanning from the south to north ends of our small community marring the scenery.

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Tennis Anyone?

Jul 09, 2025 04:17PM ● By Connie Voss

At the school board meeting on June 26, several residents addressed the board about the decision to gut the tennis program at Gridley High School.

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Yuba–Sutter Fireworks Show Rescheduled Following Tragic Explosion

Jul 09, 2025 09:10AM ● By Shamaya Sutton

Esparto blast kills 7, prompts switch to new fireworks provider

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Firefighters look on as they approach a fire that broke out in storage buildings located on Sheldon Avenue.

Multiple Structures Burned in Sheldon Fire

Jul 02, 2025 04:51PM ● By Seti Long

On the evening of Friday, June 27, both CAL FIRE Butte Unit and Gridley Fire Department crews responded to calls of a fire on Sheldon Avenue, Gridley.

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Beat the Heat

Jul 02, 2025 04:49PM ● By California.com Team News Release

How To Stay Cool During a Hot California Summer

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The new Biggs interim city administrator is Rodney Harr.

Biggs has New Interim City Administrator

Jul 02, 2025 04:46PM ● By Connie Voss

Biggs has hired a new interim city administrator to replace outgoing Interim City Administrator Cliff Wagner.

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Annual Fireworks Warning Issued

Jul 02, 2025 04:42PM ● By Butte County District Attorney’s Office News Release

District Attorney Mike Ramsey reminded the public that any possession of fireworks, even those designated as “safe and sane,” within the unincorporated portions of Butte County is illegal and strictly prohibited.

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Biggs Housing Project Stalled

Jul 02, 2025 04:40PM ● By Connie Voss

Multiple items were presented, including the affordable housing project proposed by Realtor Kory Hamman, during the June 24 regular Biggs City Council meeting.

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The new clock is located on the corner of Hazel and Kentucky Streets. The gold Rotary emblem can be seen in the clock face.

On the Clock with Rotary

Jul 02, 2025 04:37PM ● By Connie Voss, photos by Connie Voss

Gridley officially has a new timepiece downtown. The long-awaited Rotary clock was unveiled on Monday, June 30. The clock was placed in honor of Rotary’s centennial and the late Dick Jones.

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JoJo Kershner holds Tater-Tot, a Capybara, for children to pet during a Wild Things presentation

Where the Wild Things Are!

Jul 02, 2025 04:29PM ● By Connie Voss

On Friday, June 27, Gridley Friends of the Library hosted the Wild Things Wildlife Program at the Guardian Building.

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Football players from the Lions All-Star Game after the game

Biggs All-Star Football

Jun 26, 2025 01:43PM ● By Seti Long

Representing Biggs High School, Johnny Conn #77, Logan Harrison #23, and Brady Smith #1 turned out to play in one of the most anticipated games of their post-high school careers the 48th Annual Lions All-Star Football Game.

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Council Approves Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Budget

Jun 26, 2025 01:29PM ● By Shaunna Boyd

At the June 18 Live Oak City Council meeting, the consent calendar (which included the June 4 meeting minutes, a financial status report and a resolution for road maintenance projects) was approved 3-1, with Councilmember Nancy Santana dissenting and Councilmember Ashley Hernandez absent.

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