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Newly-promoted Battalion Chief Roque Zarate shakes Chief Garrett Sjolund’s hand after being led in a badge pinning ceremony

Roque Zarate Promoted

Jun 12, 2025 09:36AM ● By Seti Long

On the morning of June 4, CAL FIRE Butte County Chief Garrett Sjolund had the opportunity to swear in two new promoted battalion chiefs, one hailing from Gridley.

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An accreditation from the Center for Improvement in Healthcare Quality is given to Orchard Hospital in Gridley

Orchard Hospital Earns CIHQ Accreditation

Jun 12, 2025 09:28AM ● By Orchard Hospital News Release

Orchard Hospital is proud to announce it has officially received accreditation from the Center for Improvement in Healthcare Quality (CIHQ), recognizing the hospital’s unwavering commitment to patient safety, exceptional care, and operational excellence.

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Thirty-four graduates make up the Biggs High School Class of 2025.

Biggs Graduates on Top of the World

Jun 12, 2025 09:12AM ● By Mickey Mrakuzic

Thirty-four excited seniors took their seats on stage for the Biggs High School graduation ceremony at 7 p.m. May 30.

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The City Council congratulated the 2025 Live Oak Major Girls Little League for winning the Tournament of Champions.

Council Honors Sheriff’s Department, Girls’ Little League

Jun 12, 2025 08:48AM ● By Shaunna Boyd

New Social Media Policy Could Reduce Violations

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Happy grads march and await the presentation of diplomas

Grads and Families Celebrate Live Oak High School Commencement

Jun 12, 2025 08:43AM ● By Connie Voss, photos by Connie Voss

A large crowd gathered at the Live Oak High School stadium to witness the ceremony for 72 graduating seniors.

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Onto Adventure

Jun 12, 2025 08:32AM ● By Seti Long, photos by Seti Long

Gridley High School Class of 2025 Graduates

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Thrills and Thunder Return to Beale

Jun 11, 2025 09:20AM ● By Shamaya Sutton

Thousands Flock to Air & Space Expo

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Ben Moody is appointed by the City of Live Oak as its new, permanent, full-time city manager

Live Oak Welcomes New City Manager

Jun 05, 2025 09:20AM ● By City of Live Oak News Release

The City of Live Oak is proud to announce the appointment of Ben Moody as its new, permanent, full-time city manager.

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Youth Psychiatric Health Facility Being Built

Jun 05, 2025 09:05AM ● By Orchard Hospital News Release

Orchard Hospital is proud to announce plans for a new 16-bed inpatient youth psychiatric health facility, set to be constructed in Gridley.

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Youth Psychiatric Health Facility Being Built

Jun 05, 2025 09:05AM ● By Orchard Hospital News Release

Orchard Hospital is proud to announce plans for a new 16-bed inpatient youth psychiatric health facility, set to be constructed in Gridley.

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A chapter from Beta Sigma Phi, Beta Omega Master members are photographed during a monthly meeting

Beta Omega Master Officers Installed

Jun 05, 2025 09:00AM ● By Beta Sigma Phi News Release

Beta Omega Master chapter members of Beta Sigma Phi welcomed five former members to their May meeting at the Victorian Rose.

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Gridley Budget is Good, Pineda Says

Jun 05, 2025 08:53AM ● By Connie Voss

After a lengthy budget presentation at the June 2 City Council meeting, Gridley Finance Director Martin Pineda assured the council that the 2025-26 city budget is in good shape.

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Consultant Alison Lechowicz explained the proposed increases to the water fund rates at the City Council’s Prop. 218 public hearing

Live Oak Council Approves Water Rate Increase

Jun 05, 2025 08:50AM ● By Shaunna Boyd

The Live Oak City Council held a Proposition 218 Public Hearing on May 28 to consider potential water rate increases to cover the operations of the city’s water system, which delivers water to approximately 2,800 customer accounts.

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Beale Air & Space Expo Returns

May 29, 2025 10:01AM ● By Shamaya Sutton

Historic Show After Seven-Year Hiatus

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‘America’s Best Restaurants’ Features Railhouse

May 29, 2025 09:47AM ● By Connie Voss

Gridley’s own Railhouse Pub & Grill was nominated for America’s Best Restaurants TV show. The show’s crew showed up on May 19.

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Council Appoints New Permanent City Manager

May 29, 2025 09:41AM ● By Shaunna Boyd

At the May 21 meeting, the Live Oak City Council announced the selection of a new permanent city manager, Benjamin Moody. The approved employment contract is for a term of three years with a total annual compensation amount of $210,000.

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Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program at Risk

May 29, 2025 09:27AM ● By Community Action Agency of Butte County News Release

The Low-income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) is facing its most significant threat since its inception over 40 years ago.

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Quota Club Honors High School Scholars

May 29, 2025 09:19AM ● By Connie Voss, photos by Connie Voss

Forty-six scholars from Gridley, Biggs and Live Oak High schools, along with principals and counselors, gathered for the annual Quota Scholarship Luncheon on May 16 at the Veteran’s Memorial Hall.

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State-Specific Tools Highlight Small Business Tax Deduction Benefits

May 28, 2025 05:00PM ● By National Federation of Independent Business News Release

The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), the nation’s leading small business advocacy organization, has released two new digital tools to help small business owners, policymakers and the public in California.

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Missionaries for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, Elder Pugh and Pattee, take their turns in the jail.

Confessions of a Red Suspender’s Day Jail Inmate

May 22, 2025 11:20AM ● By Connie Voss, photos by Connie Voss

Following a time-honored tradition, Red Suspender’s Day kicked off with the “Unjustice Court.”

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Biggs City Council honored retiring city accountant Roy Seiler

Fires and Housing Hot Topics in Biggs

May 22, 2025 11:14AM ● By Connie Voss

The May 13 Biggs City Council meeting started with recognition of retiring City Accountant Roy Seiler. Mayor James “Bo” Sheppard praised Seiler’s 15 years of dedication and professionalism in his service to the community.

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Late Surge Lifts Lassen Over Gridley

May 22, 2025 11:06AM ● By Dillon Longmire

The Gridley Bulldogs baseball team lost in their second-round matchup against the Lassen Grizzlies.

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Swing Bed Program physical therapists Jim Bettencourt and Delaney Springer highlight the equipment in the new Physical Therapy room at Orchard Hospital.

Orchard Hospital Updates Swing Bed Program

May 22, 2025 10:58AM ● By Connie Voss, photos by Connie Voss

Orchard Hospital staff showed off the newly renovated East wing on May 13.

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High Wheelers prospects line the dugout fence at Bryant Field in Marysville during spring training on May 12.

High Hopes and Big Swings

May 21, 2025 09:48AM ● By Shamaya Sutton

Yuba-Sutter High Wheelers Kick Off Spring Training at Bryant Field

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annual Memorial Day Ceremony and observances

Memorial Day Ceremony Features Col. Glen Brady

May 15, 2025 09:11AM ● By Gridley-Biggs Military Veterans Court of Honor Committee News Release

The Community Memorial Day Ceremony will be at the Gridley-Biggs Cemetery District, 2023 Highway 99, Gridley, from 10 to 11 a.m. May 26.

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The fish originated from increased production at California Department of Fish and Wildlife’s hatchery operations at the Feather River Fish Hatchery and the Mokelumne River Fish Hatchery.

Up Stream from Here

May 14, 2025 08:56AM ● By California Department of Fish and Wildlife News Release

New Salmon Releases to Support Populations

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Gridley Council Approves Wildfire Protection Plan

May 08, 2025 02:53PM ● By Connie Voss

Gridley City Council had a busy regular meeting on May 5.

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Ana Camacho (right) addresses the Gridley Rotary Club with the assistance of Jessica Maldonado on April 17.

First 5 Family Center’s First Year in Gridley

May 08, 2025 02:46PM ● By Connie Voss, photos by Connie Voss

First 5 Butte County Children and Families Commission opened its Gridley center last August at Esperanza House, 630 Washington St. (in the old Gridley Herald building).

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Experience the Magic of Classical Music

May 08, 2025 02:38PM ● By MPG Staff

The Sutter Buttes Family Orchestra invites the public to experience “The Magic of Classical Music.”

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All the presenters at the Substance Abuse Prevention Forum are shown here

Substance Abuse Prevention Forum Provides Tips

May 08, 2025 02:37PM ● By Connie Voss

About 20 representatives from local substance abuse/addiction recovery programs and law enforcement agencies were at Gridley City Hall on April 29 to share ideas for reducing substance abuse in Gridley.

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California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) workers wield their shovels for the State Highway 99 Rehabilitation Project.

99 Rehab Project Breaks Ground

May 08, 2025 02:06PM ● By Connie Voss, photos by Connie Voss

California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) and Gridley city officials held a groundbreaking ceremony on May 1 for the two-year rehabilitation project on the State Highway 99 corridor.

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Rep. LaMalfa Announces New High-Tech Air Force Mission at Beale AFB

May 07, 2025 10:59AM ● By Office of Representative Doug LaMalfa News Release

— Congressman Doug LaMalfa (R-Richvale) announced May 2 that Beale Air Force Base (AFB) has been selected as the preferred location for the Air Force’s new Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) Aircraft Readiness Unit, a major step forward in securing the base’s future role in next-generation defense technology.

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Here is one of the Gridley Fire Department’s fire trucks as the CAL FIRE crew brought out ladders.

Orchard Hospital Aids in First Responder Training

May 01, 2025 10:24AM ● By Orchard Hospital News Release

Orchard Hospital was proud to recently partner with CAL FIRE (California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection) in supporting a regional training exercise held at the hospital’s former assisted-living facility, located just behind the hospital.

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The City of Live Oak is proud to announce the year-round placement of soccer goals at the Live Oak Soccer Complex,

Live Oak Announces Three-Season Access to Soccer Goals

May 01, 2025 10:00AM ● By City of Live Oak News Release

The City of Live Oak is proud to announce the year-round placement of soccer goals at the Live Oak Soccer Complex, located at 9150 Linda St., making recreational play more accessible than ever for local athletes and families.

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YouTuber Janey Santos is shown here with some of the Proven Winners plants sold at Ace Hardware

YouTuber Janey Santos Praises Garden Center at Ace Hardware

May 01, 2025 09:41AM ● By Connie Voss, photos by Connie Voss

Ace Hardware had a special guest on Saturday, April 19. YouTubers Janey Santos, from Davis, and Robbie McMenomey were on hand to teach a workshop and answer gardening questions.

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