Consumer News Consumer News | The Gridley News Page 8

Consumer News

Last Updated: May 08, 2025 02:38PM • Subscribe via RSS • ATOM

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.”

Read More »

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.

Read More »

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.

Read More »

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.

Read More »

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.

Read More »

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.

Read More »

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.

Read More »

Enloe Health is a proudly independent, nonprofit system offering an array of health care services.

May brings Scrub Fair Fundraiser, 5K walk/run and Quality Summit

May 01, 2025 09:31AM ● By Enloe Health News Release

May is Stroke Awareness Month, a time to learn about the signs of stroke. Did you know that someone suffers a stroke every 40 seconds in the United States?

Read More »

Sutter County Hires Legal Team to Address Oroville Dam Flood Concerns

Apr 29, 2025 09:53AM ● By Shamaya Sutton

The Sutter County Board of Supervisors has approved a contract with a Sacramento-based law firm to help address concerns over flood risks tied to the operations of Oroville Dam.

Read More »

The Moving Wall, a traveling replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington D.C., helps bring closure and healing to veterans

The Moving Wall is Coming to Chico

Apr 24, 2025 09:43AM ● By The Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 582 News Release

The Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 582 for Butte, Glenn and Tehama counties is bringing The Moving Wall to Chico from June 5 through June 9. The Moving Wall will be located at the Chico Elks Lodge, 1705 Manzanita Ave., and will be open to the public 24 hours a day.

Read More »

The City of Gridley encourages community members to attend Gridley’s Substance Abuse Prevention Forum

Substance Abuse Prevention Forum Addresses Concerns

Apr 24, 2025 09:39AM ● By MPG staff

The City of Gridley encourages community members to attend Gridley’s Substance Abuse Prevention Forum on April 29.

Read More »

The Stonycreek Horsemen’s Association is proud to honor George Corbin and Linda Rahn Corbin as the grand marshals for the 82nd annual Stonyford Rodeo

Stonyford Rodeo Grand Marshals: George and Linda Rahn Corbin

Apr 24, 2025 09:35AM ● By Stonycreek Horsemen’s Association News Release

The Stonycreek Horsemen’s Association is proud to honor George Corbin and Linda Rahn Corbin as the grand marshals for the 82nd annual Stonyford Rodeo.

Read More »

Butte-Glenn Community College’s Big Time event will feature music and comedy

Third Annual Big Time Celebration at Butte College

Apr 24, 2025 09:29AM ● By Butte-Glenn Community College News Release

Butte College invites the community to its third annual Big Time celebration on May 1, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the college’s main campus.

Read More »

Gridley Council Told Sidewalks Need Repair

Apr 24, 2025 09:26AM ● By Connie Voss

Information was presented by Marcus Beverly, program manager for the Northern California Cities Self Insurance Fund (NCCSIF) Alliant Insurance Services at the Gridley City Council’s bimonthly meeting on April 21.

Read More »

inaugural Gold Country Brew Fest and State BBQ Championship makes its debut at the Gold Country Casino Resort

Inaugural Gold Country Brew Fest and State BBQ Championship Debuts

Apr 24, 2025 09:24AM ● By Gold Country Casino Resort News Release

Mark your calendars for an unforgettable day of bold flavors, cold brews and nonstop entertainment as the inaugural Gold Country Brew Fest and State BBQ Championship makes its debut at the Gold Country Casino Resort on May 17!

Read More »

Quota Rocks!

Apr 24, 2025 09:20AM ● By Connie Voss

Youngsters from Gridley participated in a special rock painting party on April 12 at Quota Park, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The event was organized by Peggy Harshbarger and the Quota club of Gridley.

Read More »

Live Oak Hires New Interim City Manager

Apr 24, 2025 08:48AM ● By Shaunna Boyd

The Live Oak City Council held a special meeting on April 7, with a closed session to discuss the dismissal of the current Interim City Manager Richard Crabtree, as well as the recruitment of a new interim city manager.

Read More »

Tommy Moose dolls were donated to Orchard Hospital

‘Tommy Moose’ Dolls Donated to Orchard Hospital

Apr 24, 2025 08:38AM ● By Connie Voss

Carrying on a tradition, the Gridley Moose Lodge donated a case of 12 stuffed toy moose dolls (a.k.a. “Tommy Moose”) to benefit young patients at Orchard Hospital. The stuffed toys help comfort children in stressful situations.

Read More »

Congressman LaMalfa Statement on the Passage of the SAVE Act

Apr 23, 2025 09:41AM ● By Office of Congressman Doug LaMalfa News Release

On April 10, Congressman Doug LaMalfa (R-Richvale) released the following statement after the House of Representatives passed H.R. 22, the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act, a bill that ensures only U.S. citizens can vote in federal elections by requiring proof of citizenship for voter registration.

Read More »

First Earth Day Block Party Offered Family Fun

Apr 16, 2025 09:30AM ● By Connie Voss, photos by Connie Voss

On April 12, Gridley City Councilmember Catalina Sanchez hosted Gridley’s inaugural Earth Day Block Party at the Magnolia Terrace cul-de-sac next to St. Timothy’s Episcopal Church. The official Earth Day is April 22.

Read More »

Timbuctoo Tours Return to Pioneer Day

Apr 16, 2025 09:25AM ● By Lane Parker

The Smartsville and Timbuctoo Pioneer Day festival is on Saturday, April 26. For the second year in a row, after an interruption of many years, the festival will take place. It will include tours of the Timbuctoo townsite, thanks to the efforts of E Clampus Vitus Nevada City Chapter 10 and to Clementine, a 1932 MacDonald DrayMaster truck.

Read More »

Welcome Home

Apr 16, 2025 09:19AM ● By Charles Borsos, 9th Reconnaissance Wing

Beale Airmen Return from Leading Expeditionary Operations

Read More »

Nighttime Construction Began on State Route 99

Apr 16, 2025 09:06AM ● By California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) News Release

The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) is alerting motorists that overnight construction work on State Route 99 (SR 99) in Gridley began April 13, after press time, as part of a major roadway improvement project.

Read More »

Christian Life to Offer Easter Service, Egg Hunt and Luncheon

Apr 16, 2025 09:03AM ● By Cindy Scott, photos by Cindy Scott

Christian Life invites the community to participate in their special Easter service at 10 a.m. April 20.

Read More »

Katharine Quist, First Woman Agricultural Commissioner in Butte County

Apr 16, 2025 09:01AM ● By Connie Voss

In January, Katharine Quist from Gridley became the first woman to serve as Butte County’s agricultural commissioner and director of weights and measures. Quist replaced the outgoing commissioner, Louie Mendoza, who retired after 22 years.

Read More »

Jack in the Box Opens in Live Oak

Apr 10, 2025 10:04AM ● By Connie Voss, photos by Connie Voss

A crowd of about 100 gathered on April 7 for the grand opening of Jack in the Box at 10045 Live Oak Blvd., Live Oak.

Read More »

Food Drive Benefits Biggs United Methodist Food Closet

Apr 10, 2025 09:56AM ● By Cindy Scott

Children of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints participated in an annual service project.

Read More »

High Wheelers to Host NorCal Showdown

Apr 10, 2025 09:41AM ● By Yuba-Sutter High Wheelers Press Release

Join the Yuba-Sutter High Wheelers at historic Bryant Field April 15 to 17, as some of the top high school baseball teams in Northern California battle it out in this high-stakes NorCal Showdown tournament.

Read More »

Biggs Searches for New City Administrator

Apr 10, 2025 09:27AM ● By Connie Voss

During the regular April 8 Biggs City Council meeting, Biggs Interim City Administrator Cliff Wagner announced that the California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS) regulations require that active recruitment for a permanent city administrator be in progress for him to continue in the interim position.

Read More »

Gridley Council Considers Expanding Feather Flyer Service

Apr 10, 2025 09:16AM ● By Connie Voss

During the April 7 Gridley City Council meeting, two newly-promoted employees were recognized: Deputy City Clerk Carmen Santana and Assistant Finance Director Patricia Taverner, the former business services director.

Read More »

Council Celebrates Soccer and Wrestling Champions

Apr 10, 2025 09:12AM ● By Shaunna Boyd

The Live Oak City Council issued proclamations on April 2 recognizing the accomplishments of student athletes from Live Oak High School.

Read More »

Hippity, Hoppity, the Easter Bunny is on its Way

Apr 10, 2025 09:08AM ● By Gridley Lions Club News Release

The Gridley Lions Club’s 47th annual Easter Egg Hunt at Manuel Vierra Park on Saturday, April 19 is for children up to 9 years old and starts at 11 a.m.

Read More »

Rep. LaMalfa Recognized for Leadership in Forestry and Rural Industry

Apr 09, 2025 11:00AM ● By Congressman Doug LaMalfa News Release

Congressman Doug LaMalfa (R-Richvale) was selected to receive the 2025 Congressional Leadership Award from the American Loggers Council (ALC) and the American Biomass Energy Association (ABEA) for his work to support the timber and biomass industries, improve forest management, and reduce wildfire risks.

Read More »

Live Oak Councilmember Opens Kid-Friendly Coffee Shop

Apr 02, 2025 04:13PM ● By Shamaya Sutton

A line of customers wrapped around the block and down the street on Saturday, March 29, in Live Oak, starting at the corner of Fir and California Street.

Read More »

Gridley Library Expands Hours

Apr 02, 2025 03:57PM ● By Connie Voss

A resolution was made to expand library hours throughout the county, effective April 1, during the March 25 Butte County Board of Supervisors meeting.

Read More »