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Biggs Softball Dominates in Tournament Play

Apr 02, 2025 03:51PM ● By MPG Staff

The Biggs High School softball team has been on a tear during tournament play in March.

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Butte College Speech and Debate Wins Big

Apr 02, 2025 03:45PM ● By Christian Gutierrez, Butte College Public information Officer

The Butte College Speech and Debate team won first-place overall at the Hornet Cup, held on March 22 and March 23 at California State University, California.

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Goodbye, Clark & Sons Shop

Apr 02, 2025 03:42PM ● By Connie Voss

After 42 years in business, Clark & Sons Small Engine Repair, located at 1291 State Highway 99 in Gridley, will permanently close.

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Butte Water District Rates Increasing

Apr 02, 2025 03:33PM ● By Connie Voss, photos by Connie Voss

A vote was taken at the Butte Water District (BWD) March 31 public hearing to raise water rates and implement a new Groundwater Management Fee.

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Officer Osmar Rodarte Killed During Drug Raid

Apr 02, 2025 09:03AM ● By Shamaya Sutton

The Marysville Police Department has identified Officer Osmar Rodarte as the officer who was fatally shot on the morning of March 26 during a multi-agency drug raid in Olivehurst.

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Rep. LaMalfa Reintroduces Bipartisan Legislation to Repeal Federal Excise Tax on Heavy Trucks

Apr 01, 2025 12:08PM ● By Office of Congressman Doug LaMalfa News Release

On March 26, Congressman Doug LaMalfa (R-Richvale) reintroduced bipartisan legislation to repeal the twelve percent Federal excise tax on heavy trucks with Reps. Pappas (D-NH), LaHood (R-IL), Carbajal (D-CA) and Miller (R-OH).

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Butte County Library Expands Operating Hours

Apr 01, 2025 11:33AM ● By Butte County Library News Release

The Butte County Library is excited to announce that beginning April 1, all library branches will extend their hours of operation.

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Solar Contractor Warns Biggs Council

Mar 28, 2025 09:07AM ● By Connie Voss

The first bi-monthly Biggs City Council meeting kicked off March 24 with public comments, when resident James Wilson addressed the council saying it was non-compliant with the California Solar Rights Act.

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Inviting All Vets to Gridley Museum’s Open House

Mar 28, 2025 09:02AM ● By Gridley Museum News Release

Greetings, Gridley’s Viet Nam era Veterans, you are invited to an Open House at the Gridley Museum, 601 Kentucky Street, in your honor.

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Semi-Trailer Truck Overturns on State Route 99

Mar 28, 2025 08:58AM ● By Connie Voss

In the very early morning of March 24, a semi-trailer truck carrying frozen food overturned on State Route 99 in front of Grease Monkey Truck and Trailer Repair.

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Lake Oroville’s Flood Control Releases Ongoing

Mar 28, 2025 08:37AM ● By California Department of Water Resources News Release

The Department of Water Resources (DWR) continues federally required flood control releases from Lake Oroville to maintain flood protection for downstream communities.

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Officer Osmar Rodarte Killed During Major Drug Raid

Mar 27, 2025 04:04PM ● By Shamaya Sutton

The Marysville Police Department identified Officer Osmar Rodarte as the officer who was fatally shot the morning of March 26 during a multi-agency drug raid in Olivehurst. The raid was part of a sweeping operation targeting a transnational drug trafficking organization.

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State Using Tech to Improve Anglers’ Experience

Mar 25, 2025 09:45AM ● By California Department of Fish and Wildlife News Release

The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) is excited to announce the launch of a web-based platform called the California Inland Recreational Angler Survey (CIRAS), that will provide the public with helpful fishing information driven by data submitted by anglers

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Gallagher, Dahle Act to Address Flood Concerns in Butte County

Mar 25, 2025 09:42AM ● By Assembly Republican Caucus News Release

On March 10, Assemblyman James Gallagher (R-East Nicolaus) and Senator Megan Dahle (R-Bieber) announced legislative action to address public safety in the Five-Mile Basin, a crucial flood control system in the City of Chico and Butte County.

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Afato Named Yuba College Women’s Soccer Coach

Mar 25, 2025 09:40AM ● By Somer Hamso, Yuba College

On March 13, with the approval of the Yuba Community College District Board, Afato was appointed as the head women’s soccer coach for the 49ers.

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Spring Bill Relief for PG&E Customers

Mar 25, 2025 09:37AM ● By PG&E News Release

Millions of Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) customers will automatically receive the California Climate Credit on their April energy bill.

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Assembly Republicans Demand Urgent Action on Public Safety

Mar 25, 2025 09:35AM ● By Assembly Republican Caucus News Release

On March 13, Assembly Republicans joined law enforcement leaders and victims’ rights advocates to call for swift and decisive action to address the public safety challenges facing California.

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Reps. LaMalfa, Thompson, Murphy, and Panetta Introduce Disaster Mitigation and Tax Parity Act

Mar 25, 2025 09:32AM ● By Office of Congressman Doug LaMalfa News Release

On March 5, Congressman Doug LaMalfa (R-Richvale), Congressman Mike Thompson (D-CA), Congressman Greg Murphy, M.D. (R-NC), and Congressman Jimmy Panetta (D-CA) introduced the Disaster Mitigation and Tax Parity Act.

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Biggs to Hold November Special Election

Mar 25, 2025 09:30AM ● By Connie Voss

During the March 11 Biggs City Council meeting, a recorded slide presentation by long-time resident Angelo Aguilar was given to request more sidewalks and improvements for the city.

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Biggs to Hold November Special Election

Mar 25, 2025 09:30AM ● By Connie Voss

During the March 11 Biggs City Council meeting, a recorded slide presentation by long-time resident Angelo Aguilar was given to request more sidewalks and improvements for the city.

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Good Food Enjoyed for St. Patrick’s Day

Mar 25, 2025 09:29AM ● By Connie Voss, photos by Connie Voss

On Saturday, March 15, about 200 community members of all ages gathered at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church Parish Hall for the annual St. Patrick’s Day dinner.

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Butte County Public Health Clinic Relocating to New Location in Meriam Park

Mar 25, 2025 09:25AM ● By Butte County Public Health News Release

Butte County Public Health (BCPH) is pleased to announce the relocation of the Chico Public Health Clinic to a new, modern facility in Meriam Park. Beginning Monday, March 17, the clinic will operate at its new location 1930 Notre Dame Blvd. in Chico.

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Caring for Women has Grand Re-Opening

Mar 25, 2025 09:19AM ● By Connie Voss

On a very rainy Friday, March 14, Caring for Women (CFW) officially reopened at its new location, 50 E. Gridley Road, Suite A, with a ribbon cutting.

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Josh F.W. Cook Appointed as EPA Regional Administrator

Mar 25, 2025 09:17AM ● By U. S. Environmental Protection Agency News Release

On March 18, U. S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lee Zeldin announced that President Donald J. Trump appointed Josh F.W. Cook as EPA’s Pacific Southwest (Region 9) Regional Administrator.

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Congratulations, Manzanita Students of the Month

Mar 25, 2025 09:15AM ● By Shelly Cahoon, Manzanita Elementary School Secretary

Congratulations to the following students on being chosen as Manzanita Elementary School’s Students of the Month for February.

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Butte County Clerk-Recorder offering Saturday weddings

Mar 25, 2025 09:12AM ● By Butte County Clerk-Recorder/Registrar of Voters News Release

The Butte County Clerk-Recorder is delighted to invite you to a special day of love and celebration.

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Live Oak Seniors Compete Against First Responders

Mar 25, 2025 09:09AM ● By Shamaya Sutton

Basketball is back at Live Oak High School, and this time, it’s all for a great cause. To raise funds for the senior class's safe and fun graduation celebration, the Live Oak High School Boosters Club will host a Sober Grad Night Basketball Game at 6 p.m. April 4.

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Renovated Veterans Memorial Hall Reopens

Mar 25, 2025 09:07AM ● By Connie Voss

After a $1.6-million renovation, the Gridley Veterans Memorial Hall re-opened on March 14. About 30 community members attended the ribbon cutting.

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10 Year Old Thrills Monster Truck Audience

Mar 25, 2025 09:04AM ● By Connie Voss

On March 15, Gridley residents were given a special treat, the Monster Truck Nitro Tour, with two shows at 1:30 and 7:30 p.m. at the Butte County Fairgrounds.

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We Prosper Together Awards $5 Million to Advance 11 High-Impact Projects

Mar 18, 2025 11:27AM ● By Blue Zones Project News Release

We Prosper Together is investing $5 million in 11 transformative initiatives across the Capital Region to advance economic resilience and create high-quality jobs.

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Two New Musicians Join the Sacramento Philharmonic & Opera

Mar 18, 2025 10:58AM ● By Sacramento Philharmonic & Opera News Release

The Sacramento Philharmonic & Opera received a fresh injection of artistic talent with the appointment of two new musicians to the orchestra: Dr. Laura Arganbright, second oboe, and Harry Hwang, second clarinet.

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Mulumba Led the Nation in Rebounding

Mar 18, 2025 10:51AM ● By Sacramento City College News Release

Congratulations to Sacramento City College sophomore Joyce Mulumba for leading the nation in rebounding for the 2024-2025 season!

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State Using Tech to Improve Anglers’ Experience

Mar 18, 2025 10:46AM ● By California Department of Fish and Wildlife News Release

- The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) is excited to announce the launch of a web-based platform called the California Inland Recreational Angler Survey (CIRAS), that will provide the public with helpful fishing information driven by data submitted by anglers.

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Hornets Receive Crew of the Week Honors

Mar 18, 2025 10:41AM ● By Sacramento State university News Release

The Hornets' Varsity Eight was named the West Coast Conference Crew of the Week for the team's performance on March 8 at the season-opening Sacramento State Invitational.

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TY Johnson Named to All-Big West First Team

Mar 18, 2025 10:35AM ● By University of California Davis News Release

The University of California (UC), Davis senior guard TY Johnson, one of the most dynamic two-way players in college basketball, was named to the All-Big West First Team on Tuesday, March 11, as announced by the conference.

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