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Butte College Named One of the Nation’s Top Community Colleges

Aug 27, 2025 09:54AM ● By Butte College News Release

As classes get underway this fall, Butte College is being recognized as one of the top community colleges in California and across the nation.

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Butte College to Break Ground on Chico Center Expansion

Aug 27, 2025 09:52AM ● By Butte College News Release

Butte College will host a groundbreaking ceremony for the expansion of its Chico Center on Tuesday, Sept. 2, at 3 p.m.

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Two children celebrate the brightly colored new mural at the Biggs Elementary School

New Mural at Biggs Elementary Celebrates Inclusion and Kindness

Aug 27, 2025 09:48AM ● By Parent Association Working for Students News Release

A vibrant new mural is turning heads and warming hearts at Biggs Elementary School, spreading a powerful message of inclusion, kindness and community spirit.

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Your 2025 Miss Butte County Scholarship Program Royal Court

Above and Beyond

Aug 27, 2025 09:21AM ● By Seti Long

Meet the Miss Butte County Scholarship Program Titleholders

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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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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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Christian Life Announces Teacher Appreciation Reception

Jul 30, 2025 09:24AM ● By Cindy Scott

Christian Life Assembly of Gridley announced its inaugural Teacher Appreciation Reception, an event to honor and thank teachers and their critical contribution to our communities.

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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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Colors of His Love Music Camp July 14 – July 20

Jul 09, 2025 04:34PM ● By Gridley Christian Church

Gridley Christian Church will hold the Colors of His Love Music Camp July 14 through 20.

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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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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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All-Stars Lions Football

Jun 19, 2025 09:03AM ● By Seti Long

Schools in the area of all sizes are getting ready to send their top football players to the Annual Lions All-Star Football NorCal District 4-C1 games in Chico on June 21.

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Root Beer Float Meet and Greet at the Gridley Library on June 10 for University of California, Davis’ Tech Trek Camp

Tech Trek Girls Going to STEM Workshops

Jun 19, 2025 08:52AM ● By Tracy Howell, Gridley Branch American Association of University Women’s President

The Gridley Branch American Association of University Women held a Root Beer Float Meet & Greet for the 2025 Tech Trek girls at the Gridley Library on June 10.

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GHS Tennis Teams to be Dissolved

Jun 19, 2025 08:47AM ● By Cindy Scott

Gridley Unified School District will dissolve the Gridley High School girls’ and boys’ tennis teams, starting next year.

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Congratulations to the following students on being chosen as Manzanita Elementary School's Students of The Month for May

Manzanita May Students of the Month Honored

Jun 12, 2025 09:22AM ● By Manzanita Elementary School News Release

Congratulations to the following students on being chosen as Manzanita Elementary School's Students of The Month for May.

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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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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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Applications for competitive or non-competitive divisions in the Miss Butte County Scholarship are now being accepted

Empowering Youth, Redefining Pageantry

Jun 05, 2025 10:23AM ● By Miss Butte County Scholarship Program News Release

Applications are open for the 2025 Miss Butte County Scholarship Program, and we’re inviting youth across Butte County to join us on a journey of leadership, service, and self-discovery.

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Empowering Youth, Redefining Pageantry

Jun 05, 2025 10:23AM ● By Miss Butte County Scholarship Program News Release

Applications are open for the 2025 Miss Butte County Scholarship Program, and we’re inviting youth across Butte County to join us on a journey of leadership, service, and self-discovery.

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On the playground at McKinley Primary School, nearly 70 graduate seniors from Gridley High School stand together for a group photo on May 28

Grads’ Parade Creates Memories

Jun 05, 2025 09:29AM ● By Gridley High School News Release

Roughly 70 seniors from Gridley High School participated in the third annual Parade of Graduates on May 28.

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The Gridley Bulldogs softball team secured their spot in the Division IV 2025 CIF (California Interscholastic Federation) Norcal Softball Championship Tournament

Bulldogs Crowned as Division Champions

Jun 05, 2025 09:18AM ● By Dillon Longmire

The Gridley Bulldogs softball team secured their spot in the Division IV 2025 CIF (California Interscholastic Federation) Norcal Softball Championship Tournament after a comeback win over the Lassen Grizzlies.

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Ten athletes from Gridley High School will continue their athletic and education careers

GHS Athlete Signing Night

Jun 05, 2025 09:15AM ● By Dillon Longmire and photos by Tamara Carr

On May 29 Gridley High School hosted its third annual Athlete Signing Night.

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Alfonso Martinez, Reese Stevens and Gus Stogsdill were among the California Scholarship Federation Life Members

High School Students Rewarded at Dollars for Scholars Event

Jun 05, 2025 08:47AM ● By Connie Voss, photos by Connie Voss

Gridley High School seniors were handsomely rewarded inside the Guardian Building of campus during the Dollars for Scholars event on May 29.

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Garden Club members who helped with the pruning of the roses

Sutter Buttes Garden Club Works to Beautify the City

May 29, 2025 11:06AM ● By Artis Buerki, Sutter Buttes Garden Club

The Sutter Buttes Garden Club received a $1,500 grant from the Yuba/Sutter Community Foundation last fall to replant some of the roses in the William Conkey Memorial Rose Garden.

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Myths About Organ Donation Explained

May 29, 2025 10:03AM ● By Connie Voss

With last month being Donate Life Month, it’s a good time to clear up some misconceptions that hold many residents back from being organ donors.

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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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Little girl smiling in a school classroom

Data Shows Slowing Decline in Overall School Enrollment

May 28, 2025 04:56PM ● By California Department of Education News Release

On May 21, the California Department of Education released 2024 to 2025 school enrollment data on DataQuest (https://dq.cde.ca.gov/dataquest/), showing that the decline in public school enrollment has begun to slow.

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Bulldog Softball Clinch Bye in Thriller

May 22, 2025 11:10AM ● By Dillon Longmire

The Gridley Bulldogs softball team held strong and performed in an important game against the Orland Trojans.

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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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The Butte College 56th Annual Commencement Ceremony will take place on Friday, May 30, at 7 p.m at John Cowan Sports Complex

Butte College to Celebrate 56th Annual Commencement Ceremony May 30

May 21, 2025 10:15AM ● By Butte College News Release

Butte College will confer 1,699 degrees and celebrate a distinct group of 1,349 graduates during its 56th Annual Commencement Ceremony on Friday, May 30, at 7 p.m.

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The Gridley Trap Shooting Team receives a check for $1,500 from the Gridley Moose Lodge

Gridley Trap Team Gets Big Donation

May 15, 2025 09:18AM ● By Connie Voss

For the third year in a row, the Gridley Moose Lodge has made a sizeable donation to the Gridley Trap Shooting team (officially known as the Clay Target Team).

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

Manzanita Elementary School Students of the Month Honored

May 15, 2025 08:58AM ● By Manzanita Elementary School News Release

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

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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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School mascots, the Ram and the Mallard, posed for pictures.

Dia del Niño Celebrated at Schools

May 08, 2025 02:31PM ● By Connie Voss, photos by Connie Voss

Students from Wilson and McKinley elementary schools gathered at the McKinley playground the night of April 30 for a fun-filled celebration of Dia del Niño or Day of the Child.

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