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Farm Stand Tour Returns, July 11

Jul 07, 2026 02:03PM ● By Seti Long

Three years after its debut, the Farm Stand Tour continues to grow, with locally produced goods remaining in demand throughout the year, not just during the peak summer harvest.

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Food Allergen Labeling Coming Soon to California Restaurants

Jun 15, 2026 11:21AM ● By MPG Staff

Effective July 1, California restaurants with 20 or more locations will now have to disclose food allergens under the Allergen Disclosure for Dining Experiences (ADDE) Act.

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Sixth Year of Resilience Fund Supports Independent Restaurants

Jun 08, 2026 10:57AM ● By California Restaurant Foundation News Release

$1.28 Million Available to Help California’s Food and Beverage Businesses Invest in Growth, Stability and Long-term Success

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Durham Farmers Market Runs Sundays Through October

Apr 22, 2026 09:38AM ● By Lloyd Green Jr.

The Durham Grange Farmers Market will continue every Sunday through Oct. 25 following a strong opening day that drew families, vendors and community groups to the Midway.

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Yuba-Sutter Veterans Stand Down Fundraising Dinner

Veterans Stand Down Dinner set May 30

Apr 20, 2026 04:53PM ● By Lloyd Green Jr.

The 14th annual Yuba-Sutter Veterans Stand Down Fundraising Dinner is set for May 30 at the 530 Event Center in Marysville, bringing together community members, leaders and supporters to raise funds for services that assist local veterans and their families.

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Pacific Coast Producers Acquires Del Monte Fruit Assets

Mar 30, 2026 04:18PM ● By MPG Staff

Pacific Coast Producers has completed its purchase of key Del Monte Foods assets tied to its fruit business, the company announced.

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Butte County Urges Action for Peach Growers

Mar 24, 2026 03:02PM ● By Susan Meeker

The Butte County Board of Supervisors is urging state and federal action as Northern California cling peach growers face a market collapse tied to the closure of Del Monte’s Modesto cannery.

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Street Food Festival Returns April 17

Mar 24, 2026 01:02PM ● By Lloyd Green Jr.

The City of Live Oak Parks and Recreation Department will host its third annual Street Food Festival on Friday, April 17, bringing food vendors, music and family activities back to Broadway Street.

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California Announces $23M for Fresh Food Access

Mar 17, 2026 04:59PM ● By Lloyd Green Jr.

Gov. Gavin Newsom announced a $23 million investment to expand access to fresh California-grown fruits and vegetables for residents who receive food assistance through CalFresh, the Women, Infants and Children program and the Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program.

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Regional Meat Processing Facility Tour Set for March 30

Mar 10, 2026 08:49AM ● By Lloyd Green

Organizers have announced another public tour of the developing USDA and California Department of Food and Agriculture certified meat processing facility at the Colusa Industrial Park.

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Gallagher Pushes California-Grown Meals

Mar 02, 2026 04:54PM ● By MPG Staff

Assemblyman James Gallagher, R-Yuba City, has introduced legislation that would prioritize California-grown whole foods in school meals and update state policy to promote access to locally produced food.

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Gridley Unified School District Nutrition Department staff

Fresh Cooking Takes Root in Gridley Schools

Feb 24, 2026 12:05PM ● By Seti Long, photos by Seti Long

Gridley Unified School District’s Nutrition Department is serving up fresher meals under the direction of Nutrition Director Michele Diaz.

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Gridley Emergency Relief Services Christmas Baskets

Nov 19, 2025 12:51PM ● By Ed Lucas

The Gridley Emergency Relief Services (G. E. R. S.) is a local organization that helps churches provide emergency relief to families and individuals who find themselves in unexpected financial difficulties.

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Hear Ye! Hear Ye!

Nov 13, 2025 08:56AM ● By Seti Long

Renaissance Dinner Awaits

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Average California Farm Loses $20,528 Annually to Natural Hazards

Nov 12, 2025 09:09AM ● By Trace One News Release

High grocery prices have been a defining economic story in recent years, driven by a combination of factors including pandemic-related supply chain breakdowns and labor shortages.

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57% of Americans Cut Back on Candy This Halloween as Chocolate Prices Rise: New Study

Oct 24, 2025 12:04PM ● By Brandpoint Content

New research from Empower finds that over half of Americans (57%) say rising chocolate prices are changing how much they dish out for candy.

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Walnuts Crack Top Spot in Crop Rankings

Oct 15, 2025 10:04AM ● By Susan Meeker

Walnuts shelled the competition for the top spot in Butte County’s agriculture rankings, generating $150.3 million and outpacing almonds and rice for the first time, according to the county’s annual Crop and Livestock Report.

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Tasting 21

Oct 15, 2025 09:54AM ● By Seti Long

Quotas 21 Annual Tasting Event returns in time for fall of 2025, to be held Saturday Oct. 25.

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Werner Wins BIG!

Oct 08, 2025 10:44AM ● By Seti Long

Local Brian Werner has been growing giant pumpkins in Biggs and hauling them to weigh-ins throughout the north state, such as the National Pumpkin Weigh-Off at Bishops Pumpkin Patch, the Elk Grove Giant Pumpkin Festival (EGGPF) and the Half Moon Bay World Champion Pumpkin Weigh Off.

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Hello Harvest!

Oct 08, 2025 10:19AM ● By Seti Long, photos by Seti Long

First Gridley Harvest Festival is a Hit!

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Last Stand

Sep 24, 2025 08:25AM ● By Seti Long

Gridley Farm Stands to Hold Last Tour of the Season

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Growing Giants!

Sep 23, 2025 05:46PM ● By Seti Long

Local Brian Werner has been growing Atlantic Giant pumpkins for roughly 25 years and is once again hauling his behemoths to weigh-ins throughout the north state.

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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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Freshly picked figs are seen here at the Windmill Flower Farm Stand

Farmstand Season-Opening Tour

Jun 19, 2025 09:13AM ● By Seti Long

The Farmstands are back and packed with goodies, which will be overflowing on June 28 at the season-opening Farm Stand Tour.

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American Legion Post 210 and the American Legion Riders held a tri tip dinner

American Night-Out

Jun 19, 2025 08:43AM ● By Seti Long, photos by Seti Long

American Legion and Riders Serve Dinner

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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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Red, White, and Blue, and Race Cars Too

May 14, 2025 08:51AM ● By Silver Dollar Fair News Release

Silver Dollar Fair is Back

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Happy guests at the Quota luncheon enjoy the wide variety of salads and desserts. Courtesy photo

Annual Quota Luncheon Attracts All Ages

May 08, 2025 02:50PM ● By Connie Voss

“April Showers Bring May Flowers” was the theme for the annual fundraiser luncheon held by Gridley Quota club on May 2 at the newly-renovated Veterans Memorial Hall.

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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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A vendor grills bacon-wrapped hot dogs at the Street Food Festival in Live Oak

Street Food Festival Draws a Crowd

May 01, 2025 09:14AM ● By Shamaya Sutton, photos by Shamaya Sutton

The culture of Live Oak is coming alive and last weekend, it could literally be tasted.

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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!

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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