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Community Shows Gratitude for Dia Del Campesino

Oct 10, 2024 01:19PM ● By Mickey Mrakuzic, photos by Mickey Mrakuzic

The Hispanic Resource Council of Northern California hosted the Dia Del Campesino (also known as Farmworder Appreciation Day) on Oct. 6 at Nick Daddow Park in Gridley.

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Rotary Youth Leadership Awakening

Oct 10, 2024 01:09PM ● By Connie Voss

Rotary Club meeting, members heard from Rotary Youth Leadership Awakening (RYLA) participants Annie Woods and Matthew Miskin described their camp experiences at the Oct. 3 Rotary Club meeting.

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National Pumpkin Weigh Off Results

Oct 09, 2024 03:24PM ● By Shamaya Sutton, photos by Shamaya Sutton

Sheri Retzlaff choked softly as the wheels of her forklift kicked dry brown dust into the air. The day was hot despite it being the end of September, and at 2 p.m. the sun was at its peak. All around her, people dressed in orange crowded into shaded corners patiently waiting for the next Atlantic Giant to be weighed.

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The Art Box Gallery Presents Pam Nowak and the Art of Coffee

Oct 09, 2024 01:15PM ● By Yuba Sutter Arts & Culture News Release

At this month’s Art Box Gallery opening reception, we will welcome back outstanding local artist, Pam Nowak (pronounced “no-vack”).

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Butte County Resident Wins First Place for Plumas Bank “Community Pride” Photo Contest

Oct 03, 2024 10:48AM ● By Plumas Bank News Release

Winners will have their photo showcased at Plumas Bank locations throughout northern California and Nevada

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American Legion Joins Forces with Sons and Riders

Oct 03, 2024 10:29AM ● By American Legion Post 210 News Release

South Butte Post 210, the American Legion is proud to include two new family members to our family.

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Butte College Prepares for 2024 Bountiful Butte Harvest Festival

Sep 26, 2024 03:54PM ● By Butte Glenn Community College District News Release

Butte College is gearing up to host its second annual Bountiful Butte Harvest Festival, a vibrant day filled with family-friendly activities and community celebration.

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New Areas in Upper Bidwell Park Reopen After Park Fire

Sep 25, 2024 03:50PM ● By City of Chico News Release

Upper Bidwell Park east of Alligator Hole on the north side and from Bloody Pin to Ten Mile House Road on the south side was impacted by the Park Fire. These impacts left many burned trees and associated hazards.

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Lake Oroville Update

Sep 19, 2024 10:46AM ● By California Department of Water Resources News Release

Feather River Floating Classroom raft tours are returning this fall, and this year they are free!

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Decorative Hardscaping and Iron Waterfowl Sculpture Highlight Clean California Beautification Project

Sep 19, 2024 10:18AM ● By Caltrans News Release

Completed Project Includes Stunning Artwork Celebrating Local Wildlife

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“American Pickers” to Film in California

Sep 18, 2024 01:54PM ● By Cineflix Productions News Release

They plan to film episodes of The History Channel hit television series throughout your area in November 2024

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Marysville Stampede 2024 Results

Sep 18, 2024 01:42PM ● By Shamaya Sutton

For many in the Yuba-Sutter community, the Marysville Stampede is an annual tradition - a tradition that helps celebrate the great American West.

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‘Honor of a lifetime’ Cotton Rosser statue revealed in Marysville

Sep 16, 2024 11:19AM ● By Shamaya Sutton, photos by Shamaya Sutton

Members from every sector of the community gathered at Washington Square Park in Marysville on Wednesday, Sept. 11, for the unveiling of the Cotton Rosser Bronze Monument.

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Live Oak Festival is Super!

Sep 13, 2024 12:11PM ● By Seti Long, photos by Seti Long

Temperatures and spirits were high last Saturday but triple digit heat didn’t keep the community of Live Oak from coming together for their annual Fall Festival and Parade!

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Farm Stand Tour a Hit!

Sep 13, 2024 12:02PM ● By Seti Long

The Farm Stand Tour, brought to the community last weekend by six lovely ladies, was a wild success.

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What a Monster!

Sep 12, 2024 02:50PM ● By Seti Long, photos by Seti Long

Growling, revving engines, flying mud, and screaming audiences filled the arena at the Butte County Fairgrounds last weekend as the Monster Truck Nitro Tour roared into town.

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The Magic of Rotary

Sep 12, 2024 02:39PM ● By Connie Voss

Gridley Rotary hosted a special guest at the weekly meeting—District Governor Steve Turner.

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Come One, Come All…

Sep 06, 2024 03:02PM ● By T-Rock Communications News Release

Community is Invited to Celebrate California Admission Day with Free Cake & Ice Cream at the State Capitol on Sept. 9

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Cordi Winery Celebrates 15 Years of Success

Sep 05, 2024 11:30AM ● By Jordonna Lobese

“Family Farmed. Family Crafted,” is Cordi Winery’s motto.

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Marysville Stampede Rodeo is Coming to Town!

Sep 05, 2024 11:08AM ● By Flying U Rodeo News Release

The fun is about to break out of the chutes at the Marysville Stampede Rodeo! Celebrating their 90th year, the Stampede Rodeo will take place Sept. 14 and 15, and tickets are on sale now.

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Tour de’ Fruit — Farm Stand Tour to Debut this Weekend

Sep 05, 2024 10:30AM ● By Seti Long

If you keep your eyes open on the next country drive, you might see one sitting unassumingly beside the road as you pass by – a fruit stand.

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Live Oak Dog Park is Something to Bark About

Sep 04, 2024 12:42PM ● By Seti Long, photos by Seti Long

Live Oak City Officials, Staff, and members of the community celebrated the grand opening of the new Live Oak Dog Park on Aug. 22.

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‘Wise Guys & Starry Skies’ Kids’ Rehearsals Begin

Aug 29, 2024 01:38PM ● By Gridley Christian Church News Release

The Kids’ Choir will begin meeting at Gridley Christian Church from 3:30 to 5 p.m. Tuesdays, starting Sept. 3. The kids’ Christmas musical, “Wise Guys & Starry Skies,” will be rehearsed Tuesdays until the performance date of Sunday, Dec. 8.

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Community Action Agency of Butte County to Hold Golf Tournament

Aug 29, 2024 12:47PM ● By Community Action Agency of Butte County

The Community Action Agency of Butte County, Inc. will hold a Golf Tournament Fundraiser event from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 21 at the Table Mountain Golf Course.

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How Sweet! Sweeties Grand Opening

Aug 29, 2024 12:37PM ● By Seti Long

After weeks of operating under their “soft opening” schedule, Sweeties in Gridley celebrated their grand opening.

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Miss Butte County Competition Does Not Disappoint

Aug 29, 2024 12:11PM ● By Connie Voss

Opening night of the fair gave Butte County a new royal court for 2024, with nine youth being awarded titles and scholarship funds.

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SOLD! On Family Fun

Aug 29, 2024 11:59AM ● By Seti Long

The Butte County Fair returned this year promising to be a destination for family fun under director and CEO Matthew Reed.

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SacRT Awarded Three Grants to Help Connect Communities

Aug 23, 2024 01:42PM ● By Sacramento Regional Transit News Release

The Sacramento Regional Transit District (SacRT) is proud to announce it’s the recipient of three Caltrans Sustainable Community grants totaling nearly $1 million

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Kittle’s Participates in ‘Gun Storage Check Week’ During National Suicide Prevention Month

Aug 22, 2024 02:30PM ● By NSSF News Release

The Firearm Industry Trade Association (NSSF) and Project ChildSafe launched a second Gun Storage Check Week observance coincide with National Suicide Prevention Month.

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Mandatory Chronic Wasting Disease Testing Now Required in Four Hunt Zones

Aug 22, 2024 11:54AM ● By California Department of Fish and Wildlife News Release

Archery deer seasons opened throughout most of California on Saturday, Aug. 17, including in four hunt zones – D7, X9a, X9b and X9c – where successful hunters are required to test their animals for Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) within 10 days of take.

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Chico Announces Partial Reopening of Upper Bidwell Park

Aug 22, 2024 11:41AM ● By City of Chico News Release

Upper Bidwell Park was significantly impacted by the Park Fire in the areas where it initiated and then burned back into the park near Devil’s Kitchen continuing to the end of Upper Park Road.

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New Report Estimates Potential Water Losses

Aug 21, 2024 04:59PM ● By California Department of Water Resources News Release

On July 31, the Department of Water Resources (DWR) released its final 2023 State Water Project (SWP) Delivery Capability Report

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Golden Autumn Wine Festival Back Sept. 8

Aug 21, 2024 09:23AM ● By Yuba-Sutter-Colusa United Way News Release

The Area’s Finest -- 11 Wineries for One Admission Cost!

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CDFW Soliciting Hunter Input on Sacramento Valley Wildlife Areas, Federal Refuges

Aug 16, 2024 10:40AM ● By California Department of Fish and Wildlife News Release

The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW), along with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS), will hold an online outreach meeting to take comments and recommendations from licensed hunters on public land hunting programs in the northern Sacramento Valley.

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