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Gridley Promotes Two City Employees

May 29, 2025 09:24AM ● By Connie Voss, photo by Connie Voss

Two Gridley employees were recognized at the Gridley City Council meeting on May 19.

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California Exceeds Four Million Myshake App Downloads

May 28, 2025 04:13PM ● By Office of Governor Gavin Newsom News Release

During Earthquake Preparedness Month, Governor Gavin Newsom announced on April 25 a major milestone: the MyShake app, which alerts Californians before an earthquake begins, has surpassed 4 million downloads, the equivalent of more than 10% of the state.

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Missionaries for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, Elder Pugh and Pattee, take their turns in the jail.

Confessions of a Red Suspender’s Day Jail Inmate

May 22, 2025 11:20AM ● By Connie Voss, photos by Connie Voss

Following a time-honored tradition, Red Suspender’s Day kicked off with the “Unjustice Court.”

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Biggs City Council honored retiring city accountant Roy Seiler

Fires and Housing Hot Topics in Biggs

May 22, 2025 11:14AM ● By Connie Voss

The May 13 Biggs City Council meeting started with recognition of retiring City Accountant Roy Seiler. Mayor James “Bo” Sheppard praised Seiler’s 15 years of dedication and professionalism in his service to the community.

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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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Swing Bed Program physical therapists Jim Bettencourt and Delaney Springer highlight the equipment in the new Physical Therapy room at Orchard Hospital.

Orchard Hospital Updates Swing Bed Program

May 22, 2025 10:58AM ● By Connie Voss, photos by Connie Voss

Orchard Hospital staff showed off the newly renovated East wing on May 13.

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Memorial Day Ceremony Features Col. Glen Brady

May 22, 2025 10:52AM ● By Gridley-Biggs Military Veterans Court of Honor Committee News Release

In honor of our nation’s fallen servicemen and women and in recognition of those still serving, the Gridley-Biggs Military Veterans Court of Honor Committee invites area residents to join the annual Memorial Day Ceremony and observances on May 26.

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The final fire truck in the parade sprays the eager children.

Everybody Loves Red Suspenders Day

May 22, 2025 10:45AM ● By Connie Voss

It was a perfect day for the annual Red Suspender’s Day celebration, and it was very well attended.

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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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High Wheelers prospects line the dugout fence at Bryant Field in Marysville during spring training on May 12.

High Hopes and Big Swings

May 21, 2025 09:48AM ● By Shamaya Sutton

Yuba-Sutter High Wheelers Kick Off Spring Training at Bryant Field

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: In 1979, Pablo Cruise broke Elvis Presley’s record at the Sahara Tahoe Casino Stateline, Nevada for most sold-out shows and was one of the first bands to perform at a casino. Photo courtesy of Pablo Cruise

Whatcha Gonna Do May 31? Come see Pablo Cruise!

May 20, 2025 03:53PM ● By Idaly Valencia

Fans of the early ’70s/late ’80s California sun and surf sound will be in for a treat to hear that the platinum-selling pop/rock group Pablo Cruise will perform at the Hard Rock Casino on May 31.

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Bulldog Baseball Finish the Season Strong

May 15, 2025 09:21AM ● By Dillon Longmire

The Gridley Bulldogs baseball finished the regular season out strong as they ended on a seven-game winning streak, 19-8 overall, and 10-0 in league.

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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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Anderson Union High School Senior, Neo Garcia, won for her piece, “Fools Gold.” Photo courtesy of Congressman Doug LaMalfa

Rep. LaMalfa Announces Winner of 2025 Congressional Art Competition

May 15, 2025 09:13AM ● By Congressman Doug LaMalfa News Release

On May 6, Congressman Doug LaMalfa (R-Richvale) announced the winner of the Spring 2025 Congressional Art Competition. Anderson Union High School Senior, Neo Garcia, won for her piece “Fools Gold.”

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Live Oak Explores Water System Privatization

May 15, 2025 09:07AM ● By Shaunna Boyd

Live Oak City Council considered a letter of opposition to the proposed California Senate Bill 79 (SB 79) during its May 7 meeting.

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Here is Gridley Christian Church as the church looks today. Photo courtesy of Gridley Christian Church

Gridley Christian Church Celebrates 140 Years

May 15, 2025 09:06AM ● By Gridley Christian Church News Release

Gridley Christian Church was first organized in 1885.

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The Sutter Buttes Family Orchestra devoted its May concert to iconic and beloved classical works by Mozart, Bach, Vivaldi, Brahms, Handel and Beethoven.

Concert Celebrates Classics

May 15, 2025 09:01AM ● By Cindy Scott, photos by Cindy Scott

The Sutter Buttes Family Orchestra devoted its May concert to iconic and beloved classical works by Mozart, Bach, Vivaldi, Brahms, Handel and Beethoven.

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Race to the Car and Truck Show

May 15, 2025 08:53AM ● By Connie Voss

Red Suspenders Day attendees can ooh and aah at the annual Car and Truck Show entries May 17 on Hazel and Kentucky streets.

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Gridley Police and firefighters joined the Chamber of Commerce staff for a preliminary picture in preparation for Red Suspenders Day

Getting Ready for Red Suspenders Day!

May 15, 2025 08:46AM ● By Connie Voss

The day that Gridley has been waiting for is almost here! The annual Red Suspenders Day will be on Saturday, May 17.

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A wanted poster for William Stutley adds intrigue to “Robin Hood: The Ballad of the Hooded Archer,” an original production by Creative Thinkers

Creative Thinkers Presents Original ‘Robin Hood’ Production

May 14, 2025 09:36AM ● By Creative Thinkers News Release

Creative Thinkers is thrilled to present “Robin Hood: The Ballad of the Hooded Archer,” an original stage adaptation, at the Church of Glad Tidings from May 18 through 23.

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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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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.”

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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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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.

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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.

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Community volunteers gathered at several locations for beautification projects. The Gridley High School Interact Club worked at the Post Office.

Volunteer Day Continues Despite Rainy Morning

May 01, 2025 09:45AM ● By Cindy Scott

For Volunteer Day’s 10th year on April 26, Libby Tolman rounded up four beautification projects.

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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.

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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?

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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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Five generations of the Scott family sit together.

Scott Family Sees Five Generations

May 01, 2025 09:03AM ● By Cindy Scott

Having five generations of a family alive simultaneously is a relatively rare event, with the odds reported at around one in 10,000 in the U.S.

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Long time Gridley resident celebrates her 100th birthday with balloons and birthday signs surrounded by family.

Local Woman Celebrates 100th Birthday

May 01, 2025 08:58AM ● By Cindy Scott

Betty Jensen Barrow celebrated her 100th birthday both in Utah, where she now resides, and Gridley, where she lived most of her life.

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Cinco de Mayo at Daddow Park

May 01, 2025 08:55AM ● By Mickey Mrakuzic

Attend a 5 de Mayo Celebration on Sunday, May 4 at Daddow Park. Celebrate culture, tradition and history through folkloric dance, which provides an opportunity to express freedom and love for music.

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