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Orchestra Concert Celebrates 10 Years

Dec 19, 2024 10:22AM ● By Connie Voss, photos by Cindy Scott

A special Christmas concert honoring the Sutter Buttes Family Orchestra’s 10th year of performance was held Friday, Dec. 13, at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints.

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Clothing and Toy Exchange a Hit

Dec 19, 2024 10:08AM ● By Connie Voss

Dozens of tables of clothes and toys were donated and laid out for any and all visitors at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints on Wednesday, Dec. 11. The exchange began at 4 p.m. A line was waiting to enter. All items were free.

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Butte County Farmer Honored for Service

Dec 19, 2024 09:49AM ● By California Farm Bureau News Release

- An olive and citrus fruit grower who served as president of the California Farm Bureau for six years is the recipient of the organization’s Distinguished Service Award for his lifelong contributions to agriculture.

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Everyone Loves Breakfast with Santa

Dec 19, 2024 09:41AM ● By Connie Voss

Close to 200 Gridley residents had a fun morning with Santa at the Gridley Community Center on Saturday, Dec. 14.

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Recreational Dungeness Crab Fishery Open in Northern California

Dec 19, 2024 08:50AM ● By California Department of Fish and Wildlife News Release

The recreational fishery for Dungeness crab is open in the portion of northern California that was delayed due to a public health hazard.

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Athletics Add Free Agent Pitching Ace

Dec 19, 2024 08:41AM ● By Daniel Canfield

Sacramento region baseball fans rejoice. Major League Baseball’s Athletics took a huge step toward the 2025 season by signing free agent pitcher Luis Severino.

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Gridley Winter Wonderland Lights Up the City

Dec 12, 2024 11:40AM ● By Connie Voss

Once again, Gridley residents were delighted by the Winter Wonderland and Parade of Lights held Wednesday, Dec. 4, in historic Downtown Gridley.

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Burn Permits No Longer Required

Dec 06, 2024 09:21AM ● By CAL FIRE/Butte County Fire Department News Release

Since Nov. 22, CAL FIRE Butte Unit no longer requires burn permits. However, there might be areas in Butte County that still require a burn permit or have restrictions.

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Orchestra Concert to Celebrate 10 Years of Christmas Music

Dec 05, 2024 04:43PM ● By Cindy Scott

The Sutter Buttes Family Orchestra will conclude its 10th anniversary celebration year with a concert featuring the orchestra's favorite Christmas music from the past 10 years.

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Project Christmas!

Dec 05, 2024 04:08PM ● By Story by Seti Long, photos by Hilary Bastiani

The Holidays Arrive in Biggs

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Here Comes Santa!

Dec 05, 2024 03:48PM ● By Seti Long

Gridley Fire and Police to Escort Santa on Tour Through Town

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Biggs’ Big Christmas Fair is This Weekend!

Nov 29, 2024 09:29AM ● By Seti Long

It doesn’t snow much locally but Biggs can honestly say they get the white flurries every year during their Biggs Christmas Street Fair & Tree lighting.

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Gridley Christian Church Hosts Kids’ Choir Performance

Nov 29, 2024 09:25AM ● By Gridley Christian Church News Release

On Sunday, Dec. 8 at 10:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., the Kids’ Choir will present the Christmas musical, “Wise Guys and Starry Skies” at Gridley Christian Church.

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Farm Stand Tour Returns!

Nov 29, 2024 09:20AM ● By Seti Long

After their first farm-stand tour in early September was a major hit, the local women that peddle their home-made and home-grown goodies at their respective stands are bringing the tour back for the Holidays!

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Christmas Bazaar at Christian Life Set for Dec. 7

Nov 29, 2024 09:14AM ● By Cindy Scott

Humble Avenue will be busy with holiday Christmas spirit at their second annual bazaar on Saturday, Dec. 7.

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Shop Small Business Saturday

Nov 29, 2024 08:50AM ● By Connie Voss, photos by Connie Voss

Local small businesses in Gridley would love to have your support this holiday season, especially this Saturday, Nov. 30

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Magic and Wonder Approaches!

Nov 29, 2024 08:39AM ● By Seti Long

The streets of downtown Gridley will be filled with magic next week, as the Gridley Area Chamber of Commerce presents the Winter Wonderland Festival & Parade of Lights.

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GHS Renaissance Dinner Continues Performing Arts Tradition

Nov 21, 2024 11:03AM ● By Cindy Scott, photos by Cindy Scott

For more than 30 years, the Gridley High School (GHS) Renaissance Dinner has provided a welcome performing arts opportunity for many students, entertained the community, and raised funds for the Gridley High School Band and Drama programs.

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‘Festus Feasts’ Shoots Pilot Episode in Yuba-Sutter

Nov 20, 2024 12:04PM ● By Shamaya Sutton

A pilot episode for “Festus Feasts,” inspired by the Food Network series “Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives,” was filmed at five local restaurants last week on Nov. 13.

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New Republic FC Stadium Back on Track

Nov 19, 2024 12:20PM ● By Daniel Canfield

A project that was on life support had some much-needed life injected into it on Tuesday, Nov. 12, when the Sacramento City Council voted unanimously to approve the framework for a $321 million downtown railyards soccer stadium and entertainment venue.

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Mural Fundraiser to Support Deaf Muralist and Deaf Culture Awareness Nov. 15

Nov 14, 2024 09:30AM ● By Sign Sign Mural Project News Release

The local community is invited to a unique and inclusive event, the Show [Your] Love Mural Fundraiser, on Friday, Nov. 15, from 6 to 8 p.m. at The Winchester Goose, 824 Oroville Ave., Chico.

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An Empty Table

Nov 14, 2024 09:18AM ● By Seti Long

Gridley Museum Honors Vets

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Let’s Go Dutch!

Nov 14, 2024 09:12AM ● By Seti Long

After months of anticipation, Gridley finally welcomes Dutch Bros Coffee to town.

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Hocks Unlimited Melodrama Theater Announces November Show

Nov 07, 2024 01:34PM ● By Dell DeMeyer

Hocks Unlimited Melodrama theater cast of “Males Order Brides or … Big Harry Deal’s Scandalous Scheme” is busily rehearsing for the Nov. 14 through Nov. 17 production.

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Wheeler Ranch Celebrates 25 Years

Nov 07, 2024 01:30PM ● By Connie Voss

On Oct. 30, Wheeler Ranch & Feed celebrated 25 years in business by giving a 25% discount off all merchandise.

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Local to Depart on Mission to Argentina

Nov 07, 2024 01:20PM ● By Libby Tolman

Elizabeth Eller started at her home Missionary Training Center Nov. 4 and will be leaving for the Mexico Missionary Training Center on Nov. 13.

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Annual Veterans Day Musical Tribute Announced

Nov 07, 2024 01:17PM ● By Gridley-Biggs Military Veterans Court of Honor Committee News Release

The Gridley-Biggs Military Veterans Court of Honor Committee, in association with the Gridley Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 5731, American Legion Post 210, cordially invite you to join us to honor all our military veterans on Veterans Day at the Annual Veterans Day Musical Tribute.

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American Legion Post 210 Welcomes New Members

Nov 07, 2024 01:07PM ● By Seti Long

Growing in numbers, local American Legion Post 210 has welcomed new members.

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Rotary Gathers Funds for Clock

Nov 07, 2024 12:58PM ● By Connie Voss

In honor of its centennial, Gridley Rotary Club has plans for a commemorative clock to be placed on the Hazel Street side of the Gridley Museum.

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Salmon Have Returned to Nimbus Fish Hatchery

Nov 05, 2024 02:00PM ● By MPG Staff

The American River Fall salmon run is underway and the Nimbus fish hatchery is welcoming visitors with tour opportunities.

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Sutter NWR Water Availability Improvements

Nov 04, 2024 09:20AM ● By Ducks Unlimited News Release

This year (2024), thanks to an unusually wet winter and spring, Sutter National Wildlife Refuge (NWR) near Yuba City will be flooded in time for the Oct. 21 waterfowl-hunting season opener.

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Bachelors of Broadway to Perform in Oroville

Nov 04, 2024 09:12AM ● By Oroville Concert Association News Release

Three of Broadway’s most dynamic male vocalists will be performing the biggest hits from the most beloved musicals of all time in a special concert at State Theatre in Oroville at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 14.

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