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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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Sportsman Expo Returns in 2024

Aug 16, 2024 10:16AM ● By Seti Long

Another popular event from past Butte County Fairs returns under the direction of Matt Reed, the Sportsman Expo.

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The “New” Hot Spot?

Aug 16, 2024 10:09AM ● By Seti Long

Jake’s Gets a Revamp. Patrons visiting Jake’s, the spot for adults to sit down and have a drink at the Butte County Fair, will see some new changes to the establishment.

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BidCal to Host Online Auction

Aug 16, 2024 09:52AM ● By Seti Long

Those wishing to purchase an animal at the Butte County Fair Livestock auction and support area youth have a new way to submit bids.

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Mardesich Becker Memorial Roping Honors Community Members

Aug 16, 2024 09:45AM ● By Seti Long

A special event honoring two beloved locals is set to open grandstand entertainment at the Butte County Fair next week.

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Council Sets Dog Park Grand Opening Date

Aug 15, 2024 01:18PM ● By Shaunna Boyd

At the Aug. 7 Live Oak City Council meeting, councilmembers considered an agreement with Graham Backflow Services (GBS) for Cross-Connection Control in their water system, which is mandated by the State Water Resources Control Board to protect the public health from water contamination.

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Sheriffs, Bikes and Backpacks in Biggs

Aug 09, 2024 01:49PM ● By Mitch Barber

The City of Biggs joined the nation-wide celebration last Tuesday, Aug. 6, inviting the public to come together with their local law enforcement.

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A National Night of Fun!

Aug 09, 2024 01:23PM ● By Seti Long

Gridley Hosts Another Strong National Night Out.

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Expanding Business Opens New Spa and Boutique

Aug 09, 2024 01:08PM ● By Seti Long

Studio J, owned by local Jenny Wooten-Benson, has expanded.

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Run Around the Rice Right Around the Corner

Aug 09, 2024 12:52PM ● By Brandy Mower

Join the community for the eighth annual Run Around the Rice 5K, 10K and kids dash in early September.

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Gallagher Honors Remarkable Women

Aug 09, 2024 11:47AM ● By Office of Assemblyman James Gallagher News Release

At a special luncheon at the 5th Street Steakhouse in Chico on July 31, Assemblyman James Gallagher celebrated the exceptional contributions of five distinguished women from Assembly District 3 with his annual Woman of the Year awards

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Sweeties Opens

Jul 31, 2024 02:56PM ● By Seti Long

Have a sweet tooth? You are in luck because the long-awaited Sweeties has opened

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Sweeties!

Jul 25, 2024 04:16PM ● By Seti Long

Located in downtown Gridley, the adorable, sweet shop and bakery greets customers with a be-sprinkled sugar-pink wall

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Free Fishing Day: Get Hooked on New Adventure

Jul 24, 2024 01:10PM ● By California Department of Fish and Wildlife News Release

During the second of California’s two free fishing days in 2024, which will be on Aug. 31, the public can fish throughout the Golden State without a fishing license.

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Marysville Drops Three-of-Five Heading to Pecos All-Star Break

Jul 23, 2024 10:36AM ● By Steven Bryla, photos by Steven Bryla

The Marysville Drakes headed into the Pecos League All-Star Game six games above .500

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UP’s 4014 Makes Big Impression

Jul 23, 2024 08:53AM ● By Seti Long

Hundreds braved scorching temperatures to line railroad tracks from Oroville to Roseville, awaiting a glimpse of the world’s largest operating steam locomotive, Union Pacific’s Big Boy engine 4014

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UP’s 4014 Makes Big Impression

Jul 18, 2024 09:45AM ● By Seti Long

Hundreds braved scorching temperatures to line railroad tracks from Oroville to Roseville, awaiting a glimpse of the world’s largest operating steam locomotive

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Patriotism Not Cancelled

Jul 11, 2024 03:37PM ● By Seti Long

Despite the sweltering heat, smoky skies and fireworks show cancellations throughout the county, locals wouldn’t forfeit celebrating Independence Day

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Marysville Peach Festival Celebrates 24 Years of The Valley’s Sweetest Commodity

Jul 10, 2024 11:46AM ● By Sapphire Group LLC News Release

The 24th Annual Marysville Peach Festival is set for Friday, July 19 from 4 to 10 p.m. and on Saturday, July 20 from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.

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Drakes Control Their Destiny, Peterson Hits Milestone

Jul 10, 2024 11:34AM ● By Steven Bryla, photos by Steven Bryla

The Drakes clearly turned the page from their 3-7 start at the beginning of the season to be in the second spot of the Pacific Division standings at the end of the first weekend in July with a 22-15 record as play concluded on July 6

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California Capital Airshow Returns with Dazzling Night Show

Jul 09, 2024 01:48PM ● By California Capital Airshow News Release

The 18th annual California Capital Airshow, presented by Sacramento County in partnership with the City of Rancho Cordova, runs from 3:30 to 9:30 p.m. July 13 and 14 at Mather Airport in Sacramento

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State Fair Here for 17 Days

Jul 09, 2024 01:30PM ● By Carol Feineman

California State Fair Honors the State's Agricultural Industry, with Much to See and Enjoy

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Climate Readiness – Using Advanced Lasers and Sonar to Determine if Lake Oroville Has Lost Capacity

Jul 08, 2024 03:24PM ● By California Department of Water Resources News Release

Department of Water Resources Utilized the Latest Terrain-Mapping Technology to Determine if There Have Been Any Changes in the Lake Oroville's Volume

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