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Looking Back at Red Suspenders

May 12, 2026 04:53PM ● By Lloyd Green Jr.

Long before Red Suspenders Day became one of Gridley’s signature traditions, downtown merchants were simply trying to bring people back to Main Street.

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Auxiliary Launches America 250 Poster Contest

May 12, 2026 04:32PM ● By MPG Staff

The American Legion Auxiliary Unit 210 South Butte is inviting student artists from Biggs, Gridley and Live Oak to help celebrate the nation’s 250th birthday through a community poster contest.

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Freedom Truck Stops in Live Oak

May 12, 2026 04:18PM ● By Seti Long

The Freedom Truck, a traveling mobile museum presented by PragerU, recently made a stop in Live Oak as part of a nationwide tour celebrating the upcoming 250th anniversary of the United States.

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Annual Fishing Day Hooks Families

May 12, 2026 04:09PM ● By Seti Long, photos by Seti Long

Hundreds of young anglers and their families cast lines at Gray Lodge Wildlife Area on May 9 during the ninth annual Kids Fishing Day hosted by Gridley Parks and Recreation.

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Board Game Knights Reopens in Gridley

May 12, 2026 03:56PM ● By Seti Long, photos by Seti Long

After a brief hiatus, Board Game Knights has reopened its downtown Gridley gaming studio with expanded offerings and a growing community of players.

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California Study Examines Safer Alternatives to Post-Harvest Fumigants

May 12, 2026 09:08AM ● By California Department of Pesticide Regulation News Release

The California Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) recently released the post-harvest commodity fumigation component of a multipart independent scientific study evaluating alternatives to fumigant pesticides.

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Butte County Fire personnel and Gridley Area Chamber of Commerce members

It's Red Suspenders Time!

May 06, 2026 12:00PM ● By Lloyd Green Jr.

Gridley Gears Up for Annual Celebration

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Gridley Quota filled Veterans Memorial Hall

Quota Luncheon, A Patriotic Bite

May 06, 2026 11:45AM ● By Seti Long, photos by Seti Long

Gridley Quota Holds Annual Salad Luncheon

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Memorial Day Ceremony Set, Beale AFB Flyover Planned

May 06, 2026 11:29AM ● By MPG Staff

The Gridley-Biggs Military Veterans Court of Honor Committee will host its annual Memorial Day ceremony on Monday, May 25 at the Gridley-Biggs Cemetery District, honoring fallen service members and recognizing those who continue to serve.

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Celebration Honors Youth in Gridley

May 06, 2026 11:01AM ● By Seti Long, photos by Seti Long

The McKinley School campus was filled with activity April 30 during a well-attended Children’s Day celebration hosted by McKinley and Wilson elementary schools.

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Cancer Survivor Celebration Set in Marysville

May 06, 2026 10:47AM ● By MPG Staff

Adventist Health and Rideout Cancer Care Center will host its 16th annual Cancer Survivor Celebration on June 2, inviting patients and their families to gather, connect and mark their cancer journeys.

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Bull Riding Returns to Yuba City

May 05, 2026 01:05PM ● By MPG Staff

Professional bull riding will take center stage at the Yuba-Sutter Fairgrounds on Sunday, May 17, as the Feather Falls Casino Sutter Buttes Showdown brings a PRCA-sanctioned event to the region.

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Then and Now: Gridley Museum’s Photo Contest

Apr 28, 2026 03:04PM ● By MPG Staff

Shown is a historic Gridley building in its prime back “Then”. Based off this photograph, where was this building and what is located there “Now”?

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Gridley Freshmen Take Shakespeare Trip

Apr 28, 2026 01:38PM ● By Seti Long

Gridley High School freshmen traveled to Ashland, Oregon, this spring for the school’s annual trip to the Oregon Shakespeare Festival, where students experienced live theater and campus life firsthand.

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Sutter County Launches ‘Yodel Pass’ for Boat Access

Apr 28, 2026 01:30PM ● By MPG Staff

Sutter County has launched a new digital system aimed at streamlining access to several popular boat launch and parking locations.

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Rise and Shine!

Apr 28, 2026 12:48PM ● By Lloyd Green Jr.

Bed Races Return as Crowd Favorite in Gridley Red Suspenders Day

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Yuba City Walk Raises TSC Awareness, May 16

Apr 27, 2026 05:56PM ● By MPG Staff

Local families and advocates will gather May 16 at Didar Bains Park for the Step Forward to Cure TSC event, a fundraiser and awareness campaign supporting those affected by tuberous sclerosis complex.

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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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Gridley Prepares for Red Suspenders Day, May 16

Apr 22, 2026 09:33AM ● By Lloyd Green Jr.

Gridley will celebrate its 65th annual Red Suspenders Day on Saturday, May 16, with a full day of events honoring local firefighters and police while bringing the community together downtown.

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We’re Diggin’ It

Apr 22, 2026 09:28AM ● By Seti Long

Fairgrounds Holds Volunteer Day

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Upstate Artists Can Apply for State Fellowships

Apr 21, 2026 03:45PM ● By MPG Staff

Individual artists across Northern California can apply for a new round of state-funded fellowships offering awards from $5,000 to $50,000, with applications due May 6.

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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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Then and Now: Gridley Museum’s Photo Contest

Apr 15, 2026 09:17AM ● By MPG Staff

Shown is a historic Gridley building in its prime back “Then”. Based off this photograph, where was this building and what is located there “Now”?

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Butte College Announces Spring Arts Season

Apr 15, 2026 08:48AM ● By MPG Staff

utte College Performing Arts will present a spring 2026 season of concerts, theater productions and interdisciplinary events featuring student work and community collaboration.

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Big Boy Arrival Captures Californians

Apr 14, 2026 01:37PM ● By Susan Meeker

Historic Steam Engine Touring for USA 250th

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AAUW Garden Tour Set for May 2

Apr 14, 2026 01:18PM ● By MPG Staff

The Marysville-Yuba City affiliate of the American Association of University Women will host its 32nd annual Garden Tour on Saturday, May 2, featuring a self-guided look at local gardens across Marysville.

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Lions Share a Hunt for Generations

Apr 08, 2026 08:27AM ● By Seti Long, photos by Seti Long

It was a hopping Saturday as the Gridley Lions Club held its 48th annual Easter Egg Hunt April 4 at Gridley Manuel Vierra Park.

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Quota Rocks Out

Apr 07, 2026 04:37PM ● By Seti Long

Ready to rock out in the park? So is the Gridley Quota Club, which is supplying everything needed for a fun event.

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Then and Now: Gridley Museum’s Photo Contest

Apr 07, 2026 04:32PM ● By MPG Staff

Shown is a historic Gridley building in its prime back “Then”. Based off this photograph, where was this building and what is located there “Now”?

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Students Soaked at Color Run

Apr 07, 2026 04:04PM ● By Seti Long, photos by Seti Long

Gridley’s Sycamore Middle School sprinted into spring break with a color run Friday, April 3.

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CDFW Opens Duck Stamp Art Contest

Apr 07, 2026 03:54PM ● By MPG Staff

The California Department of Fish and Wildlife is inviting artists to submit original work for the 2026-27 California Duck Stamp Art Contest, with entries accepted from May 11 through June 19.

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Butte College Gala Honors Alumni

Apr 07, 2026 03:49PM ● By MPG Staff

The Butte College Foundation will host its annual gala April 25 at 5:30 p.m. at Manzanita Place in Chico, raising funds to support student programs across multiple disciplines.

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Tickets On Sale for Freebirds Season

Apr 07, 2026 09:39AM ● By Lloyd Green Jr.

The Yuba-Sutter Freebirds have released single-game tickets for the 2026 season at Bryant Field, along with a promotional schedule featuring themed events, weekly specials and giveaways.

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Then and Now: Gridley Museum’s Photo Contest

Apr 01, 2026 08:07AM ● By MPG Staff

Shown is a historic Gridley building in its prime back “Then”. Based off this photograph, where was this building and what is located there “Now”?

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Easter Events Set Across Region

Mar 24, 2026 01:42PM ● By Lloyd Green Jr.

Communities across the region are preparing for a full schedule of Easter events, with activities beginning in late March and continuing into early April.

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