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Children’s Faire Set for April 11

Mar 24, 2026 01:34PM ● By Lloyd Green Jr.

Valley Oak Children’s Services will host its annual Children’s Faire on Saturday, April 11, bringing families and community organizations together in downtown Chico.

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Gridley Cars and Coffee Set for March 28

Mar 24, 2026 01:26PM ● By MPG Staff

Car enthusiasts and community members will gather Saturday, March 28, for a morning of conversation and classic vehicles at Gridley Cars and Coffee.

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Families Connect at Resource Day

Mar 24, 2026 01:12PM ● By MPG Staff

amilies gather March 7 at the Gridley Library during Valley Oak Children’s Services’ Family Resource Day, where local organizations shared materials and services and author Jacob Davenport met with children and signed copies of his book “Cat, Cat, Cat, Where is that Cat?”

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Street Food Festival Returns April 17

Mar 24, 2026 01:02PM ● By Lloyd Green Jr.

The City of Live Oak Parks and Recreation Department will host its third annual Street Food Festival on Friday, April 17, bringing food vendors, music and family activities back to Broadway Street.

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Then and Now: Gridley Museum’s Photo Contest

Mar 24, 2026 12:58PM ● 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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Local Writer Featured at Luncheon

Mar 24, 2026 10:04AM ● By Lloyd Green Jr.

Author Steven T. Callan will speak at the Colusi County Historical Society’s April 18 luncheon, where he will discuss his latest novel, "The Outlaw from Newville."

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Knights of St. Patty’s

Mar 17, 2026 04:31PM ● By Seti Long, photos by Seti Long

The Knights of Columbus St. Mary’s Council #12527 held their 27th annual St. Patrick’s Day Dinner on Saturday, March 14.

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Fat, Fat Jehoshaphat Musical

Mar 17, 2026 04:09PM ● By Gridley Christian Church News Release

On Sunday, March 22, Kids Choir will present the spring musical “Fat, Fat Jehoshaphat” at Gridley Christian Church at 10:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.

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Guys and Dolls Draws Sold Out Crowd

Mar 17, 2026 04:05PM ● By Cindy Scott

Months of rehearsal paid off as a sold-out crowd enjoyed the GHS Drama Club’s presentation of “Guys and Dolls” on Thursday, March 12. For Friday’s performance, the cast performed with energy and expression despite a long day of band competition at Butte College.

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Dressing Up with Quota

Mar 17, 2026 03:47PM ● By Seti Long

The Gridley Quota Club is helping locals in need access affordable clothing through its thrift store while also supporting teens searching for prom dresses.

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Then and Now: Gridley Museum’s Photo Contest

Mar 10, 2026 01:21PM ● 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 County Dogs Compete in “Pooch Playoffs” Fundraiser

Mar 10, 2026 01:18PM ● By Lloyd Green

A Butte County photographer is inviting local pet owners to showcase their four-legged companions while helping raise funds for animals in need through a community contest this spring.

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‘Golden Days & Country Ways’ at the Butte County Fair

Mar 10, 2026 12:30PM ● By Seti Long

As the year moves toward spring and warmer weather, annual activities and events are preparing for their 2026 premiere, including the Butte County Fair.

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Regional Meat Processing Facility Tour Set for March 30

Mar 10, 2026 08:49AM ● By Lloyd Green

Organizers have announced another public tour of the developing USDA and California Department of Food and Agriculture certified meat processing facility at the Colusa Industrial Park.

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Museum Weekend Connects Past and Present

Mar 03, 2026 03:58PM ● By Susan Meeker, photos by Susan Meeker

As the nation approaches its 250th anniversary on July 4, the Gridley Museum marked Butte County Museum Weekend with a special screening of Ken Burns documentaries on the Revolutionary War.

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Then and Now: Gridley Museum’s Photo Contest

Mar 03, 2026 03:25PM ● By Seti Long

The Gridley Museum has partnered with the Gridley Herald to launch a historical photo contest titled “Then & Now.”

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Interfaith Choir to Perform 'Lamb of God'

Mar 03, 2026 03:21PM ● By Cindy Scott

Area singers and musicians will present Rob Gardner’s “Lamb of God” on Palm Sunday, March 29 at 6 p.m. at the Oroville State Theatre. Admission is free and tickets may be reserved at Eventbrite.com by searching “Lamb of God Oroville.”

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‘Guys and Dolls’ Performing March 11-13

Mar 03, 2026 03:15PM ● By Cindy Scott

Gambling gangsters and high romance come together in the GHS musical “Guys and Dolls,” performing March 11 at 4 p.m. and March 12 and 13 at 7 p.m. in the Guardian Building at Gridley High School, 300 E. Spruce St.

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A Barn-Busting FFA Week

Mar 03, 2026 03:09PM ● By Seti Long

Gridley High School, along with Live Oak and Biggs high schools, celebrated National FFA Week.

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Chamber Celebrates Newest Downtown Business

Feb 24, 2026 12:48PM ● By MPG Staff

The Clayground on Hazel Street in Gridley celebrated its partnership with the Gridley Area Chamber of Commerce with a ribbon cutting ceremony Thursday, Feb. 19.

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Top Concert Acts Coming to the 2026 California State Fair

Feb 23, 2026 04:19PM ● By California State Fair News Release

Weekly Announcements Begin in March

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GHS Performing ‘Guys and Dolls’ in March

Feb 17, 2026 02:03PM ● By Cindy Scott

The Gridley High School Drama Club is preparing to bring the classic musical “Guys and Dolls” to the stage next month in the Guardian Building.

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Visiting History: Museum Weekend Nears

Feb 10, 2026 03:47PM ● By Seti Long

Butte County is encouraging the public to explore local history and culture during its annual Museum Weekend, set for Feb. 28 and March 1.

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Optimism Marks 2026 Colusa Farm Show

Feb 10, 2026 10:08AM ● By Susan Meeker, photos by Susan Meeker

Three days of warm, clear weather helped draw thousands to the Colusa Farm Show, which concluded Feb. 5 at the Colusa County Fairgrounds.

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Gridley Teen Earns State, National Choir Honors

Feb 03, 2026 04:59PM ● By Seti Long

January 2026 has been filled with song for local teen Naomie Grover, who has performed at multiple choir events at the regional, state and national levels.

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Gridley High School’s Winter Events

Jan 28, 2026 08:21AM ● By Destiny Hutchison

Gridley High School is excited to announce the upcoming Winter Snowball, a formal dance that promises to be one of the highlight events of the school year.

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Colusa Farm Show Returns for 61st Year

Jan 27, 2026 05:13PM ● By Lloyd Green

The Colusa County Farm Show returns Feb. 3-5 for its 61st year, bringing three days of equipment displays, educational seminars and agricultural networking to the Colusa County Fairgrounds.

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Birders take in the sights along the Feather River Parkway

Birders Brave Fog at Snow Goose Festival

Jan 27, 2026 12:54PM ● By Susan Meeker

The 26th Snow Goose Festival of the Pacific Flyway concluded on Sunday, its four foggy days packed with birders who showed up even when the sun did not.

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Joelle Naphan received the top honor and a $1,000 prize for a silhouette photograph showing a man on horseback throwing a lasso

Oroville Rancher Wins Farm Bureau Contest

Jan 21, 2026 08:49AM ● By Lloyd Green

A rancher from Oroville earned first place in the 44th annual California Farm Bureau Photo Contest, which drew hundreds of entries from amateur photographers across the state.

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Lynne Spencer was honored as the Quiet Rotarian for her dedication and continued service

Quiet Rotarian Honored in Gridley

Jan 21, 2026 08:41AM ● By Seti Long, photos by Seti Long

Gridley Rotary International hosted a special guest at their weekly meeting Thursday, Jan. 15.

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Organizer of the North State Model Train Show and owner of Packratt Trains &Toys

On Track

Jan 13, 2026 04:51PM ● By Seti Long

North State Model Train Show

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Gather ‘Round at the ClayGround

Jan 13, 2026 04:33PM ● By Seti Long

A creative new venture quietly joined the ranks of downtown businesses last fall and is quickly becoming a popular destination for all ages of local artisans and a new place to host group events.

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Butte County Hall of Records Valentine’s Day Wedding Ceremonies

Jan 13, 2026 03:53PM ● By Butte County Clerk-Recorder’s Office News Release

Love is in the air at the Butte County Clerk-Recorder’s Department this Valentine’s Day, as the office invites couples to say “I do” during special Saturday wedding ceremonies in a charming and intimate setting.

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Sutter Buttes Land Trust Opens Photo Contest

Jan 13, 2026 09:10AM ● By Lloyd Green Jr.

The Sutter Buttes Regional Land Trust has opened submissions for its 22nd annual calendar photo contest, inviting photographers to help document the natural beauty and agricultural heritage of the Sutter Buttes region.

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Travis Moniz of Princeton qualified for the 2026 World Livestock Auctioneer Championship

North State Auctioneer Advances to World Championship

Jan 13, 2026 08:57AM ● By Susan Meeker

A Northern California native is among the top 10 livestock auctioneers advancing to the 2026 World Livestock Auctioneer Championship, earning the distinction as the only Californian to make the cut.

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