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Reducing Wildfire Risk: PG&E Community Meeting on Undergrounding

Mar 17, 2025 04:55PM ● By PG&E News Release

Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) is continuing to underground powerlines on the ridge and will be starting two major projects in April along Skyway and Pentz Road.

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Gridley Council Approves New Police Vehicle

Mar 12, 2025 04:29PM ● By Connie Voss

Gridley City Administrator Elisa Arteaga gave a strategic planning informational presentation at the Gridley City Council meeting on March 3.

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Gallagher, Dahle Announce Efforts to Aid Paradise School District

Mar 12, 2025 04:07PM ● By Office of Assemblymember James Gallagher News Release

n March 5, Assemblyman James Gallagher (R-East Nicolaus) and Senator Megan Dahle (R-Bieber) announced legislative action to help the Paradise Unified School District (PUSD) recover from the devastating Camp Fire in 2018, which destroyed nearly 14,000 homes, about 85% of the community.

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Work Begins on South Paradise Vegetation Management Project

Mar 12, 2025 04:03PM ● By CAL FIRE/Butte County Fire Department News Release

AL FIRE/Butte County Fire Department has officially commenced work on the 8,000-acre South Paradise Vegetation Management Project (VMP) this week, following the receipt of a $1.5-million Community Wildfire Defense Grant (CWDG) from the U.S. Forest Service (USFS).

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Bidwell Manson Arsonist Sentenced to 11 Years State Prison

Mar 06, 2025 10:01AM ● By Butte County District Attorney’s Office News Release

Kevin Carlson, 30, of Chico, was sentenced today to the maximum term of 11 years in state prison for his arson of the Bidwell Manson on Dec. 11, 2024.

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Search and Rescue Visits Rotary

Feb 27, 2025 10:38AM ● By Connie Voss, photos by Connie Voss

Gridley Rotarians learned some interesting facts about Butte County Sheriff’s Search and Rescue at the club’s weekly luncheon on Feb. 20.

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County Invites Comments on Wildfire Protection Plan

Feb 12, 2025 02:18PM ● By Butte County Fire/CAL FIRE News Release

Butte County is partnering with residents, community leaders, land managers, fire personnel and other stakeholders to update the Community Wildfire Protection Plan.

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Bidwell Mansion Arsonist Admits Guilt

Feb 05, 2025 05:10PM ● By Butte County District Attorney News Release

The man accused of the Dec. 11, 2024, arson that destroyed the historic Bidwell Mansion in Chico was in Butte County Superior Court Feb. 5 where he admitted his guilt by entering a plea of No Contest* as charged to a felony count of Arson of a Structure with use of an Accelerant.

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Live Oak Fire Station Gets Mural

Jan 28, 2025 10:38AM ● By Shamaya Sutton

In 2017, the city of Live Oak received its first documented mural by artist Rafael Blanco entitled “Railroading Away.”

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Search Continues for Jan. 4 Burglars

Jan 22, 2025 12:22PM ● By Connie Voss

The Railhouse Pub & Grill, located at 1495 #C on Highway 99, was burglarized about 3 a.m. Jan. 4 and the suspects are still at large

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Suspect Arrested in Connection with Bidwell Mansion Fire

Jan 08, 2025 08:46AM ● By California State Parks News Release

Officers with California State Parks, CAL FIR’s Office of the State Fire Marshal, Chico Police Department, and the California State University, Chico Police Department on the afternoon of Jan. 2 arrested a suspect on felony arson charges in connection with the Dec. 11 fire that severely damaged Bidwell Mansion State Historic Park.

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Serial Christmas Thief Introduced to Prop 36

Jan 02, 2025 10:48AM ● By Butte County District Attorney News Release

A Red Bluff man was caught on Dec. 20, stealing from several Chico stores and was introduced to the hard realities of the recently passed Proposition 36 provisions that elevated his petty thefts to felonies.

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Firefighters Rescue Kitten

Dec 27, 2024 09:11AM ● By Connie Voss

CAL FIRE Truck 74 was dispatched Dec. 17 to rescue a kitten from the top of a tall tree on Vermont Street. The cat’s neighbor called 911 and Firefighters Hunter Noel and Dakota McGinnis responded. Noel climbed the ladder and McGinnis was the operator.

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Arson Expected for Bidwell Mansion

Dec 19, 2024 09:47AM ● By Shamaya Sutton

At approximately 3 a.m. Dec. 11, a fire broke out at Bidwell Mansion State Historic Park in Chico that nearly burnt the entire structure to the ground.

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Law Enforcement Wants Information on School Shooting

Dec 12, 2024 11:47AM ● By Shamaya Sutton

On Dec. 4, two students at Feather River Adventist School in Oroville were shot and sustained critical injuries. The victims were identified as 5-year-old Elias Wolford and 6-year-old Roman Mendez.

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Legislation to Provide Disaster Tax Relief

Dec 12, 2024 09:39AM ● By Office of Rep. Doug LaMalfa News Release

On Dec. 4, the U.S. Senate passed H.R. 5863, the Federal Disaster Tax Relief Act. This legislation included Congressman Doug LaMalfa’s (R-Richvale) bill, H.R. 4970, Protect Innocent Victims of Taxation After Fire Act, which will exempt wildfire relief payments from federal income taxes.

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Chico Mayor Comments on Bidwell Mansion Fire

Dec 12, 2024 09:12AM ● By Office of Mayor Kasey Reynolds News Release

City of Chico Mayor Kasey Reynolds made comments regarding the tragic Dec. 10 Bidwell Mansion fire.

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Up in Smoke

Dec 12, 2024 09:10AM ● By Connie Voss

Chico’s Bidwell Mansion Destroyed

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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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Shooting Reported at Local School

Dec 04, 2024 03:23PM ● By MPG Staff

Two Feather River Adventist School students were shot Dec. 4 by an unknown gunman, who, according to law enforcement officials, then died from a self-sustained gunshot wound.

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Matt Maples Sworn in as Captain and Jail Division Commander

Nov 29, 2024 09:12AM ● By Shamaya Sutton

Back in September, Brandon Barnes, the 24th sheriff elected to Sutter County, announced that two members of his command staff would retire by the end of the year.

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CHP Swearing-In Ceremony Marks Milestone

Nov 21, 2024 11:36AM ● By California Highway Patrol News Release

The California Highway Patrol (CHP) proudly announces a major achievement in its ongoing recruitment efforts as it officially swears in 121 new officers, bringing the Department past its goal of hiring over 1,000 officers.

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Gridley Honors Retired Police Chief Harr

Nov 21, 2024 10:49AM ● By Connie Voss, photos by Connie Voss

At the Nov. 19 City Council meeting, a special recognition was given to outgoing Gridley Police Chief, Rodney Harr. Many colleagues and friends turned out for the event.

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Forest Health Grant Funding Aims to Restore and Protect Thriving Forest Ecosystems

Nov 14, 2024 12:21PM ● By California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection News Release

The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) is announcing the availability of up to $70 million in funding for projects aimed at improving forest health across the state.

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Butte County Sheriff’s Search and Rescue Finds Lost Hiker

Nov 14, 2024 11:40AM ● By Butte County Sheriff's Search and Rescue News Release

On the night of Nov. 9, the Butte County Sheriff's Search and Rescue team was activated to respond to the Milsap Bar area for a lost/missing hiker (MP).

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Enrollment Deadline Set for State Debris Removal Program

Nov 14, 2024 11:14AM ● By Butte County News Release

The Butte County Board of Supervisors has adopted a resolution setting a deadline of Jan. 15, 2025, for Park Fire and Thompson Fire-impacted residents to enroll in the State Debris Removal Program.

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Utility Pole Fire Causes Power Outage

Nov 14, 2024 09:22AM ● By Connie Voss

Heron Landing residents were surprised by an electrical fire on Veterans Day, burning at the top of a PG&E pole along W. Biggs-Gridley Road. The fire occurred at about 3 p.m. Nov. 11. A nearby Heron Landing resident called 911.

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Butte County Burn Permit Suspension to be Lifted

Nov 04, 2024 09:24AM ● By CAL FIRE/Butte County Fire Department News Release

Effective 8 a.m. Friday, Nov. 1, the burn permit suspension in Butte County will be lifted.

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Gridley Unified Sued in Butte County Court

Oct 17, 2024 09:47AM ● By MPG Staff

According to an Oct. 15 court filing with the Butte County Superior Court, the Gridley Unified School District along with former teacher, Michelle Christine Solis, are being sued by a John Doe plaintiff.

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Sheriff Honea: ‘Yes’ on Measure H, Prop. 36’

Oct 17, 2024 09:38AM ● By Connie Voss

Butte County Sheriff Kory Honea discussed during the Oct. 10 Gridley Rotary Club weekly meeting why he wants voters to support Measure H in the Nov. 5 General Election.

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Join the Conversation: Upcoming CWPP Stakeholder Workshops in Butte County

Oct 03, 2024 10:06AM ● By Butte County Fire Department News Release

The development of Butte County’s 2025 Community Wildfire Protection Plan (CWPP) update is a collaborative effort between local, county, state and federal agencies, along with community organizations and the public.

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Gallagher Applauds Request for Major Disaster Declaration for the Park Fire

Oct 02, 2024 01:30PM ● By Mitch Barber

Assemblyman James Gallagher (R-Yuba City) applauded California’s request for a Presidential Major Disaster Declaration to assist with the recovery from this summer’s Park Fire.

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Butte County Receives Approval for Private Property Debris Removal for Park Fire

Sep 19, 2024 10:39AM ● By Butte County News Release

Butte County is pleased to announce it has received formal approval from the Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (CalOES) for a Private Property Debris Removal program for properties impacted by the Park Fire.

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A Night Out in Live Oak

Aug 22, 2024 04:02PM ● By By Seti Long, Photos by Christopher Pedigo

The City of Live Oak celebrated alongside their brothers and sisters in law enforcement at National Night Out earlier this month.

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Sheriff’s Department Searches for Julio Gutierrez

Aug 22, 2024 12:24PM ● By Butte County Sheriff’s Department News Release

On Aug. 18, at approximately 2:41 a.m., family members of Julio Gutierrez, 22, reported him missing. Deputies started an investigation and determined Gutierrez did not return home after attending an event in Biggs.

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