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City of Live Oak Reaffirms Commitment to Progress and Public Service Amid Ongoing Developments

Jun 20, 2025 04:52PM ● By City of Live Oak News Release

The City of Live Oak is aware of the recent arrest of Councilmember Aaron Pamma. At this time, the city is monitoring the situation and will continue to assess any developments as more information becomes available.

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Sutter County Sheriff Brandon Barnes was officially sworn in as the president of the California State Sheriffs’ Association on June 10 at the 131st Annual Conference Installation Banquet in Lake Tahoe

Sheriff Barnes Takes on New Role

Jun 19, 2025 09:16AM ● By Sutter County Sheriff’s Office News Release

Sutter County Sheriff Brandon Barnes was officially sworn in as the California State Sheriffs’ Association president for the 2025-2026 term on June 10 during the 131st annual Conference Installation Banquet in Lake Tahoe.

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Upon arrival of the 400 block of Scarlet Oak Drive, officers were flagged down by a resident who reported that a shooting had just occurred.

Shooting Suspect Arrested

Jun 19, 2025 09:08AM ● By Gridley Police Department News Release

The Gridley Police Department received a 911 call from a residence in the 400 block of Paradox Drive on June 15, at approximately 8:40 p.m. While the caller provided their address, the nature of the emergency was initially unknown.

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CAL FIRE to Suspend Burn Permits in Butte County

Jun 19, 2025 08:57AM ● By CAL FIRE/Butte County Fire Department News Release

California experienced another wet winter that filled reservoirs for an unprecedented third year in a row.

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Biggs to Hold Special Election

Jun 19, 2025 08:49AM ● By Connie Voss

During a special Biggs City Council meeting at 10 a.m. June 13, Interim City Administrator Cliff Wagner began the meeting by speaking about the importance of having a yearly financial audit.

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The City Council congratulated the 2025 Live Oak Major Girls Little League for winning the Tournament of Champions.

Council Honors Sheriff’s Department, Girls’ Little League

Jun 12, 2025 08:48AM ● By Shaunna Boyd

New Social Media Policy Could Reduce Violations

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Missionaries for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, Elder Pugh and Pattee, take their turns in the jail.

Confessions of a Red Suspender’s Day Jail Inmate

May 22, 2025 11:20AM ● By Connie Voss, photos by Connie Voss

Following a time-honored tradition, Red Suspender’s Day kicked off with the “Unjustice Court.”

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Biggs City Council honored retiring city accountant Roy Seiler

Fires and Housing Hot Topics in Biggs

May 22, 2025 11:14AM ● By Connie Voss

The May 13 Biggs City Council meeting started with recognition of retiring City Accountant Roy Seiler. Mayor James “Bo” Sheppard praised Seiler’s 15 years of dedication and professionalism in his service to the community.

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The final fire truck in the parade sprays the eager children.

Everybody Loves Red Suspenders Day

May 22, 2025 10:45AM ● By Connie Voss

It was a perfect day for the annual Red Suspender’s Day celebration, and it was very well attended.

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Race to the Car and Truck Show

May 15, 2025 08:53AM ● By Connie Voss

Red Suspenders Day attendees can ooh and aah at the annual Car and Truck Show entries May 17 on Hazel and Kentucky streets.

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Gridley Police and firefighters joined the Chamber of Commerce staff for a preliminary picture in preparation for Red Suspenders Day

Getting Ready for Red Suspenders Day!

May 15, 2025 08:46AM ● By Connie Voss

The day that Gridley has been waiting for is almost here! The annual Red Suspenders Day will be on Saturday, May 17.

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Gridley Council Approves Wildfire Protection Plan

May 08, 2025 02:53PM ● By Connie Voss

Gridley City Council had a busy regular meeting on May 5.

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Here is one of the Gridley Fire Department’s fire trucks as the CAL FIRE crew brought out ladders.

Orchard Hospital Aids in First Responder Training

May 01, 2025 10:24AM ● By Orchard Hospital News Release

Orchard Hospital was proud to recently partner with CAL FIRE (California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection) in supporting a regional training exercise held at the hospital’s former assisted-living facility, located just behind the hospital.

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Live Oak High School Sober Grad Night Basketball Game tipped off

Victory on the Court

Apr 24, 2025 09:00AM ● By Shamaya Sutton, photos by Chris Pedigo

Live Oak Seniors Defeat Deputies and Firefighters in Charity Game

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Tommy Moose dolls were donated to Orchard Hospital

‘Tommy Moose’ Dolls Donated to Orchard Hospital

Apr 24, 2025 08:38AM ● By Connie Voss

Carrying on a tradition, the Gridley Moose Lodge donated a case of 12 stuffed toy moose dolls (a.k.a. “Tommy Moose”) to benefit young patients at Orchard Hospital. The stuffed toys help comfort children in stressful situations.

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Honoring a Hero

Apr 16, 2025 10:28AM ● By Shamaya Sutton

Community Gathers to Honor Officer Rodarte in Ceremony

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Officer Osmar Rodarte Killed During Drug Raid

Apr 02, 2025 09:03AM ● By Shamaya Sutton

The Marysville Police Department has identified Officer Osmar Rodarte as the officer who was fatally shot on the morning of March 26 during a multi-agency drug raid in Olivehurst.

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Officer Osmar Rodarte Killed During Major Drug Raid

Mar 27, 2025 04:04PM ● By Shamaya Sutton

The Marysville Police Department identified Officer Osmar Rodarte as the officer who was fatally shot the morning of March 26 during a multi-agency drug raid in Olivehurst. The raid was part of a sweeping operation targeting a transnational drug trafficking organization.

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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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