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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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Sixth Street Stir

Aug 22, 2024 10:48AM ● By Story and photo by Seti Long

What has become a controversial project in the City of Biggs came before the City Council for direction at their Aug. 13 meeting.

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Battle Continues to Clean Up Virginia Street

Aug 22, 2024 10:41AM ● By Story by Connie Voss, photos by Seti Long

At the Aug. 5 Gridley City Council meeting, city attorney Tony Galyean provided a much-needed update on the clean-up of the two abandoned properties at 390 and 110 Virginia St.

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Governor Newsom Signs Legislative Package

Aug 19, 2024 06:48PM ● By Office of Governor Gavin Newsom News Release

Building on California’s robust laws and strategies to reduce crime and protect communities, Governor Newsom signed landmark legislation to further crack down on property and retail crime on Aug. 16

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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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Fire Destroys Downtown Warehouse

Aug 09, 2024 12:42PM ● By Seti Long

Mid-morning Thursday, Aug. 1, a plume of black toxic smoke rose from the heart of Gridley’s downtown area.

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414,000 and Counting: Park Fire Burns On

Aug 09, 2024 10:19AM ● By Seti Long

With weather conditions in the early portion of the week trending toward warmer days with low humidity, the Park Fire that is burning in Butte, Tehama, Shasta and Plumas counties has gained momentum.

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Gridley Welcomes New Police Chief

Aug 09, 2024 09:35AM ● By Seti Long, photos by Seti Long

City Council members at their Aug. 5 meeting voted to install Gridley Police Department’s Lt. Todd Farr as police chief after former Chief Rodney Harr announced his intention to retire

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California Wildlife Officer Academy Graduates Largest Class in History

Aug 09, 2024 09:26AM ● By California Department of Fish and Wildlife News Release

The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) Wildlife Officer Academy graduated and pinned badges on 54 new officers Aug. 1 in Paradise, Butte County. This group represents the largest academy graduating class in the California Department of Fish and Wildlife history

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Council Discusses Meaningful Collaboration in Planning Future Growth

Aug 05, 2024 11:17AM ● By Melody McDowell

At the July 15 regular Gridley City Council meeting, City Administrator Elisa Arteaga discussed how the city should respond to a proposed letter of agreement initiated by the Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCo) regarding communication procedures to be followed in planning future housing development projects for the community

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CAL FIRE Investigators Arrest Man for a Fire in Concow

Aug 01, 2024 11:38AM ● By CAL FIRE/Butte County Fire Department News Release

At 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, July 17, firefighters were dispatched to a vegetation fire near the old Rock House restaurant on Highway 70 and Timtam Lane in Concow.

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Park Fire Still Burning

Aug 01, 2024 10:35AM ● By Seti Long

A week after the Park Fire started in upper Bidwell Park, skies in Northern California are still filled with smoke as the massive wildfire continues to burn.

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For the Love of Puppies

Aug 01, 2024 10:08AM ● By Butte County Sheriff’s Search and Rescue News Release

On the night of July 24, as people were frantically evacuating in a remote area above Cohasset, near Campbellville, a resident’s truck became disabled.

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CHP Swears In 102 New Officers

Jul 31, 2024 02:35PM ● By California Highway Patrol News Release

On July 12, the California Highway Patrol (CHP) proudly introduced 102 of the state’s newest officers during a swearing-in ceremony at the CHP Academy in West Sacramento

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State of Emergency Declared for Park Fire

Jul 30, 2024 04:21PM ● By MPG Staff

On July 26, Governor Gavin Newsom proclaimed a state of emergency in Butte and Tehama counties due to the Park Fire, the state’s largest fire to date in 2024

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PG&E Crews Restore Power to 2,026 Customers Impacted by the Park Fire

Jul 29, 2024 05:11PM ● By PG&E News Release

As the Park Fire progressed, PG&E de-energized distribution power lines in stages in and near the burn area at the request of fire agencies for firefighter and public safety

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California Secures Federal Assistance to Support Response to Park Fire

Jul 26, 2024 11:57AM ● By Office of Governor Gavin Newsom Press Release

Governor Gavin Newsom announced July 25 that California last night secured a Fire Management Assistance Grant (FMAG) from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to help ensure the availability of vital resources to suppress the fire burning in Butte County.

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The Things We Do So Others May Live

Jul 25, 2024 04:26PM ● By Butte County Search and Rescue News Release

This weekend, our team conducted our annual Air Operations, Marine Unit, and Swift Water Rescue combination training on the Thermalito Afterbay

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Solis Hearing Detailed

Jul 24, 2024 01:03PM ● By Seti Long

The Gridley community has paid special attention to the criminal case involving Michelle Solis, a 46-year-old former Gridley school teacher

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Ready for a Night Out?

Jul 18, 2024 09:36AM ● By Seti Long

National Night Out aims to foster a closer bond and relationships between law enforcement officers that serve our community and the people in it

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Fires Rage

Jul 11, 2024 04:07PM ● By Seti Long

Butte County and surrounding areas have experienced devastating wildfires over the past few years, with fire activity remaining strong in 2024

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A Fire Inside

Jul 11, 2024 03:56PM ● By Seti Long

The Herald reached out to Gridley Fire Department Station 74 for more information on the fire

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