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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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City Employee Deemed Hero

Jul 11, 2024 03:45PM ● By Seti Long

In the early morning hours of July 5, a city employee’s valiant actions played a large role in the successful knock down of a fire

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Thompson Fire Knocked Down

Jul 11, 2024 03:42PM ● By Seti Long, photos by Seti Long

A week later, the Thompson Fire north of Oroville is finally 100% contained

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Patriotism Not Cancelled

Jul 11, 2024 03:37PM ● By Seti Long

Despite the sweltering heat, smoky skies and fireworks show cancellations throughout the county, locals wouldn’t forfeit celebrating Independence Day

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Californians Affected by Wildfire Smoke Should Take Steps to Protect Their Health

Jul 09, 2024 01:08PM ● By California Department of Public Health News Release

The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) is Urging Californians to Take Steps to Protect Themselves from Air Pollutants

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California Secures Federal Assistance to Support Response to Thompson Fire

Jul 03, 2024 02:56PM ● By Governor Gavin Newsom News Release

Moving Swiftly to Support the State’s Response to the Thompson Fire, Governor Gavin Newsom on July 2 Announced that California has Secured a Fire Management Assistance Grant (FMAG)

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Governor Newsom Proclaims State of Emergency in Response to Thompson Fire

Jul 03, 2024 02:41PM ● By Office of Governor Gavin Newsom News Release

Governor Gavin Newsom Proclaimed a State of Emergency on July 3 in Butte County to Support the Response to the Thompson Fire

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Butte County to Provide Masks to Residents Due to Thompson Fire

Jul 03, 2024 02:26PM ● By Butte County News Release

Butte County is Offering its Residents Free N-95 Respirator Masks to Deal with Smoke and Worsening Air Quality Caused by the Thompson Fire

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Thompson Fire Rages

Jul 03, 2024 02:16PM ● By Seti Long

On July 2, the City of Oroville Declared a State of Emergency

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Apache Fire Burns in Foothills

Jul 02, 2024 10:58AM ● By Seti Long

A Fire Broke Out on Monday, June 24, in the Foothills East of Highway 70

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Sentencing Continued for Solis

Jun 27, 2024 04:02PM ● By Seti Long

Michelle Solis Appeared in Butte County Superior Court June 27 at 1:30 pm For Sentencing

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Life’s a Picnic

Jun 24, 2024 03:09PM ● By Seti Long

Gridley Parks and Rec Holds Annual Picnic

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CAL FIRE To Suspend Burn Permits in Butte County

Jun 24, 2024 02:05PM ● By CAL FIRE/Butte County Fire Department News Release

The Increasing Fire Danger Posed by Dead Grass and Hotter, Drier Conditions in the Region are Prompting CAL FIRE to Suspend All Burn Permits for Outdoor Residential Burning Within the State Responsibility Area of Butte County

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Marysville Council to Address Hotel Emergency Proclamation

Jun 20, 2024 11:17AM ● By City of Marysville News Release

Concerns Over the Structural Integrity of the Marysville Hotel Have Prompted the Marysville City Council to Convene a Special Meeting this Friday at 9 a.m.

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Multiple Arrests Made for Possession of Fentanyl and Methamphetamine for Sale

May 31, 2024 12:29PM ● By Butte Interagency Narcotics Task Force News Release

15 Subjects Have Been Detained

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First Response: FUN!

May 24, 2024 03:57PM ● By Seti Long

People of All Ages Celebrated Red Suspenders Day in Gridley

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Reelin’ It in – Gridley Fishing Day

May 21, 2024 10:29AM ● By Seti Long, photos by Seti Long

Bone Yard Pond at Gray Lodge in Gridley Hosts 23rd Annual Kids Fishing Day

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Ready for Red Suspenders Day!

May 21, 2024 10:03AM ● By Seti Long, photos by Seti Long

63rd Annual Red Suspenders Day in Gridley Starts with Firemen's Baseball Games

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Tacos and Tamales Festival Raises Funds for PTSD

May 21, 2024 09:54AM ● By Seti Long, photos by Seti Long

Heavy Rains Couldn't Stop Tacos and Tamales Festival

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CAL FIRE Lends Helping Hand in Lahaina

May 21, 2024 08:48AM ● By Seti Long

CAL FIRE Responds to Call for Aid from Lahaina on the Island of Maui

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Announcing the Marshmallow Olympics!

May 10, 2024 11:24AM ● By Seti Long

Gridley Lions Club is Bringing a Sweet and Smushy Good Time to This Year’s Red Suspenders Day Event Line Up

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Blazing ‘Round the Bases

May 10, 2024 11:19AM ● By Dustin Mattos

CAL FIRE Annual Baseball Game Approaching

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GUSD Statement on Solis

May 09, 2024 04:58PM ● By Seti Long

The Herald Reached Out to Gridley Unified School Districts Superintendent, Justin Kern, for a Statement

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Fun On the Scene!

May 09, 2024 04:46PM ● By Seti Long, photos by Seti Long

Red Suspenders Day Fast Approaching

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