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Live Oak Explores Water System Privatization

May 15, 2025 09:07AM ● By Shaunna Boyd

Live Oak City Council considered a letter of opposition to the proposed California Senate Bill 79 (SB 79) during its May 7 meeting.

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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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Rep. LaMalfa Announces New High-Tech Air Force Mission at Beale AFB

May 07, 2025 10:59AM ● By Office of Representative Doug LaMalfa News Release

— Congressman Doug LaMalfa (R-Richvale) announced May 2 that Beale Air Force Base (AFB) has been selected as the preferred location for the Air Force’s new Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) Aircraft Readiness Unit, a major step forward in securing the base’s future role in next-generation defense technology.

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Mayor Bo Sheppard attended a six-day federal policy conference in Washington, D.C. last week on behalf of the City of Biggs.

Housing Dispute Reheats in Biggs

May 01, 2025 09:24AM ● By Connie Voss

The April 22 Biggs City Council meeting began with public comment from Amanda Mattos regarding Realtor Kory Hamman’s embattled low-income housing project.

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Gridley Council Told Sidewalks Need Repair

Apr 24, 2025 09:26AM ● By Connie Voss

Information was presented by Marcus Beverly, program manager for the Northern California Cities Self Insurance Fund (NCCSIF) Alliant Insurance Services at the Gridley City Council’s bimonthly meeting on April 21.

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Live Oak Hires New Interim City Manager

Apr 24, 2025 08:48AM ● By Shaunna Boyd

The Live Oak City Council held a special meeting on April 7, with a closed session to discuss the dismissal of the current Interim City Manager Richard Crabtree, as well as the recruitment of a new interim city manager.

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Biggs Searches for New City Administrator

Apr 10, 2025 09:27AM ● By Connie Voss

During the regular April 8 Biggs City Council meeting, Biggs Interim City Administrator Cliff Wagner announced that the California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS) regulations require that active recruitment for a permanent city administrator be in progress for him to continue in the interim position.

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Gridley Council Considers Expanding Feather Flyer Service

Apr 10, 2025 09:16AM ● By Connie Voss

During the April 7 Gridley City Council meeting, two newly-promoted employees were recognized: Deputy City Clerk Carmen Santana and Assistant Finance Director Patricia Taverner, the former business services director.

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Rep. LaMalfa Recognized for Leadership in Forestry and Rural Industry

Apr 09, 2025 11:00AM ● By Congressman Doug LaMalfa News Release

Congressman Doug LaMalfa (R-Richvale) was selected to receive the 2025 Congressional Leadership Award from the American Loggers Council (ALC) and the American Biomass Energy Association (ABEA) for his work to support the timber and biomass industries, improve forest management, and reduce wildfire risks.

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Gallagher Calls for Federal Audit of Soaring Medi-Cal Costs

Apr 02, 2025 09:08AM ● By Assemblyman James Gallagher News Release

While vulnerable patients struggle to access care, out-of-control spending takes away from other priorities.

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Solar Contractor Warns Biggs Council

Mar 28, 2025 09:07AM ● By Connie Voss

The first bi-monthly Biggs City Council meeting kicked off March 24 with public comments, when resident James Wilson addressed the council saying it was non-compliant with the California Solar Rights Act.

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Council Approves $3.5 Million for Water Fund Deficit

Mar 28, 2025 08:50AM ● By Shaunna Boyd

The Live Oak City Council voted unanimously to fill two vacancies on the Planning Commission during the March 19 meeting.

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Gallagher, Dahle Act to Address Flood Concerns in Butte County

Mar 25, 2025 09:42AM ● By Assembly Republican Caucus News Release

On March 10, Assemblyman James Gallagher (R-East Nicolaus) and Senator Megan Dahle (R-Bieber) announced legislative action to address public safety in the Five-Mile Basin, a crucial flood control system in the City of Chico and Butte County.

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Assembly Republicans Demand Urgent Action on Public Safety

Mar 25, 2025 09:35AM ● By Assembly Republican Caucus News Release

On March 13, Assembly Republicans joined law enforcement leaders and victims’ rights advocates to call for swift and decisive action to address the public safety challenges facing California.

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Reps. LaMalfa, Thompson, Murphy, and Panetta Introduce Disaster Mitigation and Tax Parity Act

Mar 25, 2025 09:32AM ● By Office of Congressman Doug LaMalfa News Release

On March 5, Congressman Doug LaMalfa (R-Richvale), Congressman Mike Thompson (D-CA), Congressman Greg Murphy, M.D. (R-NC), and Congressman Jimmy Panetta (D-CA) introduced the Disaster Mitigation and Tax Parity Act.

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Biggs to Hold November Special Election

Mar 25, 2025 09:30AM ● By Connie Voss

During the March 11 Biggs City Council meeting, a recorded slide presentation by long-time resident Angelo Aguilar was given to request more sidewalks and improvements for the city.

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Biggs to Hold November Special Election

Mar 25, 2025 09:30AM ● By Connie Voss

During the March 11 Biggs City Council meeting, a recorded slide presentation by long-time resident Angelo Aguilar was given to request more sidewalks and improvements for the city.

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Josh F.W. Cook Appointed as EPA Regional Administrator

Mar 25, 2025 09:17AM ● By U. S. Environmental Protection Agency News Release

On March 18, U. S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lee Zeldin announced that President Donald J. Trump appointed Josh F.W. Cook as EPA’s Pacific Southwest (Region 9) Regional Administrator.

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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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Live Oak Considers Water Rate Increases

Mar 12, 2025 09:45AM ● By Shaunna Boyd

Live Oak City Council members heard a mid-year budget report and considered amendments to the fiscal year 2024-2025 budget during their March 5 meeting.

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Biggs Seeking New City Administrator

Feb 27, 2025 12:55PM ● By Carol Feineman and Paul Scholl

The whistleblower complaint, based on alleged incidents between May 29, 2023 and Sept. 27, 2024 is currently attracting attention because the Biggs City Council on Feb. 11 decided to release report findings from an independent investigation of the complaint.

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Council Reviews Gridley Budget

Feb 27, 2025 10:17AM ● By Connie Voss

The Gridley City Council gave approval to City Administrator Elisa Arteaga to renew a contract with RSG Solutions, a consulting firm for community development, at the Feb. 18 council meeting.

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City Hopes to Determine Source of PFAs in Water

Feb 27, 2025 08:48AM ● By Shaunna Boyd

At the Feb. 19 meeting of the Live Oak City Council, Interim Public Works Director Jeff Nelson presented an update about the levels of PFAs (forever chemicals) in the city wells.

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City Council Debates Planning Commission Appointment Process

Feb 12, 2025 02:03PM ● By Shaunna Boyd

During the Feb. 5 Live Oak City Council meeting, Finance Director James Ramsey submitted the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR), completed by the certified public accountant firm Rogers, Anderson, Malody, and Scott LLP.

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‘Day Without Immigrants’ Protest Held

Feb 06, 2025 08:36AM ● By Connie Voss, photos by Connie Voss

About 150 Gridley residents joined a nationwide effort, “Day Without Immigrants,” on Feb. 3 to protest against the possible deportation of undocumented immigrants under the new Trump administration.

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New City Planner for Gridley

Feb 05, 2025 04:54PM ● By Connie Voss, photos by Connie Voss

A new principal planner has joined the staff at Gridley City Hall. Christopher Smith started work on Jan. 27. He was officially introduced at the City Council meeting on Feb. 3.

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Council Approves Deputy City Clerk Position

Jan 29, 2025 04:07PM ● By Connie Voss

Due to the Martin Luther King Day and Inauguration Day, Gridley City Council met on Tuesday, Jan. 21, in lieu of the usual time on Monday night. Mayor Mike Farr was absent so Vice-Mayor Bruce Johnson conducted the meeting.

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Live Oak’s PFAs Retested Positive

Jan 23, 2025 12:07PM ● By Shaunna Boyd

During the Jan. 15 Live Oak City Council meeting’s public comments, resident Cruz Mora requested an update about the city’s wells’ re-testing to determine the level of PFAs (also called forever chemicals) in the water system.

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Four More Years for Farr and Johnson

Jan 02, 2025 10:31AM ● By Connie Voss

Current Mayor Mike Farr and Vice Mayor Bruce Johnson were both reappointed to continue for another four-year term at the Dec. 16 Gridley City Council meeting. Voting by the City Council was unanimous.

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Live Oak City Council Welcomes New Member

Dec 27, 2024 09:07AM ● By Shaunna Boyd

The Live Oak City Council issued a resolution accepting the Nov. 5 election results and elected councilmembers were sworn in at its Dec. 12 meeting.

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Gallagher Condemns Approval of Newsom’s Gas Car Ban

Dec 19, 2024 10:12AM ● By Assembly Republicans News Release

Assembly Republican Leader James Gallagher condemned the lame-duck Biden administration’s decision to approve Gov. Newsom’s radical gas-powered car ban.

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Gallagher Makes Statement on Bidwell Mansion Fire

Dec 19, 2024 10:10AM ● By Office of Assemblyman James Gallagher News Release

Assemblyman James Gallagher released the following statement on the destruction of the historic Bidwell Mansion in a fire.

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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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Gallagher Comments on Newsom’s “Jobs First” Stop in Colusa County

Dec 12, 2024 09:33AM ● By Assembly Republicans News Release

On Dec. 10, as Gov. Gavin Newsom visits Colusa County for his “Jobs First” tour to brag about the Sites Reservoir and Delta tunnel project (neither of which have created many jobs), Assembly Republican Leader James Gallagher (Yuba City) blasted the governor for failing to deliver on his promises about infrastructure and the economy.

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