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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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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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A New Mayor for Biggs

Dec 12, 2024 09:02AM ● By Connie Voss, photos by Connie Voss

The Biggs City Council members at their Dec. 10 meeting appointed a new mayor and vice-mayor: Mayor James “Bo” Sheppard and Vice-Mayor Doug Arnold.

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City Council Honors Heroic Local Family

Dec 12, 2024 08:58AM ● By Shaunna Boyd

The Live Oak City Council issued a proclamation at its Dec. 4 meeting recognizing the heroic actions of a local family: Cyle Johnson, Ashely Martin and their 6-year-old daughter, Cayleigh Johnson.

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Another City Council Member Resigns from Biggs

Dec 05, 2024 04:53PM ● By Connie Voss

Less than two months since the last resignation, City Council member Michael Buck resigned from Biggs City Council at a special meeting held Dec. 3.

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Arnold Voted to Biggs City Council

Dec 05, 2024 04:21PM ● By Connie Voss, photos by Connie Voss

A special Biggs City Council meeting was held Tuesday, Dec. 3 to appoint a new council member. The City Council vacancy was due to the resignation of Chuck Nuchols on Oct. 10.

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Gallagher Re-Elected Assembly Republican Leader

Dec 04, 2024 11:16AM ● By Assembly Republicans News Release

Welcomes New Members and Announces Leadership Team

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City Reports Low Levels of “Forever Chemicals” in Some Wells

Nov 29, 2024 08:57AM ● By Shaunna Boyd

During Public Comment at the Nov. 20 Live Oak City Council meeting, resident and former Councilmember J.R. Thiara asked that Item 3 be pulled from the Consent Calendar for a public discussion.

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LaMalfa Statement on $1.75 Million EPA Award to Paradise

Nov 21, 2024 11:46AM ● By Office of Rep. Doug LaMalfa News Release

On Nov. 18, Rep. LaMalfa (R-Richvale) announced that the Environmental Protection Agency will be awarding $1.75 million to the Town of Paradise for the Sewer Regionalization Connection.

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What’s Brewing in Biggs?

Nov 21, 2024 11:29AM ● By Seti Long

Over the past few months, the City of Biggs and its City Council have been addressing the concerns of residents within their community and dealing with internal issues.

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Biggs Hires Wagner as Interim City Administrator

Nov 21, 2024 10:52AM ● By Connie Voss

On Nov. 12, Biggs City Council voted to hire Gridley’s former City Administrator Cliff Wagner to serve as interim city administrator during the continued absence of Josh Cook.

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Fraudulent Checks Attempted Against City of Live Oak

Nov 14, 2024 09:15AM ● By Shaunna Boyd

At the Nov. 6 meeting of the Live Oak City Council, they first held a special meeting with an update of an incident of fraudulent checks.

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Gridley Praised by Mayor Farr

Nov 07, 2024 01:01PM ● By Connie Voss

Gridley Mayor Mike Farr praised Gridley city staff and referred to the city as a “shining star” at the Nov. 4 City Council meeting.

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Sen. Dodd Returns from Ukraine, Urges Action

Nov 05, 2024 04:07PM ● By Office of Senator Bill Dodd News Release

Sen. Bill Dodd, D-Napa, recently returned from a weeklong diplomatic trip to Lviv, Ukraine.

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Gridley City Council Business

Nov 04, 2024 08:57AM ● By Connie Voss

Five items for consideration by the Gridley City Council were reviewed at the Oct. 21 meeting and all were unanimously approved.

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Get Out and Vote

Nov 04, 2024 08:50AM ● By MPG Staff

With the Nov. 5 General Election just days away, the California Secretary of State’s Office has several reminders for voters.

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California Secretary of State Shirley N. Weber, Ph.D., Urges Eligible Californians to Register, Vote, and Track Their Ballots

Oct 21, 2024 08:48AM ● By California Secretary of State News Release

California Secretary of State Shirley N. Weber, Ph.D., is urging eligible citizens to register to vote before the Oct. 21 deadline for the upcoming Nov. 5, General Election.

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New Software to Help Gridley Recreation

Oct 17, 2024 09:42AM ● By Connie Voss

Three new city employees were introduced at the Oct. 7 Gridley City Council meeting: Pamela Roberts, administrative secretary, Amanda Kaelin, recreation coordinator, and Jason Garringer, police lieutenant. All three were commended for the contributions they have already made to the community.

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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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Nine Commission-Supported Bills Signed into Law

Oct 16, 2024 04:32PM ● By Little Hoover Commission News Release

Nine bills supported by the Little Hoover Commission were signed into law this year, including four measures that will strengthen efforts against intimate partner violence and other legislation to address labor trafficking, organic waste disposal, and customer-centric government.

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Vote-By-Mail Ballots Now Being Sent to California Voters

Oct 16, 2024 09:29AM ● By California Secretary of State News Release

California county elections officials have begun mailing vote-by-mail ballots to each active registered voter. California voters can expect to see their ballots arriving in the coming days.

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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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Statement from Rep. LaMalfa on Passage of the Fix Our Forests Act

Oct 02, 2024 01:28PM ● By Office of Rep. LaMalfa News Release

This week, the House passed H.R. 8790, the Fix Our Forests Act, a strongly bipartisan piece of legislation focused on improving forest management and reducing the threat of catastrophic wildfires.

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Governor Signs Sen. Dodd's Generative AI Accountability Act

Oct 02, 2024 10:29AM ● By Office of Senator Bill Dodd News Release

Gov. Gavin Newsom on Sept. 29 signed legislation from Sen. Bill Dodd, D-Napa, that will build upon recent directives from President Joe Biden and Gov. Gavin Newsom addressing the unprecedented growth of generative artificial intelligence technology by encouraging continued innovation while ensuring the rights and opportunities of all Californians are protected

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Live Oak Candidates Forum set for Oct. 3

Sep 26, 2024 02:40PM ● By Mickey Mrakuzic

The Yuba Sutter Chamber of Commerce will present the Live Oak Candidates Forum on Oct. 3.

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Governor Newsom Signs Assembly Bill 3184 into Law

Sep 26, 2024 02:36PM ● By Butte County Clerk-Recorder/Registrar of Voters News Release

The Butte County Clerk-Recorder/Registrar of Voters, Keaton Denlay, is disappointed with the passing of Assembly Bill 3184, signed into law Sept. 22.

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Rep. LaMalfa Announces Grant Awards for Disaster Recovery and Preparedness in District 1

Sep 23, 2024 11:45AM ● By Congressman Doug LaMalfa News Release

Rep. LaMalfa released the following statement announcing that a total of $4,106,321 has been awarded to our district for critical disaster recovery and preparedness projects.

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Panel Discusses Proposition 36 Benefits

Sep 19, 2024 09:51AM ● By Jordonna Lobese, photos by Jordonna Lobese

In a Prop 36 town hall meeting on Sept. 16 with a panel of area officials, benefits of Proposition 36 were discussed.

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Gallagher Demands Answers on Undemocratic End of Session

Sep 09, 2024 02:29PM ● By Assembly Republican News Release

On Sept. 9, Assembly Republican Leader James Gallagher (Yuba City) demanded answers from the Assembly Rules Committee in the wake of several parliamentary violations that crushed debate and caused chaos at the end of the 2024 legislative session.

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