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Highway 99 Safety Plans Spark Debate

Oct 20, 2026 04:11PM ● By Susan Meeker

Fifteen broadside collisions in five years have put Highway 99 and Rio Bonito Road in line for major safety improvements, but one proposed solution is raising concerns that heavy truck traffic could be diverted through Biggs.

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A Peaceful Retreat to Pescadero

Sep 18, 2026 10:51AM ● By Dannah Nielsen, Travel Writer

Lounging out by the pool at Venture Retreat Center, we were the only two souls in this forest canyon at the moment. The topic being discussed was ‘childlike wonder,’ and how difficult it seems to shift our mindset back to this type of innocence.

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Survey Could Shape Chico, Oroville Bus Service

Sep 01, 2026 04:21PM ● By MPG Staff

The Butte County Association of Governments is asking residents and transit riders to weigh in on how B-Line bus service should operate in Chico and Oroville.

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California Fuel Prices Continue to Fall

Aug 13, 2026 03:02PM ● By AAA Mountain West News Release

AAA Weekly Fuel Report

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New Bus Route Connects Williams, Sacramento

Aug 11, 2026 02:27PM ● By MPG Staff

Travelers now have a new direct bus connection to Sacramento International Airport and downtown Sacramento with the launch of an Interstate 5 express route serving communities between Redding and the state capital.

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Caltrans Receives $1.4 Million Grant to Improve Highway Safety

Jul 06, 2026 04:12PM ● By Caltrans News Release

Caltrans announced June 29, that it received approximately $1.4 million in grant funding from the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) to help expand and improve traffic data collection that will improve safety on the state highway system.

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72.2 Million Americans Expected to Travel over July 4th Week Despite Higher Fuel Prices

Jun 22, 2026 12:17PM ● By AAA Mountain West Group News Release

AAA projects 72.2 million people will travel at least 50 miles from home for Independence Day between Saturday, June 27 and Sunday, July 5.

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New Laws Aim to Improve Road Safety Across State

Dec 31, 2025 10:37AM ● By MPG Staff

New public safety laws approved during the 2025 legislative session will take effect Jan. 1, the California Highway Patrol announced in a Dec. 26 news release.

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Fiber Construction Underway in Biggs

Dec 24, 2025 08:46AM ● By Susan Meeker

Construction is underway on a new underground fiber optic line through the City of Biggs, with crews expected to complete the work within about three weeks, weather permitting.

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CLICK IT. DON'T RISK IT. CHP THANKSGIVING SAFETY REMINDER

Nov 24, 2025 01:10PM ● By California Highway Patrol News Release

Officers focus on seat belt use, impaired driving and safe travel during one of the year’s busiest weekends

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12 Mexican Caribbean Getaways for Every Type of Traveler

Oct 23, 2025 04:02PM ● By Brandpoint Content

Whether planning for an idyllic romantic escape, a lively group getaway or an adventurous family vacation, the Mexican Caribbean offers a variety of signature experiences, all enhanced by the region's stunning backdrop of crystal-clear waters, white sand beaches and lush jungles.

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Fourth-Grade Families can Visit 54 State Parks for Free

Sep 30, 2025 09:50AM ● By California State Parks News Release

Families of fourth-graders in California public schools are invited to download the free California State Park Adventure Pass at parks.ca.gov/AdventurePass

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No Parking – For Now

Sep 17, 2025 09:11AM ● By Seti Long

Orchard Hospital Revives Medical Specialty Center Parking

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Gridley Tackling Sidewalk Obstructions

Sep 10, 2025 10:50AM ● By Susan Meeker

The City of Gridley is taking proactive steps to improve pedestrian safety and address infrastructure issues related to its sidewalks.

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DUI Checkpoint

Sep 03, 2025 12:27PM ● By Sutter County Sheriff’s Department News Release

On Sept. 5, the Sutter County Sheriff’s Office will conduct a driving under the influence (DUI) checkpoint from 8 p.m. to 2 a.m. at an undisclosed location in the City of Yuba City.

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Explore Lake Oroville

Aug 06, 2025 09:10AM ● By California Department of Water Resources News Release

The Thermalito Forebay provides a unique recreation experience compared to other geographic areas of the Lake Oroville State Recreation Area.

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One Way or Two?

Aug 06, 2025 09:06AM ● By Connie Voss

Biggs City Council Considers Changing Directions

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Free Rides Available During South Gridley Road Construction

Jul 16, 2025 02:52PM ● By Mickey Mrakuzic

Caltrans District 3 is providing free rides through the Feather Flyer Shuttle Service in Gridley to assist community members with travel during highway construction.

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California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) is currently working on a major $27.3 million pavement and complete streets project on State Route 99

State Route 99 Rehabilitation Project Underway

Jul 09, 2025 04:37PM ● By California Department of Transportation News Release

California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) is currently working on a major $27.3 million pavement and complete streets project on State Route 99 through the heart of the city of Gridley.

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Staying Healthy and Safe Driving in a Heatwave

Jul 08, 2025 09:30AM ● By DiscoverCars.com News Release

Drivers need to ensure they take precautions this summer, because extreme temperatures have been predicted by the National Weather Service across the U.S. from June to August.

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State Deadline Threatens Shut Down of Local Gas Stations

Jun 25, 2025 10:14AM ● By California Fuels and Convenience Alliance (CFCA) News Release

The California Fuels and Convenience Alliance (CFCA) is urging the Legislature to take immediate action to prevent a fuel supply and affordability crisis.

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Unlicensed Drivers Cause Shocking Number of Crashes in California

May 13, 2025 10:26AM ● By Sutliff & Stout News Release

A new study by auto accident attorneys Sutliff & Stout revealed that California had the seventh-highest rate of fatal crashes involving an unlicensed driver between 2019 and 2023.

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California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) workers wield their shovels for the State Highway 99 Rehabilitation Project.

99 Rehab Project Breaks Ground

May 08, 2025 02:06PM ● By Connie Voss, photos by Connie Voss

California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) and Gridley city officials held a groundbreaking ceremony on May 1 for the two-year rehabilitation project on the State Highway 99 corridor.

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License to Kill

Apr 22, 2025 04:48PM ● By Robert Lewis, CalMatters.org

Ivan Dimov was convicted of reckless driving in 2013, after fleeing police in Washington state while his passenger allegedly dumped heroin out the window.

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Nighttime Construction Began on State Route 99

Apr 16, 2025 09:06AM ● By California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) News Release

The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) is alerting motorists that overnight construction work on State Route 99 (SR 99) in Gridley began April 13, after press time, as part of a major roadway improvement project.

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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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California Highway Patrol Urges Drivers to Stay Focused, Stay Alive

Apr 07, 2025 01:48PM ● By California Highway Patrol News Release

April is National Distracted Driving Awareness Month, a nationwide initiative that highlights the dangers of distracted driving and promotes safer driving habits.

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Semi-Trailer Truck Overturns on State Route 99

Mar 28, 2025 08:58AM ● By Connie Voss

In the very early morning of March 24, a semi-trailer truck carrying frozen food overturned on State Route 99 in front of Grease Monkey Truck and Trailer Repair.

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Young Drivers Given Tips on Truck Safety

Mar 12, 2025 04:24PM ● By Butte County Public Health Press Release

Butte County Public Health (BCPH) is proud to announce a new partnership between its Safe Routes to School program and the Virginia Tech Transportation Institute (VTTI) to provide crucial education to young drivers at Pleasant Valley High School in Chico and Las Plumas High School in Oroville.

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Restoring California: A Call to Cobb Mountain

Mar 10, 2025 12:13PM ● By Dannah Nielsen, photos by Dannah Nielsen

Visiting tiny towns is a bit of a civic duty that maybe wasn’t written into the curriculum or taught in lesson plans before we exited into the real world.

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PG&E Conducts Night Work Along Oro Dam Boulevard East

Mar 05, 2025 09:35AM ● By PG&E News Release

Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) and its contract crews will conduct a safety inspection on a section of natural gas transmission pipe in Oroville.

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California Drivers See a Slight Break at the Pump

Mar 03, 2025 06:16PM ● By AAA Northen California News Release

With winter nearly in the rearview, temperatures warmed up while gas prices cooled down. Last week, gas prices dropped by three cents, bringing the national average to $3.12 per gallon.

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