Your Home Your Home | The Gridley News

Your Home

Last Updated: Jun 02, 2026 01:06PM • Subscribe via RSS • ATOM

Wildfire Helicopter Returning This Summer

Jun 02, 2026 01:06PM ● By Susan Meeker

Butte County will again have a privately contracted firefighting helicopter stationed at Chico Airport this summer under agreements approved May 26 by the Butte County Board of Supervisors.

Read More »

Biggs Reviewing Utility System Costs

Jun 02, 2026 01:03PM ● By Susan Meeker

Biggs officials are reviewing long-term costs tied to the city’s water and sewer systems as infrastructure maintenance, utility expenses and future capital improvement needs continue growing.

Read More »

Council Frustrated Over Traffic Studies

Jun 02, 2026 12:58PM ● By Susan Meeker

The City of Gridley is pursuing federal traffic safety funding for dangerous intersections, school congestion and railroad access concerns, but several council members questioned whether the city is spending too much time studying problems instead of fixing them.

Read More »

Then and Now: Gridley Museum’s Photo Contest

Jun 02, 2026 12:54PM ● By MPG Staff

Shown is a historic Gridley building in its prime back “Then”. Based off this photograph, where was this building and what is located there “Now”?

Read More »

Supervisors Back Sutter Buttes Event Venue

Jun 02, 2026 12:50PM ● By Susan Meeker

The Sutter County Board of Supervisors voted 4-1 to overturn a Planning Commission denial and approve a scaled event venue project near the base of the Sutter Buttes, siding with a local farmer seeking to diversify his agricultural operation despite opposition from nearby residents concerned about preserving the rural area.

Read More »

County Approves Gridley Area Road Projects

Jun 02, 2026 12:41PM ● By Susan Meeker

Bridge repairs and roadway safety improvements affecting the Gridley area are included in Butte County’s newly approved Senate Bill 1 transportation project list for the 2026-27 fiscal year.

Read More »

Gridley Advocate Presses County for Mental Health Support

Jun 02, 2026 12:30PM ● By Susan Meeker

A Gridley councilmember urged Butte County supervisors to protect behavioral health services for south county residents as the board approved several mental health contracts and funding increases May 26.

Read More »

Live Oak Softball Sweeps Majors and Minors Tournament of Champions

Jun 02, 2026 12:27PM ● By YSBC Sports

The Live Oak Little League softball major Lions and minor league Sooners softball teams ended their seasons with two banners California District 2 Little League Tournament of Champions.

Read More »

Biggs High Class of 2026 Celebrates Graduation

Jun 02, 2026 12:21PM ● By MPG Staff

Biggs High School honored approximately 37 graduates during commencement ceremonies, celebrating the accomplishments, friendships and experiences that shaped the Class of 2026.

Read More »

Live Oak Approves Phased Planning Fee Increases

May 27, 2026 04:14PM ● By Shaunna Boyd

The Live Oak City Council approved phased increases to planning department fees during a public hearing on May 20, citing the need to better recover the city’s costs for development-related services.

Read More »

Noah Curiel presents “The Flavor of Gratitude

Live Oak Seniors Complete Final Milestone

May 27, 2026 04:04PM ● By Seti Long, photos by Seti Long

Live Oak High School seniors invited community members to see the results of months of work during the school’s Senior Project Fair on May 21, held one week before graduation ceremonies.

Read More »

City Facing Major Infrastructure Pressures

May 27, 2026 03:54PM ● By Susan Meeker

Officials in Gridley said infrastructure demands are outpacing staffing and maintenance capacity as aging utilities, deteriorating streets and future development place increasing pressure on city operations.

Read More »

Butte County Moves Ahead on Dump Overhaul

May 27, 2026 03:49PM ● By Susan Meeker

The Butte County Board of Supervisors has approved the next phase of a long-term overhaul of the Neal Road Recycling and Waste Facility aimed at modernizing the county landfill and expanding recycling operations near Oroville.

Read More »

Biggs Targets Traffic, Road Safety

May 27, 2026 03:42PM ● By Susan Meeker

Concerns over speeding traffic, scooters and pedestrian safety dominated discussion at the Biggs City Council meeting May 12 as city officials outlined several road and infrastructure projects aimed at improving safety throughout the community.

Read More »

Biggs Approves Rebates for Utility Customers

May 27, 2026 03:34PM ● By Susan Meeker

Biggs electric customers will receive a $300 rebate on their June utility bills after the Biggs City Council approved the measure May 12 using greenhouse gas funds generated through the city’s municipal electric utility.

Read More »

Biggs Baseball, Softball Seasons Ended by Los Molinos

May 27, 2026 03:30PM ● By YSBC Sports

The Biggs baseball and softball teams had their season by the Los Molinos Bulldogs programs in the playoffs.

Read More »

Then and Now: Gridley Museum’s Photo Contest

May 27, 2026 03:24PM ● By MPG Staff

Shown is a historic Gridley building in its prime back “Then”. Based off this photograph, where was this building and what is located there “Now”?

Read More »

Virginia Street Property Draws Buyer Interest

May 27, 2026 02:55PM ● By Susan Meeker

Two long‑troubled industrial properties tied to fires, safety hazards and homeless encampments are moving closer to possible redevelopment as court‑appointed receivers continue efforts to sell and rehabilitate the sites.

Read More »

Gridley Celebrates Red Suspenders Day

May 20, 2026 08:59AM ● By Seti Long

Strong Turnout Despite Windy Weather

Read More »

Gridley Appoints New Planning Commissioner

May 20, 2026 08:46AM ● By Susan Meeker

The Gridley City Council earlier this month filled the final vacancy on the Planning Commission, appointing Paige Williams‑Emery to a four‑year term that runs through December 31, 2029.

Read More »

High-Achieving Students Honored

May 20, 2026 08:44AM ● By Seti Long

The ladies of Gridley Quota held their annual Scholarship Lunch on May 13 at Butte Hall at the Butte County Fairgrounds.

Read More »

Then and Now: Gridley Museum’s Photo Contest

May 20, 2026 08:35AM ● By MPG Staff

Shown is a historic Gridley building in its prime back “Then”. Based off this photograph, where was this building and what is located there “Now”?

Read More »

Butte County Waives Permit Penalties

May 20, 2026 08:31AM ● By Susan Meeker

Butte County property owners with unpermitted buildings, additions or remodels can now seek permits without paying penalty fees under a temporary amnesty program approved by the Butte County Board of Supervisors.

Read More »

Live Oak FFA Celebrates Year

May 19, 2026 05:07PM ● By Seti Long

Live Oak High School FFA hosted its annual FFA Banquet on Thursday, May 14, recognizing student accomplishments and installing new chapter officers for the 2026-27 school year.

Read More »

Sheriff Reports Five ICE Transfers in 2025

May 19, 2026 04:40PM ● By Susan Meeker

Five Butte County jail inmates who were in the country illegally were transferred to federal immigration authorities in 2025 after being linked to serious felony cases, Sheriff Kory Honea told the Board of Supervisors on May 12.

Read More »

Red Suspenders Crowd Rocks On

May 19, 2026 04:18PM ● By Seti Long

In a surprise twist, one of the standout acts of the 2026 Red Suspenders Day celebration was The Spoofs, performing on behalf of Edward Jones Investments.

Read More »

Gridley Firm Wins Trucking Contract

May 13, 2026 08:25AM ● By Susan Meeker

The Butte County Board of Supervisors has approved five-year trucking service agreements with three local companies, including a Gridley-based firm, to support road maintenance, storm response and public works operations across the county.

Read More »

Then and Now: Gridley Museum’s Photo Contest

May 13, 2026 08:23AM ● By MPG Staff

Shown is a historic Gridley building in its prime back “Then”. Based off this photograph, where was this building and what is located there “Now”?

Read More »

Live Oak Approves Road Funding Claim

May 13, 2026 08:09AM ● By Shaunna Boyd

The Live Oak City Council on May 6 approved the submission of a Transportation Development Act claim for fiscal year 2021-22 funding to support local road improvement projects.

Read More »

Looking Back at Red Suspenders

May 12, 2026 04:53PM ● By Lloyd Green Jr.

Long before Red Suspenders Day became one of Gridley’s signature traditions, downtown merchants were simply trying to bring people back to Main Street.

Read More »

City Hires Recreation Manager to Lead Programs

May 12, 2026 04:42PM ● By Susan Meeker

Gridley moved to stabilize and rebuild its recreation department on May 4 when the city introduced Jamie Luevano as its new recreation manager, a position the city created to bring consistent leadership to programs, staffing and community activities.

Read More »

Freedom Truck Stops in Live Oak

May 12, 2026 04:18PM ● By Seti Long

The Freedom Truck, a traveling mobile museum presented by PragerU, recently made a stop in Live Oak as part of a nationwide tour celebrating the upcoming 250th anniversary of the United States.

Read More »

Annual Fishing Day Hooks Families

May 12, 2026 04:09PM ● By Seti Long, photos by Seti Long

Hundreds of young anglers and their families cast lines at Gray Lodge Wildlife Area on May 9 during the ninth annual Kids Fishing Day hosted by Gridley Parks and Recreation.

Read More »