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Community Rallies for Back-to-School Giveaway

Aug 05, 2026 10:40AM ● By Seti Long

More than 300 local children received backpacks, clothing, shoes and school supplies during the Something for Nothing Live Oak, Gridley and Biggs giveaway Aug. 1 at The Father's House church in Live Oak.

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Gallagher Introduces Water Reliability Bill

Aug 05, 2026 08:44AM ● By MPG Staff

Rep. James Gallagher has introduced legislation in Congress that would expand federal support for water storage projects, habitat restoration and infrastructure improvements throughout the Sacramento River Basin.

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Doug Arnold Ends Final Chapter of Public Service

Aug 05, 2026 08:40AM ● By Susan Meeker

Vice Mayor Doug Arnold has resigned from the Biggs City Council, bringing to a close decades of public service that included eight years on the Planning Commission and 14 years as an elected official.

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Child-Friendly Interview Room Opens for Abuse Victims

Aug 05, 2026 08:35AM ● By Susan Meeker

A newly redesigned child interview room at the Butte County District Attorney’s Office will help young abuse victims share their experiences in a safe, child‑friendly setting while reducing the trauma of repeated questioning.

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Casa de Esperanza Names Justice Manager

Aug 05, 2026 08:29AM ● By Lloyd Green Jr.

Casa de Esperanza has hired Tamara Pecsi as its new justice and community response manager, a position created to strengthen services for survivors of sexual assault, commercial sexual exploitation and sex trafficking in Yuba, Sutter and Colusa counties.

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Butte County Fair Offers Savings Before Aug. 26

Aug 05, 2026 08:27AM ● By Lloyd Green Jr.

With less than a month before opening day, the Butte County Fair is encouraging visitors to purchase discounted admission and carnival tickets before Aug. 26 while reminding exhibitors that entry deadlines are approaching.

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Biggs Corrects Compliance Oversight

Aug 05, 2026 08:20AM ● By Susan Meeker

The Biggs City Council approved several measures last week to strengthen the city's compliance with state requirements, including adopting an updated renewable energy procurement plan after discovering a required update had been overlooked for five years.

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Council Pursues Grant Funding for Key Projects

Jul 28, 2026 01:17PM ● By Susan Meeker

More than a dozen grant-funded projects are moving forward or awaiting funding decisions as Gridley seeks outside money for infrastructure, parks, transportation, public safety and other community improvements.

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Gridley Invites Sister City to Butte County Fair

Jul 28, 2026 01:13PM ● By Lloyd Green Jr.

The City of Gridley is continuing a tradition of international friendship by inviting officials from its Sister City, Comala, Colima, Mexico, to attend the 2026 Butte County Fair.

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Gridley Pioneer Day Honors Faith and Heritage

Jul 28, 2026 01:09PM ● By Seti Long, photos by Seti Long

Members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints gathered in Gridley on Saturday, July 25, to celebrate Pioneer Day, an annual observance honoring the faith's pioneer heritage.

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Live Oak Flower Farm Blossoms

Jul 28, 2026 12:56PM ● By Seti Long

The picturesque J. Heier Farms, nestled at the foot of the Sutter Buttes in Live Oak, hosted its busiest U-Pick event since opening the flower farm to the public earlier this year.

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Gridley Revives Smoke-Free Parks Effort

Jul 28, 2026 12:50PM ● By Susan Meeker

Gridley is moving forward with a renewed effort to increase awareness of its existing smoke-free parks ordinance after community partners secured funding to install bilingual signs throughout the city's parks.

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Live Oak Youth Soccer Registration Open Through Aug. 7

Jul 28, 2026 12:43PM ● By Lloyd Green Jr.

Families have until Aug. 7 to register children for the City of Live Oak's fall youth soccer season, which begins Sept. 12.

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City Seeks Opportunity Zone Status

Jul 28, 2026 12:24PM ● By Susan Meeker

The Gridley City Council endorsed seeking Opportunity Zones 2.0 designation for both eligible census tracts, a step intended to encourage private investment in economically distressed areas.

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Live Oak Secures Spot in Greenville, NC; Wins LLS West Regional

Jul 28, 2026 12:00PM ● By Steven Bryla

The Live Oak 10-12 softball team punched their ticket to the Little League Softball World Series after winning the West Regional Tournament on July 23.

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Jones Challenges Thompson to Debates

Jul 28, 2026 10:41AM ● By MPG Staff

Congressional candidate Eric Jones has challenged U.S. Rep. Mike Thompson to participate in nine debates across California's 4th Congressional District, including one in each of the district's nine counties and at least one televised debate.

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Gridley Native Receives Court Fellowship

Jul 28, 2026 10:30AM ● By Lloyd Green Jr.

When Heather Barajas began working in Yuba County's Family Court Services, she noticed a pattern that stayed with her. Families involved in child custody disputes often found themselves returning to court, sometimes repeatedly.

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Gridley Delays Waste Management Liens

Jul 22, 2026 08:36AM ● By Susan Meeker

The Gridley City Council on Monday delayed placing liens on properties with delinquent Waste Management accounts after residents raised concerns about billing errors, ownership changes and a lack of notification.

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Community Gathers Over Classic Cars

Jul 22, 2026 08:30AM ● By Seti Long

The parking lot at Grace Lutheran Church filled with classic cars, trucks and community members on Saturday, July 18, as the church hosted its third Cars and Coffee gathering.

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Butte Fair Seeks Stills Entries

Jul 22, 2026 08:27AM ● By Seti Long

The Butte County Fair is accepting entries for its stills departments as the 2026 fair approaches.

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Gridley Offers Credit for Paperless Utility Bills

Jul 21, 2026 04:29PM ● By Susan Meeker

Gridley utility customers who switch to paperless billing will receive a one-time $10 credit under a new incentive program the City Council approved Monday, a move city officials hope will reduce long-term operating costs paid through the utility system.

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Gridley Rancher Joins EPA Committee

Jul 21, 2026 04:26PM ● By Lloyd Green Jr.

Gridley rancher Ryan Schohr has been appointed to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's Farm, Ranch, and Rural Communities Committee for the 2026-2027 term.

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Live Oak Advances Delinquent Account Collections

Jul 21, 2026 04:21PM ● By Shaunna Boyd

At the July 17 meeting, the Live Oak City Council held a public hearing on forwarding overdue water and sewer accounts to Sutter County for collection through the property tax roll.

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Gridley School District Review Finds Strengths and Gaps

Jul 21, 2026 04:17PM ● By Susan Meeker

A district self-evaluation presented to the Gridley Unified School District Board of Trustees in June found improvements in middle school safety and student wellness but identified rising cyberbullying among elementary students and continued challenges engaging parents in school decision-making.

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Beloved Community Member Turns 100

Jul 21, 2026 04:14PM ● By Seti Long

A Live Oak woman recently reached a milestone that few achieve, turning 100 years old.

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Live Oak 10-12 Softball Sweeps Weekend in San Bernardino

Jul 21, 2026 04:00PM ● By Steven Bryla

The Live Oak 10-12 softball team went 2-0 to open the Little League Softball West regionals as they won 2-1 over Honolulu LL on Sunday, July 19.

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Rural Counties Fight Phone Service Changes

Jul 21, 2026 09:47AM ● By MPG Staff

The Rural County Representatives of California has filed a motion to intervene in a federal lawsuit brought by AT&T, saying the case could affect the reliability of telephone service in rural communities across California.

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NorCal Champs Return to SoCal

Jul 14, 2026 12:04PM ● By Steven Bryla

The Live Oak 10-12 All-Star Softball team punched their ticket to the Little League Softball West Regional after they won the North California State Championship on July 7.

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Rock Collectors Gather in Chico, Sept. 19-20

Jul 14, 2026 11:59AM ● By MPG Staff

The Feather River Lapidary and Mineral Society will host its 18th Annual Rock, Gem and Jewelry Show on Sept. 19 and 20 at the Silver Dollar Fairgrounds, offering two days of exhibits, shopping and hands-on activities for visitors of all ages.

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Gridley Summer Recreation Programs in Full Swing

Jul 14, 2026 11:57AM ● By Susan Meeker

As Gridley's recreation programs move through the summer, Recreation Manager Jaime Luevano is outlining efforts to expand activities, improve communication with residents and pursue long-term improvements for the department.

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Gridley Gears Up for National Night Out, Aug. 4

Jul 14, 2026 11:49AM ● By Seti Long

Families are invited to Manuel Vierra Park on Aug. 4 as the Gridley Area Chamber of Commerce, Gridley Police Department and CAL FIRE/Gridley Fire Department host this year's National Night Out from 5 to 8 p.m.

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Four Students Earn Tech Trek Scholarships

Jul 14, 2026 11:47AM ● By Tracy Howell, Gridley Branch AAUW

The Gridley Branch of the American Association of University Women (AAUW) recognized four local students during a Meet and Greet Dessert held June 23 at Round Table Pizza before they depart for the 2026 Tech Trek summer camp at the University of California, Davis.

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Farm Stand Tour Boosts Local Vendors

Jul 14, 2026 11:44AM ● By Seti Long, photos by Seti Long

From organic squash and summer flowers to fresh sourdough bread and hand-squeezed white peach lemonade, each stop on the Farm Stand Tour offered shoppers something unique.

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Citizen Grand Jury Wraps Year of Investigations

Jul 14, 2026 11:38AM ● By Susan Meeker

Most Butte County residents will never serve on a civil grand jury, but every year a panel of ordinary citizens is tasked with one of local government's broadest oversight roles, investigating public agencies, inspecting detention facilities, and recommending improvements where needed.

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Butte County Fair Invites Student Exhibits

Jul 14, 2026 11:35AM ● By Lloyd Green Jr.

The Butte County Fair is inviting students attending summer school to enter projects, artwork, crafts and other creative displays in the 2026 Butte County Fair.

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