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Gridley Revives Highway 99 Development

Mar 03, 2026 03:37PM ● By Susan Meeker

The Gridley Planning Commission voted unanimously on Feb. 18 to reinstate a long-discussed site development plan for a commercial project at 1225 Highway 99, allowing a mixed-use development to move forward after previous approvals expired.

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Biggs Shifts Grant to Sidewalk Repair

Mar 03, 2026 03:33PM ● By Susan Meeker

With a deadline looming, the Biggs City Council on Feb. 24 voted to redirect about $110,000 in remaining state grant funds to complete a stretch of missing sidewalk along Fifth Street. T

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Planning Commission Approves Gridley Cell Tower

Mar 03, 2026 03:30PM ● By Susan Meeker

Nearly everyone carries a cellphone. But in rural Butte County, some residents fear the towering infrastructure behind the technology could become “the asbestos of this generation.”

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Then and Now: Gridley Museum’s Photo Contest

Mar 03, 2026 03:25PM ● By Seti Long

The Gridley Museum has partnered with the Gridley Herald to launch a historical photo contest titled “Then & Now.”

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Interfaith Choir to Perform 'Lamb of God'

Mar 03, 2026 03:21PM ● By Cindy Scott

Area singers and musicians will present Rob Gardner’s “Lamb of God” on Palm Sunday, March 29 at 6 p.m. at the Oroville State Theatre. Admission is free and tickets may be reserved at Eventbrite.com by searching “Lamb of God Oroville.”

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‘Guys and Dolls’ Performing March 11-13

Mar 03, 2026 03:15PM ● By Cindy Scott

Gambling gangsters and high romance come together in the GHS musical “Guys and Dolls,” performing March 11 at 4 p.m. and March 12 and 13 at 7 p.m. in the Guardian Building at Gridley High School, 300 E. Spruce St.

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Butte County Marks Weights and Measures Week

Mar 03, 2026 02:51PM ● By Susan Meeker

Every time a Butte County resident pumps gas, buys produce or pays by weight at the checkout counter, there is a quiet local system working behind the scenes to make sure the numbers are right.

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City Fences Abandoned Nuisance Property

Mar 03, 2026 01:58PM ● By Susan Meeker

A chain link security fence now surrounds the property at 110 Virginia St., marking the city’s latest effort to stabilize a long troubled site that has been used as a homeless encampment and the scene of repeated law enforcement responses.

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PG&E Working on Gas Line at Biggs Community Hall

Feb 25, 2026 04:48PM ● By Pacific Gas and Electric Company News Release

Pacific Gas and Electric Company will be improving the safety and reliability of the natural gas system in front of and near the Biggs Community Hall at 280 B Street starting March 2.

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Butte College Lands Top Tech Ranking

Feb 24, 2026 01:47PM ● By MPG Staff

Butte College’s Associate of Science in Computer Science program has earned the No. 2 ranking in TechGuide’s 2026 Best Associate Degree in Computer Science Programs.

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State Balances Flood Control, Fish Protections at Oroville

Feb 24, 2026 12:59PM ● By Lloyd Green

The California Department of Water Resources is maintaining releases from Oroville Dam as part of ongoing efforts to repel salinity intrusion in the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta and comply with state and federal requirements.

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Chamber Celebrates Newest Downtown Business

Feb 24, 2026 12:48PM ● By MPG Staff

The Clayground on Hazel Street in Gridley celebrated its partnership with the Gridley Area Chamber of Commerce with a ribbon cutting ceremony Thursday, Feb. 19.

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Butte County Secures Funding for Safer Roads

Feb 24, 2026 12:45PM ● By Susan Meeker

A new federal transportation safety grant is expected to bring targeted help to small communities such as Gridley and Biggs, where narrow roads, limited pedestrian access and higher than average injury rates have made every day travel more dangerous for residents.

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Gridley Launches Hunt for Recreation Manager

Feb 24, 2026 12:38PM ● By Susan Meeker

he City of Gridley is reshaping the future of its recreation services, moving to restore full leadership to a department that has operated without a director for years.

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Live Oak Faces Ongoing Deficit

Feb 24, 2026 12:35PM ● By Shaunna Boyd

The Live Oak City Council reviewed a midyear budget report Feb. 18 for fiscal year 2025-2026, which ends in June, as city leaders continued to confront a structural deficit across multiple funds.

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Gridley Owns the Boards in Win Over Central Valley

Feb 24, 2026 12:33PM ● By YSBC Sports

The Gridley Bulldogs girls basketball team won their first-round matchup of the Northern Section playoffs on Feb. 17 as they beat the Central Valley Falcons 64-33.

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Applications Open for Butte County Arts Designation

Feb 24, 2026 12:30PM ● By MPG Staff

Local arts organizations in Butte County now have an opportunity to compete for a state designation that could bring up to $75,000 in annual funding and technical assistance.

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Soil Problems Deepen at Gridley Sports Complex

Feb 24, 2026 12:25PM ● By Susan Meeker

Gridley’s long-planned sports complex is facing another setback after new geotechnical findings revealed widespread soil instability beneath the proposed lighting foundations.

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Chamber Hosts Edward Jones Ribbon Cutting

Feb 24, 2026 12:19PM ● By Seti Long

The Gridley Area Chamber of Commerce celebrated Edward Jones financial advisor Rob Haeberle with a ribbon cutting Wednesday, Feb. 18.

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Filing Opens for June Primary

Feb 17, 2026 02:24PM ● By MPG Staff

The candidate filing period for the June 2 Statewide Direct Primary Election opened Feb. 9 and runs through March 6, according to Butte County Clerk-Recorder/Registrar of Voters Keaton Denley.

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Sheriff Welcomes Three Deputies

Feb 17, 2026 02:15PM ● By MPG Staff

Sheriff Kory Honea swore in three new correctional deputies earlier this month, marking the start of their careers with the Butte County Sheriff’s Office.

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Gridley Pharmacy Opens Downtown

Feb 17, 2026 02:12PM ● By Seti Long

A new independent pharmacy has opened in Gridley following the closure of Rite Aid last year, restoring a locally owned option for prescriptions and over-the-counter medications.

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Butte Supervisors OK Youth Services Contract

Feb 17, 2026 02:01PM ● By Susan Meeker

The Butte County Board of Supervisors approved a new 16-month contract with Youth for Change to provide mental health and wraparound services for young people involved in the county’s juvenile justice system.

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Firefighters Rescue Goat in Biggs

Feb 17, 2026 01:54PM ● By Lloyd Green

CAL FIRE Butte County firefighters rescued a baby goat last week afternoon after it became trapped inside a culvert in Biggs.

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Gridley Reviews $1.16M Budget Shift

Feb 17, 2026 01:52PM ● By Susan Meeker

Finance Director Martin Pineda walked the Gridley City Council through a sweeping midyear budget review earlier this month, outlining more than $1 million in adjustments across city departments.

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Biggs Advances City Upgrades

Feb 17, 2026 01:49PM ● By Susan Meeker

New City Administrator Nicolas Gauthier is wasting no time putting his stamp on City Hall, moving the city forward on necessary upgrades, employee programs and Biggs’ ongoing responsibilities as a public power city.

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Biggs Cheer Debuts at State

Feb 17, 2026 01:45PM ● By Seti Long

Biggs High School cheerleaders competed at the California Interscholastic Federation State Cheer Championship Invitational on Jan. 31 in Folsom.

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studies on long-term and life imprisonment sentences

An Unbreakable Bond?

Feb 17, 2026 01:41PM ● By Seti Long

Local Duo Studies Effects of Long-Term Imprisonment

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Gridley Residents Question Fairness of Garbage Rate Increase

Feb 10, 2026 03:52PM ● By Susan Meeker

A tense Proposition 218 hearing Feb. 2 reflected the frustration of Gridley residents facing another garbage rate increase, this time a 6.62% jump that exceeds the cap normally allowed under the city’s contract with Waste Management.

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Visiting History: Museum Weekend Nears

Feb 10, 2026 03:47PM ● By Seti Long

Butte County is encouraging the public to explore local history and culture during its annual Museum Weekend, set for Feb. 28 and March 1.

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Biggs Council Hires New City Administrator

Feb 10, 2026 03:19PM ● By Susan Meeker

The Biggs City Council on Jan. 27 approved a three-year employment agreement appointing Nicolas Gauthier as the city’s new city administrator.

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Live Oak Council Approves Safety, Housing Measures

Feb 10, 2026 03:16PM ● By Shaunna Boyd

The Live Oak City Council approved two plans at its Feb. 4 meeting aimed at improving traffic safety and securing state housing funds.

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Gridley Pulls Away in Second Half for Win Against Corning

Feb 10, 2026 03:05PM ● By YSBC

The Gridley Bulldogs girls’ basketball team stayed above .500 in Westside League play as they defeated the Corning Cardinals 43-32 on Tuesday, Feb. 3.

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Cookie Court: Avatar Foods Sues Newman’s Own

Feb 10, 2026 02:14PM ● By MPG Staff

Avatar Foods Inc., which operates a food production facility on the north end of Gridley, has filed a lawsuit against Newman’s Own Inc., alleging contract violations tied to the production of Newman O’s cookies.

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