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South Butte American Legion Post No. 210 members
Gridley Honors Fallen Service Members

Feb 10, 2026 02:06PM ● By Susan Meeker

A permanent display honoring fallen service members now forms a Wall of Honor at the Gridley Veterans Memorial Hall.

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Greg “Fisch” Fischer sits at his recording station
From Small Town to YouTube Stage

Feb 10, 2026 01:52PM ● By Seti Long

Greg “Fisch” Fischer is a big fish not only in a small town but also in the YouTube reaction community.

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taxes
Free Tax Help Available Through United Way

Feb 10, 2026 01:09PM ● By MPG Staff

Residents in Colusa, Sutter and Yuba counties can file their taxes for free through a regional partnership between Yuba-Sutter-Colusa United Way and United Way California Capital Region.

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sutter county
Sutter Supervisors Urge Newsom to Accelerate LaMalfa Election

Feb 10, 2026 01:06PM ● By Susan Meeker

The Sutter County Board of Supervisors approved a letter at a Feb. 2 special meeting urging Gov. Gavin Newsom to accelerate the special election to fill the congressional seat left vacant by the death of Rep. Doug LaMalfa.

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gridley police department
Police Activity Dips Slightly in 2025

Feb 04, 2026 08:36AM ● By Susan Meeker

Gridley closed out 2025 with fewer overall law enforcement incidents, steadier arrest trends and the return of full police services to Biggs for the first time in five years.

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Wilson School Student Council members
Hands-On Learning at Wilson STEM Night

Feb 04, 2026 08:26AM ● By Seti Long, photos by Seti Long

Shrieks of delight filled the Wilson Elementary School cafeteria as students and families gathered around something not so appetizing.

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Gridley Council Backs Master Fee Overhaul

Feb 04, 2026 08:20AM ● By Lloyd Green

he Gridley City Council has awarded a $34,000 contract to Matrix Consulting Group to complete a comprehensive cost allocation and master fee study, a long-needed review of the city’s fee structure that officials said has not been updated in years.

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rotary club meeting
Kimmelshue Shares County Updates

Feb 04, 2026 08:16AM ● By Seti Long

Butte County District 4 Supervisor Tod Kimmelshue recently met with the Gridley Rotary Club for lunch, providing updates on local affairs.

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Gridley Approves Raises in New IBEW Deal

Feb 04, 2026 08:06AM ● By Susan Meeker

The Gridley City Council on Jan. 29 tentatively approved a new three-year Memorandum of Understanding with International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 1245 that outlines wage increases and benefit changes for city electrical, public works and clerical employees.

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National Choir Concerts
Gridley Teen Earns State, National Choir Honors

Feb 03, 2026 04:59PM ● By Seti Long

January 2026 has been filled with song for local teen Naomie Grover, who has performed at multiple choir events at the regional, state and national levels.

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UPS Store
Gridley UPS Store Changes Hands, Expands Hours

Feb 03, 2026 04:56PM ● By Seti Long

The UPS Store in Gridley has changed ownership, with brothers Jazz Deol and SD Deol now behind the counter.

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Lookout
Butte Supervisors Oppose Colby Lookout Closure

Feb 03, 2026 04:52PM ● By Susan Meeker

The Butte County Board of Supervisors has formally opposed the closure of the Colby Mountain Fire Lookout and is urging the U.S. Forest Service to keep the long serving wildfire detection site in operation.

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Gridley OKs New HVAC for Vierra Park

Jan 28, 2026 08:19AM ● By Susan Meeker

The Gridley City Council on Jan. 20 approved the replacement of the HVAC system at the Vierra Park snack bar building, selecting Dake Bros Heating and Air for the work at a cost of $8,240.

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Members of the Butte County Sheriff’s Search and Rescue Swiftwater Team
Swiftwater Responders Prepare for Emergencies

Jan 27, 2026 05:21PM ● By MPG Staff

The Butte County Sheriff’s Search and Rescue Swiftwater Team conducted joint river rescue training earlier this month with the Butte Interagency Rescue Group (BIRG).

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Gridley Little League Holds Tryouts
Batter Up!

Jan 27, 2026 03:50PM ● By Seti Long, photos by Seti Long

Gridley Little League Holds Tryouts

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Assistant CAL FIRE Battalion Chief Jason Dyer has been named Fire Chief
Dyer Named Fire Chief for Gridley and Biggs

Jan 27, 2026 03:41PM ● By Susan Meeker

Veteran CAL FIRE officer Jason Dyer, whose career spanned nearly every corner of Butte County, has been selected as the new fire chief for the cities of Gridley and Biggs.

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Kids Castle
Kids Castle Returns as Student Space

Jan 27, 2026 01:26PM ● By Lloyd Green

Children often received the royal treatment at Kids Castle, a local preschool and daycare formerly owned and operated by Aminah Khan and Joan Clarke before its recent closure.

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veteran soldier
Gridley Legion to Unveil Wall of Honor, Feb. 7

Jan 27, 2026 01:13PM ● By Owen Stiles

American Legion South Butte Post 210 will unveil a Wall of Honor at the Gridley Veterans Memorial Hall on Feb. 7.

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street
Gridley Sees Ongoing Delays from Highway 99 Project

Jan 27, 2026 01:05PM ● By Seti Long

Construction continues on the $27.3 million State Route 99 Pavement Rehabilitation Project in Gridley as Caltrans crews make steady progress from the southern edge to the northern limit of town.

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The HTA or Portuguese Hall slowly decaying while awaiting demolition
End of an Era for Portuguese Hall

Jan 27, 2026 12:45PM ● By Seti Long

A fixture in the historical tapestry of Gridley’s past has recently met a verdict on its fate.

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food donations
PG&E Grant Aids Local Food Banks

Jan 21, 2026 08:44AM ● By Lloyd Green

Pacific Gas and Electric Company is donating $1 million to food banks across Northern and Central California to help replenish supplies after the holidays and meet rising demand from families and individuals facing food insecurity.

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Lynne Spencer was honored as the Quiet Rotarian for her dedication and continued service
Quiet Rotarian Honored in Gridley

Jan 21, 2026 08:41AM ● By Seti Long, photos by Seti Long

Gridley Rotary International hosted a special guest at their weekly meeting Thursday, Jan. 15.

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Logan Pike hold his winnin checks in outlaw karts
Pike's Place is No. 1

Jan 21, 2026 08:35AM ● By Seti Long

Logan Pike Races Towards Legacy Status

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interim director of the Butte County Public Works Department
Leadership Swap Between Neighboring Counties

Jan 21, 2026 08:27AM ● By Susan Meeker

In a near direct exchange of county leadership, the Butte County Board of Supervisors on Jan. 13 appointed former Colusa County Chief Administrative Officer Wendy Tyler as interim director of Public Works.

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Gridley High School
Gridley High Praised in WASC Report

Jan 21, 2026 08:12AM ● By Seti Long

Reviews from the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) Visiting Committee have been received by Gridley High School administrators, with the report praising the school for excellence in culture and academics.

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City Approves Shared Emergency Response System

Jan 20, 2026 04:48PM ● By Susan Meeker

The Biggs City Council on Jan. 13 backed an agreement with Butte County that would bring the city into a shared emergency management software system. The meeting marked the council's first session of 2026 with Mayor James "Bo" Sheppard presiding.

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Butte Supervisors Tap Connelly, Ritter to Lead Roles

Jan 20, 2026 04:34PM ● By Susan Meeker

The Butte County Board of Supervisors reorganized on Jan. 13, selecting longtime District 1 Supervisor Bill Connelly to serve as board chair for 2026.

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Assemblyman James Gallagher
Special Election Announced for LaMalfa Seat

Jan 20, 2026 02:14PM ● By Lloyd Green

Gov. Gavin Newsom has scheduled a special election for Aug. 4, to fill the vacant congressional seat in California’s 1st District following the death of Rep. Doug LaMalfa.

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basketball game
Rough Going for Biggs Girls

Jan 14, 2026 08:25AM ● By Jennifer Corriea, photos by Jennifer Corriea

Since coming off their highest offensive output of the season in a 50-46 win over Pierce at West Valley’s New Year’s Tournament on Jan. 3, getting shots to fall has been a challenge for the Wolverine girls’ basketball team.

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graduation caps
PG&E Coworkers Fund More Than $300,000 in College Scholarships

Jan 14, 2026 08:12AM ● By Pacific Gas and Electric Company News Release

Applications now open for Northern and Central California students

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Organizer of the North State Model Train Show and owner of Packratt Trains &Toys
On Track

Jan 13, 2026 04:51PM ● By Seti Long

North State Model Train Show

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The 2025 Division III Champions show off their sparkling championship rings
Rings of Champions

Jan 13, 2026 04:39PM ● By Seti Long, photos by Seti Long

GHS Softball Receives Championship Rings

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The ClayGround owners
Gather ‘Round at the ClayGround

Jan 13, 2026 04:33PM ● By Seti Long

A creative new venture quietly joined the ranks of downtown businesses last fall and is quickly becoming a popular destination for all ages of local artisans and a new place to host group events.

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Explore Butte County Targets New Visitor Markets

Jan 13, 2026 03:57PM ● By Susan Meeker

Explore Butte County outlined an ambitious year of marketing, destination development and sports tourism investment in its 2026 Annual Report, submitted to the Butte County Board of Supervisors in December.

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wedding
Butte County Hall of Records Valentine’s Day Wedding Ceremonies

Jan 13, 2026 03:53PM ● By Butte County Clerk-Recorder’s Office News Release

Love is in the air at the Butte County Clerk-Recorder’s Department this Valentine’s Day, as the office invites couples to say “I do” during special Saturday wedding ceremonies in a charming and intimate setting.

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