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HR 1 Bringing Major Changes to County Aid

Jan 06, 2026 04:11PM ● By Susan Meeker

The Butte County Board of Supervisors was briefed in December on the significant federal impacts of House Resolution 1 on local public health and social services.

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Gridley UPS Store Changes Hands

Jan 06, 2026 03:48PM ● By Seti Long

The UPS Store in Gridley is undergoing some changes.

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Officers of the Butte County Sheriff’s Office flank newly installed correctional deputies

Butte County Adds Four More

Jan 06, 2026 03:42PM ● By MPG Staff

Butte County Sheriffs Department expanded their staff by adding four new correctional deputies to their ranks.

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Two MESA Students Build STEM Leadership Skills in San Francisco

Jan 06, 2026 03:31PM ● By Christian Gutierrz, Butte College News Release

Two Butte College MESA students, biology major Lali Gonzalez and mechanical engineering major LuisAngel Zepeda, spent a transformative weekend in San Francisco connecting with STEM leaders from across the state.

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DWR Begins Required Flood Control Releases from Lake Oroville

Jan 06, 2026 03:27PM ● By California Department of Water Resources News Release

Ahead of forecasted storms continuing through the weekend, the Department of Water Resources (DWR) has increased water releases to the Feather River from the Oroville-Thermalito Complex to maintain flood protection for downstream communities.

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Gridley Little League Opens Registrations

Jan 06, 2026 03:08PM ● By Seti Long

Gridley Little League has started registering players for the 2026 spring season.

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CDFW to Conduct Helicopter Capture and Collaring Efforts for Deer, Elk and Gray Wolves

Jan 06, 2026 02:57PM ● By California Department of Fish and Wildlife News Release

The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) is initiating efforts in northern California to capture deer, elk and wolves by helicopter and outfit the animals with GPS collars.

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LaMalfa, Longtime North State Congressman Passes

Jan 06, 2026 02:49PM ● By MPG Staff

U.S. Rep. Doug LaMalfa, a longtime Republican lawmaker who represented much of Northern California, has died, House Republican leadership announced Tuesday. He was 65.

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Closed Wildlife Refuges

Dec 30, 2025 02:51PM ● By Seti Long

In the wake of the heavy storms that hit the area over the Christmas holiday and following weekend, some Sacramento area National Wildlife Refuges will be closed due to flooding.

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California Turns Winter Season Rain into Future Water Supply

Dec 30, 2025 02:39PM ● By Governor Gavin Newsom’s Office News Release

As California enters the upcoming season of winter rains, the Newsom administration and local agencies are working to collect as much of that stormwater as possible for future use.

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Butte County Road Closures

Dec 30, 2025 02:35PM ● By Butte County Public Works News Release

As of Dec. 26, Butte County have the following roads closed.

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Unstable Riverbed Conditions Derail Gridley Sewer Plans

Dec 30, 2025 02:29PM ● By Susan Meeker

Once again, Gridley’s unusual subsurface conditions are disrupting a major public works project.

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Order Up!

Dec 30, 2025 01:26PM ● By Seti Long, photos by Seti Long

Bulldog Brews Serves Fresh Java

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Rising Waters

Dec 30, 2025 01:22PM ● By Seti Long

After an atmospheric river hit the area over the Christmas holidays, the north state was left soggy and flooded in some areas, with rural road closures extending throughout the county.

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The SNC Board Approves Wildfire and Forest Resilience Grants to Help Protect Communities

Dec 30, 2025 01:18PM ● By Sierra Nevada Conservancy News Release

On Thursday, Dec. 11, the Sierra Nevada Conservancy’s (SNC) Board approved three separate grants totaling nearly $4.6 million to fund projects that will reduce fuels and create fuel breaks in efforts to restore forest health and protect nearby communities from wildfire.

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Cause of Big Chico Creek E. Coli Outbreak Unknown

Dec 30, 2025 01:16PM ● By Susan Meeker

County health officials say the source of the toxic E. coli strain that sickened five people over the summer has still not been identified, despite months of testing along Big Chico Creek and extensive investigation by local, state and federal agencies.

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CDFA Lifts Statewide Ban on Poultry and Dairy Cattle Exhibitions

Dec 30, 2025 12:10PM ● By Lloyd Green Jr.

The California Department of Food and Agriculture has lifted its statewide ban on poultry and dairy cattle exhibitions at fairs and shows, clearing the way for animals to return to exhibition barns across the state.

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California Rolls Out 2026 Laws

Dec 30, 2025 09:51AM ● By Susan Meeker

California ushered in a new set of laws this week, and while many were shaped by urban concerns, several will still influence daily life in rural Northern California.

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OTS Awards $165,113 Grant to Public Health for Bicycle and Pedestrian Safety Program

Dec 17, 2025 09:47AM ● By Butte County Public Health News Release

Butte County Public Health (BCPH) has been awarded a $165,113 grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) for its bicycle and pedestrian safety program.

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Public Health to Lift No-Swim Advisory for Big Chico Creek

Dec 17, 2025 09:37AM ● By Butte County Public Health News Release

Butte County Public Health (BCPH) is lifting the no-swim advisory for Big Chico Creek after the California Department of Public Health reported that the most recent water and sediment laboratory tests did not detect the dangerous strain of E. coli O157 found earlier this summer.

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Gridley’s Santillan Earns All-Section Volleyball Nod

Dec 17, 2025 09:34AM ● By Jennifer Corriea

With the conclusion of the 2025 volleyball season last month, the All-Northern Section teams have been announced and ranking among the best players on the court is Gridley setter Isabel Santillan, who earned a spot on the second team.

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Public Health Awarded $300,330 Grant for Child Passenger Safety Program

Dec 17, 2025 09:29AM ● By Butte County Public Health News Release

Butte County Public Health (BCPH) has been awarded a Child Passenger Safety grant for $300,330 from the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS).

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Salesian Wins GIBT for Third Time in Last Four Years

Dec 17, 2025 09:18AM ● By YSBC

The 71st Gridley Invitational Basketball Tournament concluded last weekend as seven-basketball powers throughout California bombarded through Butte County.

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LaMalfa Legislation to Protect Rural Areas from Fires Passes House

Dec 17, 2025 09:01AM ● By Congressman Doug LaMalfa News Release

On Dec. 11, the Forest Protection and Wildland Firefighter Safety Act, which was introduced by Congressman Doug LaMalfa (R-Richvale), passed the House as part of a larger permitting reform package, the PERMIT Act.

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Feather River Fishing Opportunities

Dec 17, 2025 08:51AM ● By California Department of Water Resources News Release

Like Chinook salmon that migrate from the Pacific Ocean to the Feather River to spawn, steelhead trout have similar migratory practices, with most returning in the fall and winter months.

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Gridley Parks and Recreation Basketball Prepares to Hit the Court

Dec 17, 2025 08:46AM ● By Seti Long

The Gridley Parks and Recreation Basketball season is about to begin and members of the organization are taking the opportunity to publicly update the community on what they can expect.

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A Neighborhood with a Holiday Secret

Dec 17, 2025 08:42AM ● By Seti Long

The Eagle Meadows neighborhood looks innocent enough as you turn into their subdivision, but they are hiding something.

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Christmas Eve Service at Gridley Christian Church

Dec 17, 2025 08:30AM ● By Gridley Christian Church News Release

Gridley Christian Church will hold a Candlelight Christmas Eve service at 6:30 p.m.

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Gridley Lions were Santa’s helpers at the Gridley Parks and Recreation annual Breakfast

Pancakes, Hot Cocoa and Santa!

Dec 17, 2025 08:26AM ● By Seti Long, photos by Seti Long

It wouldn’t be Christmas without Santa and Gridley’s Parks and Recreations “Breakfast with Santa” made sure to serve him up quite a morning feast.

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Biggs Council Initiates Industrial Park Audit

Dec 17, 2025 08:11AM ● By Susan Meeker

The Biggs City Council on Dec. 9 moved to address concerns raised by the Butte County Grand Jury over financial management at the city-owned Industrial Park.

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CAL FIRE Conducts Multiple Burns to Decrease Wildfire Risks

Dec 17, 2025 08:09AM ● By Seti Long

Over the last week, CAL FIRE/Butte County has been conducting controlled burn operations in Butte and surrounding counties in order to reduce the risk of wildfire, especially near communities that have been threatened in the past.

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Butte County Extends Public Safety Hiring Bonuses

Dec 10, 2025 09:21AM ● By Susan Meeker

The Butte County Board of Supervisors has extended temporary hiring bonus programs for the Sheriff’s Office and the District Attorney’s Office through June 30, 2026, citing ongoing recruitment and retention challenges in public safety positions.

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These children anxiously await the beginning of the Gridley Area Chamber of Commerce’s Winter Wonderland Festival & Parade of Lights next to one of the decorative holiday displays

Here Comes the Light!

Dec 10, 2025 09:18AM ● By Seti Long

Gridley Celebrates Winter Wonder with the Chamber

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Live Oak Stroll Kicks off the Holiday Season

Dec 10, 2025 08:54AM ● By Seti Long

Snow blew into Live Oak the night of Dec. 5, as the Grinch and Santa got together with the community to celebrate the coming holiday season.

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Gridley Titans holding posters for high school football team

Bulldogs Head to State

Dec 10, 2025 08:50AM ● By Destiny Hutchison

Gridley High School was buzzing with excitement as the Bulldogs football team prepared for their state championship run, and the campus was getting into the holiday spirit with a packed calendar of events leading into winter break.

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