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Wolverines Snap Losing Streak by Pounding the Panthers

Apr 28, 2026 03:43PM ● By YSBC Sports

The Biggs Wolverines softball team snapped their three-game losing streak as they beat the Maxwell Panthers 14-0 on April 23.

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Federal Cut Ended County Nutrition Program

Apr 28, 2026 03:38PM ● By Susan Meeker

A federally funded nutrition education program that provided services in rural communities across Butte County ended last month after Congress eliminated funding, forcing the county to close out the effort earlier than planned.

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Butte Supervisors Retain Friends of the Arts

Apr 28, 2026 03:23PM ● By Susan Meeker

In a split 3-2 vote, the Butte County Board of Supervisors on April 14 designated the Upstate Community Enhancement Foundation, known as Friends of the Arts, as the county’s Local Arts Agency after a competing motion to select the State Theater Arts Guild failed.

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Then and Now: Gridley Museum’s Photo Contest

Apr 28, 2026 03:04PM ● 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”?

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Gridley FFA Welding Team Wins State

Apr 28, 2026 02:59PM ● By Seti Long

Gridley High School’s ag welding team took first place overall at the California FFA State Finals for Welding, held April 25 at the University of California, Merced.

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FEMA Silence Raises Concerns in Butte County

Apr 28, 2026 02:45PM ● By Susan Meeker

Butte County officials are facing new uncertainty in federal disaster recovery efforts after learning that key FEMA-funded projects were denied without notice during a recent federal shutdown.

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Cloyd Walks-off Bulldogs in Win Over Lions

Apr 28, 2026 01:47PM ● By YSBC Sports

The Gridley Bulldogs softball team walked off another instant classic between the rivalry with the Live Oak Lions in a 12-10 victory on April 23.

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Sutter County Launches ‘Yodel Pass’ for Boat Access

Apr 28, 2026 01:30PM ● By MPG Staff

Sutter County has launched a new digital system aimed at streamlining access to several popular boat launch and parking locations.

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Rise and Shine!

Apr 28, 2026 12:48PM ● By Lloyd Green Jr.

Bed Races Return as Crowd Favorite in Gridley Red Suspenders Day

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City Cuts Administrator Salary Amid Backlash

Apr 28, 2026 12:37PM ● By Susan Meeker

The Gridley City Council on April 20 approved a revised employment agreement for City Administrator Elisa Arteaga, setting her salary at a lower amount after she declined a previously approved pay raise.

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Gridley Prepares for Red Suspenders Day, May 16

Apr 22, 2026 09:33AM ● By Lloyd Green Jr.

Gridley will celebrate its 65th annual Red Suspenders Day on Saturday, May 16, with a full day of events honoring local firefighters and police while bringing the community together downtown.

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We’re Diggin’ It

Apr 22, 2026 09:28AM ● By Seti Long

Fairgrounds Holds Volunteer Day

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Then and Now: Gridley Museum’s Photo Contest

Apr 22, 2026 09:23AM ● 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”?

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Live Oak Advances Fee Increases, Eyes Land Sales

Apr 22, 2026 09:20AM ● By Shaunna Boyd

At the April 15 meeting of the Live Oak City Council, City Manager Ben Moody presented a list of unused city-owned properties that could potentially be sold.

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Biggs PAWS Plans Snow Cone Fundraiser

Apr 22, 2026 09:08AM ● By Seti Long

Biggs Parents Association Working for Students, or PAWS, is partnering with Kona Ice of Yuba City to help raise funds for students in the district.

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Gridley Welcomes Pharmacy with Ribbon Cutting

Apr 22, 2026 09:06AM ● By Seti Long

Two familiar faces stand behind the counter of the only privately owned medical dispensary in town, Gridley Pharmacy.

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Supervisors Oppose Return of State Fire Fee

Apr 22, 2026 08:57AM ● By Susan Meeker

The Butte County Board of Supervisors on March 14 authorized a letter opposing Senate Bill 1404, a proposal that would reinstate a state fire‑prevention fee on rural property owners.

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Gridley Financial Advisor Honored

Apr 22, 2026 08:56AM ● By MPG Staff

Financial advisor Joe F. Cunha of Gridley has been named to the 2026 Forbes Best-in-State Wealth Advisors list and has qualified for a national Edward Jones recognition conference, according to a pair of company releases.

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CDFW Releases Chinook Salmon into Oroville

Apr 22, 2026 08:51AM ● By MPG Staff

As part of ongoing efforts to provide diverse fishing opportunities in Lake Oroville, California Department of Fish and Wildlife staff from the Feather River Fish Hatchery, in partnership with the Department of Water Resources, released 129,000 fall-run inland Chinook salmon as fingerlings into Lake Oroville earlier this week.

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Biggs Finances Hold Strong at Mid Year

Apr 22, 2026 08:43AM ● By Susan Meeker

The City of Biggs is moving through the second half of the fiscal year in a solid financial position, with mid-year figures showing higher revenues, lower spending and reserves well above the required level.

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Participants gather for a group photo before beginning the Ruck the Buttes walk

Ruck the Buttes Honors Military Service

Apr 21, 2026 03:15PM ● By Susan Meeker, photos by Susan Meeker

Ruck the Buttes returned to Sutter County on April 18, drawing two dozen people to the base of the Sutter Buttes for a 15‑mile military‑inspired walk that blended fitness, gratitude and a shared sense of purpose.

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Council Approves Funds for Senior Housing Upgrades

Apr 15, 2026 09:16AM ● By Shaunna Boyd

The Live Oak City Council approved the use of state housing funds for improvements at the Live Oak Senior Village, directing more than $71,000 toward upgrades aimed at safety and accessibility.

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Gridley Debates Planning Commission Residency Rules

Apr 15, 2026 09:09AM ● By Susan Meeker

City officials may consider a potential ordinance change that would expand eligibility rules for Planning Commission appointments, opening the door for more residents living just outside Gridley to serve.

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Gridley welcomes new United Stats Postmaster

Gridley Welcomes New Postmaster

Apr 15, 2026 09:07AM ● By Seti Long

A new postmaster quietly joined the Gridley United States Postal Service Post Office earlier this year, finding a new home in California after moving from Wisconsin.

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Fire Service Costs Expected to Rise in Gridley

Apr 15, 2026 09:05AM ● By Susan Meeker

Anticipated increases to fire service costs were outlined during an April 6 special meeting of the Gridley City Council, where CAL FIRE Battalion Chief Jason Dyer presented an update on staffing levels and contract projections ahead of the city’s July 1 renewal deadline.

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Gridley FFA Holds Annual Plant Sale

Apr 15, 2026 09:02AM ● By Seti Long

Gridley High School’s greenhouse class has been getting their hands dirty in preparation for the FFA Annual Plant Sale, spring edition.

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Seasonal Farm Traffic Prompts Safety Reminder

Apr 15, 2026 09:00AM ● By MPG Staff

The Butte County Department of Public Works is urging drivers to use caution this spring as agricultural activity increases on county roads.

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Clean California Seeks Local Participation

Apr 15, 2026 08:56AM ● By MPG Staff

Caltrans is inviting cities, counties and local groups to earn recognition for keeping their communities clean through the Clean California Community Designation Program.

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City Disputes Basis of CVRA Claim

Apr 15, 2026 08:50AM ● By Susan Meeker

The City of Live Oak is challenging the basis of a California Voting Rights Act complaint, arguing in a newly released letter that the city’s single precinct structure makes it impossible to prove racially polarized voting, a key element in CVRA litigation.

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Butte College Announces Spring Arts Season

Apr 15, 2026 08:48AM ● By MPG Staff

utte College Performing Arts will present a spring 2026 season of concerts, theater productions and interdisciplinary events featuring student work and community collaboration.

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Biggs Students Host First Art Show

Apr 15, 2026 08:46AM ● By Seti Long, photos by Seti Long

A senior project at Biggs High School turned into the campus’s first student-led art show, giving young artists a chance to display their work and spark renewed interest in the arts.

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City Applies for Laurel Street Funding

Apr 08, 2026 08:48AM ● By Susan Meeker

The City of Gridley has applied for up to $3.3 million in Community Development Block Grant funding to support construction of the Laurel Street extension, a project aimed at improving access to lower-income housing in the Pacific Flyway development area.

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Butte County Seeks Federal Help on Afterbay Project

Apr 08, 2026 08:46AM ● By Susan Meeker

The Butte County Board of Supervisors has asked President Donald Trump to help move forward a long-planned recreation project near the Thermalito Afterbay, saying a federal delay now threatens the project’s future.

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Parcel Mergers Approved Near Biggs

Apr 08, 2026 08:34AM ● By Susan Meeker

The Butte County Board of Supervisors approved two Williamson Act parcel mergers near Biggs on March 24, allowing agricultural land to be consolidated under updated contracts.

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