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Guys and Dolls Draws Sold Out Crowd

Mar 17, 2026 04:05PM ● By Cindy Scott

Months of rehearsal paid off as a sold-out crowd enjoyed the GHS Drama Club’s presentation of “Guys and Dolls” on Thursday, March 12. For Friday’s performance, the cast performed with energy and expression despite a long day of band competition at Butte College.

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little league kids running on field

Gridley Little League Opens Season

Mar 17, 2026 04:01PM ● By Seti Long, photos by Seti Long

The outfield was a sea of color Saturday as Gridley Little League (GLL) held its Opening Day ceremonies at the heart of Gridley’s baseball community, Manuel Vierra Park.

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Dressing Up with Quota

Mar 17, 2026 03:47PM ● By Seti Long

The Gridley Quota Club is helping locals in need access affordable clothing through its thrift store while also supporting teens searching for prom dresses.

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Butte County Fire to Purchase Roadside Message Boards

Mar 17, 2026 03:42PM ● By Lloyd Green

The Butte County Board of Supervisors on March 17 approved an amendment to a state wildfire prevention grant allowing the Butte County Fire Department to purchase two electronic roadside message boards.

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Biggs To Begin Municipal Code Review

Mar 17, 2026 02:59PM ● By Susan Meeker

The Biggs City Council on March 10 approved a contract to begin a comprehensive review and recodification of the city’s municipal code, a process city officials said is needed to bring local laws up to date.

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Live Oak Little League player

Little League Season Opens in Live Oak, Gridley Next

Mar 10, 2026 01:25PM ● By MPG Staff and YSBC Sports

The 2026 Live Oak Little League season opened Sunday, March 8, with opening ceremonies at Berry Field as players, coaches and families gathered to celebrate the start of the season.

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Then and Now: Gridley Museum’s Photo Contest

Mar 10, 2026 01:21PM ● 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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Butte County Dogs Compete in “Pooch Playoffs” Fundraiser

Mar 10, 2026 01:18PM ● By Lloyd Green

A Butte County photographer is inviting local pet owners to showcase their four-legged companions while helping raise funds for animals in need through a community contest this spring.

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Field of Dreams or Reality? Gridley Little League Needs More Space

Mar 10, 2026 12:57PM ● By Seti Long

A worsening problem for Gridley as the population base grows is the availability of recreational space for its youth, especially youth sports.

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Donkey Basketball

Luther/Encinal Elementary Squad Owns the Court in Donkey Basketball

Mar 10, 2026 12:53PM ● By YSBC Sports

The Live Oak High School Future Farmers of America (FFA) hosted a fundraiser that mixed animals and athletics in the same field on March 6 as Donkey Basketball took over the campus.

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Gridley Raises Concerns Over Traffic Safety Data

Mar 10, 2026 12:39PM ● By Susan Meeker

Federal transportation safety data presented to regional officials last month is drawing attention from Gridley leaders after a city representative said crash patterns in the community appear disproportionately high compared with other areas of Butte County.

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Live Oak Council Receives CEDS Report

Mar 10, 2026 12:33PM ● By Shaunna Boyd

At the March 4 meeting of the Live Oak City Council, members heard a presentation on the Yuba-Sutter Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) 2025 Annual Performance Report.

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‘Golden Days & Country Ways’ at the Butte County Fair

Mar 10, 2026 12:30PM ● By Seti Long

As the year moves toward spring and warmer weather, annual activities and events are preparing for their 2026 premiere, including the Butte County Fair.

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Varsity Boys Basketball Team

Surprise! Biggs Sends Basketball Team Off in Style

Mar 10, 2026 12:26PM ● By Seti Long

The student body came out in strong support of the Biggs Varsity Boys Basketball Team as they left for the state playoff game Wednesday, March 4.

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financial audit

Audit Confirms Stable Finances Amid Rising Pressures

Mar 10, 2026 12:16PM ● By Susan Meeker

Gridley remains in stable financial condition but continues to carry a multimillion-dollar pension obligation that officials said will require close attention in the years ahead, according to the city’s latest financial audit.

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Assemblyman James Gallagher

Gallagher Enters First District Race

Mar 10, 2026 08:35AM ● By MPG Staff

California Assemblyman James Gallagher filed official paperwork to run for Congress in California’s First Congressional District following the death of Rep. Doug LaMalfa.

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Butte County Cites Six in Tobacco Stings

Mar 03, 2026 04:04PM ● By MPG Staff

Butte County Public Health has completed its first comprehensive tobacco retail enforcement operations in unincorporated areas of the county, citing several retailers for illegal sales to minors.

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Museum Weekend Connects Past and Present

Mar 03, 2026 03:58PM ● By Susan Meeker, photos by Susan Meeker

As the nation approaches its 250th anniversary on July 4, the Gridley Museum marked Butte County Museum Weekend with a special screening of Ken Burns documentaries on the Revolutionary War.

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Gridley Rotary Club hosted its annual Rotary Speech Contest

Four Speak at Rotary Speech Contest

Mar 03, 2026 03:43PM ● By Seti Long

The Gridley Rotary Club hosted its annual Rotary Speech Contest, featuring four student speakers from Live Oak.

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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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historic Gridley building

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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orchestra and choir

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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gas station pumping gas

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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Abandoned Nuisance Property

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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