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Butte County Holds Line on Ag Surcharge

Nov 05, 2025 11:51AM ● By Susan Meeker

The Butte County Board of Supervisors on Oct. 28 opted to maintain a longstanding property tax surcharge on agricultural landowners, choosing to revisit the issue during next year’s budget cycle rather than risk cuts to recently restored law enforcement and other services.

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“LIIIVVE OAK!!!”

Jul 23, 2025 03:14PM ● By Seti Long

Live Oak Girls Little League Making History

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Peer-to-Peer Payment is the New Cash

Jul 17, 2025 01:11PM ● By Joe Thompson

In Sacramento County, peer-to-peer payments are transforming how small businesses get paid.

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Colors of His Love Music Camp July 14 – July 20

Jul 09, 2025 04:34PM ● By Gridley Christian Church

Gridley Christian Church will hold the Colors of His Love Music Camp July 14 through 20.

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State Deadline Threatens Shut Down of Local Gas Stations

Jun 25, 2025 10:14AM ● By California Fuels and Convenience Alliance (CFCA) News Release

The California Fuels and Convenience Alliance (CFCA) is urging the Legislature to take immediate action to prevent a fuel supply and affordability crisis.

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Butte Water District Rates Increasing

Apr 02, 2025 03:33PM ● By Connie Voss, photos by Connie Voss

A vote was taken at the Butte Water District (BWD) March 31 public hearing to raise water rates and implement a new Groundwater Management Fee.

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Bidwell Manson Arsonist Sentenced to 11 Years State Prison

Mar 06, 2025 10:01AM ● By Butte County District Attorney’s Office News Release

Kevin Carlson, 30, of Chico, was sentenced today to the maximum term of 11 years in state prison for his arson of the Bidwell Manson on Dec. 11, 2024.

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Butte Water District Proposed Rate Increase

Mar 06, 2025 08:56AM ● By Connie Voss

Recently, an anonymous local farmer visited The Gridley Herald office with some concerns about possible water rate increases through Butte Water District (BWD). The last water rate increase was in 2006.

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California Drivers See a Slight Break at the Pump

Mar 03, 2025 06:16PM ● By AAA Northen California News Release

With winter nearly in the rearview, temperatures warmed up while gas prices cooled down. Last week, gas prices dropped by three cents, bringing the national average to $3.12 per gallon.

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Statistics Indicate County in Poor Health Overall

Jan 15, 2025 08:52AM ● By Connie Voss, photos by Connie Voss

Gabrielle Kasza, the Enloe Hospital’s Healthy Communities Collaborative coordinator, delivered some somber statistics at the Rotary Club meeting last week.

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Kids' Choir Rehearsals Begin

Jan 09, 2025 09:59AM ● By Gridley Christian Church News Release

Rehearsals for the spring musical "Rock Solid" began on Tuesday, Jan. 7 from 3:30 to 5 p.m. at Gridley Christian Church.

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District Attorney Warns Against Scammers Taking Advantage of Donations for School Shooting Victims

Dec 12, 2024 09:29AM ● By Butte County District Attorney’s Office News Release

In light of the recent tragic Feather River Adventist School shooting, Butte County District Attorney Mike Ramsey is urging Butte County residents to be mindful of where their donations are going and to take extra precaution when offering up charitable contributions that are supposedly going to the victims and their families.

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Sutter NWR Water Availability Improvements

Nov 04, 2024 09:20AM ● By Ducks Unlimited News Release

This year (2024), thanks to an unusually wet winter and spring, Sutter National Wildlife Refuge (NWR) near Yuba City will be flooded in time for the Oct. 21 waterfowl-hunting season opener.

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IRS Reminds Taxpayers of Oct. 15 Tax-Filing Extension Deadline; Combat Zones, Disaster Areas, Israel have more time

Oct 07, 2024 02:28PM ● By IRS Media Relations News Release

The Internal Revenue Service encouraged taxpayers Oct. 7 to file their 2023 tax year federal income tax return on or before the upcoming Tuesday, Oct. 15, deadline to avoid possible late filing penalties.

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California Aims to Improve Ability to Measure How Much Water Is Flowing Throughout the State

Aug 20, 2024 08:55AM ● By California Department of Water Resources News Release

On Aug. 15, the Department of Water Resources (DWR) announced a new partnership opportunity to support the state’s ability to measure stream and river flows through the California Stream Gage Improvement Program (CalSIP) as climate extremes continue to impact the state’s water supply

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Council Discusses Meaningful Collaboration in Planning Future Growth

Aug 05, 2024 11:17AM ● By Melody McDowell

At the July 15 regular Gridley City Council meeting, City Administrator Elisa Arteaga discussed how the city should respond to a proposed letter of agreement initiated by the Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCo) regarding communication procedures to be followed in planning future housing development projects for the community

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CHP Swears In 102 New Officers

Jul 31, 2024 02:35PM ● By California Highway Patrol News Release

On July 12, the California Highway Patrol (CHP) proudly introduced 102 of the state’s newest officers during a swearing-in ceremony at the CHP Academy in West Sacramento

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Caltrans Awards $51.4 Million for Sustainable Transportation Projects

Jul 31, 2024 02:13PM ● By Caltrans News Release

On July 9, Caltrans awarded $51.4 million in planning grants for 89 sustainable, climate-resilient transportation projects throughout California

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State Fair Here for 17 Days

Jul 09, 2024 01:30PM ● By Carol Feineman

California State Fair Honors the State's Agricultural Industry, with Much to See and Enjoy

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Gridley Resident Goes Home with $660,000 Jackpot at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino

Jul 08, 2024 02:44PM ● By Heather Atherton, AthertonPR News Release

Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Sacramento at Fire Mountain Had an Exceptional Jackpot Won by a Lucky Gridley Resident

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New Fiscal Year, New Budget

Jul 08, 2024 01:28PM ● By Melody McDowell

On June 17, Following Two Budget Hearings, the Gridley City Council Voted to Approve the Draft Budget for Fiscal Year 2024-25

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Atteberry Softball Tournament on Deck

Jul 02, 2024 11:13AM ● By Seti Long

The Josh Atteberry Memorial Family Softball Tournament Will be Held July 12 at Biggs’ Rio Bonito Park and Starts at 9 a.m.

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Live Oak City Council Approves Budget

Jul 02, 2024 11:04AM ● By Shaunna Boyd

At the Live Oak City Council June 19 Meeting, Interim Public Works Director Jeff Nelson Provided an Update about the Wastewater Treatment Plant Solar Power Project

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LaMalfa Votes for Defense Authorization Act

Jun 27, 2024 04:29PM ● By Office of Rep. Doug LaMalfa News Release

Congressman Doug LaMalfa (R-Richvale) Voted for H.R. 8070, the Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025

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Legislative Republican Leaders Announce Opposition to Poison Pills in Retail Theft Bills

Jun 27, 2024 04:21PM ● By Office of Assemblyman James Gallagher News Release

On June 7, Assembly Republican Leader James Gallagher (R-Yuba City) and Senate Minority Leader Brian Jones (R-San Diego) Sent a Letter to Assembly Speaker Robert Rivas and Senate Pro Tempore Mike McGuire

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CalCompetes Program Reaches $50 Billion of Private Investment

Jun 18, 2024 01:52PM ● By Office of Governor Gavin Newsom News Release

The Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development (GO-Biz) Announced on June 14 the Latest Round of Awards Under the CalCompetes Program

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Homebuyer Assistance Program Available to Help Households Impacted by Wildfires

Jun 14, 2024 11:40AM ● By Golden State Finance Authority News Release

Up to $350,000 in Forgivable Assistance Available to Qualifying Households

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Controller Cohen Issues April Cash Report

Jun 05, 2024 02:09PM ● By California State Controller’s Office News Release

California Fiscal Year-to-Date Revenues Still Trend Below Expectations

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Live Oak Council Addresses Utility Rates

May 08, 2024 03:23PM ● By Sharon Pearce

Live Oak Interim City Manager Mark Scott Continues to Set Priorities to Address Utility Rates

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Ord Ferry Bridge Replacement Project Begins

May 03, 2024 11:46AM ● By Butte County Public Works Department News Release

Construction of the Ord Ferry Bridge Replacement Project is Scheduled to Begin May 1

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Queens and Ambassadors

May 03, 2024 10:51AM ● By Seti Long

Males and Females Invited to Compete in Miss Butte County Scholarship Program and Ambassador program

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A Look at History

Apr 17, 2024 04:19PM ● By John Raspanti

124-Year-Old Building Stands on Hazel Street in Downtown Gridley

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Hospital Association Applauds Dahle’s Bill to Save Rural Hospitals

Apr 17, 2024 03:43PM ● By Office of Senator Brian Dahle News Release

Senator Brian Dahle Met with Members of California Hospital Association to Discuss Landmark Legislation

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Live Oak Announces Mark Scott as Interim City Manager

Apr 11, 2024 03:26PM ● By Sharon Pearce

Retired City Manager Takes the Interim Job in Live Oak

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New Gridley High Building Unveiled

Apr 03, 2024 03:58PM ● By Zandon Stinnett, photos by Zandon Stinnett

Gridley High School's 500 Wing Gets Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony

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