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Four Students Earn Tech Trek Scholarships

Four Students Earn Tech Trek Scholarships

The Gridley Branch of the American Association of University Women (AAUW) recognized four local students during a Meet and Greet Dessert held June 23 at Round Table Pizza before they depart for the 2026 Tech Trek summer camp at the University of California, Davis.

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NorCal Champs Return to SoCal

The Live Oak 10-12 All-Star Softball team punched their ticket to the Little League Softball West Regional after they won the North California State Championship on July 7.

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Farm Stand Tour Boosts Local Vendors

From organic squash and summer flowers to fresh sourdough bread and hand-squeezed white peach lemonade, each stop on the Farm Stand Tour offered shoppers something unique.

Remote Access Rules Reach Select Agencies

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Rock Collectors Gather in Chico, Sept. 19-20

The Feather River Lapidary and Mineral Society will host its 18th Annual Rock, Gem and Jewelry Show on Sept. 19 and 20 at the Silver Dollar Fairgrounds, offering two days of exhibits, shopping and hands-on activities for visitors of all ages. Read More »

Gridley Summer Recreation Programs in Full Swing

As Gridley's recreation programs move through the summer, Recreation Manager Jaime Luevano is outlining efforts to expand activities, improve communication with residents and pursue long-term improvements for the department. Read More »

Gridley's National Night Out

Gridley Gears Up for National Night Out, Aug. 4

Families are invited to Manuel Vierra Park on Aug. 4 as the Gridley Area Chamber of Commerce, Gridley Police Department and CAL FIRE/Gridley Fire Department host this year's National Night Out from 5 to 8 p.m. Read More »

Citizen Grand Jury Wraps Year of Investigations

Most Butte County residents will never serve on a civil grand jury, but every year a panel of ordinary citizens is tasked with one of local government's broadest oversight roles, investigating public agencies, inspecting detention facilities, and recommending improvements where needed. Read More »

Butte County Fair

Butte County Fair Invites Student Exhibits

The Butte County Fair is inviting students attending summer school to enter projects, artwork, crafts and other creative displays in the 2026 Butte County Fair. Read More »

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Biggs Church Hosts Community Fellowship

Biggs Assembly of God Church will host the second of two community fellowship events from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, July 17. Read More »

Statewide Measures Carry Local Impacts for Rural Communities

Fourteen statewide propositions will appear on California’s Nov. 3 ballot, and several could bring direct changes to small communities in the North State. Read More »

Freebirds End PBL First Half with Sour Taste

The Yuba-Sutter Freebirds ended the first half of the Pioneer Baseball League season by dropping five of their final six games. Read More »

New Partnerships Help Casa de Esperanza Reach More Families

Casa de Esperanza has expanded trauma-informed counseling services through its Hope Haven Counseling and Support Center over the past year, increasing access to mental health care for survivors of violence and families across Yuba, Sutter and Colusa counties. Read More »

Peach Festival Unveils Entertainment Lineup

The Marysville Peach Festival returns July 17-18 with more than 150 vendors, two entertainment stages, 50-plus peach treats, live music, family activities and free admission. Read More »

Former Biggs Mayor Robert "Brian" Bassett sits at the council dais during a Biggs City Council meeting while serving as a city official.

Gridley Police Arrest Former Biggs Mayor

A former Biggs mayor was arrested July 9 after Gridley police investigated allegations of repeated sexual abuse involving a juvenile foreign exchange student assigned to his home. Read More »

Live Oak Softball One Win Away from Championship

The Live Oak Little League 10-12 softball All-Star team is one win away from clinching their second-straight Northern California Championship. Read More »

Museum Display Honors Nation's Military History

The Gridley Museum marked the nation's 250th anniversary with a Fourth of July window display highlighting the major wars fought throughout U.S. history. Read More »

Live Oak Woodshop Named for Beloved Teacher

Live Oak Woodshop Named for Beloved Teacher

The legacy of a Live Oak High School teacher was commemorated Saturday, June 27, when the school's woodshop classroom was named in honor of Joseph Viscuso Sr. Read More »

Lake Oroville Offers Summer Update

Visitors planning trips to Lake Oroville and the Feather River this summer are being urged to stay alert around wildlife and prepare for temporary access changes as a major improvement project gets underway at one of the area's popular recreation sites. Read More »

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Happy Hippie Dog Grooming Opens in Gridley

For Madaline Sweetman, opening Happy Hippie Dog Grooming was an opportunity to combine her passion for caring for dogs with the need she saw in the Gridley community. Read More »

Gridley Senior Celebrates 100th Birthday

Gridley Senior Celebrates 100th Birthday

One of Gridley's longtime residents recently reached a remarkable milestone, celebrating her 100th birthday surrounded by friends. Read More »

Gridley Police Begin Fiscal Year with Clear Priorities

Community policing, staffing and outside grant funding remain top priorities for the Gridley Police Department as it begins the 2026-27 fiscal year. Read More »

Field of Dreams Takes Shape

A new baseball field honoring longtime youth coach Baldemar "Balde" Torres is one step closer to becoming reality as the Gridley Rotary Club, Gridley Little League and community supporters work to raise $75,000 for the project. Read More »

Helicopter Program Expands Across Region

Residents across Butte, Colusa, Yuba and Sutter counties will have expanded aerial wildfire protection this fire season as Pacific Gas and Electric Co. continues its firefighting helicopter program and extends coverage to additional Northern California counties. Read More »

Farm Stand Tour

Farm Stand Tour Returns, July 11

Three years after its debut, the Farm Stand Tour continues to grow, with locally produced goods remaining in demand throughout the year, not just during the peak summer harvest. Read More »

Chico Parking Kiosks Get Mixed Grand Jury Review

Chico's downtown parking kiosks have become more reliable, less expensive to maintain and easier to use than the city's previous parking meter system, but the Butte County Civil Grand Jury concluded the city failed to adequately educate the public about the transition. Read More »

Photo Contest Showcases Rural California

The Rural County Representatives of California is inviting photographers to showcase the beauty and character of rural California during its 10th Annual Rural County Photo Contest. Read More »

Freedbirds Win First Series Since May

The Yuba-Sutter Freebirds secured their first series win since May as they were victorious over the Long Beach Coast in two out of the three games from Friday, July 3 through Sunday, July 5. Read More »

Gridley, Marysville Receive Hunger Grants

Two local school districts are among 14 organizations across California receiving grant funding from No Kid Hungry California to help expand access to free summer meals for children in rural communities. Read More »

Yuba-Sutter Freebirds

Freebirds Brew Up New Partnership

The Yuba-Sutter Freebirds have expanded their partnership with Sutter Buttes Brewing Inc. for the 2026 season, adding new promotions and fan experiences at Bryant Field. Read More »

Caltrans Receives $1.4 Million Grant to Improve Highway Safety

Caltrans announced June 29, that it received approximately $1.4 million in grant funding from the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) to help expand and improve traffic data collection that will improve safety on the state highway system. Read More »

Biggs Council Adopts Surplus Budget

The City Council adopted a $7.6 million budget for the 2026‑27 fiscal year, approving a spending plan effective July 1 that maintains essential services and increases the citywide fund balance to $17.4 million. Read More »

Supervisors Approve Gridley Parcel Agreements

The Board of Supervisors on June 23 approved a series of compensation agreements with the City of Gridley, clearing the way for the city to retain several former redevelopment agency parcels for future municipal development. Read More »

Picnic in the Park Returns to Gridley

After a one-year hiatus, Picnic in the Park returned to Gridley on Saturday, June 27, with a four-hour event from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Read More »

Gridley Sinks Deeper into Sports Complex Costs

Unstable soil beneath Gridley’s sports complex is driving the need for expanded foundation work and adding new costs to a project already stretched beyond its grant funding. Read More »

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