Memorial Day Ceremony Pays Tribute to Service

When Gridley Mayor Mike Farr enlisted in the U.S. Army in 1965, he had never heard of Vietnam, could not locate it on a map and did not know how to spell it. Read More »

Live Oak Seniors Complete Final Milestone

Live Oak High School seniors invited community members to see the results of months of work during the school’s Senior Project Fair on May 21, held one week before graduation ceremonies. Read More »

City Facing Major Infrastructure Pressures

Officials in Gridley said infrastructure demands are outpacing staffing and maintenance capacity as aging utilities, deteriorating streets and future development place increasing pressure on city operations. Read More »

Butte County Moves Ahead on Dump Overhaul

The Butte County Board of Supervisors has approved the next phase of a long-term overhaul of the Neal Road Recycling and Waste Facility aimed at modernizing the county landfill and expanding recycling operations near Oroville. Read More »

Biggs Targets Traffic, Road Safety

Concerns over speeding traffic, scooters and pedestrian safety dominated discussion at the Biggs City Council meeting May 12 as city officials outlined several road and infrastructure projects aimed at improving safety throughout the community. Read More »

Biggs Approves Rebates for Utility Customers

Biggs electric customers will receive a $300 rebate on their June utility bills after the Biggs City Council approved the measure May 12 using greenhouse gas funds generated through the city’s municipal electric utility. Read More »

Biggs Baseball, Softball Seasons Ended by Los Molinos

The Biggs baseball and softball teams had their season by the Los Molinos Bulldogs programs in the playoffs. Read More »

Then and Now: Gridley Museum’s Photo Contest

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”? Read More »

Virginia Street Property Draws Buyer Interest

Two long‑troubled industrial properties tied to fires, safety hazards and homeless encampments are moving closer to possible redevelopment as court‑appointed receivers continue efforts to sell and rehabilitate the sites. Read More »

Gridley Athletes Celebrates College Commitments

The Guardian Building filled with athletes, coaches and family members on May 20 as Gridley High School celebrated 12 graduating seniors who signed with college athletic programs during the school’s fourth annual Signing Night. Read More »

CalFresh Work Rule Changes Begin June 1

New CalFresh eligibility rules will take effect June 1 and will impact some adults between the ages of 18 and 64, according to information released by program officials. Read More »

NFIB Details Weakening in the Labor Market

The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), the nation’s leading small business advocacy organization, released their April Jobs Report showing a softening in the employment market as the Small Business Employment Index fell 1.2 points to 100.4. Read More »

Former Prison Finds New Purpose

When the former Leo Chesney Correctional Facility went up for sale near Live Oak, Pastor Dave Bryan saw more than an empty women’s prison sitting on 10 acres. He saw the possibility of turning a place once built for incarceration into a place of refuge. Read More »

Students Learn Civil Liberties in Sutter County Courtroom

More than 100 students from nine Sutter County schools filled the Superior Court on May 5 for a courtroom-based lesson in civil liberties. Read More »

Gridley Celebrates Red Suspenders Day

Strong Turnout Despite Windy Weather Read More »

Gridley Appoints New Planning Commissioner

The Gridley City Council earlier this month filled the final vacancy on the Planning Commission, appointing Paige Williams‑Emery to a four‑year term that runs through December 31, 2029. Read More »

High-Achieving Students Honored

The ladies of Gridley Quota held their annual Scholarship Lunch on May 13 at Butte Hall at the Butte County Fairgrounds. Read More »

Then and Now: Gridley Museum’s Photo Contest

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”? Read More »

Butte County Waives Permit Penalties

Butte County property owners with unpermitted buildings, additions or remodels can now seek permits without paying penalty fees under a temporary amnesty program approved by the Butte County Board of Supervisors. Read More »

Lions and Bulldogs Meet in Postseason for Bragging Rights

The Gridley and Live Oak baseball and softball programs, each met in the CIF Northern Section Division III playoffs in play-in games. Read More »

Live Oak FFA Celebrates Year

Live Oak High School FFA hosted its annual FFA Banquet on Thursday, May 14, recognizing student accomplishments and installing new chapter officers for the 2026-27 school year. Read More »

Sheriff Reports Five ICE Transfers in 2025

Five Butte County jail inmates who were in the country illegally were transferred to federal immigration authorities in 2025 after being linked to serious felony cases, Sheriff Kory Honea told the Board of Supervisors on May 12. Read More »

Red Suspenders Crowd Rocks On

In a surprise twist, one of the standout acts of the 2026 Red Suspenders Day celebration was The Spoofs, performing on behalf of Edward Jones Investments. Read More »

Take Me Out to the Ballgame

Freebirds Unveil Bryant Field Upgrades, New Fan Experience Read More »

Beale Airshow Set for 2027

Beale Air Force Base will once again welcome the public for the return of the Beale Airshow on April 17-18, 2027. Read More »

Seven Biggs Seniors Taking it to the Next Level

Seven Biggs High School seniors’ took the next step and committed to furthering their academic and athletic journeys at the collegiate level on May 13. Read More »

Gridley Firm Wins Trucking Contract

The Butte County Board of Supervisors has approved five-year trucking service agreements with three local companies, including a Gridley-based firm, to support road maintenance, storm response and public works operations across the county. Read More »

Then and Now: Gridley Museum’s Photo Contest

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”? Read More »

Live Oak Approves Road Funding Claim

The Live Oak City Council on May 6 approved the submission of a Transportation Development Act claim for fiscal year 2021-22 funding to support local road improvement projects. Read More »

Looking Back at Red Suspenders

Long before Red Suspenders Day became one of Gridley’s signature traditions, downtown merchants were simply trying to bring people back to Main Street. Read More »

City Hires Recreation Manager to Lead Programs

Gridley moved to stabilize and rebuild its recreation department on May 4 when the city introduced Jamie Luevano as its new recreation manager, a position the city created to bring consistent leadership to programs, staffing and community activities. Read More »

Auxiliary Launches America 250 Poster Contest

The American Legion Auxiliary Unit 210 South Butte is inviting student artists from Biggs, Gridley and Live Oak to help celebrate the nation’s 250th birthday through a community poster contest. Read More »