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10/18/2026 "Crime Report & Arrest Log" - Gridley/Biggs California
Gridley Media Group - "Your Local News Source" Crime Report: 10/12/2026 at 10:56 AM 200 Block Of Ord Ranch Rd, Gridley Call Type: Grand Theft Disposition: REPORT TAKEN Incident Number: 2610120143 10/13/2026 at 6:51 PM 1500 Block Of SR99, Gridley Call Type: Theft Disposition: REPORT TAKEN Incident Number: 2610130026 10/15/2026 at 1:02 AM 100 Block Of Washington St, Gridley Call Type: Trespassing Disposition: CITE Incident Number: 2610150001 10/15/2026 at 8:48 AM 300 Block Of L
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21 hours ago1 min read


Prescribed Burn Scheduled in Butte County
10/18/2026 "News Release" - CAL FIRE/Butte County Gridley Media Group Project Name: Loafer Creek DWR Rx Location: Loafer Creek State Recreation Area Project Size: 86 acres Objective: Reduce hazardous fuels, enhance natural resources, and increase public safety in the east Oroville Area Prescribed Fire Period: October 19-21, weather permitting.
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22 hours ago1 min read


RECYCLING SHOP OWNER SENTENCED IN STOLEN COPPER STING
10/16/2026 "Press Release" - Butte County District Attorney's Office Gridley Media Group An Oroville recycling shop owner suspected of buying stolen copper wire appeared in Butte County Superior Court today, where he pleaded no contest to a misdemeanor count of fraudulent recordkeeping. Jacob Allen Klein, 37, of Chico, the owner of DK Recycling in Oroville, was placed on one year of probation and ordered to serve 30 days in the Butte County Jail. In addition, he was fined t
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3 days ago2 min read


Traffic Accident (Minor Injury) - Biggs
Traffic Accident (Minor Injury) - Biggs Two Vehicle Accident - Black Nissan Altima vs unknown vehicle description SR99/Pryde Ave CHP - Oroville - On Scene CAL FIRE/Butte County - On Scene Gridley Media Group
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3 days ago1 min read


Robbery and Attempted Murder Arrest
10/16/2026 "Media Release" - Chico Police Department By Will Sheffield Gridley Media Group The Chico Police Department investigated a stabbing that occurred at a residence in the 2200 block of Ceres Ave. around 4:50 PM on September 25, 2026. The adult male victim suffered serious stabwounds but survived after treatment at a local hospital. The suspects fled before police arrival. Investigators identified two suspects during the subsequent investigation. Chico Police Detecti
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3 days ago1 min read


Caltrans Weighs $12.35 Million Highway 99 Intersection Improvements Near Biggs
Public Input Requested October 15, 2026 | Gridley Media Group Reporter: Alison H. Rankin A proposed $12.35 million highway safety improvement project could bring significant changes to the intersection of State Route 99 and Rio Bonito Road near Biggs, where the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) is considering installing either a roundabout or a traditional traffic signal. Caltrans District 3 is evaluating both alternatives in response to a documented history
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3 days ago5 min read


Traffic Accident (Moderate Injury) - Gridley
Traffic Accident (Moderate Injury) - Gridley By Will Scheffield Larkin Road/Steadman Road Single Vehicle "White Ford Van" (On Roof) CHP - Oroville - On Scene CAL FIRE/Butte County - On Scene Gridley Media Group
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4 days ago1 min read


Report of Fire - Gridley
Report of Fire - Gridley By Will Sheffield 1600 Block of Wade Road - Vegetation Fire CAL FIRE/Butte County - On Scene Gridley Media Group #buttecountycalifornia #GridleyCalifornia #gridleymediagroup #YourLocalNewsSource #ShareThisPost
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4 days ago1 min read


OROVILLE MAN SENTENCED FOR RECKLESSLY CAUSING FIRE
10/14/2026 "Press Release" - Butte County District Attorney's Office Gridley Media Group John Matthew Francis, 68, of Oroville, was sentenced to three years in state prison today at the Butte County Superior Court. Francis had previously pleaded no contest in September to one count of recklessly causing a fire. Butte County District Attorney Mike Ramsey said that on August 18, 2026, at approximately 9:22 p.m., Cal Fire firefighters responded to a vegetation fire at Lincoln
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4 days ago1 min read


Report of Fire - East Gridley
Report of Fire - East Gridley 1424 Kirk Road - House Fire (Kirk IC) Fire has been knocked down (per Cal Fire) @10:10pm CAL FIRE/Butte County - On Scene Gridley Media Group #GridleyCalifornia #buttecountycalifornia #gridleymediagroup #YourLocalNewsSource #ShareThisPost
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4 days ago1 min read


Sacramento Man Sentenced for Multiple Sexual Assaults in Butte County
0/14/2026 "Press Release" - Butte County District Attorney's Office Gridley Media Group A Sacramento man was sentenced to 18 years in state prison at the Butte County Superior Court today after pleading no contest earlier this year to multiple forcible sexual assaults against two victims in Butte County. Hasan Alshammari, 23, was arrested by the Butte County Sheriff’s detectives in March 2026, following a series of sexual assaults that the detectives traced back to Alshammar
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4 days ago2 min read


Traffic Accident - Gridley
Traffic Accident - Gridley SR99/North of Spruce Street Single Vehicle Accident (single patient) SR99 South Bound Traffic is Blocked (4:30pm per Cal Fire) Gridley Police Department - On Scene CAL FIRE/Butte County - On Scene Gridley Media Group #GridleyCalifornia #buttecountycalifornia #gridleymediagroup #YourLocalNewsSource #ShareThisPost
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4 days ago1 min read


Bomb Threat Reported at Walmart in Marysville
10/14/2026 "Media Release" - Yuba County Sheriff's Department Gridley Media Group UPDATE 10/14/2026 @3:49pm "The Walmart store has been reopened and resumed business as usual". On Wednesday, Oct. 14 at approximately 1:45 p.m., the YCSO received a report of a potential bomb threat at the Walmart Supercenter on North Beale Road in Marysville. Prior to YCSO deputies arriving, Walmart had evacuated the building per its policy. Deputies conducted an extensive sweep of the premi
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4 days ago1 min read


Sutter County Sheriff’s Office Investigates Armed Robbery in Live Oak
10/14/2026 "Media Release" - Sutter County Sheriff's Office Gridley Media Group UPDATE 10/14/2026 @12:39pm 22-year-old Hugo Diaz Chavez of Live Oak was arrested for assault with a firearm on a person, robbery, conspiracy to commit a crime, probation violations and several possessions of narcotics related charges. His bail is set at $50,000. First court appearance is October 16, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. 25-year-old Francisco Ramos of Live Oak was arrested for robbery and conspiracy
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4 days ago1 min read


LIVE OAK - PUBLIC SAFETY ADVISORY
10/14/2026 Sutter County Sheriff's Office Gridley Media Group The Sutter County Sheriff’s Office is currently in the area of Albert Street and Allen Street in Live Oak. For your safety, please avoid the area while deputies work to secure the scene. We will provide an update when appropriate. Thank you for your cooperation and understanding as we work to ensure the safety of our community. #LiveOakCalifornia #suttercountycalifornia #gridleymediagroup #YourLocalNewsSource #Sh
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4 days ago1 min read


Possum Issue - Gridley
Grocery Outlet reports having a Possum sitting on Ritz Crackers inside of the store. It is unknown if "Cheese and Adult Beverages" may also be a factor. UPDATE: Possum was advised to leave the store. No direction of travel was noted. Gridley Police Department - On Scene Gridley Media Group #GridleyCalifornia #buttecountycalifornia #gridleymediagroup #YourLocalNewsSource #ShareThisPost
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6 days ago1 min read


Yuba City Man Arraigned on Murder Charge for Attack at Marysville Save Mart
0/13/2026 "Media Release" - Yuba County District Attorney's Office Gridley Media Group Samuel Enderwick Hartbower, 33 of Yuba City, was arraigned this afternoon in Yuba County Superior Court on murder and assault charges stemming from an attack on Sunday, Oct. 11, 2026, at the Save Mart in Marysville. The attack left 64-year-old Save Mart Assistant Manager Doug Eid dead, and a good Samaritan injured. Hartbower faces a life sentence for each charge should he be convicted. Y
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6 days ago1 min read


CAL FIRE Law Enforcement Makes Felony Arrest
10/13/2026 "Media Release" - CAL FIRE/Butte County Gridley Media Group Butte County - A vehicle fire in an apartment complex parking lot in south Oroville has led to the arrest of an Oroville man. The fire was reported around 4:45 AM on Thursday, October 1 in the 3300 block of Lincoln Boulevard south of Oro Dam Boulevard. Firefighters from CAL FIRE Oroville City Fire Station 91 responded and quickly contained the fire, which threatened other vehicles parked nearby. CAL FIRE
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6 days ago1 min read


Stabbing Victim from Marysville Homicide Identified
10/13/2026 "Media Release" - Yuba County Sheriff's Department Gridley Media Group On Sunday, Oct. 11 at approximately 2:15 p.m., YCSO deputies responded to a coroner request for a victim of homicide, who was fatally stabbed at Save Mart in Marysville. The victim has been identified as 64-year-old Douglas Lee Eid of Clearlake. The cause of death is pending the completion of an autopsy investigation. #YubaCountyCalifornia #marysvillecalifornia #clearlakecalifornia #gridleymed
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6 days ago1 min read


OROVILLE HISTORIC LOTT HOME ARSONIST ARRAIGNED
10/12/2026 "Press Release" - Butte County District Attorney's Office Gridley Media Group A functioning alarm system and quick-responding Oroville first responders saved Oroville’s Historic Lott Home from burning down early Friday morning. Brandon Cody Dingman, 37, homeless in Oroville, was arraigned in Butte County Superior Court today on felony charges of intentional arson and burglary. Butte County District Attorney Mike Ramsey said the charges stemmed from motion and smo
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6 days ago2 min read
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