Transportation · Biggs, CA
Caltrans presented two safety alternatives for the Highway 99 and Rio Bonito Road intersection to the Biggs City Council on Oct. 13, following 15 broadside collisions over five years. The agency is considering a single-lane roundabout or a traffic signal, with construction expected to finish by fall 2029. Local officials expressed concern that a roundabout might divert heavy truck and agricultural traffic through Biggs streets, potentially endangering residents near an elementary school. Residents can submit comments on the proposed designs via a Caltrans survey open through Dec. 31.
Community News · Biggs, CA
The Biggs City Council approved an agreement Oct. 13 returning animal control services to neighboring Gridley after several years under Butte County contract. Gridley was the only agency to submit a proposal in Biggs' competitive bidding process, agreeing to provide the same services at the same annual cost of $27,228. The Gridley Police Department will handle patrols, cruelty investigations, stray transport and rabies control Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., with after-hours responses as deemed necessary. The contract runs from Oct. 1, 2026 through June 30, 2030, and still requires approval by the Gridley City Council.
Community News · Gridley, CA
West Harbor Healthcare plans to open the West Harbor Training Center at 891 Hazel St. in downtown Gridley, California, with its first certified nurse assistant (CNA) class scheduled to begin Jan. 4, 2027. The program offers tuition sponsorship to selected applicants who agree to work at a West Harbor facility for 12 months. Interviews are expected to begin in November, with the first class selected by mid-December.
Community brief · Gridley, CA
The Gridley Area Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Wednesday, Oct. 14, for PokaBears, a new collectibles store in downtown Gridley. The family-owned shop specializes in Pokémon trading cards and figurines, along with other gaming memorabilia like Magic: The Gathering. Owner Jacob Buckhammer stated the goal is to bring families together through card collecting. The store is located at 1051 Hazel St. and operates Tuesday…
Community brief · Gridley, CA
The sixth annual Día de los Muertos celebration will take place Nov. 1 beginning at 3 p.m. at Daddow Park in Gridley, CA. The event features song and dance performances, costumes, lights, and a community ofrenda (offering altar) where attendees are encouraged to bring photographs and meaningful items honoring deceased loved ones. This year's theme is "Where Memories, Dreams, and Love Find Their Wings," centered on a large heart design.…
