Biggs News

Aviation Cadet Everett Leo Morningstar, 23, formerly of Oroville was one of two pilots killed Wednesday in a crash of two training planes at Minter Field.

Kids 7-12 years old are invited to take part of the free program 1-2:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec.

A police sting operated Friday at the Butte County courthouse in Oroville resulted in at least six motorists having their vehicles impounded for driving on a suspended license.

Sometimes wonderful things come out of adversity, it's been said. Such is the case of Winter Wonderland, a holiday event opening today at Max's Miracle Ranch in Biggs.

During December, the program at the Oroville branch of the Butte County Library, 1820 Mitchell Ave., asks the community to fulfill their shopping lists with books for the library.

A community meeting will be held 6-7:30 p.m. Wednesday at Black Bear Diner, 1586 Highway 99 in Gridley, about protection for homes and businesses from flood.

The event will run from 3-9:30 p.m. Fridays through Sundays in December, at 3476 Smith Ave., Biggs.

When each number was counted and the funds added up, efforts in the 2009 Annie B's Community Drive might have surprised any Wall Street economist.

The innkeepers of the Historic Inns of Grass Valley and Nevada City pose in front of the Elam Biggs House on Colfax Avenue in Grass Valley.

Rampart Casino is excited to announce another Progressive Pai Gow Poker Jackpot winner.

Entry forms for this year's parade, Dec. 12, themed "Holly Jolly Christmas and Downtown Oroville," are available now at Gallery Interiors or Betty Jean's on the 1900 block of Bird St.; the Chamber of Commerce; or download forms from the events calendar at www.orovillechamber.net. Information, 533-3430. More Books, Please! During December, the ...

Every August, California rice growers gather at the Rice Experiment Station near Biggs, Calif., to find out what the station's talent has been toiling away on for months and years.

Entry forms for this year's parade, Dec. 12, themed "Holly Jolly Christmas and Downtown Oroville," are available now at Gallery Interiors or Betty Jean's on the 1900 block of Bird St.; the Chamber of Commerce; or download forms from the events calendar at www.orovillechamber.net. Information, 533-3430. * More Books, Please! During December, the ...

A new arch has gone up across Catalina Avenue, loudly broadcasting entry to King Harbor.

Step back in time and stroll the boardwalks under lantern light in a 1800's replica town from noon-8 p.m., Saturday, Nov.

Jon Shult will teach a class sponsored by the Feather River Recreation and Park District, 3:30-4:30 p.m. Wednesdays, through Dec.

Arrests Kari April Beatty, 27, Red Bluff, was arrested at Cone Grove Park by the TCSD on suspicion of burglary.

Two holidays honor veterans for their sacrifices, but the days are distinctly different.

Included among the thousands of American flags that will fly over Butte County today for Veterans Day will be the one on the flag pole in Lloyd Andes' front yard.

In a move that even surprised the officials who asked for the intervention, Federal Emergency Management Agency officials have removed Biggs and Gridley from a list of communities where flood insurance would be required.