County of Butte

Today, the Butte County Board of Supervisors proudly recognized March 1–7, 2026, as Weights & Measures Week! Our team works year-round to protect consumers and ensure a fair marketplace across Butte County. Learn more about Weights & Measures: buttecounty.net/221/Weights-Me…

We are saddened to hear of the passing of Congressman Doug LaMalfa. Our thoughts are with his family, friends, colleagues, and all those who were touched by his service.

Sand and sandbags are available! Find locations on the flyer or visit bit.ly/ButtePrepares

California families are beginning to see their full SNAP benefits restored on their EBT cards. Read FAQs here: cdss.ca.gov/benefits-servi…

Burn Permits will no longer be required starting tomorrow, 11/7. See News Release for details.

Butte County Public Works Launches Emergency Chico Five-Mile SAFE Project to Reduce Flood Risks Read the full announcement here: buttecounty.net/DocumentCenter…

A cooling trend is expected to continue today and into early next week. Here's a look at the forecast high temperatures. #CAwx

#granitefire {AM Update} Sensory aircraft mapped the fire last night. The FIRE IS HOLDING AT 11.6 acres. There is a steady wind in the fire area, and night resources are still engaged in constructing direct control lines. The fire remains at zero percent contained.

FORBESTOWN FIRE EVACUATION UPDATE 9.2.25 8:35 p.m. The Butte County Sheriff’s office is LIFTING the Evacuation Order for the southern portion of Zone BUT-FORB-682.

FORBESTOWN FIRE EVACUATION ORDER 9.2.25 8:05 p.m. The Butte County Sheriff’s office is issuing an EVACUATION ORDER due to FIRE. The EVACUATION ORDER is for the southern portion of Zone BUT-FORB-682.

Butte County offices will be closed on Monday, September 1, 2025, in observance of Labor Day. We wish you a safe and happy holiday!

Outage Center and Outage Map: pgealerts.alerts.pge.com/outage-tools/o… For general outage resources, visit pge.com/.../out.../gen…

NEVER leave children in a car, no matter the time of year. Vehicular heatstroke has occurred when outside temperatures were below 70°F. Sunlight can cause the inside of a car to heat up VERY quickly. Stay #WeatherReady #CoolDownTuesday weather.gov/safety/heat-ch…

The Neal Road Recycling and Waste Facility (NRRWF) is excited to announce the opening of its new entrance and scale house! This improvement has eliminated the vehicle backup on Neal Road and will ultimately reduce future wait times. buttecounty.net/912/Neal-Road-…

📢 Park and Borel Fire Survivors 📢 There is still time to apply for @sbagov relief. 📌 Apply by Monday July 21, 2025

See this important reminder from Fire Chief Sjolund and Sheriff Honea below. Know your evacuation zone and have a plan in place. Being prepared means you and your family can act quickly and safely when an emergency strikes. Link: youtu.be/jTykE8aVAKI?si…

PSA on Red Flag Warnings 🚩 When a warning is issued, there's a significant risk of fire within the next 24 hours. More info here: na2.hubs.ly/y0njGz0 #BeReadyButte #redflagwarning #wildfirepreparedness

Did you know the Amtrak San Joaquins Route 3 Thruway Bus travels into Butte County? The Amtrak San Joaquins Bus provides direct access to and from the Sacramento Valley Station. This video provides information on how to book your ticket amtraksanjoaquins.com/route-3/.

Smoke from the #GreenFire in Shasta County is starting to impact areas of Butte County. Keep an eye on current AQI conditions before your outdoor activities. fire.airnow.gov

Smoke from area wildfires in Northern California will drift southward today as winds turn to the north. Skies may appear hazy as a result of this. Here is a look at model near surface smoke. #CAwx