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Oroville, California Patch AM: a 4 min readGreetings Oroville! We’re your go-to source for what’s happening in town. Read on to get plugged in! ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- How a new B-Line map could change riding the bus in Oroville
- What the Oroville Hospital bankruptcy sale timeline means for local care
- See which Oroville youth program just landed new scholarship funding
Today's riddle: What did the carpenter ant say when he walked into the bar? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Wednesday: Mostly sunny and warm, with a high of 91 and low of 64 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Thursday: Very warm with plenty of sun, temps: high: 95, low: 64.
- Friday: Sunshine and very warm, with a high of 95 and low of 64 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. CA: B-Line transit study could reshape bus service in Chico and Oroville (masstransitmag.com) — Bus service in Oroville may see major changes as Butte Regional Transit and the Butte County Association of Governments redesign B-Line routes for Oroville and Chico, with public input expected in late August and September. Planners are weighing frequent, high-ridership routes against wider coverage, while also factoring in electric buses and long-term maintenance so any new system is realistic to operate. 
2. Who will buy Oroville Hospital? Auction date now set (actionnewsnow.com) — Oroville Hospital’s future ownership is now on a clear timeline, with a bankruptcy auction planned for mid-July and a final sale hearing set for August in federal court. The Chapter 11 case follows major bond defaults, and potential buyers face strict bid deadlines that could shape healthcare access for Oroville residents for years to come.
3. Butte County youth projects get $20,000 in mini-grants (actionnewsnow.com) — Youth programs across Butte County just received $20,000 in mini-grants, including $1,000 for Oroville Youth Forge to fund martial arts-based development scholarships for local kids. From wellness clubs to adaptive sports and music therapy, 18 projects will support mental health, inclusion, and leadership opportunities for youth ages 10 to 18 over the coming year.
4. Good dog! More children's hospitals turn to furry caregivers to help kids heal (orovillemr.com) — Children’s hospitals nationwide are increasingly using full-time facility dogs to comfort young patients, ease pain, and reduce stress during long or frightening treatments. These specially trained dogs live with handlers, work in sensitive units, and are backed by growing research showing clear physical and emotional benefits for kids and their families.
5. Assembly race shows Dom Belza leading Johansson and Coolidge (chicoer.com) — From Oroville, preliminary results show Dom Belza leading the three-way State Assembly District 3 race, with Butte County voters also giving him the edge so far. Fellow Republicans Jamie Johansson and Andrew Coolidge trail behind, and officials stress that totals could still shift as more ballots are counted.
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- LOST DOG ALERT!
Have you seen this pet? Europe was lost on June 01, 2026 and was last seen near Oroville, CA If you have information on their location, please… (Nextdoor Carriage Manor) - Please be careful when selling items and doing Zelle transactions..
I almost got scammed.. this persons keep telling me to call customer because it send me info on my spam email saying to call the number below to get… (Nextdoor Miners Ranch/Mt Ida)
- The Save Mart Companies posted a job opening for Meat Cutter (Apprentice) - FoodMaxx - 1160 Oroville Dam Blvd., Oroville, CA 95965 in Oroville. Apply here.
- Wal-Mart posted a job opening for Front End Service Team Supervisor in Oroville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Oroville here.
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Is the bar tender here? (Thank you W. M. for sending it in!)
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