OROVILLE / BUTTE COUNTY — November 7, 2026. Butte County is illuminating public buildings green from November 4 through November 11 to recognize veterans and draw attention to the services available to them and their families.

What is Operation Green Light?

At its October 27 meeting, the Board of Supervisors adopted a resolution supporting Operation Green Light for Veterans, a national initiative associated with the National Association of Counties and the National Association of County Veteran Service Officers. The lighting is a symbolic recognition effort, not a new cash assistance program.

More than 12,000 veterans in the county

According to the county, more than 12,000 veterans call Butte County home. The Veterans Services Office assists eligible veterans, dependents and survivors in navigating federal, state and local benefits. Certified officers and representatives help residents understand application processes and available resources.

Veterans Day falls on Wednesday, November 11. Residents who want practical assistance should contact the county’s Veterans Services Office through the official county website, rather than assume seeing a green-lit building will provide direct access to services. The lighting campaign is separate from other municipalities’ Veterans Day celebrations.

Source: Butte County official notice, October 28, 2026.

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