Butte County is located in the northern part of California and is part of the Sacramento Valley. The county seat is Oroville. The county is home to Chico State University and Butte College.

Butte County is governed by a five-member Board of Supervisors, who are elected by district. The Board of Supervisors is responsible for setting policy and overseeing the county's budget. The county is also served by a number of other elected officials, including the Sheriff, District Attorney, Assessor, Auditor-Controller, Treasurer-Tax Collector, and Clerk-Recorder.

Butte County is home to a number of state and national parks, including Bidwell Park, Lassen Volcanic National Park, and Lake Oroville State Recreation Area. The county is also home to a number of wineries and vineyards, as well as the Sierra Nevada Brewing Company.

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