Good morning, Chico.

The 45th annual celebration honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. will take place on Sunday, Jan.

18 at 3:30 p.m. at St. John's Episcopal Church Parish Life Center (2341 Floral Ave) and will feature drumming, song, stories and a community dinner. The free event is organized by MLK Unity Group.

The BCOE celebrated its first dental apprenticeship graduate, Corie Allen, marking a new hands-on pathway for dental careers in Chico.

The graduation ceremony is scheduled for Jan. 20 from 6 to 8 p.m. at The First 5 Butte County Family Center for Learning (Oleander Avenue).

Chico State nursing students canceled their planned mission trip to Nigeria set for early January because rising unrest and safety concerns left them with unreimbursed travel expenses.

The Christina Chesterman Memorial Foundation is organizing future fundraisers in Bidwell Park and Magalia to support the hospital.

Butte County's Air Quality Management District is offering $770,866 for projects to improve air quality with upgrades such as vehicle battery chargers and air filters at schools and health facilities.

Proposals are due by 4:30 p.m. on Feb. 9, and an informational Zoom meeting (10 a.m. Jan. 14) is scheduled.

Tickets will be issued for red light violations at Skyway and Notre Dame Boulevard beginning today as Chico ends its warning period; enforcement marks the final phase of the red light camera program.

Ruby was named Action News Now's Pet of the Week on Jan.

8. The announcement highlights Ruby's friendly nature and celebrates the community's love for pets.

Max Minardi Live Performance

6-8 p.m. — The Barn at Meriam Park — Free entry — Experience folk-pop melodies and heartfelt storytelling from singer-songwriter Max Minardi.

Fundraiser Dance Event for Roman Martinez

9-11:30 p.m. — Lost on Main — Donations Accepted — Dance the night away to live music while supporting Roman Martinez's battle with neuroblastoma.

Locals Night with The Funnels, Slide Tackle, and DELIAL

7:30-11:30 p.m. — Lost on Main — $10 at the door — Enjoy a high-energy night of local music featuring beloved Chico bands.