Good morning, Chico.

Chico Reads Across America will host a free three-hour event with crafts, reading, games, and lunch at Card Community Center on Sunday, Mar.

1. Local teachers will offer books for participants to take home.

Chico State officials confirmed that Whitney Hall remains closed indefinitely due to the need for costly HVAC replacement and seismic retrofit upgrades.

Students will continue to use alternative dorms as plans to build a new residence hall are being considered.

Chico State students are applying their design skills in the Community Outreach Internship Program as they work with Habitat for Humanity to create new floor plans.

The internship, led by Professor Rouben Mohiuddin (Design SI), opens applications before summer for students halfway through their bachelor's program with basic design experience.

A flood warning is in effect from this evening to late tomorrow as the Sacramento River at Ord Ferry is expected to crest at 114.9 feet tomorrow morning and then recede, causing closures on Ord Ferry Road to Chico Road — residents are advised to avoid flooded roads.

A flood warning is in effect this evening to late tomorrow as the Sacramento River will crest at 114.9 feet tomorrow morning and fall below flood stage by afternoon.

Ord Ferry Road, Chico Road, and nearby routes are closed, so residents should avoid flooded areas (turn around, don't drown).

The City of Chico will host workshops and open houses next week (Mar.

2-4) as part of its Downtown Revitalization Plan to gather public input on planned improvements. Local residents can learn more about proposed changes during these events.

Alan Marsden, the local Action News Now anchor, recently underwent hip replacement surgery and spoke with Hayley Watts on this week's Wellness Wednesday as he begins his recovery.

He is steadily regaining strength and planning his return to work.

Dr. Edward O'Regan received the Enloe Health Physician Legacy Award on Dec.

10, 2025, which recognized his contributions as a founding member of the Chico Hospitalist Group and his lasting impact on local healthcare. His daughter continues the family tradition as she works as a physician assistant at Enloe Health.

Bidwell Classic Races

8:00 – 11:30 AM — Sycamore Field — Donations support cross country teams — Celebrate 50 years of running tradition in Bidwell Park.

Dueling Pianos with The Kelly Twins

7-9 p.m. — The Barn at Meriam Park — $25-30 — Enjoy a night of live music and dancing with the talented Kelly Twins.

Later Days Tribute Night with Black Pine Revival

8-11:30 p.m. — Lost on Main — 21+ with valid ID only — Experience a tribute to the Mother Hips with Later Days and the Americana rock sounds of Black Pine Revival.

Too $hort Live in Chico

8-11 p.m. — Tackle Box — Tickets starting at $82.36 — Experience the legendary West Coast rapper Too $hort perform his iconic hits live.

Golden Goblet Faire

10 a.m. – 6 p.m. — DeGarmo Park — Family-friendly event — Experience medieval battles, artisan crafts, and falconry at this vibrant Renaissance festival.