Good morning, Chico.

Habitat for Humanity of Butte County held a wall signing event on Feb.

27 where community members, including Camp Fire survivor Joe Vondracek (a Chico resident for five years), painted welcoming messages on a nearly completed 750sqft one-bedroom home (built on a lot donated by survivors) in Paradise.

North State Public Radio invites listeners to share their stories for Rural Voices Day tomorrow, March 4, by calling 530-898-NEWS or submitting messages online; selected stories may be featured on air, online, or social media.

Amid a storm that damaged a flagpole near East Lindo Senior Apartments over the weekend, local veterans secured a fallen Stars and Stripes before it touched the ground—prompting a replacement flag and a reminder that the Chico Memorial Veterans Hall accepts tattered flags for dignified retirement on upcoming Flag Day.

The City of Chico is holding workshops this week to gather community input on its Downtown Revitalization Plan and reimagine streets for present and future needs (presenting leading design concepts) in downtown.

Chico’s Bird in Hand Toy Store, known as the Yo-Yo Museum, attracted many visitors during Museum Weekend as it showcased its rich history and hosted yoyo championships in City Plaza.

A notable exhibit (a photo of President Nixon playing with a yoyo) was auctioned for $16,000.

Inspire School of Arts and Sciences is building its new campus on Notre Dame Boulevard; the $35 million project — funded partly by Measure C and Measure K bonds — broke ground in June and will welcome students in August with new dance, recording, and makers spaces.

The new Inspire School of Arts and Sciences campus on Notre Dame Boulevard is under construction at a cost of about $35 million — partly funded by Measure C and Measure K bonds — as reported on Mar.

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Chico State will host its second annual Rural Student Voice Conference on Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the campus, where about 100 high school students from Modoc, Siskiyou, Tehama, Shasta, Trinity, and Plumas counties will join interactive sessions, community leader talks, and a campus tour (titled Amplifying Rural Student Voices in Regional Areas).

Butte County Public Health recently conducted decoy checks at 41 unincorporated retailers and cited six for selling tobacco to minors from Nov.

5 to Feb. 18 — officials said follow-up inspections will continue to ensure age verification.

On Saturday, the Chico Panthers won the Northern Section Championship on a penalty shootout over the Pleasant Valley Vikings at Harrison Stadium in Oroville.

The team clinched the title for the second consecutive year.

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.