Good morning, Chico.

The Butte County fairgrounds open at 8 a.m. today for an adoption auction featuring 14 adult horses, 14 yearlings and 12 burros available for new homes.

Hearthstone Charter School on Sixth Street will host a free tree and plant giveaway on April 19th from 2 to 6 p.m. for fire survivors — students will lead nursery tours, demonstrate planting techniques and serve supper, with sign up required.

On April 3, Chico police said that an unidentified male suspect kidnapped a woman at gunpoint on the 2700 block of Eaton Road and shot her during a drive—he then killed himself when his vehicle stopped on the 400 block of E.

5th Avenue during a police pursuit.

Chico police said that on Wednesday morning a man kidnapped a woman at gunpoint on the 2700 block of Eaton Rd.—he drove away, shot her during a chase, and later both were found dead after the suspect shot himself.

A 17-year-old from Butte County Juvenile Hall appeared in court to face manslaughter charges for a December 9 truck theft near Crescent Drive in Magalia that left 50-year-old Robert Etta dead in a fiery crash—his sentencing is set for May 2.

Northwest Lineman College is hosting a special event called the Lineman Rodeo and Graduation to showcase skills students learned over 15 weeks of training—event organizers plan live demonstrations of practical achievements.

The Chico Area Recreation and Park District awarded the contract for a new aquatic and recreation center on Thursday night—local contractor Slater & Son received a $27M award with a total project cost of $30M and is now set to begin contract negotiations for a facility on Garner Lane with two pools, a water slide complex and a lazy river. Construction will start in the coming months with completion expected in fall 2026.

Today, the Chico Gophers power soccer team hosts a visiting team from Oregon at Clark Memorial Fieldhouse with games at 3:30 p.m. and 5:30 p.m., and they will play a final match on Sunday at 9 a.m. Key players include Josh Burger (born with a rare form of dwarfism and using a wheelchair) and Garrett Bramhall (injured in a BMX accident as a teen).

Thursday Night Market

6-9 p.m. — Downtown Chico Business Association — Free entry — Enjoy a vibrant market with local vendors, art, and live entertainment every Thursday evening.

Abiding Men’s BBQ

6-9 p.m. — Watkins House — Free entry — Enjoy a community gathering with great food and fellowship.

Woofstock Chico 2025

11:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. — Silver Dollar Fairgrounds — Enjoyable festival for all — A lively day of music and fun benefiting Butte Humane Society and welcoming well-behaved dogs on leash.

Chico Marketplace Spring Festival

11 AM – 3 PM — Chico Marketplace — Free entry — Celebrate spring with egg hunts, a petting zoo, and fun activities for the entire family.

Do The '80s Pub Crawl

4:30-9 p.m. — Bella's Sports Pub — 25% OFF code: RAD25 — Relive the '80s with contests, prizes, and neon vibes at this totally tubular pub crawl.

Thursday Night Market

6-9 p.m. — Downtown Chico Business Association — Free entry — Explore over 100 vendors featuring local produce, crafts, and live entertainment.

AMA Pro American Flat Track Race

8:30 p.m. — Silver Dollar Speedway — Affordable tickets available — Experience the thrill of American Flat Track racing on an exciting night at the speedway.

American Flat Track Racing

3:30-7:30 a.m. — Silver Dollar Speedway — Ticket prices vary — Experience thrilling motorcycle races at the renowned speedway in Chico.