Good morning, Chico.

Chico Police arrested Andrew Lambach for animal cruelty after a citizen reported him striking a small dog around 10:20 a.m. Sunday on the 2600 block of Martin Luther King Jr. Parkway, and he faces charges for intentional cruelty and outstanding warrants while the dog, which showed soreness, was taken by Animal Control to a local vet for evaluation and is expected to recover.

A Chico State student was kidnapped at gunpoint before a chase ended in a deadly shooting on April 6—police are investigating the case.

A convicted felon with ties to the Norte Vatos Locos street gang was arrested by the Tehama County Sheriff's Office in Rancho Tehama after body armor, firearms and ammunition were found during a probation search.

The 9th Circuit Court of Appeals vacated the district court’s dismissal of a lawsuit filed by Chico mother Aurora Regino against Chico Unified School District on April 4—remanding the case for further proceedings.

Regino alleges school staff changed her 5th-grade daughter’s name and pronouns without her consent and that the district’s policy violated her rights.

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.