Tuesday, April 7th, 2026
Good morning, Chico. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 7th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ A Chico family is hosting an annual bake sale this Sunday from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at Hartley Park — honoring cancer fighter Britney Sweeney’s legacy — to raise funds for the Enloe Health Gonzales Comprehensive Cancer Center, with raffle prizes, a silent auction, and a bloodmobile. Action News Now
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The CSU released its most comprehensive survey on AI in higher ed after polling nearly 94,000 faculty, staff, and students in fall 2025. At Chico State, professor Zach Justus said faculty are using AI in varied ways and expect that understanding AI will enhance future job skills (survey details included). KRCR
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ A recent Internal Affairs Committee meeting saw downtown business owners warn that the revitalization project could harm foot traffic and hurt local operations. The City Council will meet later today at 6 p.m. in the council chambers to continue addressing these concerns. Action News Now
- ➤ Residents on Emilio Way found human waste along Bikeway 99 on Friday morning, and city officials said they are coordinating Public Works & Code Enforcement efforts under the Warren Settlement while neighbors request more regular patrols. Action News Now
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Woofstock Festival
11:30 a.m.-5 p.m. — Silver Dollar Fairgrounds — Ticket prices vary — Celebrate with music, food, and fun activities for families and dogs while supporting Butte Humane Society.
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Chico Wildflower Ride & Festival
12 PM – 6 PM — Silver Dollar Fairgrounds — Entry fees vary — Enjoy a vibrant family festival followed by scenic cycling routes for all ages.
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Jerry & Dawg Revisited
6:30-10 p.m. — Chico Women's Club — Refunds up to 7 days before event — Experience the re-creation of the Garcia Grisman sound with original members Joe Craven and Jim Kerwin.
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Do The Crawl de Mayo
4:30-9 p.m. — Bella's Sports Pub — Tickets required — Celebrate Cinco de Mayo a bit early with a lively pub crawl featuring contests and vibrant fiesta vibes.
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