Good morning, Chico.

Today, the Butte Humane Society holds the fourth annual Woofstock at the Silver Dollar Fairgrounds with music, kid activities and food from over 30 local vendors.

Dog owners must keep pets leashed (no retractable leashes allowed) while enjoying performances by bands (Max Minardi, Turn Signal, Van Hagar and Whiskey River Band).

40-year-old Lorayna Patricia Gonsalves of Chico was convicted of trying to run down a police officer during a wild downtown car chase in September 2023—her erratic driving hit several cars and threatened pedestrians and drivers.

A Butte County jury convicted Lorayna Patricia Gonsalves, 40, for trying to run over a Chico police officer during a wild car chase in downtown Chico in September 2023—she now faces 25 years to life with a sentencing hearing set for June 4.

Timothy Bahadar, 36, was denied bail on April 10 after he stabbed a man during a fight at a Palermo residence on April 7—he was already out on bail for two previous felony assaults and his victim underwent emergency surgery with his next court appearance set for April 16.

At Chico State University Farm, a demonstration showed a Yamaha Phaser R drone spraying pesticide to disrupt the mating of navel orangeworm moths that damage almond orchards.

Brad Anderson from Yamaha Motors said the technology, originally used on Japanese rice fields (and now on wine grapes and tomatoes), may soon be tested on a small scale by local farmers.

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.