Good morning, Chico.

Community Action Agency will hold a free drive-through food distribution event at Palermo Grange on May 16 from 10 a.m. until noon or until supplies last; volunteers will place pre-boxed food weighing 17 to 22 pounds directly into cars to safely serve those in need.

Chico Housing Action Team will host the inaugural Nearly Summer Wellness Fair + Music Festival on May 25 from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at The Commons Social Emporium; local wellness businesses and six bands will perform to raise funds for housing support services.

On Sunday, May 11, a woman was rescued after her car plunged off Honey Run Road into Butte Creek in Butte County — emergency responders from Cal Fire, CHP, and Butte County Search and Rescue extracted her from the water and treated her minor injuries.

Kristin Minetti is an outstanding lecturer at Chico State who received the 2024—25 Outstanding Faculty Award for her innovative teaching and student mentoring; she uses hands-on projects and real-world simulations to help business students prepare for their future careers.

Chico launched its Downtown Revitalization Project with a workshop held Monday night where residents offered ideas on updating downtown streets and replacing old utility lines.

Public Works Director Brendan Ottoboni said follow-up meetings will be held over the summer and fall to refine plans for improvements—like upgrading over 100-year-old sewer pipes—and to shape downtown’s future.

City manager Mark Sorensen said the city is bound by the Warren settlement agreement — it cannot implement Governor Newsom's model ordinance on homeless encampments.

The Cedar Grove Scamper

8-10 a.m. — Cedar Grove Picnic Area and Meadow — Registration fees apply — Race through the scenic trails of Chico in this community 4-mile run.

Race Night #2

4 PM — Silver Dollar Fairgrounds — Included with fair admission — Experience thrilling races with 360 Winged Sprints and Hobby Stocks.

Silver Dollar Fair Tractor Pulls

5-11 p.m. — Silver Dollar Fairgrounds — Admission included with fair ticket — Experience the thrilling power of tractors pulling heavy loads at this exciting event.

Jackie Greene Performance

6:30-8:30 p.m. — Chico Women's Club — Tickets available without service charge — Jackie Greene returns for another special show at the intimate Women’s Club.

Much Ado About Nothing

8:00 PM – 9:30 PM — Cedar Grove Picnic Area and Meadow — $25.00 — Enjoy Shakespeare in the Park with a lively performance of a classic comedy.

Swing for Change: CAA Annual Golf Tournament Fundraiser

Community Action Agency is raising funds to support underserved populations in Butte County in a tee-rific golf tournament, Swing for Change! Tickets include a free golf shirt, a goodie bag, lunch, and chances to win amazing prizes all while golfing for a good cause!

Swing for Change: CAA Annual Golf Tournament Fundraiser

Community Action Agency is raising funds to support underserved populations in Butte County in a tee-rific golf tournament, Swing for Change! Tickets include a free golf shirt, a goodie bag, lunch, and chances to win amazing prizes all while golfing for a good cause!