Good morning, Chico.

The Law Enforcement Torch Run will kick off Thursday at 8:30 a.m. at Basque Norte and finish at Chico City Plaza around 10 a.m., featuring a meet and greet with law enforcement officers and Special Olympics athletes ahead of the Northern California Special Olympics in Santa Clara on June 26.

Chico Animal Shelter has expanded its walk-in hours for pet adoption at 2579 Fair Street, allowing visitors to drop in Monday through Friday from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. without an appointment, while weekend visits require scheduling.

Stacey Lo and Pa Vue are showcasing Plhis: Poetry Reimagined at monca, an exhibit that transforms Hmong poetry into multimedia art with digital media, textiles, and paper.

The exhibit opened May 7 and runs through June 21, offering creative reflections on cultural identity — connecting local heritage with modern art.

The Butte County Agricultural Commissioner has alerted residents who bought grapevines or citrus plants from Costco since April 21 after inspectors found the invasive glassy-winged sharpshooter that spreads Pierce’s disease.

Grape buyers should secure plants and citrus buyers must call for an inspection (530-552-4100).

The Butte County Fire Safe Council announced it will operate the No-Cost Gravel Grant Program to help residents improve defensible space; participants will be contacted by end of June.

Community members may attend the Rebuild Paradise Foundation’s Sunset Celebration at Paradise Community Park (5570 Black Olive Dr) on June 27.

In Gridley, crews started excavation Tuesday night on a two-mile stretch of Highway 99 as part of a $30 million road project moving ahead of schedule.

Drivers experienced lane closures, and officials said the work may finish this fall.

The City of Chico will clear homeless camps at Bidwell Park, near Eaton and Cohasset roads, and around Windchime Park by giving campers a seven-day notice starting June 2.

Officials said 26 residents currently live in these sites and 49 shelter spaces are available at Genesis and Torres Community Shelter.

Chico’s new Fire Chief Wes Metroka began his role one week ago after 20 years with the department — the Paradise High School graduate now leads 60 firefighters at the Chico Fire Department.

Chico-based CARD is hosting a Senior Dance on Sunday, May 31 at Lakeside Pavilion featuring live music from Soul Posse and complimentary line dancing lessons at 1:00 p.m.; tickets ($13) are available for those 50 and older while space is limited.

Two siblings pitched complete games on May 26, helping Chico High and Durham High win section titles.

Tanner Horn and his sister Annalee Horn led wins — Annalee’s performance ended over a 10-year drought for Durham softball.

Big Mo Concert

7-10 p.m. — The Barn at Meriam Park — Cost info not listed — Experience the energetic sounds of Big Mo and his big band in a charming Chico venue.

Friday Night Concert Series in Chico

6:30-8:00 p.m. — City Plaza, 132 W 4th St, Chico, CA — Free entry — Enjoy free live music and a community picnic under the stars this summer.

Chalk It Up For Charity

10 AM - 4 PM — Lassen Cidery — Free entry for kids — Enjoy competitive sidewalk chalk artistry with prizes, food trucks, and live music!