Good morning, Chico.

The Butte County Fire Safe Council hosts the Goat Grazing Festival today in Paradise—held at Terry Ashe Recreation Center on Skyway from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.—offering dog herding demos, a petting zoo, storytime and a photo booth, with an optional goat walk at Paradise Community Park at 9 a.m.

Today, the North American Butterfly Association invites residents to count butterflies at Butte Chico Creek Ecological Reserve from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. (participation costs $3) to help scientists study butterfly populations.

Two of Butte Creek Canyon's longest traditions return this Sunday.

The Centerville Colman Museum and School will hold its annual 49er Fair to spotlight gold-mining history while the Honey Run Covered Bridge hosts its 61st annual Pancake Breakfast.

A pickup truck crashed into a power pole on Ord Ferry Road near Hugh Baber Lane overnight and left 68 PG&E customers west of Durham without power; officials located the truck but have not found the driver and expect power to be restored by 8:30 a.m.

Legacy Stage presents Shakespeare's 'The Tempest' outdoors at Cedar Grove Meadow in Bidwell Park from June 4 to June 14—offering updated dialogue and creative staging to engage local audiences.

The Miss Chico USA pageant will be held tomorrow at the Chico Elks Lodge with the competition starting at 7 p.m. Mayor Kasey Reynolds will help choose winners who will go on to represent Chico at the state finals.

About 400 seniors from Chico High School graduate tonight at Panther Stadium after a final practice run this morning (seniors from Pleasant Valley, Shasta, and Enterprise also have ceremonies at 8 p.m.).

The California State Controller mailed letters to 13,000 residents to notify them of unclaimed funds via the state's Unclaimed Property Program.

A unique code in each letter let recipients verify their information online and bypass the traditional claim process.

Sycamore Pool reopened today amid near-100° heat; recent tests confirmed its water is free of dangerous E. coli (though lifeguards will return after the annual deep cleaning begins on June 15).

Sycamore Pool is open and water tests confirm it is E. coli free, but deep cleaning is postponed until after June 15 due to state permit requirements protecting Chinook salmon migration — swimmers are advised to use caution until lifeguards return.

West Valley High School softball forfeited its playoff win and NorCal regional championship game appearance after a player played in a travel-ball tournament that broke NSCIF rules, the school announced on social media.

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!

Amahjra Live at The Tackle Box

8 PM - 11:59 PM — The Tackle Box — $20 online, $25 at the door — Experience Amahjra’s electrifying live vibes and enjoy a high-energy night of music.

CARD 4th of July Parade

9-10 a.m. — Downtown Chico Business Association — Free admission — Celebrate Independence Day with festive floats and spirited community participation.