Good morning, Chico.

The Chico Area Recreation and Park District reinstated its adult softball, soccer, and kickball leagues that were paused last month due to staffing challenges—following community feedback and an emergency board meeting, roughly 70 teams will resume play.

Chico business owners are uniting to support local storefronts as foot traffic declines and online competition rises.

They are promoting shared success through Chico Business Connection on Facebook (which includes about 95 merchants) to attract more customers downtown.

Tribal leaders announced Tuesday that the Mechoopda Tribe reclaimed 450 acres in Big Chico Creek for conservation, cultural preservation and wildlife restoration.

The acquisition was funded through California Natural Resources Agency’s Tribal Nature-Based Solutions Program, marking the first return of tribal land in the watershed since displacement.

Cal Fire Butte County confirmed they were at the scene in Oroville for a fire covering (5 to 10 acres) with a slow to moderate spread, and a reporter was gathering more details.

A red flag warning is in effect for the northern Sacramento Valley from 11 a.m. today until 5 p.m. Thursday as gusty winds and low humidity heighten wildfire danger, and PG&E (Colusa, Glenn, Tehama and Sutter counties) may shut off power.

An old mining borehole near the Brad Freeman Trail, along the Feather River and Oroville Dam Spillway, was discovered this morning by a Department of Water Resources employee, prompting the Butte County Sheriff's Bomb Squad to confirm no ongoing threat to the public.

Today, the Butte County Board of Supervisors is voting on a $110,000 grant amendment that lets Cal Fire Butte County buy a chipper and trailer for wildfire prevention along local roads; if approved, the overall grant will exceed $514,000.

The Chico Area Recreation and Park District announced during a special meeting last Thursday that it will reinstate adult summer soccer, kickball, and softball leagues after receiving community input.

Players can check the CARD website for updated registration information and league schedules.

Hamilton City High School made history as Case Porter became its first male basketball signee when he committed to Arizona Christian University.

His milestone signing is expected to boost school pride and local sports interest.

The CARD Summer outdoor adult sports leagues are unpaused today after a pause caused by extreme weather.

A heat advisory runs from 11 a.m. Thursday to 11 p.m. Saturday (temperatures reaching 100-105), so players should use extra caution.

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.