Good morning, Chico.

A pregnant cow fell into a pool in Palermo on Tuesday night — CAL FIRE, NVADG, and Butte County Search and Rescue responded quickly when an NVADG technician used a trail of hay to guide her to an improvised platform — and the cow climbed out safely.

On June 18, 2025, members from the Chico Police Department — along with University Police, California Highway Patrol and the Butte County Sheriff's Office — gathered at Basque Norte for a Law Enforcement Torch Run that raised funds and awareness for the Special Olympics.

Chico's Inspire School of Arts and Sciences broke ground on a new campus in a $34 million project funded by state and local money.

The new campus will offer better learning spaces for students and alumni—strengthening education in our community for years to come.

Chico will begin a roadway rehabilitation project on Petersen Memorial Drive in Lower Bidwell Park on June 23 and the work will last through early August.

Brown General Engineering, Inc. will manage the improvements — including pavement and shoulder backing — and the road will be closed to all traffic for public safety.

The Chico City Council voted to close South Park Drive in Lower Bidwell Park to vehicle traffic beginning Summer 2026 — the decision ignores a recommendation from the Bidwell Park and Playground Commission to keep the road open for one-way traffic.

The 48th annual Lions All Star Football Game will be held on Saturday, June 21 at Chico High School with top high school football players from Northern California competing.

Coach Anthony Tapia will lead the Large Schools team and Lane Davis will lead the Small Schools team with the Small Schools game starting at 5 p.m. and the Large Schools game at 7:30 p.m.

Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat

2:00 – 3:30 PM — Center For The Arts — Ticket prices vary — Experience a spectacular musical journey with Joseph and his colorful coat.

Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat

7:30-9 p.m. — Center For The Arts — Tickets available — Experience the colorful and vibrant musical retelling of the story of Joseph.

Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat

2:00-3:30 p.m. — Center For The Arts — Tickets from $86 — Experience the vibrant retelling of a biblical classic in this beloved musical.

Run Like a Hero: 4th of July 5k

8 AM – 12 PM — Sycamore Field — Proceeds benefit local scholarships — Celebrate Independence Day with a spirited 5k run.

Summer Volleyball Mini-Camp

8-10 a.m. — Oak Way Park — Cost varies — Enhance your volleyball skills this summer with former pro Crystal Thomas.