Good morning, Chico.

Registration for CARD's Fourth of July Parade in Downtown Chico closes tomorrow at midnight; it costs $30 for paid entries while veterans and active military enter free, and spots are limited to the first 100 paid applicants.

Crews nearly finish dredging Sycamore Pool at Lower Bidwell Park with work expected to be complete today+water tests show no contamination while parking is limited because South Park Drive is closed until Sept.

4 and its lot is under reconstruction.

The weekend in Chico offers events for all tastes: join a ($10) art workshop at Paradise Art Center at 9 a.m. Saturday, Jun.

20, laugh at the comedy competition at Allie's Pub at 8 p.m., and celebrate Juneteenth with live music and vendors at DeGarmo Park today.

City crews began cleaning Sycamore Pool at Bidwell Park Monday and plan to remove sediment, algae, and debris by the weekend — the pool will then be refilled and maintained biweekly through Labor Day for safe swimming.

State park representatives met with the city council on Tuesday to discuss the future of Bidwell Mansion 18 months after a fire destroyed the landmark.

More than 1,000 survey responses favor rebuilding (which must meet state building codes and involve the Mechoopda Tribe).

A penstock pipe failure at Yuba Water Agency’s New Comstock Powerhouse in February knocked out a powerhouse designed to serve 350,000 homes and reduced water-moving capacity by about 2/3, cutting revenue by roughly 80% while investigators determine the cause.

Butte County Sheriff's Search and Rescue volunteers practiced technical rope rescue drills today in Chico during hot summer conditions, running rigging systems, rescue scenarios, and patient packaging exercises (all to stay ready for emergencies).

Skaters will compete this weekend in Chico for a chance to qualify for the USA Roller Sports National Championships in Lincoln next month.

Visitors from across the Southwest are expected as local officials gear up for the event.

Chico Area Recreation and Park District has reinstated its adult soccer, kickball, and softball leagues after canceling them due to staffing challenges.

Registration remains open until June 26 — teams are encouraged to sign up soon as spots may fill quickly.

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.