Good morning, Chico.

Officials in Northern California ask residents to check their evacuation zones before fire season; locals in counties like Butte, Glenn, Modoc, Siskiyou, Shasta, Tehama + Trinity should plan ahead for safety.

Aguas Frias Road, south of Dayton Road, was closed on June 20 after a truck and trailer overturned (diesel spilled across 100 feet of roadway), and Cal Fire crews responded to clean up the spill with no injuries reported.

A PG&E UH-60 Blackhawk helicopter returns to Chico Air Attack Base this fire season — it now will fight fires in 6 counties including Tehama, Plumas, Yuba, Sutter, Colusa, and Glenn, having spent 84 flight hours dropping nearly 440K gallons on major past blazes.

Cal Fire and Butte County Fire Department have planned a prescribed burn for today near Oroville Airport to treat 400 acres (a collaboration with the Oroville Fire Department) to reduce wildfire risk, and another burn is scheduled for tomorrow near Lower Forbestown Road to treat 192 acres if weather allows.

The Chamber held a meeting to discuss a plan for creating 'Entertainment Zones' downtown and in Meriam Park to help boost sales after a 30% drop.

City officials & business owners will present the voluntary ordinance to the City Council, which may vote on it for a September start.

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.