Good morning, Chico.

Butte County libraries reopened yesterday with private security guards stationed inside and walking the perimeter of all five branches (to reassure about 1,000 daily visitors).

Chico’s weekend slate includes Neil Simon’s play 'Rumors' at the theater, Saturday’s Pride Never Dies at Duffy’s featuring burlesque and drag, a Saturday Retro Reboot Tech Toss at Lunar Market, and Sunday’s Cloud Market with live music and crafts – all offering local community fun.

New Miss Chico Karris Spath and teen queens Coco Weller and Maryalice Powell discussed upcoming pageant competitions in Chico during a recent interview and shared their plans for the events.

Inspire School of Arts and Sciences is moving from portable classrooms at Chico High School to a new campus; crews demolished the last portable this week.

The campus—located on Fremont Street in South Chico off Notre Dame Boulevard—will be complete this summer so students can begin classes next school year.

Chico will see tree maintenance on Vallombrosa Avenue starting Monday, June 29, as crews prune 230 trees and enforce traffic restrictions for four days (Friday reserved as backup) to improve road clearance and safety.

Oroville Hospital is negotiating with bidders after its Dec.

2025 bankruptcy filing, with an auction planned for July 16 in Los Angeles and objections due by July 30 (some buyers are in talks). Chico resident Michelle Tibbets said closure may cut her critical care access.

Butte County approved a $7.17 million construction contract with a firm from Chico to build a new 9,823 sqft behavioral health center at 185 Sycamore St. in Gridley — a project that will expand mental health services, substance use treatment and crisis response and is expected to open next year.

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.