Good morning, Chico.

Chico Housing Action Team named Megan Massie its new executive director after a board-led search—she previously served as interim director—and she brings over 10 years of housing and social services experience to strengthen community partnerships and support stable housing solutions.

Chico area offers a busy Fourth of July weekend with free events including fireworks at Riverbend Park at 9:30 p.m., an outdoor screening of 'The Sandlot' at Magalia Community Park Friday night, live music at Allies Pub today, and a concert by Paradise Symphony Orchestra on Saturday.

Local farmers are planning strategies to preserve production for future generations in the face of changing snowpack and fire season challenges.

Their efforts include updated water management plus new practices aimed at sustaining long-term output.

The California Conservation Corps celebrated its 50th anniversary on Wednesday, July 1 at Horseshoe Lake in Upper Bidwell Park, marking five decades of conservation and emergency response.

The Golden State Bus Tour will conclude Tuesday, July 7 in Sacramento.

Chico city is nearly finished with a new roundabout that will be fully operational before school starts in August.

The $3 million project — funded by development impact fees, gas tax funds and state transportation funding — aims to improve traffic flow amid growing demand.

Mosquito pools in the Dayton and Nelson areas tested positive for West Nile virus on Jul.

2; the Butte County Mosquito and Vector Control District warned residents to remove standing water and use DEET repellant (especially at dusk and dawn).

Pleasant Valley graduate Brayden Borges committed to play baseball for Sac State following his strong senior season last spring when he struck out 61 batters, maintained a 2.12 ERA, and ranked 10th in the NSCIF with 4 home runs and 18 RBIs.

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.

Sam Bush Live Performance

7-9:30 p.m. — Sierra Nevada Big Room — Ticket info not provided — Experience the groundbreaking bluegrass sounds of Sam Bush, a mandolin legend.