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Saturday, July 5th, 2025

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Good morning, Chico. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 5th of July.

ACCIDENTS NEWS

  • CAL FIRE Butte County firefighters are responding to the District Fire in Palermo that has burned about 25 acres and led to an evacuation order with extra warnings for nearby zones—aircraft and crews are helping at the scene.  Action News Now

ENVIRONMENT NEWS

  • CAL FIRE reported that the District Fire burned 44 acres and was 65% contained—evacuation orders and warnings were lifted by the Butte County Sheriff's Office.  Action News Now
  • The Butte County Sheriff's Office issued an evacuation order for Zone BUT-BR-925 near Bangor after the Grove Fire burned about 12 acres along La Porte Road + Grimy Gulch Road on Friday afternoon. CAL FIRE Butte Unit responded to the incident.  Action News Now
  • CAL FIRE Butte Unit worked to contain the Grove Fire near Bangor as firefighters protected nearby structures. The blaze burned 78 acres (and was 0% contained at the time of a live shot) on July 4.  Action News Now

GOVERNMENT NEWS

  • The Butte County Sheriff's Office issued evacuation orders for zones BUT-BR-925 and BUT-BR-924—along with warnings for zones BUT-HON-905 and BUT-BR-922—after the Grove Fire burned 55 acres near Bangor Friday. CAL FIRE Butte Unit responded to the blaze.  Action News Now

SPORTS NEWS

  • On July 4, the Chico Striders held their annual 5K run at Lower Bidwell Park to raise money for a good cause.  Action News Now

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • Summer Volleyball Mini-Camp

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

    Sat, 7/19/25

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  • Summer Volleyball Mini-Camp

    8-10 a.m. — Oak Way Park — Registration required — A short camp to enhance volleyball skills with instruction from a seasoned pro.

    Sat, 7/26/25

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  • FUNK-tion FEST

    10 AM – 2 PM — Chapman Park — Free entry — Celebrate with lowriders, DJs, food trucks, and family fun at this vibrant community fest.

    Sun, 7/27/25

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  • Hed PE Live Concert

    7:00–10:30 p.m. — Tackle Box — Tickets from $24.21 — Experience the energetic sounds of punk rock with Hed PE in Chico.

    Sun, 8/3/25

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