Good morning, Chico.

Chico Marketplace launches its annual Back to School Back to Giving supply drive today in partnership with Results Radio, mall retailers and community businesses to collect donations for local students.

Donors may enter a contest for a $500 gift card with each donation—supplies will be distributed by teachers and counselors.

Chico police continue to investigate the disappearance of Ronda Lynn James, who was reported missing in 2015 from Chico and last seen in Fort Walton Beach (she is 57 years old with black hair and brown eyes and a family member said she may have moved to New Orleans) and urge anyone with information to call them at 530-897-4911.

On Monday, July 7, police investigated a deadly shooting at an alternative homeless camp on Eaton and Cohasset Roads after receiving a call around 10:30 p.m.—officers have not arrested any suspects and asked those at the camp to leave.

Chico police recovered a stolen high-end bicycle valued at $4,000 and arrested 28-year-old Branden Thurston on felony charges after surveillance footage linked him to the theft on June 28—officers located the bike on July 6 and returned it to its owner.

On Sunday, July 6, Cal Fire officers arrested Naudia Velasquez, a 25-year-old Chico woman charged with selling illegal fireworks when they found 60lbs on her property — she is now held without bail for violating the California Health and Safety Code.

California State Parks began cleanup at Bidwell Mansion State Historic Park after a December 11 arson fire damaged the historic site; workers removed exterior debris while monitoring for hazardous materials & air quality.

Officials said the work will last about three weeks & set the stage for a public engagement process on the park’s future.

The Foothill Junior Softball Team will compete for a spot in the Little League World Series as a tournament is scheduled soon—official game times and locations have not been announced.

Summer Volleyball Mini-Camp

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

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.

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.

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.