Good morning, Chico.

The City of Chico and the Chico Arts Commission have launched the Power Up Public Art project to turn 15 downtown utility boxes into artworks painted by local artists.

Local sponsors are invited to support the project — they can choose a box and help fund its installation — by contacting the City Clerk’s Office.

On July 8, a deadly shooting occurred at a Chico alternative homeless camp — local police are investigating the incident.

Chico Police arrested 44-year-old John Minar on Monday afternoon at Motel 6 after he attempted to enter a locked room by threatening a victim with a knife — he was booked into Butte County Jail on charges of threatening crime with intent to terrorize and trespassing.

Chico police arrested Branden Thurston on Jul 8 after surveillance footage showed him allegedly stealing a $4,000 bike last month and later recovering it from a North Chico home.

California State University, Chico earned a spot on Money magazine’s Best Colleges in America list for 2025 with a 4.5-star rating—an honor that also named the school among the best public colleges and best colleges in the West.

The university has held this rating for three years, showing its strength in affordability, education quality and student outcomes.

Chico State was ranked as one of the best colleges in America by Money magazine after earning 4.5 out of 5 stars for academic quality, affordability, and outcomes.

The university was also named among the best public colleges and best colleges in the West—confirming its national acclaim.

After clinching the Northern California State Title on June 30, the Foothill All-Stars girls’ softball team advanced to the West Region Tournament and will face Oregon on July 18—practicing almost every day to prepare for a potential spot at the Little League World Series for the Junior Division.

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.

STRFKR Concert in Chico, CA

6:30-8:30 p.m. — Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. — Ticket prices vary — Experience the energetic pop and innovative new sounds from STRFKR as they promote their latest album, Parallel Realms.