Good morning, Chico.

Haven Humane Society launched its North State Pet Calendar Contest on Wednesday, inviting local pet owners to submit photos for a $5 donation.

Voting runs until August 19 and the top 12 entries will earn professional photo sessions + calendar features, with the first-place winner featured on the cover.

State Parks and Butte County Search and Rescue crews are using two boats and a remote operated underwater vehicle to search Lake Oroville for a swimmer who vanished yesterday near Bidwell Canyon Marina — in approximately 200 feet deep water.

Chico State’s Upward Bound program celebrates 60 years of helping local high school students experience college life, offering six-week summer sessions that provided over 5,400 tutoring hours last year.

This summer it launches the UB60 Scholarship Campaign+ inviting community support for future college costs.

The Children's Choir of Chico wrapped up a 10-day singing tour in France on Jul.

8, performing at historic sites including Normandy American Cemetery and Memorial and Omaha Beach, and they will return to Chico tomorrow.

Butte County is offering free ALERT FM devices to rural residents needing emergency alerts during power and cell outages.

Eligible residents can apply in person at 202 Mira Loma in Oroville (applications available July 10, August 7, September 4, October 2, November 6 and December 4).

Del Oro Water Company is proposing higher water rates and new fees for Magalia residents, and letters detailing the changes were delivered just before the Independence Day holiday.

Residents have 20 days to file complaints as the company files a general rate case with the CPUC to address rising costs.

Chico State now offers a DXA scan machine that gives community members a detailed look at their inner health+ helping them make better health decisions.

Action News Now anchor Hayley Watts explains the new tool in this week's Wellness Wednesday feature.

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.