Good morning, Chico.

Sadie Overman and her team at Resolute Dog Training have been training dogs to support veterans since 2018.

Inspired by her son's Boy Scouts visit, the program helps veterans feel calm—showing that a dog's unconditional love can ease life's stresses.

Crews began clearing debris from the fire-damaged remains of the historic Bidwell Mansion in Chico—this marks the first step in planning the building's future.

Hazardous debris cleanup is set to finish by the end of July and state park staff will conduct structural assessments afterward.

Chico Police said 51-year-old Gerald 'Mikey' Thompson is the suspect in a deadly shooting on July 7 at the homeless camp on Eaton Road—he is still missing and officers ask that no one approach him but call 9-1-1 if spotted.

A Chico man and an Oroville woman were arrested for felony narcotics charges after a deputy stopped their vehicle on Bruce Street for expired registration—a search revealed a white substance suspected to be fentanyl, methamphetamine, prescription pills, cell phones, a digital scale with residue, and cash.

The California Department of Fish and Wildlife released a 10-year report showing gray wolves increased from one in 2015 to at least 50 by the end of last year and formed 10 packs mostly in northeastern California.

The report details 274 livestock losses with 128 confirmed kills and a $600,000 compensation plan started in 2024, with $54,000 paid so far.

Los Angeles owners bought the Matador Motel on the Esplanade and plan to turn it into a small boutique hotel with modern amenities—subject to historic resource inventory guidelines.

Cleanup begins Monday and renovations will take 10 weeks—ensuring the work meets local preservation standards.

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.