Good morning, Chico.

Downtown businesses are preparing for the 51st annual Slice of Chico event today downtown, as establishments update storefronts and finalize plans for the local celebration (more details are expected later).

Mark Sorensen retired after over 20 years serving Chico on Jul.

10, and morning reporter Raishaud Pinkney says his next steps are still being discussed (more details are expected soon).

About 170 students and staff from Chico State’s TRIO Upward Bound program — celebrating 60 years of service — cleaned Lower Bidwell Park on Friday, July 10 in partnership with the Parks and Recreation Department.

The project beautified the park and supported college preparation for first-generation high schoolers.

Mr. Tom Ward, a Chico history teacher, is blending classroom lessons with runway style in a unique trend that is drawing attention online and locally (his innovative approach is sparking buzz on social media).

Butte County is offering free Alert FM receivers to income-eligible households in areas likely to lose cell service during a wildfire & the devices send emergency notifications from the Sheriff's Office.

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.