Good morning, Chico.

The Builders Village project in Chico, sponsored by the local housing team, will begin construction soon with $16.5 million in funding to create 61 supportive housing units for older adults and people with disabilities—helping prevent homelessness.

In Berkeley, the Dwight Way Board and Care project completed construction, adding 15 one bedroom units and offering round the clock support for adults with serious mental illness.

The Downtown Chico Business Association will serve up to 500 pounds of ice-cold watermelon — from 10 AM to 5 PM today — at the 51st annual Slice of Chico on W.

3rd Street between Broadway and Main Street.

Residents near Barber Yard reported an increase in wild fox sightings after the new housing development began, and they said the animals have brought fleas into their yards — one resident also said a county ag trapper oddly suggested using paintball guns, while the developer explained the change came after contractors finished a fire break on the property.

The Chico Area Recreation & Park District will hold the groundbreaking for the new Chico Bike Park on July 16th at 9:30 a.m. at the planned site on Humboldt Road between Forest Avenue and Notre Dame Boulevard (near the future concession stand), starting a six-acre project for riders of all ages.

The Matador Motel in Chico was bought by a new Los Angeles group that will refurbish the worn property into a stylish boutique—renovations will take about 10 weeks while local business owners remain hopeful for a boost in nearby commerce.

A UC Davis study found that during the 2020 fire season, nearly 35% fewer farmers worked outside on smoky days because wildfires reduced sunlight and increased health risks—factors that affected both crop growth and ranching.

Officials in Butte County said they do not expect smoke from the Green Fire, which started on July 1, to affect local growers.

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.