Good morning, Chico.

At the 21st annual Wheelin’ with Cops event in Butte Meadows, Boys & Girls Club kids rode 4-wheelers with law enforcement officers up to Colby Mtn Lookout—an experience that paired youth with officers in a fun, controlled setting.

Families from Chico and other areas visited Lake Oroville North Forebay today to beat the triple-digit heat after a swimming advisory was issued at Sycamore Pool, and they enjoyed the cooler water and community atmosphere while using boats and tubes for fun.

On Saturday, 80 Boys + Girls Club kids joined the 21st annual Wheelin' With Cops event in Butte Meadows by riding in 40 off-road vehicles with law enforcement to the Colby Mountain Lookout.

They later had lunch and watched a fire hose demonstration that left them wet and earned prizes.

CAL FIRE Butte Unit responded to a structure fire near Robinson Mill on Saturday, July 12 around 4:59 p.m.—firefighters found a large building fully engulfed with flames that had spread to surrounding vegetation and dropped retardant on the half-acre blaze.

51-year-old Gerald "Mikey" Thompson (the suspect) was arrested by Chico Police on Thursday night in connection with a shooting that fatally struck one person Monday night at a homeless alternative camp near Eaton Road and Cohasset Road.

Local bowling alleys are offering a free youth bowling program all summer — giving local bowlers the chance to play.

The program is open to young players in Chico and will run throughout the season.

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.