Good morning, Chico.

Chico’s new Chick-fil-A on Forest Avenue is expected to open this summer as operator Matt Hock says the restaurant should debut before the end of summer if no major delays occur.

Chico native Allison Parker will perform Bee Gees classics with her cover band The She Gees at the Center for the Arts on Aug.

22. The musician, who now lives in New York City, said returning home is a dream — tickets are now available with limited seating.

The Paskenta Band of Nomlaki Indians awarded over $98K in merit based scholarships to 12 students this year, including one track aimed at future healthcare workers to address rural workforce shortages.

Butte County has asked for public input on its draft drought resilience plan to improve water preparedness; county officials will host meetings Aug.

6 at Forest Ranch Charter School and Aug. 11 at Durham Memorial Hall, and residents can submit comments until Aug. 28.

Butte County farmer Ryan Schohr has been appointed to the EPA Farm, Ranch & Rural Communities Advisory Committee to give Northstate farmers a voice.

He will begin a two-year term from his Schohr Ranch in Gridley as the committee meets soon to address challenges like water management and technology.

Butte County Libraries have secured standing guards at all branches upon reopening to boost patron safety.

Library director Misty Wright (leading the initiative) said the new security measures will remain in place while reopening dates for satellite locations will be announced soon.

Oroville Hospital, Wellpath and the sheriff’s office launched a psychiatry residency program on July 1 at Butte County Jail to expand mental health services for inmates and train future psychiatrists (Sheriff Kory Honea said the program may boost public safety by addressing underlying mental health needs).

Two Chico little league teams will play in state championship games this weekend after each squad won a section title earlier this week.

The Chico 11-U and 12-U All Stars will compete for state titles (boosting local sports pride).

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.