Good morning, Chico.

The Oroville Rhinos youth football and cheer organization will hold its first-ever golf tournament tomorrow to raise $5,000 for field rentals, game-day fees and safety equipment — about half the goal has been met.

A lineup of local arts and community events took place this weekend in Chico.

Pat Hull performed for free at the Commons on Thursday; live shows by Sonora Dinamita at Rolling Hills Casino and Smokey The Groove at Argus Bar + Patio were held today, with the Happy Hippie Summer Festival set for Sunday at the Barn at Meriam Park.

State Parks announced the Bidwell Mansion Visitor Center in Chico will reopen on August 7 with hours from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays.

Visitors can explore exhibits celebrating John and Annie Bidwell’s legacy and share feedback (including a family pumpkin-carving event in October).

Chico State’s University Communications team won two Silver Awards at CASE’s 2026 Circle of Excellence Awards for its Spanish-language microsite for Spanish-speaking families and its social video that reimagined Gilmore Girls to highlight campus life.

PG&E will increase water flows along an 8-mile stretch of the North Fork Feather River starting at 9 a.m. Saturday, reaching 1,100 cubic feet per second by 3 p.m. The higher water levels will create Class III, IV, and V rapids — intended for skilled paddlers only.

Butte County Public Health confirmed the first West Nile virus case in the county this year in a person under 18 with mild to moderate symptoms; officials urge local residents to use insect repellent & remove standing water to reduce mosquito bites.

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.