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Saturday, July 26th, 2025
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Good morning, Chico. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 26th of July.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Clapp family took over Scotty's Landing from John Scott and plan to upgrade the Chico landmark on the Sacramento River by adding live music, fishing tournaments, kayaking, and tubing. They will reopen the property early next spring—local contractors are working on permits while plans for an RV park replace the old mobile home park. Action News Now
- ➤ Chico city officials painted new bright green lines on streets on July 25 to boost bicyclist safety — the project follows local studies that found clearer markings were needed for busy roads. Action News Now
- ➤ Butte Humane Society will hold its 114th Anniversary Gala & Fundraiser at 5 p.m. on Sept. 13 at the Big Room in Sierra Nevada Brewery at 1075 E. 20th Street in Chico—this black-tie optional event features a 'The Gilded Garden' theme with dramatic floral designs and live auctions. Action News Now
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The city has started work in the Chapman neighborhood near Chapman Elementary to expand fiber optic internet through the North Valley Fiber Project — crews have laid 10,000 linear feet of fiber and will add 200,000 more over the next 12 to 18 months as the city manages the network for service providers. Action News Now
- ➤ New green markings have been added on streets like Notre Dame Blvd, Oleander Ave and Esplanade to mark areas where bikes and cars can come into conflict—Brendan Ottoboni, director of Public Works-Engineering, said the marks are part of the Esplanade Safety and Accessibility Project to boost bike and pedestrian safety. Action News Now
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Vitalant will host its annual Summer Classic Blood Drive in Chico at the Bloodmobile at 555 Rio Lindo Avenue and in Yuba City at 1290 Stabler Lane on August 2 from 8 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.—donors giving blood, platelets or plasma from August 1 to August 28 will receive a $10 rewards gift card with a chance to win a $10,000 gas gift card. Action News Now
- ➤ A rare strain of E. coli infected children in Chico’s Bidwell Park, with five cases reported and some leading to serious complications like kidney failure. Butte County Public Health said tests from water samples are underway to find the bacteria—experts believe cattle or geese are more likely to be the source rather than human factors. North State Public Radio
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Greg Loiacono & Stingray Live
8-11 p.m. — Argus | Bar + Patio — Ticketed event — Experience a night of genre-blending music featuring Greg Loiacono's new project Stingray.
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Beer Scouts Live at The Commons
8-10 p.m. — The Commons Social Empourium — Free show — Experience high-energy rock and blues from San Francisco's Beer Scouts as they cover classics and perform original tunes.
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Movies in the Park: Wonka
6-10 p.m. — DeGarmo Park — Free entry — Enjoy a magical movie night under the stars with family-friendly activities and delicious treats.
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Hazy Little Happening: Smokey the Groove & Blü Egyptian
6:30-9:30 p.m. — Sierra Nevada Big Room — Free entry — Celebrate the last day of 'Hazy Little Happening' with live performances from local bands.
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