Good morning, Chico.

After being recognized by Congress for her role in winning the inaugural Women’s Rugby World Cup, Judge Tara Flanagan unexpectedly met Chico State alumni at a Washington pub — a moment that recalled her athletic legacy and lifelong Wildcat pride.

Pizza My Art runs at Chico Art Center until Friday, Aug.

7 — artists transform donated pizza boxes into art while a silent auction awards $800 in prizes. Rose of Nevada appears at The Pageant today, and Josaleigh Pollett performs at Naked Lounge Monday, Aug. 3.

Chico Unified School District will install 690 new cameras at local schools by August 13; after approving a $1.9M upgrade last December, a later board vote removed AI facial recognition, limiting access to district officials and law enforcement with a court order (audits address past Verkada issues).

Chico Police Lieutenant Peter Durfee retired after nearly two decades on Thursday with colleagues giving him a heartfelt send-off.

After starting as a baseball umpire, he joined the department and now serves constituents as a Butte County supervisor following his 2022 election + he looks forward to further community service.

Four families sued the city after their children got sick with E. coli from Sycamore pool in summer 2025, saying the pool was run without a proper license and water tests were delayed, leading to a no-swim order only after children were hospitalized—city officials instead say they followed regular testing.

Chico Central's 12U Little League team lost last night to El Dorado Hills in the semifinals of the NorCal Little League Tournament — ending their chance to advance to the championship game.

Chico's new adult baseball league has kicked off at Doryland Field — giving local players a fresh competitive opportunity.

The report noted upcoming games that invite community participation.