Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 2nd of August.
Good morning, Chico.
🏘️ Community
Azad's Martial Arts on Walnut Street is hosting its annual Back to School drive where community members can drop off backpacks and school supplies to help children in need until August 15.
The drive will support local students getting ready for the upcoming school year — a timely support for families.
💼 Business
Yesterday, S—L Recycling opened a new recycling center in Chico where residents can bring aluminum, plastic and glass items for cash, and the collected materials will be transported to Redding to be melted into new products.
Owner Skip Barker said the center builds on his family's recycling legacy.
🏥 Health
Several families are considering legal action after their children were hospitalized with severe E. coli infections linked to Sycamore Pool and Big Chico Creek.
City and county officials are reviewing water testing protocols—lawyers argue that safer monitoring measures are needed to prevent further illnesses.
🎉 Chico Events
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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.
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.
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.
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.
Tommy Castro and the Painkillers at The Sierra Nevada Brewing Co.
7-9:30 p.m. — Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. — Tickets go on sale July 11th — Experience the legendary blues guitarist live on his 'Closer To The Bone' tour.
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.
Joe Samba and Wheeland Brothers Concert
8-11 p.m. — The Commons Social Empourium — Tickets from $23.62 — Enjoy a night of lively music with Joe Samba and Wheeland Brothers in Chico!
Stories by Starlight
8:30-9:30 p.m. — Chico Community Observatory — Free admission — Experience an enchanting night of celestial storytelling and music beneath the stars.
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