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Sunday, August 3rd, 2025
Good morning, Chico. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 3rd of August.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Fernando Martiez Lynch, 38, from Oakley was arraigned on charges of gross vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated after a Highway 162 crash on July 30 outside Oroville that killed a 19-year-old state parks employee and injured her 22-year-old brother—he faces up to 15 years to life for manslaughter and up to 20 years to life for causing injury with a plea hearing set for August 7. Action News Now
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The 54th annual Cohasset Bazaar and Music Festival returns to Cohasset as a sign of community strength a year after the Park Fire. Residents are set to enjoy live music and local vendors as the event continues its long tradition in the foothills — a milestone for the town's recovery. Action News Now
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Grassroots effort Beautify Shasta removed 50 pounds of trash from a popular Lake Shasta route on Aug 2nd—marking an early cleanup after founder Mark Ewing started the group in June and launched its Facebook page and website on July 1st. Action News Now
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Vitalant held a blood donation event in Chico Saturday that had many appointment spots unfilled—blood supplies were down 20% and the organization is asking residents to donate. Action News Now
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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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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.
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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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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!
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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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