Good morning, Chico.

Butte Humane Society is hosting its Paws in Paradise adoption event where pets will wear tropical outfits and have personality boards—modeled after the Love Island theme.

Local residents can meet adoptable animals and learn how to give them a new home.

Grocery Outlet opened on Pillsbury Road yesterday at 7 a.m.—the new store, owned and operated by local businessman Chris Hostettler, had a busy grand opening with the first 100 customers receiving gift cards and donations made to local charities.

A Chico man named Gerald Michael Thompson was sentenced to two years in state prison for having a gun as a felon after he shot Donald Laroy Stevens on July 7 at a homeless campsite — he said he acted in self-defense, but the court did not consider his claim.

A new video shows the CHP pursuit before the deadly Highway 32 crash near Chico—three years after the incident, driver Elizabeth Dahl pleaded no contest to manslaughter in court.

Chico State’s Gateway Science Museum received a donation of $37,202 from the Children’s Science Education Endowment Fund through the North Valley Community Foundation, which will boost science education by funding hands-on exhibits, field trip scholarships, and employing Chico State students to lead K-12 programs. The gift will also support the spring Motion Mania exhibit that teaches roller coaster physics + honors the legacy of the Chico Science Fair.

The City of Chico is removing dozens of hazardous trees from Upper Bidwell Park — trees damaged by the 2024 Park Fire — to reduce risks for park visitors.

The CDC confirmed a dangerous strain of E–coli in Big Chico Creek, prompting local officials to advise against swimming while Butte County Public Health tests possible animal sources.

The advisory, in place since July 18, will remain until clean tests are confirmed, and no new waterborne illnesses have been reported.

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.

The Record Company Live

6-7:30 p.m. — Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. — Check for ticket prices — Experience the soulful sounds and family-like bond of The Record Company during their Big Room debut.

Aaron Wolf’s My People Tour

7-11 p.m. — The Commons Social Empourium — Free entry — Enjoy a lively night of music with Aaron Wolf, Triple Tree, and DJ Cootdog at a family-friendly show.

Trevor Lloyd’s Violin Tendencies

5-7 p.m. — The Commons Social Empourium — Free entry — Experience a captivating blend of jazz rock fusion with electric violinist Trevor Lloyd.