Good morning, Chico.

The Barn at Meriam Park will host Oktoberfest for adults on Oct.

2-3 from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.—featuring live oompah music, contests, carnival games, and authentic German food—and will offer Funtober Fest for families on Oct. 4.

Geological Treasures in downtown Chico offers stones that tell a story about the earth's past (owner Wyatt Morelock explains each piece captures a unique slice of natural history).

Butte County growers are speeding up harvests this summer as a heat wave brought early ripening across the region.

Lori Noble of Noble Orchards said peach picking may end in the next two to three weeks – farmers are also storing apples at 38–40°F to prevent spoilage.

Chico State is accepting fall 2027 applications with priority submissions starting Oct.

1. Current students will return to campus on Monday as the new semester begins.

Lake Oroville is now at 64 percent capacity after peaking at 99 percent in May, state water officials said; water levels are set to drop to about 750 feet by late September to prepare for the upcoming rain and snow season.

Northern California is experiencing scorching temperatures today as meteorologist Scott Elnes warns that fire weather concerns will intensify later this week.

Local officials advise staying updated + monitoring safety measures as conditions evolve.

Gridley drivers now face a permanent change as a raised island restricts left turns at Cherry Street and Highway 99; motorists should plan alternate routes.