Good morning, Chico.

At the Butte County Fair on Aug.

28, winners for Miss Butte County, Miss Teen Butte County, and Missette Butte County were crowned — marking a notable display of local pageant talent.

Local viewers sent photos capturing a near-total lunar eclipse (a rare celestial event) that illuminated Thursday night's sky over Chico.

Residents experienced the unique sight as the moon neared its full shadow during the eclipse.

In Gridley, Emily Danner was crowned Miss Butte County 2026 at a pageant that also honored winners across age divisions.

She plans to host a Farm Discovery Day at the fairgrounds for elementary students to learn about food while the new court supports Kids Zone & livestock auction events.

Today is the final day the compost facility operates on Cohasset Rd. as it shifts its green waste processing to Old Durham Wood (Oro-Chico Hwy) to serve the community.

Safe Space Chico seeks a conditional use permit to restart its winter intake program and case management at its Esplanade office before the Warren settlement expires in January; it plans to apply next week.

Neighbors + city officials will review the permit at a public hearing amid local impact concerns.

Butte County health officials reported 11 West Nile virus cases (including two deaths) as flooded rice fields and migratory birds helped boost mosquito numbers; they advise residents to reduce standing water and use EPA-approved repellent to lower bite risk.

Developers plan to replace the lot housing Centerfolds adult club north of Chico with a travel center, following an announcement made yesterday.

The project is in early planning stages and will be detailed in upcoming meetings.