Good morning, Chico.

North State Food Bank has distributed over 1 million pounds of food this year to support families, seniors and children across Butte County (including services at local pantries and drive-through sites) as part of its community aid effort.

Upper Park Road at lot E/Horseshoe Lake is closed today through Sept.

23 while crews clear equipment from the Iron Canyon Fish Ladder fish passage project. CalTrout partnered with city, Mechoopda Indian Tribe and Big Chico Creek Ecological Reserve (restoring 8.5 miles of salmon and steelhead habitat).

On Monday, six new firefighter recruits began an eight-week academy with the Chico Fire Department - training rigorously in teamwork and physical drills; after completing the course, they will join the force to serve the community.

Butte County health officials said testing this summer found no harmful E. coli O157 in Big Chico Creek although elevated general E. coli levels persisted at Sycamore Pool — they will explain water quality concerns and swimming recommendations at tonight’s city council meeting.

Enloe Health CEO Mike Wiltermood (after nearly 20 years of service) announced his plan to retire in the first half of 2027; the board is managing a confidential search for his successor, and he will remain until a new leader is named.