Good morning, Chico.

A mobile home caught fire Thursday morning at 1151 Encina Grande Road in Berry Creek (the incident known as the Encina Fire threatened nearby vegetation) and CAL FIRE crews arrived around 11 a.m. with no injuries reported.

Local artist and self-taught photographer Julianna Rose Moreno blends photography with oil painting to capture vibrant scenes at Chico markets and punk shows—she refined her creative technique after COVID shifted her art practice.

Her work reflects a community that supports local artists.

Little Chico Creek Elementary celebrated the completion of new transitional kindergarten and kindergarten classrooms and a community-donated running track during its annual Jog-A-Thon on Friday, Sept.

18. Improvements (including a fenced playground and larger classrooms) were funded by Measure K bond funds and local donations.

South Park Drive reopened on Sept.

18 after major road work finished as part of the rehabilitation project — workers will complete installing permanent gates and signage while temporary signage and barricades guide travelers. The active work area continues to enforce posted park hours.

Chico’s open container law went into effect yesterday, but residents must wait a few more weeks as new signage, cups, and wristbands are being ordered; officials plan to announce the entertainment zone launch later this fall.