Good morning, Chico.

PawPrints Thrift Boutique hosted an event on Longfellow Avenue & First Street featuring a new three-sided mural, free food and a call for more volunteers.

Artist Lorena Beckham led the project after addressing graffiti on a donation container.

The Chico Police Department and Chico Junior High School donated 6 bikes to students in need today — bikes sourced from expired evidence inventory.

Counselor Ann Murphy coordinated with department officials to reduce travel barriers for students.

Oktoberfest returns at The Barn in Meriam Park this Friday, Oct.

2, and Saturday, Oct. 3 from 5 to 9 p.m. Adults can enjoy German-inspired meals, local brews, live music by AlpenBand, costume contests, and carnival games — while family-friendly Funtoberfest continues Sunday with radio tunes and kid activities.

Ge Yang earned the CSU Trustees’ Award for Outstanding Achievement today as program manager at the Hmong Cultural Center — his work supports Hmong youth and builds cultural bridges.

He plans to pursue clinical social work licensure after finishing his master’s.

California health officials urge all residents to get fully vaccinated after an unvaccinated Amtrak passenger, who traveled on multiple trains and buses (including Alameda, Butte, Kern, Los Angeles, Sacramento, and San Joaquin), was hospitalized with measles; CDPH is coordinating with federal and local partners to notify those who may have been exposed.

A traveler who spent the night in Oroville on Sept.

12 was diagnosed with measles—local health officials in Butte County found no extra cases so far. They will monitor for up to 21 days—ensuring the area is declared clear only after a two-week watch period.

Kremer Dental Care will offer free dental services for active-duty military, veterans, their spouses and children under 18 as part of Freedom Day USA on Friday, Oct.

23 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.—appointments must be reserved by calling 530-892-1234.