Good morning, Chico.

On Tuesday, the Butte County Board of Supervisors approved a permanent fine-free policy for local libraries, eliminating overdue fines to improve access for all patrons.

This decision follows a successful year-long pilot program that reduced penalties and increased library visits.

Depot Park at West 4th and Cedar has reopened under new management as the Chico Area Recreation and Park District installs new signs with park rules and begins weekly maintenance – daily patrols will help boost security after years of vandalism.

Chico is alive with weekend arts as Bikini Bottom Bash continues with its SpongeBob-themed variety show at Lost on Main through Saturday, Sept.

26, while Lorna Such performs at The P-Court Patio today at 7 p.m. and Mavis Staples lights up Laxson Auditorium at 7:30 p.m.

On Wednesday, the Sacramento Valley Scholastic Chess League held its season's first tournament at Neal Dow Elementary School with about 226 students from 25 schools competing in grades K-12, and the league will host five more tournaments at different schools.

On Thursday, CAL FIRE Butte Unit crews responded near Onyett Road to a vegetation fire at Feather Falls, stopping its spread while one outbuilding was lost and three-quarters of an acre burned — they conducted three hours of mop-up operations to clear hot spots.