Good morning, Chico.

Zak Marasti graduated from CAL FIRE's Company Officer Academy after completing COA 26-13 at the Ione training center and has been assigned as a fire apparatus engineer at Station 35 in Paradise, bringing additional trained personnel to the unit.

CAL FIRE Butte County Capt. Matt McKenzie retired after decades of service, starting as a volunteer with Company 63 before driving Engine 63 along the Feather River Canyon, and colleagues praised his calm leadership, skills + wit as he heads into retirement.

Dozens of families gathered at the Chico Cemetery to celebrate Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead), with Chico High’s Ballet Folklórico Club performing regional dances in elaborate costumes and live music.

Local high school swimmers closed their season at the Masters Swim Meet on Sunday, Nov.

1, where Pleasant Valley won the boys division and Foothill captured its first girls title; Holden Campos hit state qualifying times in the 100 breast and 200 IM and was named NSCIF Boys Swimmer of the Year, and Marina Perry was NSCIF Girls Swimmer of the Year after an undefeated season.