Hello Chico! Hope your coffee tastes especially good this morning. In today’s bring-the-kiddos edition: Airport service returns, youth summer kickoff, and magical summer skies and fireflies + excuses to get the fam out and about this week.
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01 — Worth knowing In the newsThree local stories this week, plus a few worth your money.
Funding boosts local mobility: South Oroville’s Safe Routes to School project will begin June 29, upgrading sidewalks, bike lanes, and crossings on Monte Vista Avenue and Autrey Lane to improve safety for students -- get the full project details.
Airport service makes a comeback: Officials say commercial flights will return to Chico Regional Airport, backed by a $2 million revenue guarantee. Potential routes include Los Angeles, Las Vegas and San Francisco, though steps remain -- read what happens next.
Sewer costs set to rise: Chico City Council approved a five-year plan to raise sewer rates, but the vote split the council. An in-depth look at process and what the increases could mean for households -- read how the plan works.
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03 — On our radar
Local business spotlightNearby spots we'd actually send a friend to.
Plants that belong here: If your Chico yard needs a local refresh, Floral Native Nursery has been growing California native trees, shrubs, flowers, and grasses since 1998 for home gardens, landscapes, and restoration. Swing by for inspiration, leave with the right plants, and feel smug every time they thrive.
Chico’s easiest reset: Take a slow loop or quick ride through the tree-canopied paths of Lower Bidwell Park, then claim a shady picnic spot while the kids conquer Caper Acres and you actually finish a conversation. Low effort, high payoff... perfect for a midweek breather when you need the reset.
Bullseyes and big laughs: Need an energy reset? The Hatchet Hangout is that local spot to shake off the blahs, sink a few axes, dabble with the multi-sport simulator, and high-five your crew... because nothing bonds Chico friends faster than a clean thwack and some friendly smack talk.
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05 — The event calendar Fun for the famOur favorite upcoming kid and family-friendly events. All events are subject to change. Always check official event pages before heading out.
🛒 Wednesday Market @ North Valley Plaza Mall | Wednesday (6/24) at 7:30 AM – Whether you need eggs, empanadas, or evidence Chico still does community right, the Wednesday market at North Valley Plaza has you covered. Set near Trader Joe's, it offers fresh, local produce, beef, Mockingbird coffee, and handmade gifts, which easily qualifies as a win for adulthood.
🧑 Teen Hangout @ Butte County Library - Chico | Wednesday (6/24) at 5:00 PM – Chico Library’s Teen Area is hosting a low-key hangout every second Friday, with a different activity each month. They get crafts, games, and actual peers, you get a peaceful errand window, and everyone avoids awkward living-room negotiations.
🎵 Friday Night Concert @ Chico Downtown Plaza | Friday (6/26) at 6:00 PM – Downtown turns into Chico’s backyard party as Friday Night Concerts return, and Radio Relapse unloads the 90s hits we still know by heart. Grab dinner, claim a spot, and test those mall-era dance moves. You will run into three people you know, guaranteed.
🎵 Friday Night Concerts @ City Plaza | Friday (6/26) at 6:30 PM – Friday Night Concerts are back downtown, free, family friendly, and as Chico as lawn chairs on the plaza. Since 1978 this series has been our summer soundtrack, with live tunes, dancing kids, and neighbors you actually like, plus the occasional dad dance move.
🌭 Hot Dog Saturdays @ Sierra Steel Harley-Davidson | Saturday (6/27) at 11:00 AM – Whether you’re new to Sierra Steel or have been rolling with them since flip phones, swing by for Hot Dog Saturdays, a free thank you with hot dogs, ice-cold soda, and laid-back shop talk with the crew. No fuss, just weekend fuel, on the house.
🌞 Youth Summer Kickoff @ Veterans Memorial Park | Saturday (6/27) at 11:00 AM – Summer kicks off with kids, snacks, and an inflatable obstacle course at Veterans Memorial Park. For youth entering 6th–12th grade, expect food, refreshing drinks, and nonstop fun, while the rest of us swap sunscreen tips, collect water bottles, and pretend shade counts as cardio.
🥋 Beginner Kung-Fu San Soo (Ages 6-9) @ CARD Community Center | Monday (6/29) – Time to channel the living room ninja energy into something useful, because the couch has suffered enough. Kung-Fu San Soo for the 6 to 9 crowd stays fun while building confidence, agility, and focus, with a master instructor emphasizing good choices at home and school.
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07 — The Chico report Weather forecastToday — High: 96°F — Low: 67°F — Precip: 0%
Sunny, with a high near 96. South wind 1 to 8 mph. Later: Clear, with a low around 67. Southeast wind 1 to 8 mph.
Tomorrow — High: 95°F — Low: 66°F — Precip: 0%
Sunny, with a high near 95. Later: Partly cloudy, with a low around 66. This house is wildThis 3,824 sq. ft. European-inspired estate pairs 1924 pedigree with a 2007 rebuild, blending Old World character and modern ease. A 200-year-old French antique door opens to soaring ceilings, Carrara marble, reclaimed brickwork, and hand-carved Italian details. The 1,400 sq. ft. primary suite adds a fireplace, office, and brick balcony overlooking Bidwell Park.
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