HIT — We were pleased to hear that Chico’s long-awaited aquatic center is heading into the bell lap, with a groundbreaking expected in the next month and a grand opening slated for fall 2026.

It’s a vision that’s gone on too long. Let’s hope it finally becomes reality. HIT — We’re glad to see PG&E living up to its commitment to put wires underground in fire-prone areas.

HIT — It didn’t take long to move from the “it’s incredibly wet, the burn scar can’t handle it and we’re going to have flooding” portion of fall straight into the “it’s cold, dry ...

Or even our local officials? Kudos again to BCFAC, but this isn’t the sort of news that should have stayed under anyone’s wraps for so long. Hits and misses are compiled by the editorial board.