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CHICO — Blue skies have been a rarity over the past couple of weeks throughout Northern California, but on Tuesday, the sun broke through.

Bidwell Park’s greenery, along with some early wildflowers, merged well with the sunshine and the cool breeze atop Monkey Face.

Many found the time to hike to the top with friends, family and partners.

Weather forecasts show that Friday will have a similar pattern followed by weekend storms.