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Shameful and dehumanizing During the Chico City Council’s regular Tuesday meeting, Carrington Forbes,

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there. Our condo was pleasant and its complex was neatly manicured, with flowers everywhere, but its Hawaiian soul had been trimmed right out of it. We could just as well have been in San Diego or Miami Beach. Fortunately, Hanalei Town was just across the river, only 10 minutes away, and it more than made up for Princeville’s sterility. Greenery and flowers proliferated unchecked, housing—none of it new—ranged from luxurious to funky, and there wasn’t a time share or condo in sight. It felt like the real Hawaii. Curious to know how Hanalei escaped the kind of development that had created Princeville, I did some research. Turns out that at one time zoning allowed condos and such in Hanalei, but before any could be built, town residents cleverly petitioned to have their access road declared a scenic highway. The petition was successful, which meant that the one-lane bridge over the Hanalei River could not be torn down, which in turn meant large construction equipment was effectively barred from entering Hanalei. It was a reminder that citizen action is a powerful tool for community betterment and protection, no matter where one lives. □

a formerly homeless man, stood at the podium and described in detail the indignity he felt when downtown business owners refused to allow him to use their restrooms. Forbes has Crohn’s disease and irritable bowel syndrome, and he recalled the pain and humiliation of that experience. Like others in the homeless community, he had nowhere to go during the evenings. That’s because the city locks its public restrooms at night. That means the folks who live on Chico’s streets have no choice but to relieve themselves outdoors—in such places as Bidwell Park, along the creeks and, as local business owners and residents know all too well, in the doorways of shops and alleyways behind homes. Forbes wasn’t the only speaker during the evening who advocated for Chico’s leaders to provide the community with 24-hour restrooms. Everyone who came before the panel made a case for such basic amenities, though not everyone agreed whether the panel should direct staff to upgrade and open existing facilities or provide new ones elsewhere. Since it appeared the city was going to kick the can down the road on a permanent solution, Councilwoman Tami Ritter made a motion that the city provide a temporary porta-potty at the Municipal Center parking lot. Councilman Andrew Coolidge seconded her motion, noting that it was important to put into place a stop-gap measure, especially considering that the council had minutes earlier expanded a law that penalizes people for relieving themselves outside. Indeed, at the same meeting, the council, in its infinite wisdom of once again picking the lowest-hanging fruit, voted to expand citywide its antihomeless ordinance—the Offenses Against Waterways and Public Property initiative (see Howard Hardee’s report on page 8). That law is already on the books in certain areas of the city—the so-called Civic Center (City Hall, City Plaza, council chambers) as well as Chico’s creeks. The ordinance is hyped as a tool for local law enforcement to curb certain “conduct,” but based on its language, which includes prohibiting camping and the storage of personal property on public land, the law targets the city’s destitute. It’s another step toward giving Chico a poor reputation and inviting a lawsuit based on civil rights violations. That’s because, according to the U.S. Department of Justice, government entities cannot lawfully criminalize behaviors required for basic survival without providing alternatives. Doing so violates Eighth Amendment protections against cruel and unusual punishment. Here in Chico, the Torres Community Shelter, a dry shelter, cannot accommodate the entire homeless community, and the wet one, Safe Space, is now closed for the season. That leaves at least 50 people—and probably many more—without a roof over their heads at night, meaning they will have to camp and relieve themselves in the outdoors. Beyond the legal implications of the panel’s votes Tuesday evening are the moral ones. The result will be the continued dehumanizing of an already vulnerable and marginalized population. We were particularly disgusted by the ease with which Chico’s mayor, Mark Sorensen, dismissed the fact that the city was in effect asking the police to enforce laws related to public urination and defecation while simultaneously denying people a place to relieve themselves. Sorensen said he was in opposition to that sort of activity, as though people without access to restrooms have a choice. The mayor and the others who’ve supported anti-homeless measures can bleat all they want about this law applying to everyone in Chico. That’s absolutely ridiculous. People with homes have a place to go to the bathroom and store their belongings, so the law will not affect them. Furthermore, all of the discussions have revolved around the problems associated with people living on the streets. The fact is, this law criminalizes homelessness. The decisions the council made Tuesday evening are cruel and shameful and yet another black eye for the city of Chico. □

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Jury duty During the end of the third day of jury selection for which I’d been summoned last week, Judge Robert Glusman said the words I’d been longing to hear: “Ms. Daugherty, you’re excused.” Or something to that effect. To be honest, by that point, I was pretty wiped. I’d been sitting in Courtroom 8 nearly all day, having arrived at Butte County Superior Court in Oroville at 8:30 that morning. I was part of a panel of potential jurors for a murder trial set to start Wednesday (March 2) after this paper’s deadline: the People vs. Zir Ion Weems, who is accused of killing his wife, Angelica, a pretty 23-year-old mother of four. CN&R has reported on the case, and a few details in particular stuck with me—namely, that Mr. Weems was treated for self-inflicted cuts to his arms the day after his wife went missing but before her body was discovered in a shallow grave near the Sacramento River. Between knowing that info and having interviewed at least two people who may testify during the trial (albeit interviews unrelated to the murder), I was pretty sure I wouldn’t get empaneled. Then again, you never know. That’s what I began thinking after watching Deputy District Attorney Stacy Edwards and Mr. Weems’ defense attorney, Eric Ortner, interview one prospective juror after the other. The lawyers were looking to rule out folks who couldn’t be fair and impartial. The process was an eye-opener. It started last Monday afternoon (Feb. 22) with the judge excusing people who had a legitimate hardship (be it financial or medical). The rest of us filled out an in-depth questionnaire that, among other things, asked about our experiences with mental illness and domestic violence. The questions gave us a window into what sort of testimony to expect should we be selected for a trial slated to go through March 25. On Wednesday morning, I sat in the gallery of a packed Courtroom 8. Those whose names were called were seated in the jury box for questioning by both lawyers and, at times, Glusman. Weems was there, too, watching the process. The thing that struck me is just how many people had either experienced domestic violence personally or were close to someone who had. One woman described living with a violent father, noting that he and her mother had gotten married and divorced four times. At one point, she told the attorneys she was surprised to be sitting there—as in alive. She got booted that day, as did dozens of others. My name was finally called near the tail-end of questioning on Friday. I told the judge my interviews with two potential witnesses wouldn’t prejudice me one way or the other. Still, after Ortner asked me just a few questions, Glusman called for the attorneys to approach the bench. I couldn’t hear their whispers, but I was pretty sure I was a goner. Sure enough, the prosecuting attorney chose not to interview me at all, something that hadn’t been done with anyone else. Just before telling everyone to return to court on Monday morning, Glusman cut me loose. From what I can tell, I was a unanimous no-go. That’s fine with me. As a journalist, I’d much rather sit on the sidelines.

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A scrappy situation Re “The big scrap” (Cover story, by Ken Smith, Feb. 25): Chico Scrap Metal runs a very clean, necessary recycling business at its present location. CSM has agreed to cap the areas deemed contaminated. There is no better usage of this piece of property. The site can be regularly inspected and restrictions put on CSM as the city does with all manufacturing business within the city limits. David Hopper Paradise

With all the attention given to Spotlight for winning the Academy Award for best picture, it is also exciting to see the great investigative journalism that went into Ken Smith’s story (and additional brief overview) of the history of Chico Scrap Metal (CSM). Far too often our fair city has allowed this company to miss city deadlines, even while CSM has not been in compliance with the Chapman/Mulberry Neighborhood Plan. This plan was officially adopted first by the county and then by Chico in 2004. My urgent questions now concern City Councilman Andrew Coolidge: He had previously been a paid political consultant [for a group that] tried to get rid of the district attorney who had filed charges against the owner of the company. Is there not a major conflict of interest in his taking a Chico City Council position on CSM on Dec. 2, 2014, that allowed the company to continue operation beyond still another deadline? That decision should be challenged, as should any other vote by Mr. Coolidge about CSM. Grace Marvin Chico

What I believe we have here is a situation similar to the contaminated water in Flint, Mich. Because Chico Scrap Metal is adjacent to a lowincome neighborhood and school, the concerns of the community are not taken into account, as was the situation with the water in Flint. If CSM was adjacent to a moderate- to upper-income neighborhood, LETTERS c o n t i n u e d

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Re “Safe Space shuttered” (Downstroke, Feb. 25): Last year, as a volunteer immersed with this program, I wrote a letter to the editors of both local newspapers declaring last year’s Safe Space emergency winter shelter to be a “minor miracle.” With this year’s Safe Space effort, I’d like to up the ante and declare it to be a straight-up miracle. Just about everything about this year’s Safe Space absolutely doubled last year’s effort across the board. I’d also like to clear up a bit of unintentionally left-out information related to the CN&R Downstroke. While it is true that a relatively small number of “bad actors” may have been involved in line scuffles outside of the Jesus Center; that some of our guests may have tried to smuggle drugs and alcohol in through our screening process; and that our last host church, Trinity Methodist, did pose potential problems for this handful of guests in possibly providing them with too much temptation to leave the premises; a fourth important closure consideration had to do with our difficulty near the end in securing essential overnight volunteers to monitor our guests. Mark S. Gailey Chico

Just say ‘thank you’ Re “Selective charity” (Letters, by Patrick Newman, Feb. 25): Patrick, your latest criticism against Joe Montes was uncalled for. Unlike most of us, in Joe Montes we have a citizen who actually gets involved and takes action. He volunteers his time and money and has taken a leading role to support Chico’s less fortunate; specifically, those who depend on the housing and services provided by Stairways. Yet you somehow manage to associate his volunteerism and charity to “tyrants, dictators and gangsters.” Really? You’re the most ferocious advocate for the homeless I’ve ever encountered, and “yes” our homeless population does need many advocates. But do you really believe that those of us who contribute, yet do not necessarily agree with all your ideas, deserve your wrath? You quoted, “Charity is the oldest distraction from fundamental injustice known to humankind.” Why this quote? Is it your belief that anyone, other than you, who 6

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shows charity toward homeless people must have some hidden malevolent motive? Finally, is it inconceivable for you to let someone’s good deeds pass without writing a scathing retort? Since I believe volunteers and different approaches to solving this problem should be encouraged, I would suggest, “Thank you, Joe Montes, for all you are doing.” That would be a more beneficial response.

Pooh-poohing the Foo Re “Saint Cecilia” (In the Mix, by Brian Palmer, Feb. 18): Dear reviewer in the (otherwise blameless) CN&R, whom I will not deign to address by name. Please, for the love of any and all things valuable, leave the Foo Fighter-appreciating for those of the listening community with auditory blockages and to those humans among us who have only encountered rock music within the last five or six months. Horrified by the recent gaffe. Ellis Macaulay Chico

Think of our toddlers While monitoring scores of youngsters scurrying about gleefully, there occurred an abrupt stoppage in the “old ticker” as attention was diverted to the streaking white trails amidst blueness and gray. Derelict from duty for a microsecond, as the ominous-sounding war planes buzzed past, the fleeting thought flashed on the chance that any country would cowardly unleash Predator drone missiles on our toddlers as they engage harmoniously in the heavenly fields of play. Could citizens ever truly absolve and cooperate with any nation-state that would execute such an atrocious crime? Can the aggressors ever forgive themselves? Whoa! That was an eternal microsecond! So jubilant to regain normal blood pressure and refocus on the supreme task at hand. Kenneth B. Keith Los Molinos

Handi-Riders needs help Re “Obstacles ahead” (Newslines, by Mason Masis, Feb. 25): I was so sad to read that Handi-Riders is on the brink of shutting down due to lack of funds. Handi-Riders has been operating for decades with a unique and highly-effective program, changing lives for hundreds of children—and some adults—with serious disabilities. The folks who run the program are dedicated, hard-working and thrifty. It would be a great loss to our community if they have to close down. We in Chico have risen to save many valuable entities that were on the verge of shutting down—The Bookstore, Pageant Theatre, now the Torres Community Shelter. It would be so wonderful if the community could come together to save this excellent nonprofit service. Any deep pockets out there with money burning holes in your pockets? Emily Alma Chico

Manipulating public opinion Media literacy has been taught in Europe for years in response to the U.S.’s onslaught of broadcast images. They wanted their populaces to understand that the media is owned by a few who manipulate public opinion for their own profit. Be it convincing us to buy sugary and fattening food, go into debt for something beyond our means, oppose policies that will increase wages and improve public health or support military action, the owners of the media have become experts at using public relations to get us to act against our own best interests. Six corporations own over 90 percent of the media and many of their boards of directors also profit from fossil fuels, excessive personal debt, war and other things damaging to our society. Tune in on Friday March 4, at 11:30 a.m., for Peace and Social Justice, when I will speak with professor Julie Frechette, chair of the Department of Communication at Worcester State University and author of

The Butte County Board of Supervisors and the Chico City Council must protect the health and safety of the entire Chapmantown community versus the financial interests of Chico Scrap Metal. —debra abbott

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A plan for Guantánamo A modest proposal. As we all know, it appears that the Guantánamo Bay facility will probably be closing soon. Whether this is right or wrong is a completely different area of discussion. What, however, should happen to the facility once it’s empty? I propose using the facility for completely peaceful purposes. Why not convert the facility into a “safe space” for many of our fragile college students who are bombarded with “hate speech” and “microagressions” on a daily basis? There, they would be able to freely converse with one another as long as they expressed the same ideas as the person they were conversing with. Once our relations with Cuba are finally normalized, they would be free to roam the Cuban landscape, enjoying not only free health care but also all of the other many wonders of Cuban socialism. Also, once relations are normalized, I’m fairly certain that the Cuban government will be more than happy to help them pay off their student loans. Denny Royston Chico

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The wait is over for those who’ve wondered about the contents of a nearly 90-year-old time capsule found on the grounds of Bidwell Mansion in November 2014. Beginning Saturday (March 5), copies of the capsule’s contents will be displayed at the Bidwell Mansion State Historic Park’s Visitor Center, according to a press release. The small metal box was found beneath a monument to John Bidwell and the Oregon Trail, and a public opening the following month revealed decaying paper scrolls that State Parks staff determined were too fragile to disturb without expert handling. The rolls are not treasure maps or scandalous confessions, but a list of names of community members who donated to build the monument in 1925.

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Loretta Torres, a self-employed farmer, conservative letter-writer and fixture at local government meetings, is running for Chico City Council, according to campaign documents filed with the City Clerk’s Office. Aside from incumbent candidates Vice Mayor Sean Morgan and Councilman Randall Stone, Torres is the first candidate to emerge ahead of the November general election. The seats currently occupied by Councilwomen Ann Schwab and Tami Ritter are also up for grabs, though neither has yet announced a bid for re-election. Torres (pictured) also ran for council in 2014, although she withdrew from the race after just a few days. She backed out because of a logjam of conservative candidates, including current Councilwoman Reanette Fillmer, whom she considered more qualified, she told the CN&R.

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Council expands law targeting homeless population, but doesn’t open restrooms

hortly after expanding an ordinance that

specifically criminalizes urination and defecation on public property on Tuesday (March 1), the Chico City Council voted not to provide temporary overnight facilities story and photo by Howard Hardee for homeless people to relieve themselves. h owa rd h @ This, despite a n ew srev i ew. c o m common refrain during the meeting from the general public, service providers and some council members: If the city extends the Offenses Against Waterways and Public Property initiative—thereby prohibiting people throughout the city from sleeping, camping, pooping, peeing and keeping personal belongings on public property—it must also provide places to rest, use a toilet and store stuff. “I question the sensibility of forcing people into services that don’t exist,” said Dan Everhart, a board member of the Chico Housing Action Team. Councilwoman Tami Ritter, also the chair of the Internal Affairs Committee, led that panel—which includes Councilmembers Andrew Coolidge and Reanette Fillmer—in a discussion of the bathroom situation on Feb. 10. They voted unanimously to direct city staff to produce potential long-term solutions and recommend that the City Council consider placing portable toilets in the Municipal Center

parking lot as a temporary measure. According to a report presented by Erik Gustafson, the city’s director of Public Works, it would cost the city $150 a month to rent each portable toilet. However, since the toilets would be downtown and at high risk of vandalism, he recommended daily servicing, which would raise the cost to $436 a month. Permanent fixes include retrofitting public restrooms at City Plaza so they don’t lock from the inside and are more resistant to vandalism, at an estimated cost of $30,000; or building entirely new Portland Loo-style restrooms, which are extremely basic and built from heavy-gauge stainless steel, at a cost of $93,000 apiece. However, the council’s discussion of fixed facilities was convoluted. Vice Mayor Sean Morgan suggested kicking the concept back to the Internal Affairs Committee for refining; Ritter then made a motion to rent a porta-potty. Before the matter comes before the council again, she said, “there are lots of people who are going to be going to the bathroom. “But those people are not actually going to go in a bathroom—they’re going on sidewalks, in doorways, in parks, in alleys. … We can’t pretend that’s not going to happen. I agree that this is not a solution,” she concluded, “but we have to do something.” Ritter’s motion split the council 3-3, with Mayor Mark Sorensen, Morgan and Fillmer dissenting. (Councilwoman

Ann Schwab recused herself because she owns a business near the Chico Municipal Building.) Ritter then posed a question to Sorensen: Since the council isn’t providing a 24-hour restroom, shouldn’t they ask police to temporarily suspend enforcement of the public urination and defection aspect of the expanded ordinance? “No,” Sorensen responded flatly. “You might be in support of those activities, but I find myself in opposition to those activities.” The council then voted unanimously to send the discussion back to Internal Affairs. The debate dates back to September,

when the council voted 6-1 to approve the Offenses Against Waterways and Public Property initiative, thereby prohibiting the storage of personal property on public land. It also established City Hall and the surrounding area, including City Plaza, as a “Civic Center” with an exhaustive list of prohibitions; extended the city’s existing sit/lie law to downtown building entrances; and allowed police officers to more easily cite homeless people for camping along Chico’s creeks and tributaries. Upon the ordinance’s final reading in October, Fillmer argued that the law didn’t go far enough—that pushing homeless people out of the creeks and downtown would be detrimental to home and business owners in other areas of the city. At her urging,

A man naps in the grass along Big Chico Creek in Lost Park.

the council voted to revisit the ordinance in several months and consider the possibility of expanding it citywide. However, that’s not how Fillmer framed it on Tuesday. “The goal of this ordinance was so the police department and service providers have more of a working relationship and are able to reach out together and talk to people,” she said. “It’s important that we extend this.” Now amended to cast a wider net, the initiative came back before the council on Tuesday under a new moniker: the Offenses Against Public Property Ordinance. In his report on the law’s enforcement, Sgt. Scott Zuschin, the leader of Chico PD’s TARGET team, explained that police are “still in the infancy stages of trying to address this complex social problem.” Police have issued one citation for a waterway violation, one for sit/lie, and one for storage of personal property in a public area. Additionally, police have responded to 563 calls regarding illegal camping and issued 34 citations. In tandem with service providers such as Stairways Programming, he said, officers are making an effort to establish connections with members of the homeless community. “We want to build that foundation before getting into the violation aspect of this ordinance,” he said. Indeed, by the accounts provided by recently homeless people at the meeting on Tuesday, police have embraced the council’s direction to enforce the ordinance humanely. Carrington Forbes, a former homeless youth, acknowledged having “a rough past” with Chico police. “But I’ve been noticing quite a few changes in the community,” he said. “Homeless people aren’t really afraid when police show up in the park anymore. … [Police] will just have a conversation and tell them what resources are available. It’s been amazing.” Again, Ritter—the lone dissenting vote when the ordinance was originally passed—dug in her heels on its expansion. She lauded the police department’s engagement and compassion, but added, “To me, that reinforces that we don’t need an ordinance.” Councilman Randall Stone joined her in dissenting, as the council voted 5-2 to amend the current ordinance, making it citywide. □

Old bones and lost temples Presentation focuses on faces from Chico’s Chinese past n November 1897, the Chico Cemetery was the site of a strange and macabre scene, Iwhen the bodies of 135 Chinese immigrants

were dug from their resting places, treated with lye and left to sit in the open air for five days. The bones were then cleaned by hand, wrapped in linen and boxed for transport to their Far East homeland. The work was carried out by a half-dozen laborers under the direction of a yellow-robed holy man known as a bone priest. When the task was completed, Check out much of Chico’s Chinese Chinatown: population joined a proMany of the pictures cession to carry the dead used in the Chico from the cemetery to the Heritage Association Joss House, or temple, in presentation and more information about Old Chinatown, located Chico’s Chinese past on Flume Street between can be found at Fifth and Sixth streets. www.buttecounty A two-day celebration chinese.net. ensued, replete with glazed pig and other delicacies of the day. “The story in the newspaper [The San Francisco Call] said white people came to watch and were ‘profanely curious’ about all of it, meaning they were standing around saying, ‘What the …?’” Liz Stewart, treasurer for the Chico Heritage Association, said during a presentation on that historic population at the group’s annual meeting on Sunday (Feb. 28) at the Old Municipal Building.

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“But it was sacred to the Chinese, and the bodies exhumed were those whose families could pay the tong [secret society] to ship the remains back to China for reburial.” Stewart prefaced Sunday’s program by saying that, while it is well-known Chico had a plentiful Chinese presence, little is known about the individuals within that community. Stewart has been researching those residents since 2009, and for Sunday’s presentation, she and CHA board member John Gallardo borrowed from fellow historians and pored through tax rolls, census reports, newspaper articles, immigration application photos and old maps to bring some of their stories to life. Some of the pictures and stories shared Sunday were that of Tung Fu, who the pair posited was a wealthy man, as evidenced by 1899 tax assessments for two houses, leased farmland and a then-sizable savings of $2,000.

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Liz Stewart has been researching Chico’s Chinese history since 2009. PHOTO BY KEN SMITH

Also featured was Wong Quong, known locally as Charlie Wong. Stewart discovered a local newspaper interview with him from 1938, when he was the last resident of New Chinatown (located on Cherry Street between Seventh and Eighth streets) before that community was torn down. Other stories involved an elaborate wedding reception in 1889 and the 1905 visit of a ceremonial dragon from Marysville called Moo Lung, which is currently on display in Portland and will be returning to Marysville’s Bok Kai Temple in the near future. The Bok Kai Temple is still functioning and will hold its 136th annual celebration March 12-13. Chico’s Chinese history was also marred by horrible racist acts. When Gallardo mentioned he and Stewart tried to find evidence of a purported third Chinatown located on Humboldt Road, local historian Michele Shover confirmed from the audience that there was a small settlement there that housed Chinese workers for Sierra Flume and Lumber Co. “It was burnt down, and the townspeople came to cheer on the fire,” Shover said, offering a reminder of the immigrants’ more tragic history. “Even the police came and watched it burn.” Though the CHA presentation wasn’t designed to coincide with the Chico Museum’s latest exhibit, Chico Through Time, Gallardo and Stewart noted the exhibit features relics from the city’s long-gone Chinese temple. —KEN SMITH kens@ newsr ev iew.c o m

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Remembering Ed New public art piece honors late local cycling advocate

McLaughlin left an indelible on Chico before Ehisdimpression passing four years ago. Now,

whenever cyclists and pedestrians reach one of his favorite meeting spots—a junction in the One-Mile Recreation Area of Lower Bidwell Park—they’ll see a tangible reminder of his legacy. Chico Velo Cycling Club, the group he nurtured for four decades, dedicated an art piece in his memory last Friday (Feb. 26). The ribbon-cutting ceremony culminated a three-year process that Executive Director Janine Rood described as challenging but worthwhile, particularly once the impact of the metal monument became evident. “It was emotional, for sure, and very satisfying to see it come to fruition,” Rood said in Chico Velo’s downtown office a few days later. “When you work really hard to get something accomplished and it has a personal meaning … it’s very moving.” Perhaps no one has been moved as much as Ann Schwab. She’s president of Chico Velo and a Chico city councilwoman (previously mayor) who works at

Chico State and co-owns Campus Bicycles downtown. She met McLaughlin around 35 years ago—fittingly, on a ride. Seated outside on the university campus, four days after the dedication ceremony, Schwab found herself with a lump in her throat as she reflected on their friendship. “I’m surprised at how emotional,” she said, trailing off for an instant as tears began to well. “I still think about Ed and how important he was to the community, but [also] in my own personal life.” Head high, she continued: “Ed was responsible for putting Chico on the bicycle map, making sure that we had the infrastructure, that his board members were in areas where we could have an influence … so any time there was an issue coming up [before local government] there would not only be someone from the public speaking about that item but there would also be a decision-maker who could also make the argument for the case on the other side of the dais.” Among those Chico Velo mem-

bers who’ve assumed public positions: Rood (current member of the Bidwell Park and Playground Commission), Kirk Monfort (former member of the Planning Commission), Russell Mills (former member of the Bidwell Park and Playground Commission) and David Winzenz (former General Plan Task Force member). Then, of course, there’s Schwab. She served on the Park Commission and the Parking Place Commission before getting elected to the council in 2004. Schwab says she wouldn’t have ventured into the political arena if not for McLaughlin, who twice ran for City Council, chaired the city’s Bicycle Advisory Committee and served on the Citizens Advisory Committee for the Butte County Association of Governments. “He was very influential in pushing me to do things that I didn’t think I could do. He believed in me,” she said, tearing up again. “He believed in people, in their strengths, and helping them grow to their potential.” What better tribute, then, than an upward-reaching monument?

Chico Velo commissioned the Lower

Park sculpture from local artist Jeff Lindsay of Red Hot Metal Inc. His metalwork already graces popular riding spots such as the Steve Harrison Bike Path out toward Honey Run Road (bike sprocket arches) and Annie’s Glen tunnel. The Lower Park piece is titled “Decide and Ride.” It’s a foursided obelisk, wider lower than higher, topped by a weather vane. Each panel sketches out two popular rides—name, round-trip distance, elevation gain—in that general direction. It’s located north of the OneMile bridge in an unpaved sidewalk junction that has suffered degradation from foot traffic. Chico Velo hopes the art will prove functional, not just as a meeting place for cyclists (and others), but also as a buffer to allow surrounding grass to regrow. Decide and Ride’s name has significance, too. In that general vicinity, riders have congregated for decades—well back to Chico Velo’s 1970s origins as Melo Velo—before heading out. Pro cyclist Ian Boswell, an Oregonian who trained in Chico, visited McLaughlin before his passing in May 2012. The two discussed the idea of a more formal meeting point, which Boswell later shared with Chico Velo board member Forough Molina. “When we were talking about what would be appropriate to commemorate Ed’s work in Chico,” Schwab said, “Forough brought that story up and we said, ‘Yeah, that’s Ed.’” McLaughlin, paralyzed in a bike accident in 2007, has been the titular honoree (and early beneficiary) of an annual fundraising race, the Tour de Ed, which will have its eighth running Sunday (March 6) starting in downtown Chico. Events, of course, are moments in time. Structures endure. Chico Velo plans to erect more art pieces and already has begun planning (and fundraising) for the next one, set for the traffic circle where Second and Flume intersect. “As much money as we can get is as much art as we can get,” Rood said. “It’s kind of a different thing for a cycling organization to do, but it’s perfect for us because of Ed’s history and the Chico community.” —EVan TuChinsky evantuc hin sk y @ n ew sr ev i ew. com

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than abstinence. “You just don’t need to take 15 shots,” Seastrom said. Another tenet, and the basis for ROAR, is that students have to look out for one another. “I’m not invited to the parties,” she said, “so I’m not there to see an emergency taking place.” Young people also tend not to be overly receptive to authority figures telling them not to drink or do drugs, said Harrington. As a licensed drug and alcohol counselor, she serves as a professional liaison between the student staff, which includes some 20 peer educators, and the university. “Students relate to students,” she said. “They have conversations with their roommates in a bar or at a party, they’re rolemodeling, and that’s more effective than having a professional staff member go to meetings on campus.”

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ured it was an invitation to go out. She was “being a homebody,” so she didn’t answer. Then she got a text. Her friend was clearly both drunk and upset. “I called her back and she’s like, ‘My roommate is super-not-OK right now. She can’t walk.’” Peterson drove to meet her friend and was led to the roommate, an 18-year-old woman. Asking her what and how much she’d had to drink was less than illuminating. “She could barely form words,” Peterson said. The roommate had been known to exaggerate her drunkenness, though, so Peterson devised a test: She asked her to take a few steps unassisted. “She lifted up one foot and just fell,”

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Peterson said. “Standing a little wobbly is one thing. But if your friends let go and you full-on, like, timber over, that’s not OK. That’s the point that’s too much.” Peterson called 911 and the woman was taken by ambulance to Enloe Medical Center, where she was treated overnight. When she was released the next morning, Peterson gave her a ride home and some advice: Take a shower and a nap, then call your parents. They’ll want to know what happened. She was speaking from personal experience. During her sophomore year, Peterson was hospitalized for alcohol poisoning. Now, she’s the senior peer educator for Chico State’s Campus Alcohol & Drug Education Center (CADEC), through which she leads Wildcat ROAR (Reach Out and Respond) trainings—two-hour sessions that teach students to recognize the warning signs of an alcohol overdose and call for help. Just a few days prior to her roommate’s overdose, Peterson’s friend in Whitney Hall had taken a ROAR training. Without that base of knowledge, she might not have called

Peterson, and no one would have called 911. It’s an example of the program working as intended, said Kelsey Harrington, prevention coordinator for CADEC. “Maybe they don’t remember every single bit of information from the training,” she said, “but they still take a step back and say, ‘This is too much.’” The sorts of situations that students often

find themselves in on weekends—caring for extremely drunken friends—can end in real tragedy. In November 2012, during Trisha Seastrom’s first week as program director of CADEC, 21-year-old Sigma Pi pledge Mason Sumnicht died nearly two weeks after being admitted to Enloe Medical Center with a blood alcohol level of 0.468, more than five times the legal limit. Since then, Seastrom said, about 3,500 Chico State students have taken ROAR training—the Wildcat version of the nationwide Red Watch Band Bystander Intervention training. All of CADEC’s programming reflects the reality that students are going to drink and aims for harm-reduction rather

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aspects of heavy drinking. Many of her peers might not have that perspective. “I think a lot of students only see the fun, gets-you-feeling-good side of it,” she said. “People need to know that drinking can be fun, but these really negative things can come of it.” That’s what CADEC’s message boils down to, Seastrom said. “We want them to have fun in college, but we want them to live through it and be successful, too.” □

Thanks for health You may observe that some people are jerks— er, less thankful than others—whether by choice, disposition or experiences. Showing a little gratitude when it’s due, however, is decidedly good medicine for your relationships. A study in the peer-reviewed journal Personal Relationships interviewed 468 married people, asking them about whether they felt appreciated by their spouse, their level of financial strain and related conflicts, and the quality of their marriage. Expressing and perceiving gratitude turned out to be the strongest indicator of a happy marriage and reduced risk of succumbing to the stress-related effects of conflict (like getting divorced). Further, in what the researchers called a “spillover effect,” people who feel appreciated by their spouses are more likely to express gratitude, creating a feedback loop that fosters positive behaviors and attitudes. So, don’t be a jerk: If you appreciate the people around you, tell them so.

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two of her high school students—juniors SEricaandTrejo and Connor Schademan—arrived cience and engineering teacher Milana Olson

in Mwangaza, Kenya, in a refashioned military truck. To the townspeople, who greeted the trio with dancing, singing and clapping, the Americans weren’t simply tourists; they were bearers of light. In fact, “Mwangaza” means “light” in Swahili, a Kenyan youth leader told the group. “That was touching, and it’s nice when you can turn and see the faces of your students and see the realization of what they have done,” Olson said during a recent interview. The three were on a 10-day trip earlier this year to remote areas of Kenya to deliver solar suitcases to two towns, Mwangaza and Olorien. The trip was sponsored by PG&E, in partnership with the We Share Solar educational program and the international nonprofit Free the Children. Prior to the trip, Olson’s biotech and environmental sustainability class at Inspire School of Arts and Sciences received and constructed three solar suitcases, which are small photovoltaic systems that can provide enough power to light a small room. PG&E then sent Olson, Trejo and Schademan to Kenya to deliver them and teach the townspeople how to use and fix their new miniature power stations. Each village was given one suitcase to help start a small business—Olorien will have a new barbershop and Mwangaza will have a mobile cellphone charging station—and one was offered for general use. Solar suitcases are simple, small generators of sustainable electrical power. Originally conceived for the medical environment—to be used in remote maternity wards in Africa and Asia— by We Care Solar, the nonprofit organization has made the technology available for use in nonmedical purposes via its We Share educational program. While supporting STEM education in the United States, the program helps the students

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provide solar power to remote schools, orphanages and youth centers in other nations. Since students are building them, Olson said, they are not meant for life-ordeath situations. Schademan praised the program for its educational aspects. “What we are doing is providing good sustainable solutions and we are teaching kids about STEM [science, technology, engineering and math],” he said. Schademan and Trejo were chosen by a panel of teachers, Olson said, out of 11 finalists. “It’s all about who’s got the chops. The people who were selected went over and above and researched where they were going to go. It wasn’t, ‘I’m excited about what I’m going to see’; it was, ‘I’m excited about what I’m going to contribute,’” she said. Last year, Inspire—a charter school located on the Chico High campus—was chosen, along with 18 other Northern California high schools, by PG&E to participate in the solar suitcase program. Though he is still unsure of exactly what he wants to do after he graduates, Schademan said his experience in Africa inspired him. “This trip has been transformative,” he said. “Whatever I do, I want to go out in the world and do [great things].” While in Kenya, all the power for the crew was created by generators, and water had to be heated by burning wood, Olson said. The experience opened

Schademan’s eyes to how people in the U.S. take their “privileges”—like electrical power and running water—for granted. Olson echoed his observation and said some of her favorite moments of the trip were spent just talking to each other. She specifically cited periods of downtime when the group created a makeshift bowling alley with a roll of tape as a ball and taught local kids how to play tag. “We take for granted the ability to plug something in or to turn on a tap,” she said. “You’re not gonna bring a hairdryer or a curling iron—those all go by the wayside.” Introducing the villages and their children to sustainable energy instead of fossil fuels was a major plus, Olson said. “It’s hopefully the way of the future. I think we realize as a society that we need to use more renewable energy,” she said. The suitcase fixes a problem sustainably, Schademan said: “It is renewable energy and it’s a solution.” Overall, the trip was an “authentic” lesson for all of Olson’s students—not just the pair who went to Kenya, but also those who helped create the suitcases. “Any teacher is looking for lessons that are meaningful or impactful for their students, and when you go through the credential program or go online, you see a lot of authentic education and you try to strive for that—bringing an authentic lesson to my students that they can hold onto in their hearts and in their minds for years to come,” she said. □

Erica Trejo and Connor Schademan with one of their new Kenyan friends Photo courtesy of MiLana oLson

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aliens in oroville Two robot-like aliens begin to run out of fuel while passing by Earth, so they make a stop in Oroville. That’s the premise of a raunchy new adult cartoon pilot created by Phillip Wesley Smith and his local entertainment company, Outerflesh Entertainment. Smith, 30, used to own a construction company, but that changed when the recession hit and his business began to slow down. In 2008, he decided to enroll in Butte College to explore his passions of video game design and cartoons. His classes ranged from software engineering to animation and illustration. The show he created, Stumps Field, is set in Oroville and throughout Butte County because of his love for the local communities. From beginning to end, the pilot took several months to put together, but now that the characters have been designed and many of the illustrations have been created, Smith hopes to be able to produce one episode a month. The entertainment company also produces live-action sketch comedies and video games for Android devices. To watch the pilot episode, search “Outerflesh Entertainment” on YouTube. Mature audiences only.

What’s your cartoon like? Stumps Field is a field in Oroville; a lot of the locals know about it.

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Basically, it’s a very large field in the middle of town, so large you can get lost in it. It’s a very cutout-seeming, adult-themed comedy. It’s for mature audiences only, and it’s about Oroville and Butte County.

Why set it here? I’ve spent the greater part of my life here, and I really love this place. I would like to do what I can to promote this county because I don’t think it gets the recognition it actually deserves. There are great places here in Chico and great places in Oroville. We have a lot of cool stuff, and I wanted people to see that.

How many people are a part of it? There are six writers for Stumps Field. I do all of the animation and illustration, and I direct it. In terms of actors, we have multiple people who do voice work. The cartoon is our main focus right now, even

though we have all these other things that we have going on. We also have a channel called “The Candyman Jack,” where we do liveaction stuff. We do a show called Batman and Luigi, where they’re roommates and argue and bicker back and forth. We have different facets within our company but the cartoon is the newest thing.

What else does Outerflesh do? We originated as a software company and we still do that. We make video games for Android. We have two, full 3-D video games out in the Google Play and Amazon App Store called Johnny Nightmare and Johnny Daydream. One is a side-scroller and the other is a first-person open world. Johnny Nightmare is a haunted house, nightmare type of game and Johnny Daydream is a side-scroller set on a space station. —ErnEstO rivErA e rne s to r@new srev i ew. c o m

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I have what some might call a brown thumb. Pretty much every plant I lay my hands on ends up, despite my best intentions, shriveling up and dying. I over-water, under-water, forget to water. So when I received an “air plant” for Christmas last year, I wasn’t too optimistic about its future. In the end, it lived a little longer than it probably should have. Air plants are funny little things, though. Turns out they absorb water through their leaves—not their roots—and they do not require soil to live. So, you can come up with all manner of ways to display them—inside large seashells; in cute, mini gardens; in that unused coffeepot. I was reminded of my failed little air plant experiment at the Chico Certified Farmers’ Market last weekend, when I happened upon the Air-Plant Addict booth, run by certified air-plant addict Brenda Bergland. We got to chatting about her business, which she said started out as a miniature gardening endeavor and slowly evolved into the raising of air plants—not only is it easier to transport them, they’re also a whole lot less messy than traditional greenery and all its associated dirt. Plus, with her mini gardens, the plants would often outgrow their mini environments, she said. Air plants are much more versatile; they grow slowly and can be tucked in pretty much anywhere. (Bergland recommends tea lights, which are generally the perfect size to house an air plant.) Bergland told me about the greenhouse she maintains on her property, where she keeps the air plants (aka Tillandsias, or Tillys) that she purchases from a wholesaler right here in California. She “raises” them for about six to eight weeks, she says, nurturing them and their “pups”—offsets that grow off the base and can survive on their own, creating their own plant. Some notes on caring for air plants from Bergland’s website (airplant addict.com): They like sunlight; water them using a spray bottle or soaking them at least once a week; and give ’em some air circulation—“They love it.”

Waffle Madness While I was chatting with Bergland about air plants, I couldn’t help but notice the booth next door, from which was wafting the overwhelmingly delicious smell of fresh-made waffles. The front of the Hughes English Heritage Preserves booth was stocked with preserves, marmalades and baked goods. But to the rear was the man with the waffle maker. Bergland was actually chowing down on one while we talked and couldn’t stop raving. It’s not your ordinary waffle, she said. By the time we were finished, though, there was a huge line next door and I resigned myself to adding Hughes’ waffles to my list of reasons to go back to the market (as if I really need one more).

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FIRST STEP It will take at least 30 years to leave behind fossil fuels. Here’s what we can do in the next decade BY RICHARD HEINBERG

About the author and story:

Richard Heinberg wrote this article for Life After Oil, the Spring 2016 Issue of YES! Magazine. Richard is Senior Fellow of the Post Carbon Institute and is widely regarded as one of the world’s foremost advocates for a shift away from our current reliance on fossil fuels. He is the author of 12 award-winning books, including six on the subject of fossil fuel depletion. He has written for Nature, The Wall Street Journal, Reuters, and The Christian Science Monitor, among other publications, and has delivered hundreds of lectures on energy and climate issues to audiences around the world.

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f our transition to renewable energy is successful, we will achieve savings in the ongoing energy expenditures needed for economic production. We will be rewarded with a quality of life that is acceptable—and, perhaps, preferable to our current one (even though, for most Americans, material consumption will be scaled back from its current unsustainable level). We will have a much more stable climate than would otherwise be the case. And we will see greatly reduced health and environmental impacts from energy production activities. But the transition will entail costs— not just money and regulation, but also changes in our behavior and expectations. It will probably take at least three or four decades, and will fundamentally change the way we live. Nobody knows how to accomplish the transition in detail, because this has never been done before. Most previous energy transitions were driven by opportunity, not policy. And they were usually additive, with new energy resources piling onto old ones (we still use firewood, even though we’ve added coal, hydro, oil, natural gas, and nuclear to the mix). Since the renewable energy revolution will require trading our currently dominant energy sources (fossil fuels) for alternative ones (mostly wind, solar, hydro, geothermal, and biomass) that have different characteristics, there are likely to be some hefty challenges along the way. Therefore, it makes sense to start with the low-hanging fruit and with a plan in place, then revise our plan frequently as we gain practical experience. Several organizations have already formulated plans for transitioning to 100 percent renewable energy. David Fridley, staff scientist of the energy analysis program at the Lawrence Berkeley National

Laboratory, and I have been working for the past few months to analyze and assess those plans and have a book in the works titled Our Renewable Future. Here’s a very short summary, tailored mostly to the United States, of what we’ve found.

LEVEL ONE: The easy stuff Nearly everyone agrees that the easiest way to kick-start the transition would be to replace coal with solar and wind power for electricity generation. That would require building lots of panels and turbines while regulating coal out of existence. Distributed generation and storage (rooftop solar panels with homeor business-scale battery packs) will help. Replacing natural gas will be harder, because gas-fired “peaking” plants are often used to buffer the intermittency of industrial-scale wind and solar inputs to the grid (see Level Two). Electricity accounts for less than a quarter of all final energy used in the United States. What about the rest of the energy we depend on? Since solar and wind produce electricity, it makes sense to electrify as much of our energy usage as we can. For example, we could heat and cool most buildings with electric air-source heat pumps, replacing natural gas- or oil-fueled furnaces. We could also begin switching out all our gas cooking

tering enormous amounts of atmospheric carbon in topsoil by promoting farming practices that build soil rather than deplete it—as is being done, for example, in the Marin Carbon Project. If we got a good start in all these areas, we could achieve at least a 40 percent reduction in carbon emissions in 10 to 20 years.

LEVEL TWO: The harder stuff Solar and wind technologies have a drawback: They provide energy intermittently. When they become dominant in our overall energy mix, we will have to accommodate that intermittency in various ways. We’ll need substantial amounts of grid-level energy storage as well as a major grid overhaul to get the electricity sector close to 100 percent renewables (replacing natural gas in electricity generation). We’ll also need to start timing our energy usage to coincide with the availability of sunlight and wind energy. That in itself will present both technological and behavioral hurdles. After we switch to electric cars, the rest of the transport sector will require longer-term and sometimes more expensive substitutions. We could reduce our need for cars (which require a lot of energy for their manufacture and decommissioning) by increasing the density of our cities and suburbs and reorienting them to public transit, bicycling, and walking. We could electrify all motorized human transport by building more electrified public transit and intercity passenger rail lines. Heavy trucks could run on fuel cells, but it would be better to minimize trucking by expanding freight rail. Transport by ship could employ sails to increase fuel

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stoves for electric stoves. Transportation represents a large swath of energy consumption, and personal automobiles account for most of that. We could reduce oil consumption substantially if we all drove electric cars (replacing 250 million gasoline-fueled automobiles will take time and money, but will eventually result in energy and financial savings). Promoting walking, bicycling, and public transit will take much less time and investment. Buildings will require substantial retrofitting for energy efficiency (this will again take time and investment, but will offer still more opportunities for savings). Building codes should be strengthened to require net-zero-energy or near-net-zeroenergy performance for new construction. More energy-efficient appliances will also help. The food system is a big energy consumer, with fossil fuels used in the manufacture of fertilizers, food processing, and transportation. We could reduce a lot of that fuel consumption by increasing the market share of organic local foods. While we’re at it, we could begin seques-

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Nearly everyone agrees that the easiest way to kick-start the transition would be to replace coal with solar and wind power.

What kind of conditions would result if we slashed energy use by, say, half? Worldwide, we’d be at late1950s levels; in the U.S., more like 1920. Not exactly the Dark Ages. Put another way: Half the current use would catapult the U.S. into the primitive state of using energy like the U.K. … in 2015.

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WORLD HISTORY OF PRIMARY ENERGY CONSUMPTION, PER CAPITA efficiency (this is already being done on a tiny scale by the MS Beluga Skysails, a commercial container cargo ship partially powered by a 1,700-square-foot, computer-controlled kite), but relocalization or deglobalization of manufacturing would be a necessary co-strategy to reduce the need for shipping. Much of the manufacturing sector already runs on electricity, but there are exceptions—and some of these will offer significant challenges. Many raw materials for manufacturing processes either are fossil fuels (feedstocks for plastics and

other petrochemical-based materials) or require fossil fuels for mining or transformation (e.g., most metals). Considerable effort will be needed to replace fossilfuel-based industrial materials and to recycle non-renewable materials more completely, significantly reducing the need for mining. If we did all these things, while also building far, far more solar panels and wind turbines, we could achieve roughly an 80 percent reduction in emissions compared to our current level.

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LEVEL THREE: The really hard stuff Doing away with the last 20 percent of our current fossil-fuel consumption is going to take still more time, research, and investment—as well as much more behavioral adaptation. Just one example: We currently use enormous amounts of concrete for all kinds of construction. The crucial ingredient in concrete is cement. Cement-making requires high heat, which could theoretically be supplied by sunlight, electricity, or hydrogen—but that will entail a nearly complete redesign of the process. While with Level One we began a shift in food systems by promoting local organic food, driving carbon emissions down further will require finishing that job by making all food production organic, and requiring all agriculture to build topsoil rather than deplete it. Eliminating all fossil fuels in food systems will also entail a substantial redesign of those systems to minimize processing, packaging, and transport. The communications sector—which uses mining and high-heat processes for the production of phones, computers, servers, wires, photo-optic cables, cell towers, and more—presents some really knotty problems. The only good long-term solution in this sector is to make devices that are built to last a very long time and then to repair them and fully recycle and remanufacture them when absolutely needed. The Internet could be maintained via the kinds of low-tech, asynchronous networks now being pioneered in poor nations, using relatively little power. An example might be the AirJaldi networks in India, which provide Internet access to about 20,000 remote users in six states, using mostly solar power. Back in the transport sector: We’ve already made shipping more efficient with sails, but doing away with petroleum altogether will require costly substitutes (fuel

A truly all-renewable economy may be very different from the American economy we know today. cells or biofuels). One way or another, global trade will have to shrink. There is no good drop-in substitute for aviation fuels; we may have to write off aviation as anything but a specialty transport mode. Planes running on hydrogen or biofuels are an expensive possibility, as are dirigibles filled with (non-renewable) helium, any of which could help us maintain vestiges of air travel. Paving and repairing roads without oil-based asphalt is possible, but will require an almost complete redesign of processes and equipment. Great attention will have to be given to the interdependent linkages and supply chains connecting various sectors (communications, mining, and transport knit together most of what we do in industrial societies). Some links in supply chains will be hard to substitute, and chains can be brittle: A problem with even one link can imperil the entire chain. The good news is that if we do all these things, we can get beyond zero carbon emissions; that is, with sequestration of carbon in soils and forests, we could actually reduce atmospheric carbon with each passing year.

Doing our level best This plan features “levels”; the more obvious word choice would have been “stages.” The latter implies a sequence— starting with Stage One, ending with Stage Three—yet accomplishing the energy transition quickly will require accelerat-

ing research and development to address many Level Two and Three issues at the same time we’re moving rapidly forward on Level One tasks. For planning purposes, it’s useful to know what can be done relatively quickly and cheaply, and what will take long, expensive, sustained effort. How much energy will be available to us at the end of the transition? It’s hard to say, as there are many variables, including rates of investment and the capabilities of renewable energy technology without fossil fuels to back them up and to power their manufacture, at least in the early stages. This “how much” question reflects the understandable concern to maintain current levels of comfort and convenience as we switch energy sources. But in this regard, it is good to keep ecological footprint analysis in mind. According to the Global Footprint Network’s Living Planet Report 2014, the amount of productive land and sea available to each person on Earth in order to live in a way that’s ecologically sustainable is 1.7 global hectares. The current per capita ecological footprint in the United States is 6.8 global hectares. Asking whether renewable energy could enable Americans to maintain their current lifestyle is therefore equivalent to asking whether renewable energy can keep us living unsustainably. The clear answer is: only temporarily, if at all. So why bother trying? We should aim for a sustainable level of energy and material consumption, which on average is significantly lower than at present. One way or another, the energy transition will represent an enormous societal shift. During past shifts, there were winners and losers. In the current instance, if we don’t pay great attention to equity issues, it is entirely possible that only the rich will have access to renewable energy, and therefore, ultimately, to any substantial amounts of energy at all. The collective weight of these chal-

lenges and opportunities suggests that a truly all-renewable economy may be very different from the American economy we know today. The renewable economy will likely be slower and more local; it will probably be a conserver economy rather than a consumer economy. It will also likely feature far less economic inequality. Economic growth may reverse itself as per capita consumption shrinks; if we are to avert a financial crash and perhaps a revolution as well, we may need a different economic organizing principle. In her recent book on climate change, This Changes Everything, Naomi Klein asks whether capitalism can be preserved in the era of climate change. While it probably can (capitalism needs profit more than growth), that may not be a good idea because, in the absence of overall growth, profits for some will have to come at a cost to everyone else. This short article only addresses the energy transition in the United States; other nations will face different challenges and opportunities. Poor nations will have to find ways to provide all their energy from renewable sources while advancing in terms of the U.N. Human Development Index. Nations especially vulnerable to sea level rise may have other immediate priorities to deal with. And nations with low populations but very large solar or wind resources may find themselves in an advantageous position if they are able to obtain foreign investment capital without too many strings attached. The most important thing to understand about the energy transition is that it’s not optional. Delay would be fatal. It’s time to make a plan—however sketchy, however challenging—and run with it, revising it as we go. Ω

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venues nearly every night of the week, it’s difficult to keep up with or financially by Carey Wilson prioritize where to go and what to see next. So it was kind of a Review: New Music Symposium, relief to be invited to opening night with the comfy, acoustically The Westerlies and optimum confines of Pull-String Duo, the Rowland-Taylor Wednesday, Feb. 24, Recital Hall at Chico rowland-Taylor recital hall, chico State. State to enjoy a free concert of genuinely new nonrock music. Musician David Dvorin, Chico State music professor and curator of the New Music Symposium, greeted the audience with a cordial, somewhat self-deprecating welcoming speech at the kick-off for the three-day festival last Wednesday night (Feb. 24). The guitarist then introduced his partner in the “chamber-jazz” Pull-String Duo, violinist Matej Seda, before beginning a set of original compositions that seemed ideally suited to the setting and occasion. Sitting in chairs on the floor in front of the auditorium’s stage on opposite sides of a dark wooden end table, with Dvorin’s three sparkling acoustic guitars behind them on stands and only a single, antique fringe-shaded lamp for décor, gave the presentation a sense of intimacy and focus. 22

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Beginning with Seda’s plucked violin in close interplay with Dvorin’s picked guitar notes, opening number “Sucker Punch” established the duo’s credibility as masters of both technical skill and emotive musicality. The music moved gracefully from jazzy, rapid-fire interaction to delicate unified themes evocative of pastoral or elegiac classical music. I particularly enjoyed “Switchback,” a piece featuring gnarly buzzing guitar notes counterpointed by swirling violin, which Dvorin described as “one of our weirder ones,” and Seda’s “Emil,” a short piece with ebulliently conversational interplay between the instruments. After a brief intermission, Dvorin gave a friendly and complimentary introduction of the four young men in New York-based brass quartet The Westerlies, who arranged themselves in the same intimate space in front of the stage, with trumpeters Zubin Hensler and Riley Mulherkar on the left and trombonists Andy Clausen and Willem de Koch on the right. They began their set with a slow surging piece titled “A Nearer Sun,” which showcased the fluid dynamics and tight interplay between the four players. Over the course of the concert, The Westerlies’ music evoked everything from classical music to cartoon soundtracks to New Orleans funeral parades and Dixieland jazz. The group’s second number,

Mulherkar’s composition “Double Situation,” managed in the course of four minutes to do all of the above. At times, it reminded me of the lush brass arrangements of Frank Zappa’s avant-jazz classic, The Grand Wazoo. Another favorite was Hensler’s composition “So So Shy,” which, contrary to its title, blasted off with blaring, intricate contrapuntal phrases from the trombones and trumpets. The other horns eventually unified to provide a backdrop for a solo from Mulherkar that achieved a nearly clarinet-like tone before accelerating and ascending into a section in which the trumpet bells were muted by aluminum foil wraps that imparted a soft, buzzing enhancement to their tone. Demonstrating the quartet’s affiliation with and expertise in interpreting modern classical music, its rendition of Charles Ives’ “Songs My Mother Taught Me” brought the piece to life by evoking feelings ranging from somber to delightedly childlike, sending the audience’s ears skittering in search of familiar melodies that suggested, but never quoted, everything from nursery songs to George Gershwin and Stephen Foster. With their friendly, casual but technically precise approach to playing very challenging music, the four childhood friends brought the audience to a wellearned standing ovation. And they “love” Chico, so keep your eyes and ears open for their return. □

ROBINSON JEFFERS: POET AND PROPHET: Humanities professor James Karman will discuss his recent publications on Robinson Jeffers. Th, 3/3, 5-7pm. Free. Chico State (Trinity Hall), 400 W. First St. Trinity Hall, (530) 898-6341, www.csuchico.edu/ humanitiescenter/events.

Theater ALMOST, MAINE: On a cold, clear, moonless night in the middle of winter, all is not what it seems in the mythical town of Almost, Maine. Th-Sa, 7:30pm & Sa-Su, 2pm. $6-15. Wismer Theatre, Chico State, (530) 898-6333, www.schooloftheartscsuchico.com/calendar/index15-16x.shtml.

ANNIE GET YOUR GUN: Insire School of Arts’ production of the

classic musical featuring the music of Irving Berlin. Th-Sa, 7pm through 3/5, Su, 3/6, 2pm. $8-$20. Center for the Arts, 1475 East Ave., (530) 891-3090, www.inspirecusd.org.

HARVEY: Elwood P. Dowd insists on including his friend Harvey in all of his sister Veta’s social gatherings. Trouble is, Harvey is an

imaginary 6 1/2-foot-tall rabbit. Th-Sa, 7:30pm & Su, 2pm through 3/20. $14-18. Chico Theater Company, 166-F Eaton Road, (530) 894-3282, www.chicotheatercompany.com.

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MUSIC OF THREE AGES: A special recital to benefit the North State Symphony featuring works by Bach, Robert Schumann, Mozart, John Rutter, Russell Burnham, and The Beatles. Sa, 3/5, 7:30pm. Donations accepted. First Baptist Church, 850 Palmetto Ave., (530) 343-3446.

Theater ALMOST, MAINE: See Thursday. Wismer Theatre, Chico State, (530) 898-6333, www.schoolof thearts-csuchico.com.

UNIVERSITY FILM SERIES: PAN’S LABYRINTH

ANNIE GET YOUR GUN: See Thursday. Center for the Arts, 1475 East Ave., (530) 891-3090, www.inspirecusd.org.

HARVEY: See Thursday. Chico Theater Company, 166-F Eaton Rd., (530) 894-3282, www.chico theatercompany.com.

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COMMUNITY WORLD DANCE PARTIES: Lines, circles

FRONTIER CHILI COOK OFF: A chili competition

and couple dances from around the world. Live band and recorded music. F, 3/4, 7:30pm. $5-$10 Suggested Donation. Chico Grange, 2775 Nord Ave., (530) 774-2287, www.facebook.com/ chicoworlddancers.

Music KRUSCHKE PIANO COMPETITION - DAY ONE: Day one of the annual piano competition features an evening of classical piano music with visiting pianist Kirill Gliadkovsky. F, 3/4, 7:30pm. $6-15. Rowland-Taylor Recital Hall, Chico State, www.schoolofthearts-csuchico.com.

Theater ALMOST, MAINE: See Thursday. Wismer Theatre, Chico State, (530) 898-6333, www.schoolof thearts-csuchico.com.

ANNIE GET YOUR GUN: See Thursday. Center for the Arts, 1475 East Ave., (530) 891-3090, www.inspirecusd.org.

HARVEY: See Thursday. Chico Theater Company, 166-F Eaton Rd., (530) 894-3282, www.chico theatercompany.com.

benefiting children’s summer camps. Sa, 3/5, 11am-4pm. $3-5, Veterans: Free. River Reflections, 4360 Pacific Heights Rd. in Oroville, (530) 403-3948, www.rvparkresorts.com.

8TH ANNUAL WALK4WATER: 2k/5k walk to raise money for clean water in developing countries.

Sa, 3/5, 8:30am. Bidwell Park.

BLOCK PARTY WITH A PURPOSE: Monthly meeting focusing on cleaning up sections of Chico’s urban creeks. This month: the Lindo Channel. Meet at 580 E. Lindo Ave. (across from S&S Produce on Mangrove Avenue). Sa, 3/5, 9amnoon. Hosted by the Butte Environmental Council, (530) 891-6424.

MERRY STANDISH COMEDY SHOWCASE: The Merry Standish comedy troupe hosts a night of sketches and stand-up. Sa, 3/5, 7pm, $5. Duffy’s Tavern, 337 Main St., (530) 343-7718.

THE MET OPERA LIVE: Giacomo Puccini’s Manon

Lescaut will be streamed live in HD on the silver screen from the Metropolitan Opera House in Manhattan. Sa, 3/5, 9:55am. $16-$23. Cinemark 14, 801 East Ave., (530) 879-0143.

SPRING AND BIRDS CELEBRATION: Create bird feeders, learn about birds, take a tour of the ranch and more. Sa, 3/5, 11am-1pm. $2. Patrick Ranch Museum, 10381 Midway, (530) 342-4359.

VARIETAL TRIAL TASTE TESTING: Discussion and

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taste test of seeds. Sa, 3/5, 4-5:30pm. Butte County Library, Chico Branch, 1108 Sherman Ave., (530) 891-2762, www.buttecounty.net/ bclibrary.

Music KRUSCHKE PIANO COMPETITION - DAY TWO: Day two of the annual piano competition features California pianists vying for the $2,000 prize. Sa, 3/5, noon. Free . Rowland-Taylor Recital Hall, Chico State, www.schooloftheartscsuchico.com/calendar/index15-16x.shtml.

run/walk benefiting local high school cross country programs. Su, 3/6, 8am. Bidwell Park.

SACRED AND SECULAR HERITAGE: Dr. William Nitzky, Chico State anthropology professor, discusses his ethnographic fieldwork with the Duonou, a sub branch of the Yao ethnic group Su, 3/6, 4-5pm. Free. Chico Women’s Club, 592 E. Third St., (530) 898-5397, www.csuchico.edu/ anthmuseum.

TOUR DE ED BICYCLE RIDE & FUNDRAISER: Organized by the Chico Cyclists Care Fund, this fundraiser provides financial assistance for local bicyclists injured while riding and supports efforts to prevent bicycle accidents. Begins at Chico City Plaza, with riders departing at 10am on a 20-mile loop to Durham and back. Su, 3/6, 8-10am. $25. Chico City Municipal Center, 411 Main St., (530) 680-6065, www.chicovelo.org.

Poetry/Literature ONE HOUR OF POETRY: Original poetry by five poets reflecting upon the theme of survival, presented in conjunction with the exhibition My Witness Is the Empty Sky. M, 3/7, 7pm. 1078 Gallery, 820 Broadway St., (530) 343-1973.

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Special Events IGUDESMAN & JOO: Chico Performances presents the classical music duo that combines comedy and music. Tu, 3/8, 7:30pm. $10-$39. Laxson Auditorium, Chico State, (530) 8986333, www.chicoperformances.com.

UNIVERSITY FILM SERIES: PAN’S LABYRINTH:

Pan’s Labyrinth (Mexico/Spain, 2006). Directed by Guillermo del Toro. Introduced by Hannah Burdette, International Languages, Literatures and Cultures. Tu, 3/8, 7:30-9:30pm. $3 suggested donation. Ayres 106, Chico State, (530) 898-6341, www.csuchico.edu/humanities center.

sing-along to the classic musical. Su, 3/6, 8pm. Maltese Bar & Tap Room, 1600 Park Ave., (530) 343-4915.

Chico State, (530) 898-6333, www.schoolof thearts-csuchico.com.

ANNIE GET YOUR GUN: See Thursday. Center for the Arts, 1475 East Ave., (530) 891-3090, www.inspirecusd.org.

HARVEY: See Thursday. Chico Theater Company, 166-F Eaton Road, (530) 894-3282, www.chicotheatercompany.com.

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Special Events YOUR M.O.M. COMEDY NIGHT: Weekly open-mic comedy with 20 open slots. Sign-ups start at 8pm. M, 9pm through 8/29. No cover. Maltese Bar & Tap Room, 1600 Park Ave., (530) 343-4915.

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Special Events HISTORY LECTURE: THE TIES THAT BIND: Dr. Kate Transchel, history department, explores relations between Russia and Ukraine and highlights some of the key events that help explain the current conflict. W, 3/9, 7:30pm. Free. Rowland-Taylor Recital Hall, Chico State, schoolofthearts-csuchico.com.

STAND-UP COMEDY SHOWCASE: The area’s top stand-up comics perform alongside those trying their hand at comedy for the first time. Sign-ups begin at 8pm. Hosted by Jason Allen. W, 9pm. Free. Studio Inn Cocktail Lounge, 2582 Esplanade, (530) 343-0662.

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ART BEGETS ART

One of the greatest qualities of art is how different media can be used to explore and reflect on aspects the human condition from different angles. The 1078 Gallery is exploring this with My Witness Is the Empty Sky, an exhibit opening today, March 3, that features the work of four visual artists—Alicia Escott, Cameron Kelly, Cybele Lyle, and Holly Ray Wright (whose work is pictured above)— exploring the theme of survival. On Monday, March 7, the gallery will also feature local poets sharing work based on the same theme in conjunction with the display.

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1078 GALLERY: My Witness Is the Empty Sky, new work exploring survival by Alicia Escott, Cameron Kelly, Cybele Lyle and Holly Ray Wright. 3/3-4/2. 820 Broadway St., (530) 3431973.

CHICO ART CENTER: 2016 Discovery Series, this year’s featured artists are: Paula Schultz (photography), Steve Dunn (abstract painting), Frank Lopez-Motnyk (architecture/ abstract 2-D and 3-D works). Through 3/4. 450 Orange St., (530) 895-8726, www.chicoart center.com.

JAMES SNIDLE FINE ARTS & APPRAISALS:

Watercolor paintings, a decades-spanning exhibit by by Peter Jodiatis. Through 3/31. 254 E. Fourth St., (530) 343-2930, www.james snidlefinearts.com.

JANET TURNER PRINT MUSEUM: Sustenance — Food/Life/Art, an exhibit exploring food, its production and its cultural significance. Th, 3/3, 11am-4pm. Free. Chico State, (530) 8984476, www.theturner.org.

NAKED LOUNGE: Cosmic Vibrations, psychedelic depictions of nature and color by Wyatt Hersey. F, 3/4, 6-8pm. 118 W. Second St., (530) 895-0676.

PARADISE ART CENTER: Watercolor Exploration, featuring new watercolor works. 5564 Almond St. in Paradise, (530) 877-7402.

SALLY DIMAS ART GALLERY: Lovin’ Chico, watercolor by Caryolyn Cameron and Marilyn Walsh.

Through 3/31. 493 East Ave., (530) 345-3063.

TIN ROOF BAKERY & CAFÉ: Landscape photography, large and small landscape prints on canvas and metal. Ongoing. 627 Broadway St. 170, (530) 345-1362.

UNIVERSITY ART GALLERY: Head Over Heels, San Francisco artist Kara Maria’s vibrant paintings and works on paper create a visual dialogue between abstraction and representation. Through 3/11. Trinity Hall Chico State, (530) 898-5864.

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Museums CHICO AIR MUSEUM: An ongoing display highlighting local aviation history. Ongoing. 165 Ryan Ave., (530) 345-6468.

CHICO CREEK NATURE CENTER: Banding by Day

and Night, a close look at birds in hand with incredible detail. Ongoing. $2-$4. 1968 E. Eighth St., (530) 891-4671, www.bidwellpark.org.

CHICO MUSEUM: Chico Through Time, a new permanent exhibit, featuring a variety of displays depicting Chico’s history—from John Bidwell and the Mechoopda Indians to Robin Hood and remains of an old Chinese temple. Ongoing. 141 Salem St., (530) 891-4336, www.chico museum.org.

GATEWAY SCIENCE MUSEUM: Grossology, an exhibit based on science teacher Sylvia Branzei’s best-selling Grossology. Explore how and why your body produces mushy, oozy, crusty, scaly and stinky gunk in this colorful exhibit with more than 20 interactive displays. Through 5/8. Members & children under 3: free, Non-members: $4-$7. 625 Esplanade, www.csuchico.edu/gateway.

PARADISE DEPOT MUSEUM: A railroad and logging museum in Paradise. Ongoing, 7-9pm. 5570 Black Olive Dr. in Paradise, (530) 877-1919.

VALENE L. SMITH MUSEUM OF ANTHROPOLOGY:

Fired Earth: Beauty and Tradition in Asian Ceramics, 2,000 years of Far Eastern creativity and ingenuity will be showcased through ceramic art. Through 7/31. Meriam Library Complex Chico State.

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“maker space.” The 7,000-square-foot member-driven art/craft/tech hub on Orange Street will be hosting its third annual by Maker Showcase, a celebration of Rachel Bush the art and innovations of local artists, designers and tinkerers of all stripes. “We want to give everyone an Preview: idea Fab Labs opportunity to present what they’re Maker showcase, doing,” said IFL co-founder Jordan saturday, March 12, Layman. “We have art shows here, noon-6 p.m. where we bring an artist in and give Idea Fab Labs them a crash course on all the tools, 603 orange st. and then they have their show. But www.ideafablabs.com then there’s a gap of time between [those events], where other people say, ‘Hey, I want a show.’ So this is for everyone else, to give them a slice of the pie.” A slice of the IFL pie means a space to display art, give demonstrations, present exposés or showcase anything else related to making stuff. While it’s an open-submission, nonjuried show, there are perks of being a member prior to submitting. “It’s 20 bucks to submit a piece, but free if you’re a member,” Layman said. Plus, members have access to IFL’s bevy of fabrication tools, from sewing machines and power tools to digital fabrication equipment (laser cutter, 3-D printer) as well as space in which to create. Local engineering wizard Scott Franzyshen has been taking advantage of IFL’s tools while develop-

ing the idea he’ll be presenting at the showcase. “My concept is based around The Internet of Things,” the virtual interconnection of physical devices, he said. “I’m making a game called Melody Sound, based off Simon Says to demonstrate how limited functioning devices can combine together to create a more complex device,” Franzyshen said. To show this, he’s created a button (covered with a Frisbee) that lights up with colors once turned on. “The input is the button, the output is the lights,” he said. “On its own, it’s limited. But together with three other buttons that light up and listen to each other, it becomes more complex.” Using the laser cutter, plus a soldering iron, Franzyshen constructed his device out of a circular motherboard, wires and a tiny chip to control the function of the button. “As these chips get smaller, they’ll be put into everything. One day they’ll be in hammers, and you’ll be able to hook a hammer up to your phone and evaluate how well you’re hammering.” Part of what makes the Melody Sound game “smart” is its ability to hook up with a phone or tablet. “You can access the game through a Web interface on your device, and either watch or play from there,” Frazyshen said. He also hopes to have the game projected on a large screen at IFL, so folks can watch as they play. Previous maker submissions have included everything from Brian Shaver’s cigar-box guitars to Justin W. Smith’s “Sequoia Dimensions,” a didgeridoo synced to LED lights. And this year’s participants will include, among others, local filmmakers, live painting by Justin Cooper and a demo of IFL’s own beer project, the Fabrewcation Club. The showcase also will feature workshops (on soldering, etc.) and vendors. “This is our third year of the showcase. It’s fun. We’re going to continue doing it—it’s something we bring to the community,” Layman said. “These kind of labs can change the world; users and makers are dictating what products are getting made and purchased, not corporations,” Franzyshen said. “If you have a good idea and you want to share it, it’s possible.” □

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JOE CRAVEN AND THE SOMETIMERS Friday, March 4 Chico Women’s Club SEE FRIDAY

KRUSCHKE PIANO COMPETITION - DAY ONE: Day one of the annual piano competition features an evening of classical piano music with visiting pianist Kirill Gliadkovsky. F, 3/4, 7:30pm. $6-15. Rowland-Taylor Recital Hall, Chico State, schoolofthearts-csu chico.com.

OSHWA: Chicago-based pop/rock. Plus, So

Oroville, (530) 533-3885, www.feather fallscasino.com/brewing-co.

Much Light (singer/songwriter), Brave Season (inde/emo) and Frontier Family (alternative). F, 3/4, 7:30pm. 1078 Gallery, 820 Broadway St., (530) 3431973.

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AARON RICH & FRIENDS: Country music round-robin. First and Third Th of every month, 9pm. Free. Crazy Horse

Saloon, 303 Main St., (530) 894-5408, www.facebook.com/crazyhorsesaloon.

CHICO JAZZ COLLECTIVE: Thursday jazz.

Th, 8-11pm. Free. The DownLo, 319 Main St., (530) 892-2473.

OPEN MIC: Singers, poets and musicians welcome. Th, 7-10pm. Has Beans Cafe, 501 Main St., (530) 894-3033, www.has beans.com.

ing jazz appointment with local experimental troupe Bogg. F, 11am. Free. Café Coda, 265 Humboldt Ave., (530) 566-9476, www.cafecoda.com.

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HIGH NOON AND JAMES SLACK BAND: Live

country. F, 3/4, 9pm. The Tackle Box Bar & Grill, 379 East Park Ave., (530) 3457499, http://tackleboxchico.com.

BASSMINT: A weekly EDM party with a rotating cast of local and regional DJs. Check with venue for details. F, 9:30pm. Peking Chinese Restaurant, 243 W. Second St., (530) 895-3888.

IRISH-MUSIC HAPPY HOUR: A Chico tradition: Friday night happy hour with traditional Irish music by the Pub Scouts. F, 4pm. $1. Duffy’s Tavern, 337 Main St., (530) 343-7718.

CHUCK EPPERSON JR. BAND: Local groovy soul-rockers are joined by The QuasiMofos. F, 3/4, 9pm. $7. Maltese Bar & Tap Room, 1600 Park Ave., (530) 343-4915, www.facebook.com/ TheQuasiMofos.

JOE CRAVEN & THE SOMETIMERS: Americana roots trio celebrates the release of its debut CD. Plus, Hannah Jane Kile (Americana singer/songwriter). F, 3/4, 6pm. $20. Chico Women’s Club, 592 E. Third St., (530) 895-0788, www.kzfr.org.

DECADES: Covers from the 1940s to

today. F, 3/4, 9:30pm. $5. Feather Falls Casino Brewing Co., 3 Alverda Drive in

5SATURDAY

1970S-PUNK COVER NIGHT: More than 30 musicians—Severance Package, Bad Mana, Pink Bandana, and many more—come together to perform old-school punk classics. $7. Sa, 3/5, 7pm. 1078 Gallery, 820 Broadway St., (530) 343-1973.

ACOUSTIC MUSIC JAM: A jam hosted by Butte Folk Music Society and led by local musician Steve Johnson. First Sa of every month, 4-6pm. Free. Upper Crust Bakery & Eatery, 130 Main St., (530) 345-4128.

BINGO PLAYERS: Dutch EDM producer

visitis the Senator . Sa, 3/5, 8pm. $1020. Senator Theatre, 517 Main St., (530) 898-1497, www.jmaxproductions.net.

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Saturday, March 5 Lost on Main

open-mic comedy with 20 open slots. Sign-ups start at 8pm. M, 9pm through 8/29. No cover. Maltese Bar & Tap Room, 1600 Park Ave., (530) 343-4915.

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SKYNNYN LYNNYRD: Lynyrd Skynyrd

cover band. Sa, 3/5, 9:30pm. $5. Feather Falls Casino Brewing Co., 3 Alverda Drive in Oroville, (530) 5333885, www.featherfallscasino.com/ brewing-co.

CHAD BUSHNELL: Nashville-based country singer/songwriter. Sa, 3/5, 9pm. The Tackle Box Bar & Grill, 379 East Park Ave., (530) 345-7499, www.tackle boxchico.com.

KRUSCHKE PIANO COMPETITION - DAY TWO: Day two of the annual piano competition features California pianists vying for the $2,000 prize. Sa, 3/5, noon. Free. Rowland-Taylor Recital Hall, Chico State, www.schoolofthe arts-csuchico.com/calendar/index1516x.shtml.

MERRY STANDISH COMEDY SHOWCASE: The Merry Standish comedy troupe hosts a night of sketches and standup. Sa, 3/5, 7pm, $5. Duffy’s Tavern, 337 Main St., (530) 343-7718.

SATURDAY NIGHT AT THE RAMADA: Live

music every Saturday nighT. Sa, 8:3011:30pm through 2/25. Free!. Ramada Plaza Hotel, 685 Manzanita Ct., (530) 345-2491, www.morasounds.com.

SEMI-ACOUSTIC MUSIC SHOWCASE: A benefit for Chico schools, Hosted by Keith Kendall & Friends. Sa, 5-9pm. Free. Scotty’s Landing, 12609 River Road, (530) 710-2020.

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WHISKEY & STITCHES: Irish rock. Sa, 3/5, 9pm. Free. Rolling Hills Casino, 2655 Barham Ave. in Corning, (530) 5283500, www.rollinghillscasino.com.

YO MAMA’S BIG FAT BOOTY BAND: Funk band from Ashevllie, N.C. Plus, The Sextones (soul/funk). Sa, 3/5, 9pm. Lost on Main, 319 Main St., (530) 891-1853.

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friends. W. Farm Star Pizza, 2359 Esplanade, (530) 343-2056, www.farm starpizza.com.

KOTTONMOUTH KINGS: Rap/rock group’s 20 year anniversary tour stops into town. Plus, Marlon Asher (reggae) and Whitney Peyton (rap/hip-hop). W, 3/9, 7:30pm. Senator Theatre, 517 Main St., (530) 898-1497, www.jmaxproduc tions.net.

STAND-UP COMEDY SHOWCASE: The

LIVE JAZZ: Eat and enjoy live jazz music performed by Carey Robinson and

area’s top stand-up comics perform alongside those trying their hand at comedy for the first time. Sign-ups begin at 8pm. Hosted by Jason Allen. W, 9pm. Free. Studio Inn Cocktail Lounge, 2582 Esplanade, (530) 343-0662.

BLUES NIGHT: Live weekly blues music

from local musicians. Tu. Italian Garden, 6929 Skyway in Paradise, (530) 876-9988.

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twists (rogue cops, thugs in high places, would-be avengers, etc.). by In some ways, though, it’s little Juan-Carlos more than a two-hour jamboree of Selznick gunplay. But there’s enough of that “little more” to keep its audience engaged long enough to appreciate whatever small rewards become available in the final reels. Screenwriter Matt Cook has concocted an outlandish tangle of a Triple 9 plot that involves murder, kidnapStarring casey affleck, chiwetel ping, extortion, the Russian mafia, Ejiofor, Woody interagency rivalries, double-dealing harrelson and Kate cops, divided families, broken promWinslet. Directed by John hillcoat. ises, etc., etc. Director John Hillcoat cinemark 14. (The Proposition, The Road, rated r. Lawless) maintains furious levels of violent action right from the start and leaves details of character and plot to be revealed only in fits and starts amid the nearly non-stop tumult. Early on, Triple 9 seems mainly a dreary, sullen spectacle of hellish hostilities. That will remain at least part of the point right to the end, but it’s somewhat leavened by the modest but effective work emerging from that large, interesting cast of actors. Casey Affleck, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Woody Harrelson, Kate Winslet, etc., don’t get a whole lot of acting opportunities here, but their sheer presence as movie icons gives Triple 9 and its mostly generic characterizations some tacit dimensions of character and emotion that would otherwise be missing. Affleck and Ejiofor, playing two very different kinds of policeman, are understated without being emotionally blank. Winslet, playing the Ejiofor character’s Russian, Jewish sister-in-law, is similarly understated in the role of a woman who is both stoical and devious. (She seems to have immersed herself in this

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role much as she did for her part in Steve Jobs.) Harrelson is both funny and frightening in another of his gonzo cop roles. Clifton Collins Jr., sounding a little like Matthew McConaughey, makes a sharp impression as one of the wheeler-dealers among the police figures. Anthony Mackie is intense and ambivalent as the Affleck character’s skeptical partner. Aaron Paul chews some scenery as an embittered ex-cop. As Ejiofor’s ex-wife, Gal Gadot seems thoroughly uninvolved, which is perfect for that role. Ω

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The Witch cinemark 14 and Feather river cinemas. rated r. by Juan-Carlos Selznick

The Witch is no blockbuster, but it is getting some impressive attention in the national press. It’s a lowbudget indie production that’s been marketed as a horror film/costume drama. But, as journalists and reviewers are now noting, it’s better than those generic labels might suggest. It’s getting special praise as a meticulously crafted period piece (the setting is New England in the 1630s) and as an unusually intelligent and perceptive approach to the horror genre. The frights and shocks of horror movies are present, but the emotional lives and psychological propensities of a Puritan family who have been cast out as heretics is the film’s main subject. Writer-director Robert Eggers and a cast of unknowns (two adults and four children) give a remarkably effective account of how a contagion of terror might overtake an entire family of true believers. Comparisons with certain films of Carl Dreyer, Ingmar Bergman and Neil Jordan are not entirely unwarranted. Ω

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Tina Fey stars in this war comedy based on The Taliban Shuffle, a memoir by journalist Kim Barker about her time as a war correspondent in Pakistan and Afghanistan. Cinemark 14. Rated R.

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A biopic telling the triumphant story of Jesse Owens and the events surrounding his fourgold-medal performance at the 1936 Olympic Games in Hitler’s Berlin. Feather River Cinemas. Rated PG-13.

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Therese Belivet (Rooney Mara) is young and single and still trying to figure out what she wants to do with her life. Carol Aird (Cate Blanchett), a well-to-do married woman and mother, is less and less inclined to conceal her discontent with her marriage and her role of matronly housewife in a swanky suburb. In Todd Haynes’ Carol, adapted from a semiautobiographical novel by Patricia Highsmith, these two meet, circa 1952, in the Manhattan department store where Therese clerks, and almost instantly, a strong mutual attraction becomes evident. Soon, that attraction blossoms into a smoldering romance, and Carol takes powerful shape as a drama of passions hindered (but not defeated) by social proprieties and gender stereotypes. Pageant Theatre. Rated R —J.C.S.

The latest Marvel superhero film is based on a former special-forces operative who, after undergoing an experimental treatment to cure his cancer, is accidentally mutated into Deadpool (played here by Ryan Reynolds), a somewhat unstable antihero with accelerated healing powers. Cinemark 14, Feather River Cinemas and Paradise Cinema 7. Rated R.

Eddie the Eagle

A biopic chronicling the real-life story of Eddie “The Eagle” Edwards, an amateur British skier who switched to ski jumping—a sport he had no experience with—in order to more easily qualify for the Olympics as the sole member of Great Britain’s ski-jump team at the 1988 games. Cinemark 14. Rated PG-13. A bunch of British and Australian actors play Egyptians in this epic fantasy film about gods and mortals doing battle in ancient Egypt. Cinemark 14, Feather River Cinemas and Paradise Cinema 7. Rated PG-13.

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Deadpool

The eponymous room, a locked and window-less shed, is the lone setting for the film’s first half. The story’s protagonists, a young mother (Brie Larson) and her 5-yearold son Jack (Jacob Tremblay), are prisoners in that space, and the young boy, who was born there, has never known any other place. “Room,” as his mother calls it, is virtually his entire world. The only other person to enter that space is the shadowy figure “Old Nick” (Sean Bridgers), who makes regular visits to the shed, to have sex with Ma and to deliver groceries and other supplies. All that, however, is beginning to change, as Larson’s character has begun plotting their escape. The most meaningful suspense in Room has mostly to do with the ways mother and son, separately and together, cope with their release from their “room.” Paradise Cinema 7. Rated R —J.C.S.

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Alan Bennett’s script, based on events in his own life, is a clever and witty combination of comedy and drama. Bennett (played by Alex Jennings) appears as twins in his own story—his writerly self and the somewhat lonely fellow who lets the homeless “Miss Shepherd” (Maggie Smith) live in a van parked in his front driveway. The mystery of Miss Shepherd’s actual identity and past plays out alongside the puzzles of Bennett’s relationships with his aging mother (Gwen Taylor), his fuddy-duddy Camden Town neighbors, and the occasional late-night rent-boy. Bennett’s script entertains smartly throughout, but it never really commits to its gently Pirandellian paradoxes about art and life. Paradise Cinema 7. Rated PG-13 —J.C.S.

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Food as muse Turner exhibit explores the art of sustenance food? Flavors, of course. Aromas, too. Textures, W certainly. But also, and perhaps because our brains hat do we think about when we think about

are designed to produce visual images that relate to our other senses, we initially think about how food looks. Thus, visual by cues can trigger references to all Carey Wilson of the other sensory associations we carry with us regarding food Review: in all of its manifestations. And Sustenance: Food/ our visual associations may be Life/art, on display linked to aspects of food that are March 3-april 9 at the variously—and sometimes simulturner. curator’s talk taneously—iconic, meditative, thursday, March 10, 5:30 p.m., in Pac 134. ceremonial, seductive, commercial, biological, historical, cultural. The Janet Turner With this premise in mind, Print Museum guest curator Joan Giampaoli, an across the breezway from the entrance to associate professor in Chico State’s Meriam Library Department of Nutrition and Food chico State Science, has—in collaboration with 898-4476 The Janet Turner Print Museum’s www.janetturner.org director and curator, Catherine Sullivan—assembled a 29-piece array of prints exploring and depicting food as a subject of and inspiration for fine art for an exhibit titled Sustenance: Food/Life/Art, opening today, March 3, at the Turner. On a recent afternoon, Sullivan brought out the yet-to-be-hung selection of prints and arranged them in a smorgasbord of food art on a gallery table. One that immediately stood out was Joe Price’s “Shadows,” a color serigraph depicting in muted tones and very fine texture a row of wrapped citrus fruit in a wooden crate. The grain of the wood, the wrinkles in the paper, the texture of the skin of the one partially unwrapped fruit and the shadows that define all of those elements are presented in nearly photographic detail.

Equally striking is Herlinde Spahr’s surreal, handtinted lithograph “Silk and Stone 1,” in which a pair of apparently biomechanoid hands suspend the picture of a stemmed, dewdrop-spattered apple on a piece of silk over a landscape of rounded stones. Intruding in the bottom left corner is a cracked black-and-white checkerboard across from a traffic “Yield” sign rendered with mirror lettering. Framing the scene is what may be a scallop-edged crust of sliced bread. It’s a piece that makes one hungry for explication, but which is also satisfying in its mystery. More abstract in a not-quite-Cubist mode is Sunol Alvar’s colored lithograph on embossed paper, “Still Life With Dove.” Categorized as a “ceremonial” image, the piece includes a stylized bowl of unidentifiable fruit from which the silhouette of a white dove peers at the diffused profile portrait of a woman. The images of the fruit bowl, a book, a pitcher, and a balcony door float on a white background intricately embossed with geometrical abstractions. No collection of food-related prints would be complete without one of Andy Warhol’s iconic pop art Campbell’s Soup cans. In this case, it’s the untitled “Hot Dog Bean” flavor, with its “Stout Hearted Soup” banner and the subscript “Tender Beans and Little Frankfurter Slices” enhancing its humorous appeal. Of the five pieces in the show that illustrate plant life in realistic detail, I found the aquatint etching “Man and Nature #7 Tool,” by Brian William Seace, most compelling in its rendering of a scene featuring a four-tined garden rake among corn stalks, grass stems and plant leaves. The pattern filling in the background is a perfect abstract complement to the realistically detailed foreground. As a whole, Sustenance is a rich collection of beautifully wrought food images from the Turner’s archives, a show that provides a satisfying taste of one of the most enduring and nourishing subjects in art. □

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arT OF STeph Today’s arts column is totally about sports. But arts dEVo is

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For the week oF march 3, 2016 ARIES (March 21-April 19): Actress

Blythe Baird writes about the problem that arises when her dog sees her eating a peanut-butter-and-chocolate-chip bagel. Her beloved pet begs for a piece and becomes miserable when it’s not forthcoming. Baird is merely demonstrating her love, of course, because she knows that eating chocolate can make canines ill. I suspect that life is bestowing a comparable blessing on you. You may feel mad and sad about being deprived of something you want. But the likely truth is that you will be lucky not to get it.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): “I do not

literally paint that table, but rather the emotion it produces upon me,” French artist Henri Matisse told an interviewer. “But what if you don’t always have emotion?” she asked him. This is how Matisse replied: “Then I do not paint. This morning, when I came to work, I had no emotion. So I took a horseback ride. When I returned, I felt like painting, and had all the emotion I wanted.” This is excellent advice for you to keep in mind, Taurus. Even more than usual, it’s crucial that you imbue every important thing you do with pure, strong emotions. If they’re not immediately available, go in quest of them.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Some night

soon, I predict you’ll dream of being an enlightened sovereign who presides over an ecologically sustainable paradise. You’re a visionary leader who is committed to peace and high culture, so you’ve never gone to war. You share your wealth with the people in your kingdom. You revere scientists and shamans alike, providing them with what they need to do their good work for the enhancement of the realm. Have fun imagining further details of this dream, Gemini, or else make up your own. Now is an excellent time to visualize a fairy tale version of yourself at the height of your powers, living your dreams and sharing your gifts.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): It’s not

always necessary to have an expansive view of where you have been and where you are going, but it’s crucial right now. So I suggest that you take an inventory of the big picture. For guidance, study this advice from philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche: “What have you truly loved? What has uplifted your soul, what has dominated and delighted it at the same time? Assemble these revered objects in a row before you and they may reveal a law by their nature and their order: the fundamental law of your very self.”

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Sportswear manu-

facturer Adidas is looking for ways to repurpose trash that humans dump in the oceans. One of its creations is a type of shoe made from illegal deep-sea nets that have been confiscated from poachers. I invite you to get inspired by Adidas’s work. From an astrological perspective, now is a good time to expand and refine your personal approach to recycling. Brainstorm about how you could convert waste and refuse into useful, beautiful resources— not just literally, but also metaphorically. For example, is there a ruined or used-up dream that could be transformed into raw material for a shiny new dream?

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): “There isn’t

enough of anything as long as we live,” wrote Raymond Carver. “But at intervals a sweetness appears and, given a chance, prevails.” According to my analysis of the astrological omens, Virgo, you’ll soon be gliding through one of these intervals. Now and then you may even experience the strange sensation of being completely satisfied with the quality and amount of sweetness that arrives. To ensure optimal results, be as free from greed as you can possibly be.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): “For a wound

to heal, you have to clean it out,” says author Yasmin Mogahed. “Again, and again, and again. And this cleaning process stings. The cleaning of a wound hurts. Yes. Healing takes so much work. So much persistence. And so much patience.” According to my analysis, Libra, you should

by rob brezsny be attending to this tough but glorious task. Although the work might be hard, it won’t be anywhere near as hard as it usually is. And you are likely to make more progress than you would be able to at other times.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): “The other day, lying in bed,” writes poet Rodger Kamenetz, “I felt my heart beating for the first time in a long while. I realized how little I live in my body, how much in my mind.” He speaks for the majority of us. We spend much of our lives entranced by the relentless jabber that unfolds between our ears. But I want to let you know, Scorpio, that the moment is ripe to rebel against this tendency in yourself. In the coming weeks, you will have a natural talent for celebrating your body. You’ll be able to commune deeply with its sensations, to learn more abut how it works and to exult in the pleasure it gives you and the wisdom it provides.

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In his “Dream Song 67,” poet John Berryman confesses, “I am obliged to perform in complete darkness / operations of great delicacy / on my self.” I hope you will consider embarking on similar heroics, Sagittarius. It’s not an especially favorable time to overhaul your environment or try to get people to change in accordance with your wishes. But it’s a perfect moment to spruce up your inner world—to tinker with and refine it so that everything in there works with more grace. And unlike Berryman, you won’t have to proceed in darkness. The light might not be bright, but there’ll be enough of a glow to see what you’re doing.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19):

Here’s the dictionary’s definition of the word “indelible”: “having the quality of being difficult to remove, wash away, blot out or efface; incapable of being canceled, lost or forgotten.” The word is often used in reference to unpleasant matters: stains on clothes, biases that distort the truth, superstitions held with unshakable conviction or painful memories of romantic breakups. I am happy to let you know that you now have more power than usual to dissolve seemingly indelible stuff like that. Here’s a trick that might help you: Find a new teacher or teaching that uplifts you with indelible epiphanies.

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work at night and sleep by day, you experience the morning on a regular basis. You may have a love-hate relationship with it, because on the one hand you don’t like to leave your comfortable bed so early, and on the other hand you enjoy anticipating the interesting events ahead of you. But aside from your personal associations with the morning, this time of day has always been a potent symbol of awakenings and beginnings. Throughout history, poets have invoked it to signify purity and promise. In myth and legend, it often represents the chance to see things afresh, to be free of the past’s burdens, to love life unconditionally. Dream interpreters might suggest that a dream of morning indicates a renewed capacity to trust oneself. All of these meanings are especially apropos for you right now, Pisces.

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following persons are doing business as DEER CREEK GIS at 144 Myers Street #140 Chico, CA 95928. DEER CREEK RESOURCES LLC 807 Moss Ave Chico, CA 95926. This business is conducted by a Limited Liability Company. Signed: ZEKE LUNDER, OWNER Dated: February 3, 2016 FBN Number: 2016-0000152 Published: February 11,18,25, March 3, 2016

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following persons are doing business as OTC SHOPPE EXPRESS at 1830 18th Street Oroville, CA 95965. PHONG LOR 1830 18th Street Oroville, CA 96965. THAO TOU YANG 8151 Civic Center Drive Apt #235 Elk Grove, CA 95757. This business is conducted by a General Partnership. Signed: THAO YANG Dated: February 5, 2016 FBN Number: 2016-0000164 Published: Februrary 11,18,25, March 3, 2016

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person is doing business as CHICO PHONE REPAIR at 1304 Mangrove Ave Chico CA 95926. STANLEY CEBALLOS 806 25th St Sacramento, CA 95816. This business is conducted by an Individual. Signed: STANLEY CEBALLOS Dated: January 5, 2016 FBN Number: 2016-0000009 Published: February 11,18,25, March 3, 2016

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following persons are doing business as HIGH PRESSURE at 2615 Oro Bangor Hwy Oroville, CA 95966. STEVEN JEFFREY KELLEY 2615 Oro Bangor Hwy Oroville, CA 95966. DONALD PERRY MEREDITH 2615 Oro Bangor Hwy Oroville, CA 95966. This business is conducted by a General Partnership. Signed: DONALD MEREDITH Dated: February 4, 2016 FBN Number: 2016-0000156 Published: Februrary 11,18,25, March 3, 2016

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person is doing business as CHICO GIFT AND SHIP at 230 Walnut St Ste C Chico, CA 95928. OLGA MORSKA-SHARKEY 3375 Bodero Ln #2 Chico, CA 95973. This business is conducted by an Individual.

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person is doing business as PERCISION HANDYMAN SERVICE at 7 Chancery Lane Chico, CA 95973. JASON ASTRUP 7 Chancery Lane Chico, CA 95973. This business is conducted by an Individual. Signed: JASON ASTRUP Dated: Feburary 1, 2016 FBN Number: 2016-0000126 Published: Februray 11,18,25, March 3, 2016

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following persons are doing business as NOR CAL CLEANING at 2684 Silver Oak Dr Chico, CA 95973. KEVIN MATTHEW WEHNAU 1015 Meier Dr Apt A Chico, CA 95926. RAYMOND DENNIS WEHNAU 2684 Silver Oqak Dr Chico, CA 95973. This business is conducted by a General Partnership. Signed: RAY D WEHNAU Dated: January 19, 2016 FBN Number: 2016-0000055 Published: February 11,18,25, March 3, 2016

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME - STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT The following persons have abandoned the use of the fictitious business name: SEASONED FURNITURE at 443 Stilson Canyon Road Chico, CA 95928. ELIZABETH MCDONALD 443 Stilson Canyon Road Chico, CA 95928. SHURLEA SMITH 6255 Oliver Road Paradise, CA 95969. This business was conducted by a General Partnership. Signed: SHURLEA SMITH Dated: January 21, 2016 FBN Number: 2014-0001201 Published: February 11,18,25, March 3, 2016

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person is doing business as THE DESIGN RENEGADE at 1375 Woodland Ave Chico, CA 95928. SHANNON MCCONNEY 1375 Woodland Ave Chico, CA 95928. This business is conducted by an Individual. Signed: SHANNON MCCONNEY Dated: January 27, 2016 FBN Number 2016-0000105 Published: Februrary 18,25, March 3,10, 2016

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following persons are doing business as MIKE’S REAL ESTATE TEAM at 2080 E 20th Street Ste 170 Chico, CA 95928. BCHM CORPORATION. 2080 E 20th St Ste 170 Chico, CA 95928. MICHAEL STEARNS 2080 E 20th Street Ste 170 Chico, CA 95928. This business is conducted by

a Corporation. Signed: ERICA MARTINI, PRESIDENT Dated: January 25, 2016 FBN Number: 2016-0000082 Published: Februrary 18,25, March 3,10, 2016

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following persons are doing business as OUROBOROS ENTERTAINMENT at 2677 Ceres Avenue Chico, CA 95973. AARON KEMPER 2677 Ceres Avenue Chico, CA 95973. DYLAN SMITH 38 Kode Loop Number 1 Chico, CA 95973. This business is conducted by a General Partnership. Signed: AARON J. KEMPER Dated: February 9, 2016 FBN Number: 2016-0000182 Published: February 18,25, March 3,10, 2016

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person is doing business as COMMUNITY CARE OPTIONS at 2850 Sierra Sunrise Ter. 120 Chico, CA 95928. TOM CULLEN 1000 Greenwich Chico, CA 95926. This business is conducted by an Individual. Signed: TOM CULLEN Dated: February 8, 2016 FBN Number: 2016-0000168 Published: February 18,25, March 3,10, 2016

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person is doing business as CENTER FOR CLINICAL AND APPLIED SPORT PSYCHOLOGY at 125 W 3rd St Ste 250 Chico, CA 95928. JOEL MINDEN 359 E 7th St Chico, CA 95928. This business is conducted by an Individual. Signed: JOEL MINDEN Dated: February 3, 2016 FBN Number: 2016-0000150 Published: February 18,25, March 3,10, 2016

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person is doing business as CM PLUMBING at 949 Central Park Drive Paradise, CA 95969. CRISANTO MARTINEZ 949 Central Park Drive Paradise, CA 95969. This business is conducted by an Individual. Signed: CRISANTO MARTINEZ Dated: Februrary 4, 2016 FBN Number: 2016-0000160 Published: February 18,25, March 3,10, 2016

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person is doing business as MI TAQUITO at 6150 Clark Road Paradise, CA 95969. JOVITO HERNANDEZ 5550 Foland Road Paradise, CA 95969. This business is conducted by an Individual. Signed: JOVITO HERNANDEZ Dated: February 4, 2016

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person is doing business as L G CONSTRUCTION at 3156 Esplanade Spc 270 Chico, CA 95973. LUIS ALBERTO GARCIA 3156 Esplanade Spc 270 Chico, CA 95973. This business is conducted by an Individual. Signed: LUIS A GARCIA Dated: February 18, 2016 FBN Number: 2016-0000221 Published: February 25, March 3,10,17, 2016

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following persons are doing business as SPEEDWAY TRUCK AND AUTO at 2540 South Whitman Place Chico, CA 95928. CHONNA ALANGILAN PRITOS 729 Cessna Ave Chico, CA 95928. LONNIE SMITH 729 Cessna Ave Chico, CA 95928. This business is conducted by a Married Couple. Signed: CHONNA A. PRITOS Dated: February 17, 2016 FBN Number: 2016-0000204 Published: February 25, March 3,10,17, 2016

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person is doing business as SUN SHINE OFFICE CLEANING at 2270 Eaton Rd #63 Chico, CA 95973. TRESSA ANNE WALKER 2770 Eaton Rd #63 Chico, CA 95973. This business is conducted by an Individual. Signed: TRESSA WALKER Dated: January 25, 2016 FBN Number: 2016-0000091 Published: February 25, March 3,10,17, 2016

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person is doing business as DEER CREEK PRESS, MR. PANCAKE AND SONS, RAINCLOUD PRESS, ZEEKO SALVAGE at 807 Moss Ave Chico, CA 95926. ERIKA LUNDER 807 Moss Ave Chico, CA 95926. This business is conducted by an Individual. Signed: ZEKE LUNDER Dated: February 3, 2016 FBN Number: 2016-0000151 Published: February 25, March 3,10,17, 2016

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following persons are doing business as SOLECE-CURTIS FARMS at 0 Dustin Lane Palermo, CA 95968. ANTONE CURTIS JR 2659 Monterey St Chico, CA 95973. NIGEL SOLECE 2743 Monterey St Chico, CA 95973. This business is conducted by a General Partnership. Signed: NIGEL SOLECE Dated: January 22, 2016 FBN Number: 2016-0000077 Published: February 25, March 3,10,17, 2016

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following persons are doing business as OASIS BAR AND GRILL INC at 1007 W First Street Chico, CA 95928. OASIS BAR AND GRILL INC 1007 W First Street Chico, CA 95926. This business is conducted by a Corporation. Signed: STACY SCHAEFER, PRESIDENT Dated: February 17, 2016 FBN Number: 2016-0000210 Published: February 25, March 3,10,17, 2016

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following persons are doing business as NORTHERN CALIFORNIA REGISTRATION SERVICES at 47 Gideon Lane Chico, CA 95973. JMM ENTERPRISES LLC 47 Gideon Lane Chico, CA 95973. This business isn conducted by a Limited Liability Company. Signed: JESSE MEDRANO, PRESIDENT Dated: February 22, 2016 FBN Number: 2016-0000234 Published: February 25, March 3,10,17, 2016

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person is doing business as EUPHORIC POOLS at 169 E 11th Street Chico, CA 95928. AARON KIMOKEO SALSEDO 169 E 11th Street Chico, CA 95928. This business is conducted by an Individual. Signed: AARON SALSEDO Dated: February 12, 2016 FBN Number: 2016-0000197 Published: March 3,10,17,24, 2016

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENTS The following person is doing business as TOP TIER at 2105 Forest Ave Suite 130 Chico, CA 95928. VINCENT GIACOMO COMMENDATORE 249 West Third Ave Chico, CA 95926. This business is conducted by an Individual. Signed: VINCENT COMMENDATORE Dated: February 22, 2016 FBN Number: 2016-0000239 Published: March 3,10,17,24, 2016

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person is doing business as THE BICYCLE HUB at 164 E 11th Street Chico, CA 95928. EARL F HALLETT, SR 330 W. 18th Street Chico, CA 95928. This business is conducted by an Individual. Signed: EARL F. HALLETT Dated: February 23, 2016 FBN Number: 2016-0000245 Published: March 3,10,17,24, 2016

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person is doing business as AGENT 80 REAL ESTATE at 1855 Jeni Ann Ct Durham, CA 95938. ADRIANNE GONZALES 1855 Jeni Ann Ct Durham, CA 95938. This business is conducted by an Individual. Signed: ADRIANNE GONZALES

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person is doing business as DAY AND NIGHT COURIER at 1363 East Lindo Ave #2 Chico, CA 95926. DANIEL THOMAS ALIRES 1363 East Lindo Ave #2 Chico, CA 95926. This business is conducted by an Individual. Signed: DANNY ALIRES Dated: February 19, 2016 FBN Number: 2016-0000228 Published: March 3,10,17,24, 2016

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following persons are doing business as TEACHING LEARNING CARING at 815 Elliott Road Suite C Paradise, CA 95969. KANDY SUZETTE JUDD 5837 Pentz Road Paradise, CA 95969. CYNTHIA ANN SCHROEDER 6163 Opal Lane Paradise, CA 95969. This business is conducted by a General Partnership. Signed: CYNTHIA SCHROEDER Dated: February 3, 2016 FBN Number: 2016-0000155 Published: March 3,10,17,24, 2106

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person is doing business as HELIOS CRYSTAL, JEA MANAGEMENT SERVICES, MINERS RANCH SALOON at 5250 Olive Hwy Suite G Oroville, CA 95966. JAKE ALBRIGHT 710 Isl Bar Hill Road Oroville, CA 95966. This business is conducted by an Individual. Signed: JAKE ALBRIGHT Dated: January 28, 2016 FBN Number: 2016-0000114 Published: March 3,10,17,24, 2016

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person is doing business as THE ORIGINAL BARBER JOHN’S at 532 Nord Ave Chico, CA 95926. JOHN DANIEL PEACOCK 7106 Rush River Dr Apt #124 Sacramento, CA 95831. This business is conducted by an Individual. Signed: JOHN PEACOCK Dated: January 28, 2016 FBN Number: 2016-0000117 Published: March 3,10,17,24, 2016

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME - STATEMENT OF ABAANDONMENT The following person has abandoned the use of the fictitious business name: LOVELY GLOW TANNING SALON at 206 Walnut St, Ste C Chico, CA 95928. SARAH AKIN 206 Walnut St, Ste C Chico, CA 95928. This business was conducted by an Individual. Signed: SARAH AKIN Dated: February 24, 2016 FBN Number: 2015-0000964 Published: March 3,10,17,24, 2016

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person is doing business as EXTRA SELF STORAGE CHICO at 2298 Park Avenue Chico, CA 95928. DANIEL R KENNEDY 800 Cynthia Lane Paradise, CA 95969. This business is conducted by an Individual. Signed: DANIEL KENNEDY Dated: February 23, 2016 FBN Number: 2016-0000244 Published: March 3,10,17,24, 2016

NOTICES NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE JANICE M. KENT aka JANICE MELVA KENT To all heirs and beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of: JANICE M. KENT aka JANICE MELVA KENT A Petition for Probate has been filed by: BEVERLY J. WALKER in the Superior Court of California, County of Butte. The Petition for Probate requests that: BEVERLY J. WALKER be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. The petition requests the decedent’s will and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate. The will and any codicils are available for examination in the file kept by the court. The petition requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. A hearing on the petition will be held in this court as follows: Date: March 22, 2016 Time: 9:00a.m. Dept: C-18 Address of the court: Superior Court of California County of Butte 1775 Concord Ave. Chico, CA 95926. IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult an attorney

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knowledgeable in California law. YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. Attorney for petitioner: RAOUL J. LECLERC PO Drawer 11, Oroville, CA (530) 533-5661 Case Number: PR41600 Dated: February 29, 2016 Published: March 3,10,17, 2016

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE THOMAS MICHAEL GROARKE, aka THOMAS M. GROARKE, aka THOMAS GROARKE To all heirs and beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of: THOMAS MICHAEL GROARKE, aka THOMAS M. GROARKE, aka THOMAS GROARKE A Petition for Probate has been filed by: LESLIE LEA in the Superior Court of California, County of Butte. The Petition for Probate requests that: LESLIE LEA be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. The petition requests the decedent’s will and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate. The will and any codicils are available for examination in the file kept by the court. The petition requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. A hearing on the petition will be held in this court as follows: Date: April 12, 2016 Time: 9:00a.m. Dept: Probate Address of the court: Superior Court of California County of Butte 1775 Concord Ave. Chico, CA 95926. IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult an attorney knowledgeable in California

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law. YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. Attorney for petitioner: CLAYTON B. ANDERSON, ESQ. 20 Independence Circle Chico, CA 95973 (530) 342-6144 Case Number: PR41802 Dated: February 17, 2016 Published: March 3,10,17, 2016

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner KEVEN SAUNDERS filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name: KEVEN LAVALLE SAUNDERS Proposed name: KEVEN KAOOH BERHANE THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING Date: March 25, 2016 Time: 9:00am Dept: TBA The address of the court is: Butte County Superior Court 1775 Concord Ave Chico, CA 95928 Signed: STEPHEN E. BENSON Dated: January 15, 2016 Case Number: 164209 Published: February 11,18,25, March 3, 2016

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner BENJAMIN MICHAEL VANDERMATE filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name: BENJAMIN MICHAEL VANDERMATE Proposed name: BENJAMIN MICHAEL VANGARMO THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING Date: April 8, 2016 Time: 9:00am Dept: TBA The address of the court is: Butte County Superior Court 1775 Concord Ave Chico, CA 95928

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Signed: MICHAEL P. CANDELA Dated: February 3, 2016 Case Number: 165630 Published: February 18,25, March 3,10, 2016

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner IVAN PAVLOVICH ISURIN filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name: IVAN PAVLOVICH ISURIN Proposed name: IVAN PAVLOVICH VOLKOV THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING Date: April 1, 2016 Time: 9:00am Dept: TBA The address of the court is: Butte County Superior Court 1775 Concord Ave Chico, CA 95928 Signed: STEPHEN E. BENSON Dated: February 3, 2016 Case Number: 165629 Published: February 18,25, March 3,10, 2016

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner VICTOR ARTURO OROZCO-OCARANZA filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name: VICTOR ARTURO OROZCO-OCARANZA Proposed name: VICTOR ARTURO OROZCO THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING Date: March 18, 2016 Time: 9:00am Dept: TBA The address of the court is: Butte County Superior Court 1775 Concord Ave Chico, CA 95928 Signed: MICHAEL P. CANDELA Dated: January 29, 2016 Case Number: 165620 Published: February 25, March 3,10,17, 2016

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner ROBERT LEE QUALLS filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name: ROBERT LEE QUALLS Proposed name: ROBERT LEE MILTON

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THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING Date: March 18, 2016 Time: 9:00am Dept: TBA The address of the court is: Butte County Superior Court 1775 Concord Ave Chico, CA 95928 Signed: STEPHEN E. BENSON Dated: January 28, 2016 Case Number: 165616 Published: February 25, March 3,10,17, 2016

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner FRED RICK GERHARDT filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name: FRED RICK GERHARDT Proposed name: FRED RICK LEFEBVRE THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING Date: April 15, 2016 Time: 9:00am Dept: TBA The address of the court is: Butte County Superior Court 1775 Concord Ave Chico, CA 95928 Signed: MICHAEL P. CANDELA Dated: February 16, 2016 Case Number: 165412 Published: February 25, March 3,10,17, 2016

PUBLIC NOTICE City of Oroville Pulbic Safety Department Public Notice Sealed Proposal for the following are being accepted: METAL BUILDING AND CONCRETE SLAB and INSTALLATION OF METAL BUILDING AND CONCRETE SLAB Will be receiving at the City Clerks Office, for the City of Oroville, 1735 Montgomery Street, Oroville, CA 95965 until March 29, 2016 at 12:00 P.M., at which time they will be publicly opened and read. Bid specifications including bid proposal forms are available at the City Clerks Office, for the City of Oroville, 1735 Montgomery Street, Oroville, CA 95965 or at Public Safety Department, for the City of Oroville, 2055 Lincoln Street, Oroville, CA 95966. Any questions should be directed to Battalion Chief Steve Hoffman of the Oroville Public Safety Department at: Phone (530) 538-2480. Published: March 3,10, 2016

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