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above and beyond Over the past couple of years, I’ve felt increasingly nostalgic during the holidays. It’s probably because my son is now old enough to enjoy the season, but the romantic in me thinks it also has something to do with the display of lights in downtown Chico. This has been a rough year on so many levels. I think that’s why I’ve found myself clinging to the things that bring me comfort— gatherings with friends and family, cuddling on the couch with my son, and strolling through lit-up downtown. I’m partial to those candy cane decorations affixed to the light standards on Main and Broadway, and now, for the first time, there are lights strung across those streets. The city center is aglow in the evenings. I love it. The big champion for the holiday cheer is the Downtown Chico Business Association. According to Executive Director Melanie Bassett, the organization’s Ambassador teams have spent the better part of a year working with the city’s Public Works Department on a variety of projects, including the new lights. DCBA purchased them, along with the cables they’re strung upon, and the city put them up. (There’s a similar arrangement with PG&E to put up the candy canes.) The partnership between the DCBA and city to beautify downtown makes a difference. But of course, you can’t make everyone happy. Public Works also is the department that strung up the lights on that giant redwood on the north side of the City Plaza. That particular tree hasn’t been decorated in years. The tree-lighting ceremony took place last Friday (Dec. 2), and a lot of folks weren’t impressed with the result. That’s putting it mildly—comments on Facebook were less than charitable. To be fair, it’s not an easy task. As Bassett noted, the adjacent band shell makes it difficult to place the lights. Plus, the tree is over 90 feet tall with long, skinny branches, said Erik Gustafson, director of public works-operations and maintenance. To the department’s credit, Public Works went back out on Monday evening (employees donated their time!) and Tuesday to, as one city official put it, “enhance” the lighted tree. Kudos to them. Speaking of going above and beyond, each year CN&R’s amazing readers join the Esplanade House in its effort to provide a nice holiday for the little ones living at the local transitional shelter. In Chico, as in every community, there are many whose parents cannot afford to buy them presents. If you have the means, please consider stopping into our headquarters at Second and Flume streets to choose the name of a child in need. Wrapped gifts are due back to our office on Dec. 21. As of the paper’s deadline, 16 kids were still up for grabs. I also want to thank the members of the community who have brought in donations of unused toiletries that will be donated to local service providers. These types of organizations are always in need of items such as toothbrushes and toothpaste, shampoo and conditioner, floss, lotion, soap, feminine products, etc. We’ll remain a drop-off point, Monday through Friday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., for the next couple of weeks. Thanks, in advance, for your generosity.

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Two on the cover Re “Big headlines you didn’t see” (Cover story, by Paul Rosenberg and Terelle Jerricks): The whitewash of the Fukushima nuclear disaster is stock in trade for the Japanese press. Stories that are deemed deleterious to the government and/or proper running of the country can be altered or deleted. The Japanese Newspaper Law of 1909 specifically allows government press censorship; prior to World War II, Japanese could be prosecuted for “thought crimes.” The Japanese have had their own brand of “fake news” for centuries and it continues as part of their culture. The crisis in evidence-based medicine is a result of the dumbing-down and grade inflation in American education. The USA is currently ranked only 17th in education worldwide. We are graduating people from college with the equivalent of grade school diplomas. This directly affects the quality of doctors, researchers, dentists, etc. Medical research is at a standstill. I’m 68 and I have never encountered so many incompetent doctors and dentists.

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LETTERS c o n t i n u e d f r o m pa g e 5 opportunities to publish academic works in the annual Project Censored (PC) book, research and nominate independent news stories, and to develop the skills to maintain online privacy. GCMLP provides educators opportunities to publish original works in PC/ACME journal, website and annual book, and to receive lecture notes and slides and classroom activities. After studying the Educator’s Resource Guide and being in contact with GCMLP board members, they have encouraged me to communicate a summary of GCMLP to faculty at Chico State and Butte College. If you know a professor who might be interested, contact me at cswithuhn@yahoo. com. Charles Withuhn Chico

Thanks, wall protectors Re “Stony resolve” (Newslines, by Howard Hardee, Nov. 24): Enormous thanks to those involved in Respect the Walls. We have biked and hiked Old

Humboldt Road most weekends approaching four decades and have been quite horrified by the ugly development currently transpiring. Most folks had no idea such a vital organization existed and are relieved beyond expression. Kenneth B. Keith Los Molinos

Something unique, indeed Re “Best of Chico, Editors’ picks” (Oct. 16): Thank you very much for selecting the Chico State Arts District as the Best Fancy Date Night in the Best of Chico issue. The opening of the new Arts & Humanities building has crystallized what we here on campus are calling the Arts District, and we are so pleased to see the community is responding positively. We think having five theaters and several galleries all in the space of a long city block is special. When you add the downtown venues, galleries and attractions, we have something unique in Chico. Thanks again for the shout out

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Why don’t you talk about the violence against the people who support Trump? The constant vandalism against us. Here is my story: This is the third time my car has been vandalized simply because I support Donald Trump. The first time was before the election; they keyed my car. The second time was after the election when they ripped part of my bumper sticker off. I didn’t really care about those two instances because it didn’t cost me any money. But this time they broke out my window for the simple reason of who I supported for president. They didn’t take anything. They simply threw a rock through my window. So now it is costing me money I would rather be spending on my

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family and friends for Christmas. I’m tired of everyone saying and writing about how we are the violent ones, when the left is going out and rioting and vandalizing people’s property simply because they didn’t get what they want. They need to grow up! Derek Tenckhoff Chico

I’m compiling a list of resources for people who may not feel safe under the new administration. Please post your additions on the Facebook page Norcal Progressives for the 99%. Wearing safety pins to show support for those groups can be enhanced by using colored diaper pins, which I’m enjoying giving out. Gayle Kimball Chico

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An unidentified 20-year-old woman was killed on Nord Avenue by an alleged drunken driver in the early morning on Wednesday (Dec. 7). Friends who were with the woman said she was struck by an Acura sedan that drove onto the sidewalk and didn’t stop after the collision, according to a Chico Police Department press release. First responders attempted to save the woman’s life, but she was pronounced dead at the scene; her identity has been withheld while officials notify next of kin. About 30 minutes after the collision, 24-year-old Bryan Dawson of Chico called police and reported that he’d been involved in an accident. Police say he allegedly “exhibited symptoms of intoxication” and his vehicle had damage consistent with the collision. Anyone with information regarding the incident should call 897-4911.

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Last Thursday (Dec. 1), activist group Move the Junkyard delivered to the Chico City Clerk’s Office the signatures for a referendum effort that could put Chico Scrap Metal’s fate in the hands of voters. The referendum needs 5,001 signatures from registered Chico voters to qualify, and the group reported collecting 9,613. The Butte County Clerk-Recorder’s Office has 30 working days to validate the signatures. If certified, the referendum will roll back an Oct. 18 Chico City Council decision to allow the business to stay on East 20th Street by amending the municipal code and a 2006 neighborhood plan that called for relocation. That decision would then be put to Chico voters in November 2018 or by special election. Move the Junkyard spokesman Mark Stemen said he hopes the referendum will reopen negotiations on moving the business.

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The Trump effect Chico State and Butte College react to unease, fear and racism on campuses following presidential election work on Nov. 9, he quickly realW ized it wasn’t going to be just another

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day on campus. The director of Chico State’s Cross-Cultural Leadership Center saw that the students who by had gathered inside the Gabriel center the morning after Sandoval the presidential election were obviously devastated by the results. “You would have thought somebody died,” he recalled. By noon, about 100 students had gathered there to discuss what a Donald Trump presidency meant to them, Carter said. They expressed fear, frustration, utter disbelief. Many said it was hard to imagine that U.S. citizens had elected a man who bragged about sexually assaulting women and repeatedly insulted blacks, Mexicans and Muslims. “Some of the people who supported Trump now see someone who may or may not have assaulted women is the president, and [think] that’s an OK behavior,” said Rebecca Norton, a public relations stu-

dent at Chico State. “It’s nerve-wracking, because it then leaves an excuse for domestic violence and rape.” In the weeks following the election, campuses across the country have been grappling with the aftermath of Trump’s victory over Hillary Clinton. At Butte College and Chico State, reactions have ranged from vindication to fears of being deported, the target of racism or bigotry, or losing basic rights. Some students have indeed been victims of and witness to racist acts reportedly fueled by Trump’s win. Late on election night, Carter said, a Hispanic student employee was leaving campus when someone in a truck threw eggs at her and yelled, “Go back to Mexico,” “You’re going to get deported” and “Trump, Trump, Trump!” In a separate incident, he added, a black student reported that somebody had thrown rocks at her from a car. According to a widely shared Facebook post, a flier promoting diversity and inclusion hung in Meriam Library was defaced after the election. Its text was crossed out and somebody had scribbled “MAGA,” the initials for Trump’s campaign slogan

(make America great again); “President Trump!”; and “14/88.” According to international Jewish civil rights organization the Anti-Defamation League, 14 stands for a phrase coined by notorious white supremacist David Lane: “We must secure the existence of our people and a future for white children.” And 88 stands for “Heil Hitler” (H is the eighth letter of the alphabet). In all, the recent incidents indicate that some people now feel comfortable being “overtly racist,” Carter said. And it’s not just people who opposed Trump who are feeling uneasy following the election. Some Chico State students who supported the president-elect aren’t feeling safe either, said Michael Pratt, president of the Associated Students. “There has been some expressed sentiment from them that they are fearful that they ... might come under attack,” he said. Over at Butte College, students had similar

reactions to the results of the election. Initially, international students felt particularly vulnerable, according to Monica Brown, Butte College’s student equity

director. “One asked if he might be killed,” she said. “Another one asked if he should get a plane ticket home.” Several student populations— including Muslims, those in the LGBT community and those who speak English as a second language—are now concerned about their rights and how their communities will be treated, Brown said. In reaction to the general unease on campus, both colleges’ presidents emailed their respective students, staff and faculty following the election to reaffirm commitments to student success, safety and core institutional values such as diversity and inclusion. They also highlighted counseling services and other available campus resources. One offering at Butte College was an information session for students with a status known as Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA). Those students were brought to the United States illegally as children but are lawfully permitted to work and attend college in the U.S. because of a federal program initiated by President Obama. Trump vowed to eliminate that program during his campaign. In a recent interview on CBS’ 60 Minutes, however, he seemed to backtrack somewhat, stopping short of calling for a repeal of DACA and concentrating immigration discussion on securing the borders by first deporting undocumented immigrants with criminal records. On Nov. 29, the leaders of California State University, University of California and California Community Colleges signed a letter urging Trump to continue DACA. “These sons and daughters of undocumented immigrants are as American as any other child across the nation, in all but in the letter of the law,” the letter reads. “Some never even spoke the language of their native land. They do not represent a public safety threat. In fact, they represent some of the best our nation has to offer.” While both campuses were caught off guard by Trump’s victory and initially had to scramble to deal with students’ reactions, as the fall semester winds down, administrators are preparing for what lies ahead, Carter said. He added that the university will remain politically neutral and hold true to the core tenets of higher education: free speech, open inquiry, reason, civility and the pursuit of truth and knowledge. “Everybody’s place here is valuable and we want to support all of our students, regardless of where they land politically,” he said. “That’s our job.” □

all shook up Confusion reigns during first meeting of new City Council t was pretty much a given, heading into the Chico City Council meeting on Tuesday I(Dec. 6), that Vice Mayor Sean Morgan

would become Chico’s new mayor. The only real question was: Who would replace him? First, the council underwent a shakeup. As per the results of the election on Nov. 8, City Clerk Debbie Presson swore in four council members—incumbents Morgan, Ann Schwab and Randall Stone and newcomer Karl Ory. Ory replaced Councilwoman Tami Ritter, a fellow progressive who placed fifth and lost her seat after one term on the dais. The next order of business was appointing Mayor Mark Sorensen’s successor. Chico operates under a weak mayor system, which means he or she does not wield the power to veto votes by the council or individually appoint or remove city officials. The mayor is appointed by the council, rather than the public, and serves a two-year term. General consensus was that Morgan, who received the most votes (11,385) and raised the most money (more than $60,000) during his campaign for re-election, was in line for the position. And, sure enough, Sorensen nominated fellow conservative Morgan and the council voted unanimously in approval. Following a long break for applause, Morgan said, “Thank you—all of you.” Selecting the vice mayor followed the same process, but it wasn’t nearly as quick and clean. Ory nominated left-leaning Schwab, a former mayor who is beginning a fourth term on the council, and his motion was seconded by Stone. Morgan nominated

first-term Councilwoman Reanette Fillmer, but his motion did not receive a second. However, that slipped by unnoticed and Presson moved along. “All right, any more nominations?” she asked. Hearing none, she called the roll for a vote on Schwab, and confusion ensued: Sorensen cast the deciding vote in her favor, but Presson announced the opposite—that Schwab’s nomination had been rejected by a 3-to-4 vote. The audience shouted to correct her, and she was taken aback: “Mark voted yes?” Sorensen paused and said, “That was not my intent.” Presson called for a do-over and, this time, Schwab’s nomination was rejected by a 3-to-4 vote down party lines. That left the door wide open for Fillmer, who was elected vice mayor 4-to-3 with the liberals—Ory, Schwab and Stone—casting the nay votes. Following the ceremony, the seating arrangement was switched around and, for

City Clerk Debbie Presson swears in Councilmembers Sean Morgan, Randall Stone, Kary Ory and Ann Schwab. Photo by howarD harDee

the first time, Morgan led discussion of the evening’s regular agenda, offering a glimpse of how the new council will work together. Tensions arose as Ory abstained from three separate votes—one to accept annual financial reports, and two related to the adoption of the California Building Standards Code. On the first item, he explained he was “reluctant to act on any significant financial report that hadn’t been reviewed by a committee.” Regarding the building codes, he said he abstained “because I’m a newbie.” Fillmer took a jab at Ory. “We’re here to vote,” she said. “I don’t understand the comment made by the vice mayor,” Schwab said. Breaking the silence, Morgan said, “OK, let’s move on.” The council will do so without Ritter, a

SIFT ER Torture oK with the USa Nearly half of Americans—46 percent—believe torturing enemy combatants is acceptable, according to a poll conducted by the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) and published on Monday (Dec. 5). Another 24 percent said they were unsure about or unwilling to express their views on torture, and 30 percent said they opposed the practice (comparatively, 36 percent of international respondents said torture is acceptable, vs. 48 percent who said it is wrong). When the same questions were last asked in 1999, 32 percent of Americans said captured enemy fighters could be subjected to torture. The question was part of the ICRC’s “People on War” survey, which polled 17,000 people in 16 countries. The only nations with a higher percentage of respondents who supported torture were Nigeria (70 percent) and Israel (50 percent).

progressive who often advocated for the humane treatment of homeless and mentally ill members of the community. She reflected on her term during a brief interview outside of the chambers. “The most important thing was keeping the discussion alive on how to approach issues surrounding homelessness,” she said. “I don’t feel like we have the housing options available that we should, and I wish that we had made more progress.” Similarly, she lamented the council’s failure to address Chico’s oversaturation of outlets that sell alcohol, an issue she tackled repeatedly during her four years on the dais. Now, with more free time, Ritter says she’ll focus on her nonprofit, Chico Youth Court, and hasn’t yet considered whether to run for public office again in the future. —HowaRd HaRdee h owa rd h @ newsr ev iew.c o m

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Tomorrow’s troubles Recreational pot is just one post-election issue Butte County supervisors must address Butte County Board of will grapple for TyearsheSupervisors to come with the fallout from the local, state and national results of last month’s general election. That was the main message that Paul Hahn, the county’s chief administrative officer, delivered to the board on Tuesday (Dec. 6) as the panel met for the first time since Election Day (Nov. 8). Hahn was scheduled to give an update on how the passage of Proposition 64—which legalized marijuana for adult recreational use in California—will affect the county, and took the opportunity to give a brief, broader rundown of how other election results may play out regarding issues ranging from health care to Oroville’s money troubles. Hahn began by talking about the Affordable Care Act’s shaky future in light of President-elect Donald Trump’s victory, noting Trump’s repeated campaign promises to repeal the law and his recent appointment of Tom Price—an outspoken critic of the ACA—as secretary of Health and

Human Services. “Whether you like the Affordable Care Act or hate it, the reality is that it will have a significant impact if it’s repealed, in the fact that we’ve spent the last six years implementing it,” Hahn said. “[Counties] are a huge part of the ACA as an implementing agent for the state and federal governments, as well as an employer.” Hahn said an ACA repeal likely would hit the county’s Behavioral Health and Social Services departments the hardest. He also said it’s impossible to tell what those effects may be at this point. “It depends on what the repeal means, what stays and what doesn’t, and then we’ll have to figure out how it affects us,” he said. “There’s a lot of questions and a lot of unknowns because there haven’t been a lot of details.” At the state level, Hahn said that Democrats securing a twothirds super-majority in both houses of the state Legislature could lead to new taxes and other laws with profound local effects. He also mentioned the state’s bleak

economic expectations. “[Gov. Brown] says we’re already seeing a $1.3 billion shortfall in expected revenues,” he said. “It’s not something that will send us into recession—it’s manageable from the state’s standpoint—but the governor has made it clear that the budget he comes out with in January is going to be very tight.” Hahn mentioned the defeat of Measure R—a proposed 1 percent sales tax increase in the city of Oroville that would have been used primarily to fund public safety—could also present some challenges at the county level. He also noted the Oroville City Council election resulted in a large turnover, as three newcomers defeated incumbent candidates. Hahn said he’s meeting with Oroville officials this week to discuss that city’s financial issues. Uncertainty remained the theme

of the day as Hahn returned to the main topic of his update, Prop. 64, and the potential impacts of recreational marijuana in a county that has struggled for years to regulate

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Surviving the holidays An essay on staying sane during family gatherings by

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somebody like me, who’s already clinically depressed. After many years of grappling with existential terror in the midst of merriment, I’ve developed strategies for keeping my sanity while attempting to maintain meaningful connections with my loved ones. I share these now in hopes of preserving your sanity as well. Keep travel tension low It’s the seventh hour in a car that isn’t yours. The sky is as dark as your thoughts about this Christian country-rap album currently on its fourth playthrough. You’ve got about three minutes of juice remaining on your phone, your headphones somehow

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were abandoned about two states away, and your best solution is starting to look like rolling yourself out of the window. It’s really not that bad, of course. It’s just the fact that you’re enclosed in a tiny box full of sounds that you can’t control with people who insist on asking nosy questions—you know, like, “What’s going on with you these days?” and “Are you OK back there? You haven’t spoken in three hours.” When you start to feel the creep of dread, stare out the window, embrace the void and drain that existential pus into the American landscape that rushes by you. Or, if you’re not that far gone, a pillow and a sleeping pill can do the trick. Protect your perspective Once you arrive, it’s wise to maintain civility. Yes, you may think Santa Claus is a tool for an unending capitalist con, but your family sees the holiday as a good excuse to see your stupid face, and perhaps rightfully so. When you get irritated because somebody asks when your single ass is going to start having babies, let it pass and return to luxuriating in the shade of your brother’s whiskey collection. If you’re not the drinking sort, find a way to root yourself at a moment’s notice. Worry stones, breathing

exercises and busy work will serve you well. Remind yourself of your love for those around you and appreciate it. Establish your brooding hole You’re bound to be exhausted by now. The travel and also the burst of energy when everybody greets each other offer infinite opportunities for minor irritants to build into a full-scale anxious meltdown. Inevitably, the tension will split your head wide open and you’ll start thinking about how it would feel to take a carrot peeler to your forearm. This is when it’s time to admit that you’re

only human. If your family is the understanding sort, chat with your host about where to stow yourself when you need a breather, preferably a space with a lock on the door. When you disappear, let at least one person know—nothing is worse than stealing away only to hear people loudly wondering what abyss you wandered into. Set your boundaries It may be worth the effort to set reasonable expectations with your loved ones as openly as possible, whether that’s as blatant as admitting that you’re having an anxiety

APPOINTmeNT DO THE SHUFFLE Support the international charitable organization The Salvation Army and sign up for Chico’s first-ever Santa Shuffle 5K and 1-Mile Fun Run/ Walk, set for Saturday (Dec. 10) at 8:30 a.m. at One-Mile Recreation Area in Lower Bidwell Park. Registration is $40; go to tinyurl.com/ chicosantashuffle to sign up. For motivation: All participants get a long-sleeve shirt, adults get a Santa hat, and kids get an elf hat!

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that you’re having your own time together. Slipping out for a surreptitious smoke, volunteering for the next liquor run, hiding in another room to play a few rounds of Street Fighter—all of these are valid ways to take the pressure off while also allowing you to have quality time with at least one family member when you can’t hack the whole herd. Love yourself Have the respect for yourself to know when you’re being pushed— and when you’re pushing yourself—too hard. Stay on your meds and carve out the time and space to sleep well. If you feel the need to leave, leave, and if you feel the need to stay, stay. You know what you need to do. And don’t forget to eat everybody else’s food—if this holiday season is gonna wrench you into a bubbling pot of neuroses, you may as well squeeze out some value before going back to your regular ramen routine. □

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attack or as subtle as suggesting that everybody should watch a movie so that you can have a few minutes of relative peace. Find a way to ease your folks into the idea that you need a breather sometimes. And if they won’t give it to you, take it however you can. Gracefully divert conversations on troubling topics before they get heated—or they wound you. Offer to help in the kitchen when the living room gets too rowdy. Tell somebody who’s too heavy on you to lighten up. Know your limits and let others know how they can respect them. Build good rapport with a confidant You likely have an established outlet in your family, somebody who lets you be completely open about whatever thoughts are on your mind. It’s easy to lose that rock, though: Sometimes that person didn’t make it to the gathering this year; maybe that person took to the nog a bit too heartily. Sniff out sympathetic parties who can tolerate you at your worst, and find an activity that you and your confidant can engage in that openly signals to everybody else

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You might want to lose weight, quit smoking or stop checking your email after 5 p.m., but forming better habits isn’t easy. In order to make meaningful change, you need willpower. Here are tips for strengthening it: • Sleep well: Insufficient rest makes us susceptible to temptation, because self-control takes brain power. • Meditate: Sit in silence for five minutes and focus on your breathing. When your mind wanders, exercise your willpower and bring it back. • Stay sober: Drinking alcohol reduces self-awareness, which is critical for making positive decisions. • Visualize: Remind yourself why you’re trying to change, and visualize what you’ll lose if you give in. • Go easy on yourself: If you have a lapse, just move on. Judging yourself as lazy or a slob will only make you more impulsive.

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Give The Gift Of Noodle + Bao

Holiday Gifts & Decor to Treasure!

Momona Noodle + Bao offers gift certificates in any denomination for the ramen and bao lover in your family! Momona serves Japanese and Hawaiian influenced food and drinks, including Japanese-style ramen, bao (aka steamed buns) and Hawaiianstyle poke. Momona also offers one of the best sake selections in Chico. Join us for Pau Hana Hour for cheap bao, cocktails, beer and wine during the first and last hour of dinner service, Monday - Saturday.

Christian & Johnson has been making the Holidays beautiful for over a century! They’re the place to go for hostess gifts, ornament exchanges, stocking stuffers and oneof-a-kind gifts and decor that help make the Holidays so special. Their new line of ‘Flower Shop Fragrances’ candles, hand-poured in Comfort, Texas, is the perfect go-to for busy shoppers. Don’t forget the complimentary wrapping, fresh flowers and gorgeous poinsettias!

Momona • 230 W. 3rd Street Downtown Chico (530) 487-7488 • momonachico.com #momonachico Hours: Mon - Thurs 11-4, 5-9, Fri-Sat 11-4, 5-10

Christian & Johnson 250 Vallombrosa • Chico (530) 891-1881 www.ChristianAndJohnson.com

Acapillow Home Furnishings

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Acapillow Home Furnishings is Chico’s newest furniture store! Acapillow Home Furnishings offers premium vintage decorative pillows, handmade in Chico, together with eclectic, contemporary and vintage home décor and furnishings. They also offer a complete custom made to order line of upholstery. From pillows to curtains to bedding, you can custom design to your needs.

a gift certificate from Tres Hombres. Choose any denomination , get a gift card, and your holiday shopping for friends, family and co-workers is complete. Try the “Best Margarita in Chico” as voted by CN&R readers for the last 12 years. Make your choice from over 125 premium Blue Agave tequilas.” Fiesta Hour Appetizers & Cocktails are served Daily 4-6. La Casa margs Draft Beer just $4. Next time you’re making plans to gather just say “Meet Me At Tres!”

Acapillow Home Furnishings 830 Broadway St. Chico (530) 487-8494 www.acapillowhome.com

Tres Hombes 100 Broadway • Chico (530) 342–0425 • www.TresHombresChico.com

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My Fencing Center is the longest running continuous fencing club in Chico. My Fencing Center offers fencing instruction for beginners to advanced. Kids as young as 7 up to adults of any age! They offer state of the art equipment and flooring. Fencers enjoy recreational fencing up to National levels. This holiday season, give the ones you love the gift of fencing with a membership to My Fencing Center. For a limited time, buy one month and get the second month free! Equipment provided (exclusions apply).

Black Diamond Gallery has just opened the doors to the public!! Explore Downtown Chico’s newest art gallery and retail space. Shop the awesome assortment of unique gifts for friends and family. Black Diamond Gallery is a cultural hub for contemporary artwork and clothing. Brands such as Grassroots, Cookies, and Rebel 8. You’ll find a bright and colorful variety of jewelry, glass pendants, drinking vessels, and even functional glass artwork! Stop in today and be visually stimulated by awesome glass art from around the country.

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Black Diamond Gallery 152 E 2nd St. between Peet’s and Woodstocks. Mon-Sat Noon to 8 / Sun Noon to 6 530-487-7020 blackdiamondboutique.com ChiCo New & Review

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California Olive Ranch Extra Virgin Olive Oil • Proudly based in Chico, California • Award winning extra virgin olive oil grown and crafted in California • Trusted by top-tier chefs • Makes the perfect holiday gift for every foodie on your list

Enjoy a True Chico Tradition Shubert’s Homemade Ice Cream & Candy has been a Chico tradition for over 75 years! Homemade Boxed Chocolates, Peanut Brittle, English Toffee and Divinity are just a few treats our families have come to look forward to during the holidays. Pre-order Snowballs now! The perfect holiday dessert! Don’t forget your Shubert’s Mints this season! No holiday celebration would be complete without them!

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Shubert’s Ice Cream & Candy 178 East 7th Street • Chico (530) 342-7163 www.shuberts.com

How about a Gift Card from Bacio?

Give the Gift of Food and Knowledge!

Or two or three… Your friends who understand quality know that the ingredients and food at Bacio are just about the best in town! Open Monday- Friday from 11 until 7. Give your food savvy friends just what they want this year. BONUS: Get a FREE Bacio Klean Kanteen with each $50 Gift Card purchase. Happy Holidays!

A Rawbar gift card is the perfect gift for the holidays. Buy two $50 gift cards for only $90! The Rawbar serves more than just great sushi including appetizers, rice bowls, ribs and tempura. Much of the menu is also available for catering and that holiday party you’re hosting or attending. Cooking classes are also offered for DIY sushi and Thai and are a fun gift that keeps on giving. For Happy Hour, Mon-Sat 3pm-5pm, the line-up is changed regularly. You’ll find Spicy Edamame, Oyster Hot Shots, Korean Tacos w/Kalbi Short Rib, Cabbage & Kimchi Sauce and so much more. Gift cards are offered in many denominations, so stop in today, have lunch, dinner or enjoy Happy Hour and cross off a few names on your list!

Bacio Catering 1903 Park Ave (530) 345–7787 BacioCatering.com Mon–Fri 11am to 7pm

Give The Gift Of Golf! This Christmas, give the ones you love a gift certificate to Bidwell Park Golf course. Located in picturesque Upper Bidwell Park, Bidwell Park Golf Course offers 18 holes of beautiful scenery, well maintained greens, and a friendly and helpful staff. A gift certificate to Bidwell Park Golf Course can be used to book tee times and can also be used in the pro shop and in the Bidwell Bar and Grill.

Bidwell Park Golf Course 3199 Golf Course Rd. Chico (530) 891-8417 www.GolfBidwellPark.com

Rawbar Restaurant and Sushi 346 Broadway • Chico (530) 897-0626 www.rawbarchico.com Open Daily • Join us for Happy Hour; Mon-Sat 3pm-5pm

Where the Best Adventures Begin Not sure what to get for a friend or relative that “has everything”? Why not a gift certificate for the outdoor enthusiast in your life from Chico Best Place to Buy Outdoor Gear! Purchase a gift certificate in any denomination at Mountain Sports and gift the gift for the best adventure!

Mountain Sports 176 E. 3rd Street Downtown Chico (530) 345–5011 • Open Daily www.ChicoMountainSports.com www.facebook.com/chicomountainsports

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Flavorful Holiday gifts

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Want to share 5th Street Steakhouse with a friend or family member? Gift cards make it simple. Great for the holidays, birthdays, anniversaries and company parties. 5th Street Steakhouse food tastes great on any occasion!

In January 1863, James Plimpton patented a four-wheeled roller skate that was capable of turning. Ever since that day children the world over have gathered to enjoy the social interaction of others in a fun and energetic atmosphere. You can’t go wrong bringing children up in this safe environment. Now Funland wants to make it affordable to get your kids into skating. Buy a pair of skates and you will get 100% of your purchase cost back on a Funland admission card. $100 in skates = $100 in admission. 150% on Black Friday. Get your kids started today!

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Joy Lyn’s Candies award winning Beer Brittle, Jalapeno Brittle and Chocolate Crunch are always welcome gifts. The Beer Brittle is a light and crunchy peanut brittle made with Sierra Nevada Pale Ale. The Brittle has a subtle hint of hops and malt with a delicious blend of sweet and salty. For those that like spicy flavors, the Jalapeno Beer Brittle has fresh jalapenos cooked into each batch. The Chocolate Crunch is a blend of Beer Brittle bits and rich milk chocolate cut into bite size pieces. Joy Lyn’s Candies in Paradise is a holiday tradition and is always happy to ship your gift anywhere in the U.S.

“creative products for creative people” BEST PRICES EVER ON : *PRISMACOLOR pencil and marker sets *Easels, Tables and Chairs *Art kits, Gift Sets, and Journals Fun mugs and crazy stocking stuffers and oodles of gifts for kids.

Ellis Art • Downtown Chico 122 Broadway • Chico (530) 891-0335

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Give The Perfect Gift From 2016 Best Of Chico’s Day Spa

Nativity Sets From Around the World Celebrate and remember the true meaning of the Christmas season with a Christmas nativity set. While Christmas traditions vary widely from country to country, there is one tradition that you’ll see almost anywhere in the world the birth of the Savior is celebrated: the Nativity. Sally Dimas Art Gallery is pleased to present several beautiful Nativity sets and Nativity scenes. Each of the sets include separate pieces that feature bold, lively colors accented by gold and bronze detailing. Stop in today!

Choose a Sweetwater Gift Card- beautifully wrapped, or Sweetwater’s customer favoriteThe Holiday Face & Body Package for only $129! Includes a signature spa facial and a relaxation massage. Purchase now through December 31

Sweetwa ter Day Spa 40 Declaration Drive • Chico (530) 894–7722 www.SweetwaterChico.com

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Sally Dimas Art Gallery Celebrating 19 years of local art by local artisans! 493 East Ave #1 • Chico • (530) 345–3063 Open Tues – Sat 11am – 5pm or by appointment ChiCo New & Review

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Share the rich, golden elegance of the AWARD WINNING Butte View olive oils. Pure, light and delicate – experience the wonderful aromas and distinctive accents that make each hand crafted oil truly unique and excellent. 250ml/500ml. Available in Chico at Maisie Jane’s, Made in Chico, S&S Produce, in Oroville at Collins & Denny Market & Wagon Wheel Market and in Paradise at Noble Orchard.

Introducing Chico Life Calendar. Give the gift of Chico that gives all year round to that special someone. 2017 Chico Life Calendar Every Month includes a photo of an iconic location in the Chico area by a local photographer. A contest was held in August to find the best photos by local artists. We were blown away by the quality and talent that Chico photographers are blessed to have. Each calendar also gives a generous giving donation to a non-profit of your choice by returning the included postcard and includes free shipping anywhere in the US to your loved ones who would enjoy seeing Chico at it’s best for the holidays. You can make a purchase at ChicoLifeCalendar.com or you can purchase one in your downtown retailers like Made in Chico or Bird in Hand.

Butte View Olive Company 2950 Louis Ave. • Oroville (530) 534-8320 • www.ButteView.com

Local’s Choice Printing • 1359 E 8th St, Chico • (530) 636-4278

Fresh. Delicious. Affordable. This Christmas, give the gift of La Comida. Starting December 1st through December 24th, get a FREE $5 gift card with any $25 gift card purchase! Since 1968, La Comida has been serving fresh, fast and affordable Mexican food in an always family friendly environment. All menu items are made from scratch. At La Comida you will always find the perfect meal to fit any appetite and budget!

La Comida 954 Mangrove Ave. Chico (530) 345-2254 6155 Skyway. Paradise (530) 577-5246 LaComidaRestaurants.com

So many gifts, so little time Give a gift card and let their inner child run wild. With over 29,000 sq. ft. of space & 100 vendors, Eighth & Main Antique Center is filled with hidden treasures. Each vendor offers gift ideas not found anywhere else, like; Classic Collectables, Vintage Jewelry, Up-Cycled Home Decor, Retro Mid Century Modern, French Country, and much, much more. If you need decorations for the home or tree there are many vintage Christmas collectibles on display when you walk in the door. You’ll feel better about gifting this holiday when you purchase a gift certificate from Eighth & Main Antique Center... because when you do you’re helping to Recycle, Reuse & Re-Purpose.

Eighth & Main Antique Center. 745 Main Chico (530) 893-5534 find them on Facebook

Sparkle & Shine Nothing says happy holidays like our Blush Sparkletini party flask. Pick your color, add your bow and get ready for the smiles. We have last minute gift ideas and stocking stuffers. Add a little glitz and sparkle to your holidays! Our tasting room is open Tuesday – Sunday from 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. and Fridays until 9 p.m. Visit www.AlmendraWinery.com.

Almendra Winery & Distillery 9275 Midway, Durham (530) 343-6893 AlmendraWinery.com

Chico’s very own Almonds and Local Products-Makes the perfect Gift! Maisie Jane’s California Sunshine Products produces only the best quality almonds and other nut products right here in Chico. For the past 23 years, we’ve been making beautiful, well-thought out Gift Baskets; containing Maisie Jane’s gourmet products and other fine local artisan products! Come visit Maisie Jane’s gift shop where you can find any price range gift! We offer shipping, have a tasting bar, have beautiful seasonal home-wares and stocking stuffers. You can even order one of our signature Pies for your special holiday gatherings.

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UGGS – Popular Gift for Everyone!

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Diamond W…a lot more than Western Wear At Diamond W, you’ll find the largest selection of genuine UGGS for Ladies, Men, and Kids! We offer full line of genuine UGGS, as well as the care-products, and can even special order your favorite pair, just in time for Christmas! Diamond W also offers Northern California’s largest selection of BOOTS for the entire family. Our friendly and knowledgeable staff will take the time to size you correctly and assure your 100% satisfaction. Visit us today and experience Full Service with the “Lowest Prices Guaranteed.” Locally Owned for 38 Years.

2 piece carving set 8” hollow-edge forged slicer, 6” forged straight fork MSRP $279.00 Regular Sale Price $159.99 Special Sale Price $99.99 Limited Quantities See our huge selection of Wustof cutlery at internet prices.

Fanno Saw Works 224 W. 8Th Ave Chico (530) 895-1762

Diamond W Western Wear Pat’s Shoe & Boot Repair E181 E 2nd Street • Downtown Chico Open Every Day • (530) 891-1650

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This holiday season, find the perfect stocking stuffer that is sure to keep them safe and visible. Fleet Feet Sports offers a wide variety of Nathan Sports safety lights, perfect for the runner or biker in your life. The Nathan Sports visibility collection is designed with performance and aesthetics in mind to keep your loved ones safe and moving. The reflective gear collection includes highly visible, lightweight, breathable, and functional products.

17 W. Rio Bonito Rd. Biggs, Ca • (530) 868-5151 www.lavenderranch.com • Mon-Thu 8-4 • Fri-Sat 10-2

Fleet Feet Sports 241 Main St. Chico (530) 345-1000 www.fleetfeetchico.com

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Efficient. Economical. Fun Butte Creek Bikes is a full service bicycle shop, specializing in electric bicycles. Whether you are looking to modify an existing bike or design one from the ground up, Butte Creek Bikes has you covered. They offer a wide selection of electric bikes, electric scooters, electric bike motors and replacement parts and they also offer service and repair. The featured electric bike can reach speeds of 28MPH and can go 20 miles before needing to be recharged.

Butte Creek Bikes 7 Three Sevens Lane, Chico (530) 591-3081 ButteCreekBikes.com

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Ike’s Place gift certificates make great holiday gifts and are redeemable at any Ike’s location. When you come to Ike’s Place it is their goal to make you feel like the unique individual that you are. If that isn’t enough to set them apart, did we mention that the bread is baked fresh to order? And their Ike’s Dirty Secret Sauce is spread on every sandwich and baked right in the bread. Mmmmm…are you hungry yet? Ike’s Place offers a variety of mouth watering sandwich options, including vegan and vegetarian options.

We at Gaumer’s can help you. From classic to unique, we have an extensive inventory of gold and silver jewelry. Or let our jewelers create a timepiece specifically for you, using your gems or ours. We also have a fabulous selection of fossils, minerals, and polished stones. Come see what you can find. Gaumer’s Jewelry has been happily serving our community for 49 years.

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are a great gift for any budget. At the Chico Certified Farmers’ Market you can purchase quality, handmade baskets. Not only will the baskets last many years but your purchase will help small farmers in Ghana. These are the best prices in town. Available at either of the 2 year round markets. While you’re at the market fill it with the best local food and artisan crafts the north state has to offer. Two Year Round Markets in Chico, Rain or Shine: Wednesday, North Valley Plaza parking lot on Pillsbury Rd, 7:30 am to 1:00 pm Saturday, Downtown 2nd & Wall St, 7:30 am to 1:00 pm

It looks like it’s going to be a long cold winter. You’d be smart to put a lot of warm weather clothing under the tree this year. You’ll find the best in winter clothing from KUHL, the North Face, DaKine, Marmot, Columbia, Thirty-Two, and Prana at Sports LTD. Fashion, comfort, and quality all in one location. For a great selection of gifts, many under $20, think Chico Sports LTD. You’ll find stocking stuffers, clothing, bikes, yoga, shoes, and much more. Gift certificates available. Sports LTD where you’ll find “Only the Good Stuff!”

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Modern & Eclectic Fashion Anika Burke Eclectic Boutique enjoys providing Chico with the essence of California’s casual lifestyle. This ever popular shop is chock-full of modern and eclectic women’s clothing, accessories & gifts. Dress with ease and rock every piece you wear! Looking for the perfect gift? This week’s special: All Holiday Dresses $50 or less when you mention CN&R at checkout.

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GREEN Professor Mark Stemen (seated, second from left) and his geography class embarked on a project that underscores the importance of adapting to the local effects of climate change.

Local adaptation Chico State students localize global effects of climate change

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Rachel Bush

W important global issue and scale it down to a community that’s, say, the size of Chico? hat if you could take an immensely

That’s what nine Chico State geography students tackled this semester. In professor Mark Stemen’s class titled Geography 506: Community Service in Geography, the students studied the effects of climate change locally and, as they wrap up their research project, reflected on ways to address the issue in the community. “You have to create a story that people will identify with,” said Julia May during a recent visit to the class. “For example, a lot of people love getting up early and taking a walk when it’s still cool outside, but [because of climate change] that might eventually go away. “You can’t just bring up the polar bears and ice caps,” she continued, “because people aren’t concerned about that if it doesn’t affect them. When you bring the issue down to a personal scale, people listen.” Using that approach, Stemen framed the class around the impacts of climate change specific to Chico. “At first, it was hard for me to find a way to address this meaningfully in just one semester,” he said. “And then I found the Cal-Adapt website.” Developed by the UC Berkeley Geospatial Innovation Facility for the California Energy Commission, Cal-Adapt is a Web-based tool that uses historical data to make climate projections into the next century. Users can pinpoint specific geographical areas by ZIP code and view projections of temperature change, snowpack, sea-level rise and wildfire risk. Using the site as a primary tool for their

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research project, Stemen’s students analyzed the data, made local projections, and then met with city officials to discuss what these changes mean for the future of the city. City Manager Mark Orme met with the geography class to talk about ways students could effectively communicate with local government. “From the city’s perspective, we know the importance of environmental impacts, and that the city needs to adapt,” Orme said. “Any information that can anticipate what’s going to happen, and how we can keep up, is helpful to us.” So, what did the student researchers find?

“Chico can expect four times as many extreme heat days within a summer by 2030,” warned Molly Marcussen. For Chico, an “extreme” heat day is when temperatures reach or exceed 103 degrees; currently, Chico averages four of those days a year. “With those consistent temperatures, we can expect more problems with heat-borne illnesses,” she said. City brownouts, melted power lines and damage to asphalt are other projected impacts. The class also noted that, between 2050 and the end of the century, the snowpack in the Sierras is projected to decrease between 25 percent and 60 percent. “Thirty percent of our water storage comes from snowpack, so our access will be limited, especially for agriculture,” said Chelsea Meddings. Students explained that precipitation is expected to occur more as rainfall than snowfall, increasing the potential for flooding. While that’s difficult to prepare for, Stemen stressed the importance of adapting.

“The city of Chico is focused on alleviating a lot of the problems, so we’re focusing on adaptations,” he said. “Some things are too late to reverse; the greenhouse gases that will affect us by 2030 have already been released, so we have to adapt.” With thoughtful preparation and planning, adaptations are achievable, as Stemen’s students outlined. “We spoke with some people in the Public Works Department, and they’re talking about developing certified cooling centers around town—public places for people who don’t otherwise have access to airconditioning,” May said. “And they’re working on installing generators for heat-related power outages, too.” Meanwhile, some businesses have started installing so-called “cool roofs,” which reflect more sunlight and absorb less heat by using highly reflective paint or tiles. As for the issues resulting from changes in snowpack: “We need to increase the water storage capacity and water treatment capacity,” Meddings said. Stemen finds the psychological aspects of

people’s responses to climate change particularly interesting. In his book, What We Think About When We Try Not to Think About Global Warming, author Per Espen Stoknes says major psychological barriers prevent people from accepting the reality of climate change. “We’ve heard ‘the end is nigh’ so many times that it no longer registers,” he writes. Stemen, using the book as a guide for his course, structured ways to explore city changes positively. “We want people to know

that it’s going to be OK,” he said. “They don’t have to be fearful. Things aren’t perfect, but we’ll be OK, we just need to adjust.” As the class wraps up its research project, the students will put their findings on the website Chico2030.com, which provides climate projections between 2030-50. This is the same 20-year time frame outlined for Chico’s general plan, which happens to be scheduled for discussion at the next meeting of the Chico Planning Commission on Dec. 15. “That’s the day after our project wraps up!” Stemen said, laughing. “The serendipity of all of this was perfect. I’m planning on bringing our findings to the meeting; the goal is to work some of these suggestions into the general plan. We don’t need to wait until 2030 to talk about these things. We should do it now.” □

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Change the Channel Although it was included in the Butte environmental Council’s annual creek cleanups day in September, Chico’s lindo Channel is already in need of some further cleaning. So, BEC is once again rallying volunteers for its December Block Party with a Purpose on Saturday, Dec. 10. The cleanup gets started at 9 a.m. at the corner of East Lindo and East Fifth avenues. Sandwiches will be provided by Beach Hut Deli, with coffee and tea courtesy of Beatniks Coffeehouse. In the event of heavy rain, the cleanup will be postponed to Dec. 17. Find out more at www.becnet.org/events or by calling 891-6424.

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Kim Stromberg has been collecting vintage and retro clothing for 10 years, a fascination that started by going to yard sales with her mother when she was a child. Recently, she realized she couldn’t keep her collection in the house any longer. To free up space—and with some gentle prodding from her husband, Morgan—Stromberg opened up Retro Reduxx, a vintage clothing store at 231 Main St. in downtown Chico, just before Thanksgiving. The store has clothing from the 1930s to the ’90s, and she purchased most of it from yard and garage sales, thrift stores or on trips with her family. She says her customers so far have been older people seeking a taste of nostalgia or college students fascinated with fashions from other time periods. Retro Reduxx is open 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday to Saturday and 11 a.m.-4 p.m. on Sundays. Check it out on Facebook for more info.

Retro stores are trendy right now. Were they so popular when you were younger? Growing up, it was almost a negative that you had to have stuff that was secondhand. We did it because we had no money growing up, and now it’s popular. It’s a booming thing and people think it’s fun and it’s different.

Do you have a favorite time period? I’m huge into the ’70s. I wear my bell bottoms all the time. If

I had a uniform, it’d be denim on denim; I’m shocked I’m not wearing that today. I don’t know [why], honestly. I wasn’t even born until ’83.

Do your customers have favorite eras? I think most people do. I’ve learned, because I follow groups online, too, there are groups that are strictly ’50s, strictly ’70s and right now I feel like the college kids really like the ’80s and the ’90s. To them, that’s vintage—and that’s funny.

How has the community received your business? We’ll have the older generations come in and they have this nostalgia. They’ll come in and be like, “Oh, my gosh, you just brought back memories and made me think of what I used to wear.”

Has anyone found something they used to own? Yesterday, we had a younger girl come in and get a T-shirt, a Beastie Boys T-shirt, and she was like, “I swear to you I owned this.” I was like, “I promise I didn’t take it from your closet!” She bought it and was in heaven because she had been looking for it for forever.

How does it feel to have such positive interactions? This is just a passion of mine. If nothing else, I love being here every day. Even if people just walk in and say “hi” or they accidentally [walk in] and don’t know what store I am and they are like, “Wait, you’re new here!” and they just walk around. I don’t know, it makes me happy. —MASon MASIS

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If you know me at all, you know I love food. I also love to cook, a skill I’ve been slowly nurturing and find a lot of satisfaction in. The idea of the gourmet home cook is super inspiring, and TV shows like Master Chef showcase a wealth of amateurs with serious culinary skills and creativity. Cottage food laws in California have opened up a ton of home kitchens for business. And for those wanting to take their culinary aspirations a step further, there’s also been an explosion in the food truck/catering sector. Those folks often need to either build a commercial kitchen (my old neighbor, a taco-truck owner, did just that in his backyard—it was quite an endeavor) or rent space in one. And that ain’t cheap. For cooks and aspiring small-time chefs in Oroville, at least, there’s a new option in town: Murray’s Concessions, Catering & Commissary Kitchen. “We have learned from our own experience that it is difficult to find an affordable kitchen, especially in Oroville, where we can be comfortable,” owner/chef Jan Murray told me by email. “Packing everything you need in and out every time you need to prep can be really disheartening after a while. So, when the opportunity for renting our own space opened up, we took the leap!” Murray’s kitchen offers space for rent by the hour or month, with prices depending on hours per week and storage space needed. The main benefit is having a Health Department-approved workspace that can serve as a home base for ingredient and equipment storage as well as delivery drop-offs. “We thought others would definitely benefit from this as well and also help to make our burden of cost lighter,” Murray explained. Murray speaks from experience. She and her husband, Jason, opened Murray’s Concessions, a local catering company, earlier this year and also have Murray’s Red Wagon, a truck she hopes to take on the “local food-truck circuit” soon. Her theme is American bistro, with French and Italian influence—“think panini sandwiches and warm soups and simmers,” she says. For those interested in renting kitchen space, the commissary will be open starting Jan. 1. Call or email Murray at 712-5386 or jan@murraysconcessions.com for more information.

ThaT’s a wrap Leading up to Christmas (and Hanukkah, which starts Christmas

Eve this year), the Chico Mall is once again the location of a gift-wrapping booth run by volunteers and benefiting local nonprofits. Stop by today (Dec. 8) from 3-9 p.m., with proceeds benefiting Chico State CLIC, and Dec. 9-23, 11 a.m.-7 p.m. and Dec. 24 till 6, benefiting ARC of Butte County. I’ll be joining some of my CN&R coworkers at the booth at lunch time on Dec. 15. Stop by and I’ll wrap for you!

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Pines imperiled Bark beetles are decimating California’s parched forests

BY HOWARD HARDEE howardh@ n ew sr ev i ew. com

he remains of fallen trees, covered with sheets of white plastic on the forest floor, looked like corpses in a morgue. It was actually a quarantine. That’s an option for rural landowners with burgeoning bark beetle infestations: Cut down the trees, chop the wood, cover it and hope the insects don’t escape—or, even better, cook to death under the plastic—before burning the pile in the winter. It works OK if the outbreak is limited to a small stand of pine trees, but if it’s more widespread, there’s no stopping the swarm, Jeff Webster explained. “If the trees are still green but infested with beetles, they’re already dead. They just don’t know it yet,” he said.

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Webster is senior forester with the Jefferson Resource Co., a consulting firm based in Weed. He recently guided the CN&R through the woods outside of Manton, a town that’s little more than a general store straddling the borders of Tehama and Shasta counties. On his clients’ properties in the foothills, he maintains mere slivers of the coniferous forests that cover much of the Western United States, but in his career he’s traversed backcountry from the Rocky Mountains to the Pacific Ocean. As a result, he’s had a ground-level perspective on California’s growing problem with drought, bark beetles and dead trees. “It’s amazing,” he said, “how something as small as a grain of rice can cause so much damage.” In October 2015, Gov. Jerry Brown

called the phenomenon “the worst epidemic of tree mortality” in California’s recorded history and declared a state of emergency. At the time, the U.S. Forest Service estimated 22 million trees were dead. As of Nov. 18, a little more than a year later, the estimate had risen to 102 million trees, mostly in 10 counties in the southern and central Sierra Nevada. For perspective, there are some 4.1 billion live trees statewide. Bark beetles have killed about 2.5 percent of the forests, and roughly 62 million trees died this year alone. Mass tree mortality is moving north, according to the state’s aerial surveys. Field experts say it’s impossible to predict the impact on the North State, and locally, the beetles have infested only isolated pockets no larger than a couple

of acres. Still, worrisome signs are emerging throughout Butte County, says Dave Derby, a forester for Cal Fire based in Magalia. There are groves of snags—dead or dying trees—near Feather Falls, Forest Ranch and communities on the Ridge, and they’re already presenting practical, logistical and financial issues for homeowners, government and the timber industry. “This is what the central Sierras looked like a few years ago—little patches here and there,” Derby said. Over the last two years, some stands have lost up to 95 percent of pine trees; now, oncelush forests are all brown needles. “You wonder,” he said, “is this going to happen to us?”

Jeff Webster, a forester for the Jefferson Resource Co., pictured in the forest outside of Manton.

Vast swaths of forests in the southern and central Sierra Nevada are dead or dying.

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PHOTO COURTESY OF THE U.S. FOREST SERVICE

Counties in crisis: To date, 10 California counties have been declared “high-hazard areas” and have received funding through the California Disaster Assistance Act to help remove trees killed by bark beetles: • • • • • • • • • •

Amador Calaveras El Dorado Fresno Kern Madera Mariposa Placer Tulare Tuolumne

Meet the beetles It’s a common misconception that climate change is pushing the bark beetles north, introducing a new wave of invasive insects. It’s true that changing weather patterns are exacerbating the problem, but the beetles aren’t migrating—they’ve always been a part of the natural balance of forest systems. Christopher Fettig holds a doctorate in entomology and works at the U.S. Forest Service’s Pacific Southwest Research Station in Alameda County. He spoke to the CN&R by phone. “A lot of people talk about ‘the bark beetle’ as if there was one individual species responsible for everything that’s going on, but they’re actually a large, diverse group,” he said. “There are greater than 6,000 species in the world, and we have greater than 550 in North America alone.”

In the West, about 15 species of bark beetle are capable of killing large swaths of forest under the right conditions. The main culprit, in this case, is the aggressive western pine beetle, and its host of choice is the ponderosa pine, a species of large-diameter evergreens found abundantly in California and as far north as British Columbia, Canada. Again, the beetles aren’t advancing; more trees are succumbing to them. The factors are innumerable, but the simple explanation is that the forests are compromised, having suffered five years of drought on top of being old and overstocked. Webster compared dense tree stands to people in a refugee camp: “If you put too many people in that camp, and they don’t have enough food and water, what happens? They get sick and die. Well, you get too many trees in a certain area and there aren’t enough resources to go around. The bark

beetle becomes the thinning agent.” Needless to say, millions of acres of standing dead trees represent an enormous fire hazard (see “All fire on the western front,” feature story by Alastair Bland, July 28). Paradoxically, the density problem is largely due to decades of effective wildfire suppression, Webster and Fettig agreed. “Some of the policies … changed these fire-dependent ecosystems, and as a result we’re seeing much different stand compositions,” Fettig said. “These trees are really, really stressed, and the bark beetles are taking advantage.” Colonization begins when one scout beetle lands on a tree and bores into the bark. A healthy tree defends itself from the attack with “pitch tubes,” excretions of resin that resemble kernels of popcorn. “The tree is trying to encapsulate those pioneering individuals in that pitch and kill them,” Fettig said. A tree’s defenses fail if it’s unhealthy or the swarm of insects is overwhelming. A successful colonization cuts off the tree’s ability to transport water and nutrients, as well as introduces a blue stain fungal infection that prevents the tree from producing resin and “gives the beetle a competitive advantage,” Fettig said. Eventually, the host tree will die, but the snag could stay upright for years. And here’s where this gets important for people: In the last decade or so, bark beetle outbreaks have been documented across the West, from Southern California to Alaska, but this one stands out because it’s killing large-diameter trees close to homes, communities, roadways, power lines and other infrastructure. The problem is, where will those trees land when they fall?

Timber This spring, Cheryl Short, 72, noticed that two pine trees on her half-acre property in Magalia weren’t looking all that chipper, then watched their condition deteriorate in a matter of weeks. “They just died so fast,” she told the CN&R, adding that the die-off wasn’t limited to her homestead. “[The bark beetles] went through the neighborhood quickly, got a few of us roughly around the same time.” One of the trees is more than 80 feet tall, Short estimates, and roughly 40 feet away from her back porch. “There’s no question— if it falls, it could hit either my neighbor’s house or my house,” she said, “and I’m responsible for that.” PINES C O N T I N U E D

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A tree-cutter estimated that he’d charge $700 to $800 to remove both trees, Short said. As a retired widow, she currently can’t afford to have the trees removed. Elsewhere in the county, Brenda Rightmyer had a similar experience in April. Bark beetles killed seven trees on the back of her 11-acre property in Yankee Hill, and though they weren’t in danger of damaging anything, she decided to remove them anyway. She found a good deal, mostly because she’s in the business as managing director of the Yankee Hill Fire Safe Council, and paid only $1,000 to have the trees felled. However, she couldn’t find anywhere to take the woody refuse, so she paid another $3,500 for a contractor with a portable mill to process it on her land. “It’s not an easy, inexpensive thing to deal with,” she said. There’s a growing burden on local government, too. For the county, the top priority is keeping public rights of way clear, which won’t be cheap. The Butte County Tree Mortality Task Force, formed in June, is made up of representatives from various stakeholders, including the county, Cal Fire, Sierra Pacific Industries, Pacific Gas & Electric, local Native American tribes and the Butte County Fire Safe Council. Derby represents Cal Fire in the group. The western pine beetle is about the size of a grain of rice. PHOTO COURTESY OF THE U.S. FOREST SERVICE

Dave Derby, a forester for Cal Fire, pictured at the Butte Fire Station in Magalia. PHOTO BY HOWARD HARDEE

During its meeting in October, he said, the Butte County Public Works Department presented the findings of a survey of dead and dying trees along a sample of county roads. The purpose was to provide a rough sketch of the problem and a cost estimate of cutting down and hauling off the trees that might fall across roadways. Assuming it costs about $1,000 to remove one tree—that’s about average, Derby said—removing them all could run the county upward of $20 million, the survey estimates. “We’ve already gotten to the point where there are more dead trees adjacent

to our roadways than the county can pay to remove in a timely manner,” he said. “Even if [the estimation] is off by 50 percent, that’s still a lot. We don’t have that money.” Cindi Dunsmoor, an emergency services officer for Butte County, also serves on the task force. In the coming months, she said, the county probably will follow the lead of 10 California counties (see info box) and apply for grant funding through the California Disaster Assistance Act. The grant would require a 25 percent match—still millions of dollars—so the county may enlist volunteers to mark the GPS coordinates of each tree that must be removed, she said. The volunteer hours would count toward the match, but the county would have to come up with the rest. Additionally, the county must present a formal tree-removal plan to qualify for the funding, Dunsmoor said. “We need to show how we will remove trees that pose a danger to roads and buildings. … Butte County wants to be proactive in this. We have tree mortality issues we cannot ignore.”

Free firewood Private corporations are concerned as well. One is Sierra Pacific Industries, which owns 1.9 million acres of timberland in California and Washington and is one of the largest lumber producers in the U.S., according to its website. The “gallery”—traces of western pine beetle left on the bark of a dead ponderosa pine. PHOTO BY HOWARD HARDEE

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In an email, spokesman Mark Pawlicki said the company has observed tree mortality related to bark beetles progressing steadily northward. Now, it’s affecting SPI’s forests around Stirling City and Feather Falls. “We are seeing more dead trees than in the past,” he wrote, “and we have cut and removed about 35 percent more salvage from that area during the past two years than historically.” Which leads to another problem: For decades, lumber companies took the bulk of their wood waste to biomass plants, which burn wood chips to make steam, turn turbine generators and produce energy. However, the plants have been closing, according to Chris Trott, a bioenergy consultant based in Tuolumne County. Of about 60 biomass plants that were built in California in the late 1980s, only 20 are still operating, and nine have shut down in the past 2 1/2 years as PG&E has leaned more heavily on cheaper power from the federally subsidized solar industry, he said. “The energy source for solar plants is free,” he said. “For a biomass plant, you have to go out and gather the waste wood, grind it up and transport it to the plant. About 60 percent of the cost of producing the power is getting the fuel source to the plant. “Bottom line, energy prices are just too low to make biomass plants work.” The trees still need to go somewhere. Gov. Brown’s emergency declaration in October 2015 directed the California Public Utilities Commission to extend the contracts of biomass plants that were set to expire, especially those in the southern and central

Sierra Nevada. Six plants subsequently signed contracts, and together they have the capacity to process about 3 million tons of wood waste a year, Trott estimated. Alternatively, sawmills might take the trees, but operations up and down the state already have a huge surplus. “Between the large-scale wildfires and this incredible tree mortality,” he said, “the sawmills have more than they can use.” So Derby is discovering as he tries to find somewhere to truck the county’s snags. “The lumber mills are just glutted,” he said. Beyond that, options are limited. Ponderosa pine doesn’t make good firewood; homeowners generally prefer hardwoods like oak or almond, Derby said. Wood from trees killed by bark beetles isn’t great lumber, either, because it’s discolored by the blue fungus that infects trees under attack. “It’s not really any weaker—the properties of the wood haven’t been changed radically—but it doesn’t look nice,” Derby said. As a soft wood, ponderosa pine holds paint well and is often used in windows and siding. In other words, it’s valued for its appearance. “Once it turns blue, no one really wants it,” he continued. “You can’t haul it very far before the cost of trucking exceeds the value of the logs on the truck. So, here I am going, ‘Can I use the value of these logs to offset the cost of cleaning up this mess?’”

Reshaping the forests Everyone who stands to be negatively affected by tree mortality is hoping for drought-busting rainfall, and the early returns are promising. According to the National Weather Service, the rainy season, which began Oct. 1, is off to its wettest start in the northern Sierra Nevada in 30 years. And unlike the southern and central Sierra Nevada, some parts of the North State benefited from above-average precipitation last winter. Even so, Webster isn’t encouraged by the long-term outlook. It would take multiple wet years to counteract the bark beetle epidemic, and even if it does rain a lot, forest density will still be a problem the next time California has a drought. His recommendation is thinning the forests by mechanical and chemical means, though on such a massive scale— particularly on public lands—that action is unlikely, he said. “It’s sickening to me, for us to do nothing when we know what the solution is,” he said. Dying ponderosa pines. photo by howarD harDee

In Fettig’s opinion, the North State probably won’t suffer a mass tree die-off on the level of what’s happening to the south. “But, you know, we still have many susceptible stands on the landscape in Northern California.” And, moving forward, climate change seems likely to favor the bark beetle. “Climate change not only has an influence on tree vigor, it has important implications for the beetles themselves,” he said. “It affects their fitness, the timing of their events, and how many generations they can produce in a year.” The drought might allow the western pine beetle to reproduce at a faster pace, though Fettig notes the species has “a flexible life history” and that the U.S. Forest Service needs to conduct more research on the subject. That’s an ominous possibility, considering that most climate scientists are projecting a warmer and drier West. Indeed, if drought conditions become the new normal, Fettig said, disturbances such as bark beetle outbreaks and wildfires will increase in frequency and severity, ultimately reshaping California’s forests as well as the ecological goods and services and recreational opportunities people expect from them. For instance, if the ponderosa pine forests recede, they could be replaced by oak- or shrub-dominated systems. And Fettig thinks we’ll find out sooner rather than later. “I used to talk about these relationships in a more futuristic sense,” he said, “but I now argue these events are occurring, we’re witnessing them, and folks like me are measuring them and writing about them.” Ω

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Arts &Culture Chico State Music and Theatre Department Chair Bradley Martin accompanies students during early rehearsals for the opera The Little Sweep. PHOTO BY GERARDO OLMOS

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Special Events COMEDY NIGHT: Comedians John Ross and Becky Lynn will be back

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in town to join locals Drew McGillicuddy, Jerm Leather, Ryan Littlefield, Scott Powers and more. Th, 12/8, 8pm. $5. Duffy’s Tavern, 337 Main St., (530) 343-7718.

HOLIDAY HANGOUT: AS Presents puts on this holiday event with

Chico State music and theater program collaborates with local schools to resurrect opera slashed due to perpetual state and local Ibudget cuts, Bradley Martin, chair of the n an era when the arts have been

Music and Theatre Department at Chico State, is determined to resurrect a once proud by program lost in 2011. Saunthy The Australia native Singh wants opera back at the university, and to that end, he plans to capture the enthusiasm of youth with a collaboration between his department and Chico’s elementary and high school students. Martin hopes that The Little Sweep, a sing-along opera penned in 1949 by Benjamin Britten, will be the perfect flint to spark interest in 1,500 Chico Unified School District students, and buoy his efforts to re-establish the opera program. The Little Sweep project, launched this semester, has paired Chico State music and theater majors with area elementary and high school students, who are already rehearsing for the play. And for the next six weeks, the Chico State students and elementary music teachers will teach the opera’s four sing-along numbers to fourth- and fifth-graders. The culmination will be six performances, Jan. 18 and 19, at the university’s Harlen

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Adams Theatre, where the vocally groomed elementary singers will serve as the traditional opera chorus in the audience while the mix of elementary, high school and college students perform on stage. All Chico elementary students are invited to the performances, and the audiences will be limited to students. “The best thing about this opera is that the local children will get to participate, play a central role in the performance,” Martin said. Brandon Burchard, a freshman musical theater major from Hollister, plays the role of Johnny, a 15-year-old who finds the little sweep in the chimney and decides to keep him as a new house guest. Burchard has been working with five other Chico State students, visiting eight elementary schools to tell the opera’s story in advance of the kids learning the songs. “This is a great project to get kids involved in the arts and to get the opera program back at CSUC,” Burchard said. “It’s cool to include students at elementary schools so they can have exposure to the arts.” Sarah Krulder, a sophomore at Inspire School of Arts & Sciences, will play one of the leads, Juliet, in The Little Sweep. She

also studies opera vocals privately with Gwen Curatilo, the retired one-time director of Chico State’s defunct Opera Workshop. “I’m excited to make new relationships and work on a more contemporary piece of music,” Krulder said. “I find the more I rehearse this, the more beauty I find in it, and I’m excited to share it with the kids. I’m glad we’re bringing it out.” Martin’s goal is to promote the arts and bring young artists into opera—a strange art form for some of them—by offering an interactive experience. “I hope this will lead them to discover an interest in opera, performance, music, dance and theater, fostering a new generation of talent and appreciation for the arts,” he said. “We need to build a stronger music and voice department to support that.” The ultimate goal is to create a breadth of involvement and interest in order to encourage funding to reinvigorate the programs. “Most music departments have dance, opera and orchestra,” Martin explained, stressing the importance of rounding out Chico State’s program with opera. “That’s what’s being offered at most colleges. We need to have a competitive GHJUHH IRU SURVSHFWLYH VWXGHQWV ³ Ɛ

food, beverages, a screening of Elf, ornament decorating and a musical Christmas carol performance from Hugh Hammond. Th, 12/8, 6pm. Free. BMU Room 203, Chico State.

Music ENGLISH BEAT: Legendary English new wave ska band who became an overnight sensation in 1980 with its classic first album. Th, 12/8, 8pm. $15. Feather Falls Casino Brewing Co., 3 Alverda Drive in Oroville, (530) 533-3885, www.featherfallscasino.com/ brewing-co.

TOMMY EMMANUEL: Renowned blues guitarist returns to the Big Room on his current Classics & Christmas Tour, playing one solo set of classic acoustic material, and one set of Christmas favorites accompanied by Pat Bergeson, Annie Sellick and John Knowles. Th, 12/8, 7:30pm. $37.50. Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. Big Room, 1075 E. 20th St., (530) 892-4647, www.sierranevada.com.

THE YULE LOGS: The hardest working band in snow biz plays a

special unplugged, all-ages matinee show. Th, 12/8, 3:30pm. Free. Butte County Library, Chico Branch, 1108 Sherman Ave., (530) 891-2762, www.buttecounty.net/bclibrary.

ANIMATION CHICO FESTIVAL Saturday, Dec. 10 Chico Theater Company

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Art Receptions DWELLING: Reception for exhibition of new works by Wyatt Hersey, exploring the subject of dwellings, both domestic and wild. F, 12/9, 6-8pm. Naked Lounge, 118 W. Second St., (530) 519-1708, www.wyatthersey.com.

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Special Events ANIMATION CHICO FESTIVAL: International animation festival celebrating the many forms of animation, including hand-drawn, computer and stop-motion animation and featuring 32 films from around the world. Sa, 12/10, 11am. $10 /$5 for ages 10 and under. Chico Theater Company, 166-F Eaton Road, (530) 894-3282, www.animationchico.com.

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A CHRISTMAS CAROL: Family-friendly take on the

FRIDAY MORNING JAZZ: A weekly morning jazz

classic tale of redemption, adapted for the stage from the 1953 movie by Roger Montalbano and directed by Amber Miller. Th-Sa, 7:30pm through 12/17. $14.99. Blue Room Theatre, 139 W. First St., (530) 895-3749, www.blueroomtheatre.com.

EVERY CHRISTMAS STORY EVER TOLD (AND THEN SOME): Irreverent production in which instead of performing Charles Dickens’ beloved holiday classic for the umpteenth time, three actors decide to perform every Christmas story ever told. Th-Sa, 7:30pm; Su, 2pm. $14-$18. Chico Theater Company, 166-F Eaton Road, (530) 894-3282, www.chicotheatercompany.com.

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Special Events CHRISTMAS WITH THE BIDWELLS: Meet John and Annie Bidwell in their home. Historical vignettes, live Christmas music in the parlor, silent auction and appetizers and wine-tasting in the Visitor’s Center. F, 12/9, 6-8pm. $30 Bidwell Mansion Assocation Member/$35 guest. Bidwell Mansion, 525 Esplanade, (530) 891-1591.

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

Theater A CHRISTMAS CAROL: See Thursday. Blue Room Theatre, 139 W. First St., (530) 895-3749, www.blueroomtheatre.com.

EVERY CHRISTMAS STORY EVER TOLD (AND THEN SOME): See Thursday. Chico Theater Company, 166-F Eaton Road, (530) 894-3282, www.chicotheatercompany.com.

Poetry/Literature MATT HART AND RUSSELL DILLON READING: Nationally recognized poets will read from their recent works. F, 12/9, 7:30-9pm. Free (donations welcome). 1078 Gallery, 820 Broadway St., (530) 898-6341, www.csuchico.edu/humanitiescenter.

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lective hosts its annual alternative holiday craft faire, featuring the handmade clothing, jewelry and utilitarian art of local artists. Sa, 12/10, 10am-6pm, Su, 12/11, 10am-5pm. Chico Women’s Club, 592 E. Third St., (530) 894-1978.

CHS SPORTS BOOSTERS TRI-TIP/CRAB FEED: Annual fundraising dinner with menu including fresh Dungeness crab, barrel-cooked tri-tip, pasta, salad and dessert, alongside dancing, silent auction, dessert auction and raffle. Sa, 12/10, 5-10pm. $50. Silver Dollar Fairgrounds, 2357 Fair St., (530) 895-4666, www.chico sportsboosters.org.

DANCE SHOWCASE: A toe-tapping evening of dance with a variety of movement styles created by student and faculty choreographers from the Department of Music and Theatre. Sa, 12/10, 7:30pm. Free. Harlen Adams Theatre, Chico State, (530) 898-5152, www.csu chico.edu/muta.

FAMILY HOLIDAY FESTIVAL: Crafts and activities including face painting, Chinese New Year drum making, a winter-themed scavenger hunt and more. Sa, 12/10, 11am-3pm. $5 adults/$3 student/senior/child suggested donation. Chico Museum, 141 Salem St., (530) 891-4336, www.chicomuseum.org.

HOLIDAY TEA & FASHION SHOW: Holiday music, fashion show, tea and food, plus arts and crafts, the museum gift shop, and tours of historic Glenwood Farm House decorated for the holidays. Sa, 12/10, 1-3pm. $20. Patrick Ranch Museum, 10381 Midway, (530) 342-4359.

OROVILLE PARADE OF LIGHTS: A hometown Christmas in historic downtown Oroville with floats, vehicles, horses, music and Santa riding a fire truck. Sa, 12/10, 6pm.

SANTA SHUFFLE: Inaugural 5K and 1-mile fun run/walk to raise money for the Salvation Army. Sa, 12/10, 8:30am. $40. One Mile Recreation Area, Bidwell Park, www.run signup.com.

SILENT AUCTION: Annual silent auction benefiting Congregation Beth Israel’s youth and adult education programs. Food and refreshments provided. Sa, 12/10, 6:30pm. Congregation Beth Israel, 1336 Hemlock St. corner of Hemlock and 14th St., (530) 342-6146, www.cbichico.org.

Theater BLUE STORIES: HOLIDAYS: Holiday-themed installment of the Blue Room’s storytelling event series featuring locals telling their personal tales. Sa, 12/10, 10pm. $5. Blue Room Theatre, 139 W. First St., (530) 895-3749, www.blueroomtheatre.com.

A CHRISTMAS CAROL: See Thursday. Blue Room Theatre, 139 W. First St., (530) 895-3749, www.blueroomtheatre.com.

EVERY CHRISTMAS STORY EVER TOLD (AND THEN SOME): See Thursday. Chico Theater Company, 166-F Eaton Road, (530) 894-3282, www.chicotheatercompany.com.

Art Receptions COHASSET ARTISTS: A collection of art made in Cohasset, including lots of affordable prints and cards. Sa, 12/10, 5pm. Cohasset Community Association, 11 Maple Creek Ranch Road 11 past chico airport in Cohasset, (530) 898-8197.

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Special Events BIZARRE BAZAAR: See Saturday. Chico Women’s Club, 592 E. Third St., (530) 894-1978.

CHRISTMAS CONCERT AND SING-ALONG: The Chico Community Concert Band’s annual holiday concert: It’s Beginning to Look Like Christmas! Featuring traditional carols and a selection of contemporary holiday pieces including “Christmas on Broadway,” “A Charlie Brown Christmas” and “All I Want for Christmas Is You.” Su, 12/11, 3pm. Free. St. John’s Episcopal Church, 2341 Floral Ave., (530) 894-1971.

HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE: A festive event with musical performances held in the parlor of the Bidwell Mansion and refreshments in the visitor center for guests to enjoy. Staff and volunteers will be dressed in period costumes to welcome guests for tours of the first floor of the decorated Victorian style mansion. Tickets may be picked up at the Visitor Center Saturday-Monday from 11am-5pm. Su, 12/11, 11am-4pm. Free with ticket. Bidwell Mansion, 525 Esplanade, (530) 895-6144, www.bidwell mansionpark.com.

Music CLARINET & FRIENDS: An afternoon of the unexpected, featuring the clarinet and bass clarinet in combination with a variety of styles and instruments performed by faculty, emeritus faculty, alumni and friends of the Chico State Department of Music and Theatre. Su, 12/11, 2pm. Free. Zingg Recital Hall, 400 W First St., (530) 898-5152, www.csuchico.edu/muta/ events-calendar/upcoming_events.shtml.

LEE ANN WOMACK: Country singer and winner of six Country Music Association awards and one Grammy, who harkens back to a simpler, less glitzy era of country music. Su, 12/11, 7:3010pm. $10-$42. Laxson Auditorium, Chico State, (530) 898-6333, www.chicoperformances.com.

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HOLIDAY BAZAAR: Handmade gifts, decorations, ladies apparel from local crafters and artisans, and much more. Sa, 12/10, 10am-3pm. Eagles Hall, 2010 Montgomery St. in Oroville, (530) 990-6716, www.orovillefoe.com.

HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE: Open house with decorations, quilt drawing and light refreshments, coinciding with the Oroville Parade of Lights. At 4pm, Ron Womack will talk about a new book, The Road To Cherokee, to which he contributed historical background. Sa, 12/10, 2pm. Free. Ehmann Home, 1480 Lincoln St. in Oroville, (530) 533-5316.

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A very Bidwell Christmas The Bidwell Mansion Association is getting Bidwell Mansion State Historic Park into the holiday spirit with the annual Christmas with the Bidwells on Friday, Dec. 9. The event features tours of the mansion with historic vignettes and live music in the mansion’s parlor, as well as local wine-tasting in the visitor’s center with souvenir wine glasses. Tickets are $30 for association members or $35 for nonmembers (a one-year association membership is included in the price of a ticket) with the proceeds going toward education and interpretation efforts at the mansion.

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ALTACAL AUDUBON SOCIETY MEMBERSâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; SLIDE SHOW: Members of local birding society show off their favorite photos and related stories. Guests are welcome to bring their own photos to share on disc or memory stick (call ahead to reserve time). M, 12/12, 6:30pm. Free. Chico Creek Nature Center, 1968 E. Eighth St., (530) 345-9356, www.bidwellpark.org.

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Music DIRTY REVIVAL: Seven-piece soul outfit that takes influences from funk- and soul-infused icons of the past and creates powerful original tracks and superbly arranged classics with a resounding presence. W, 12/14, 7:30pm. $15. Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. Big Room, 1075 E. 20th St., (530) 892-4647, www.sierranevada.com.

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exhibition featuring artists with links to Chico. This yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s exhibit includes art by Martin Azevedo, Patrick Collentine and Susan Larsen, Michelle Davis, Eileen Macdonald and Edie Overturf. Through 12/29. 820 Broadway St., (530) 343-1973, www.1078gallery.org.

AICORAGEMS JEWELRY BOX: Sticks and Stones, a contemporary jewelry show featuring handcrafted, one-of-a-kind pieces made from twigs, branches and sticks in silver and gold with stones of all kinds in a rainbow of gem colors. Through 12/11. 1334 Mangrove Ave., (530) 809-1034.

B-SO SPACE: Striving Hopeless Haunts, BFA Culminating exhibition for Jenna Leonetti featuring a series of acrylic paintings pertaining to a theme of figurative neo-expressionistic narratives. Through 12/9. ARTS 495 Exhibition, exhibition of works by upper-division art students. 12/1212/16. Ayres 107, Chico State, (530) 898-5331.

BUTTE COLLEGE ART GALLERY: New Works, North

Carolina sculptor Nicole Uzzell. Through 12/8. 3536 Butte Campus Drive in Oroville, (530) 895-2208.

CHICO ART CENTER: Winter Gift Show, annual holiday show with one-of-a-kind, handcrafted goods from local artists, including pottery, jewelry, paintings, prints, cards, accessories and more. Through 12/28. Free. 450 Orange St., (530) 895-8726, www.chicoartcenter.com.

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JAMES SNIDLE FINE ARTS: Paintings by Martha Witte, colorful landscape and still life paintings from the late, German-born artist, including many from the time she was living in California. Through 12/31. 254 E. Fourth St., (530) 343-2930.

JANET TURNER PRINT MUSEUM: Wide Open Spaces, featuring large-scale Janet Turner prints with photos of the Big Chico Creek Ecological Reserve by advanced photography students showing the spaces featured in the prints as they exist today. Through 12/10. Chico State, (530) 898-4476, www.theturner.org.

NAKED LOUNGE: Dwelling, exhibition of new works by local artist Wyatt Hersey, exploring the subject of dwellings, both domestic and wild. Through 12/31. 118 W. Second St., (530) 895-0676.

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Museums CHICO AIR MUSEUM: Ongoing display highlighting local aviation history. Ongoing. 165 Ryan Ave., (530) 3456468.

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 permanent exhibit, featuring a variety of displays depicting Chicoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s historyâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;from John Bidwell and the Mechoopda Indians to Robin Hood and remains of an old Chinese temple. Ongoing. 141 Salem St., (530) 8914336, www.chicomuseum.org.

GATEWAY SCIENCE MUSEUM: Chicoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s science museum features rotating special exhibits, plus a range of permanent displays on local farming, water, famous regional oak trees and a couple of ice-age skeletons. Check site for current special exhibition. Ongoing. 625 Esplanade, www.csuchico.edu/gateway.

PARADISE DEPOT MUSEUM: A railroad and logging

museum in Paradise. Ongoing, 7-9pm. 5570 Black Olive Drive in Paradise, (530) 877-1919.

SALLY DIMAS ART GALLERY: Home for the Holidays, holiday exhibit of art glass by Mike Shaw, wood turned by Frank Wm. Link and fall and winter paintings. Through 12/31. 493 East Ave., (530) 345-3063.

MUSIC Black coffee—Black Fork at the Naked Lounge.

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Sacramento Avenue (temporarily closed due to kitchen-equipment issues) to the cozy Naked Lounge in the heart of downtown Chico, by the time the 8 p.m. start time rolled around last Saturday (Dec. 3), an all-ages crowd had filled up the tables and what little standing room faced the improvised stage in the café’s front window. With three self-proclaimed “hardcore punk” bands on the bill, one couldn’t help but expect a blast of high-velocity, maximum-volume rock to reverberate that window story and in ways not genphoto by erally anticipated Carey Wilson from coffeehouse performers. Headliners Black Review: Fork—formed in Black Fork, Oakland in the Dying for It, Detained; early 1990s by Saturday, Dec. 3; Robin (vocals) Naked Lounge. and Josh Indar (guitar), who both currently front Chico-based Severance Package—are nearing the 20th anniversary of releasing Rock for Loot. The Black Fork LP was recorded by Green Day’s Billie Joe Armstrong in 1997, and the band has reunited for a couple shows. Coming up, they’ll make an appearance at 924 Gilman in Berkeley on Jan. 8 as part of The Lookouting, a four-day celebration of Lookout Records. Proving the viability and vitality of hardcore music, most of the members of show openers Detained hadn’t yet been born when that album hit the shelves of underground record stores, but the musicianship they bring to performing is a declaration that they’ve done their homework in hardcore songcraft. The youthful energy of the

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new Chico band blasted from the stage in a maelstrom of squealing guitar feedback riding an avalanche of hyperkinetic drums and pummeling bass, and didn’t let up for the 15 minute duration of their set. Next up, Redding-based Dying for It brought its own raging energy and egalitarian inclusiveness to the fore. Singer Rikki V. balanced raw-throated delivery of such lyrics as, “Living in a world that builds barriers/based on my gender-race/ am I a lesser human?/If we were all color blind, would we see eye to eye?/Would I be less deserving of everything I’ve worked so hard to be?” (from “Insanity Later”) with between-song expressions of appreciation for a supportive scene that allows her band the time, place and community of friends to explore and express their art. It hardly seemed physically possible to do so in the crowded space, but the singer encouraged those who felt the urge to form a mosh pit, and several enthusiasts did just that, rotating in a tight circle, braced by friendly hands on the periphery of the human whirlpool. With the crowd thoroughly warmed up, Black Fork’s set went off with an immediacy and visceral

impact fueled by Josh Indar’s intricate speed-of-thought riffage and supported by the incredible rhythm section of drummer Jim Anderson and bassist Cyrus Comiskey. And Robin is a brilliant frontwoman for the band’s music, infusing a bit of political commentary into the proceedings between songs to good-humoredly remind the crowd to “get fit, America—we’ve got to be able to run circles around ’em when we wind up in the camps.” With songs that often last only a minute, hardcore is a demanding genre and at times can seem as much like an athletic event as a musical performance. Twentyminute sets played with such fierce and unrelenting velocity require at least as much physical energy, and more mental concentration, than 90-minute sets of more sedate music, but also leave one with the feeling of having experienced a fervent blast of communal exhilaration. Rage and joy and rebellion blend in a catharsis unparalleled by any other art form. The Bandcamp page for Rock for Loot has a description that sums it up nicely: “Their live show was an epic barrage of volume, fun and friendly aggression.” ’Nuff said. □

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COMEDY NIGHT: Comedians John Ross and Becky Lynn will be back in town to join locals Drew McGillicuddy, Jerm Leather, Ryan Littlefield, Scott Powers and more. Th, 12/8, 8pm. $5. Duffy’s Tavern, 337 Main St., (530) 343-7718.

ENGLISH BEAT: Legendary English new wave ska band who became an overnight sensation in 1980 with their classic first album. Th, 12/8, 8pm. $15. Feather Falls Casino Brewing Co., 3 Alverda Drive in Oroville, (530) 5333885, www.featherfallscasino.com/ brewing-co.

ERIC PETER: Solo jazz guitarist playing an eclectic set of dinner music. Th, 12/8, 6-9pm. Free. Grana, 198 E. Second St., (530) 809-2304.

tarist returns to the Big Room on his current Classics & Christmas Tour, playing one solo set of classic acoustic material, and one set of Christmas favorites accompanied by Pat Bergeson, Annie Sellick and John Knowles. Th, 12/8, 7:30pm. $37.50. Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. Big Room, 1075 E. 20th St., (530) 892-4647, www.sierranevada.com.

THE GANESHAS: Live music with Niobel Cascaret on vocals/percussion, Ethan Swett on bass and Shigemi Minetaka on keyboard and flute. Th, 12/8, 6-8pm. No cover. Farm Star Pizza, 2359 Esplanade, (530) 343-2056, www.farm starpizza.com. blues and swing. Every other Th. Farm Star Pizza, 2359 Esplanade, (530) 3432056, www.farmstarpizza.com.

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

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

SUNSQUABI: Colorado trio that has quickly become one of the premier upand-coming acts in the live electronic/jam music world. Denver producer/DJ Maddy O’ Neal opens. Th,

FROM BACH TO ROCK: The Chico State Guitar Ensemble’s annual fall recital, with top students performing solo and in small and large ensembles. F, 12/9, 5pm. Free. Zingg Recital Hall, 400 W

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It’s hard to find two bands with better heavy metal pedigrees (not to mention more badass names) than In Flames and Hellyeah. The two are teaming up for the aptly named Forged in Fire Tour, which comes through the Senator Theatre on Saturday, Dec. 10. Sweden’s In Flames have been at it for more than 25 years, while Hellyeah features former Pantera drummer Vinnie Paul and Mudvayne vocalist Chad Gray. Heavy? Hell yeah.

JAKE SHIMABUKURO: Unique ukulele player whose viral video rendition of “My Guitar Gently Weeps” has more than 15 million views brings his Hawaiian take on the holidays to Chico. F, 12/9, 7:30pm. $10-$34. Laxson Auditorium, Chico State, (530) 8986333, www.csuchico.edu/upe.

JOHN SEID AND FRIENDS: John Seid and Larry Peterson provide live music in the lounge. F, 12/9, 6-9pm. Two-Twenty Restaurant/Lounge, 220 W. Fourth St., (530) 895-1515, www.twotwenty restaurant.com.

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series of intimate recitals at Naked Lounge. First up: originals and covers by Chico pianists Joshua Hegg and Shigemi Minetaka and their respective ensembles. F, 12/9, 7:30pm. $7. Naked Lounge Tea and Coffeehouse, 118 W. Second St., (530) 895-0676.

LOS PRINCIPES DEL PACIFICO: Latino night, featuring live music by Los Principes del Pacifico and DJs Lil 50 and Ivan G spinning musica Mexicana, ranchera, corrido and more. F, 12/9, 9pm. $20. Lost on Main, 319 Main St., (530) 891-1853.

OPEN MIC: All-ages open mic hosted by Jodi Foster, Julie Bos and Chris Henderson. F, 7pm. The DownLo, 319 Main St., (530) 892-2473.

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Strait. F, 12/9, 9:30pm. $5. Feather Falls Casino Brewing Co., 3 Alverda Drive in Oroville, (530) 533-3885, www.feather fallscasino.com/brewing-co.

VIKING SKATE COUNTRY: CD-release show for Viking Skate Country’s first album, Sent Here to Destroy You, with VSC, Chico sleaze-rock duo Sex Hogs II,

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MIDWEEK EARLY-EVENING OPEN MIC: Sign up starting at 5pm. Music, poetry and spoken word welcome. Tu, 6-8pm through 12/20. Free. Gogi’s Café, 230 Salem St. Next to transit center, (530) 891-3570, www.gogiscafe.com.

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CHICAGO: THE TRIBUTE: An upbeat, spoton tribute to the hit-making band including some of their lesser-known songs. Sa, 12/10, 9:30pm. $5. Feather Falls Casino Brewing Co., 3 Alverda Drive in Oroville, (530) 533-3885, www.featherfallscasino.com/ brewing-co.

FORGED IN FIRE TOUR: Swedish metal titans In Flames join Vinnie Paul from Pantera’s new band Hellyeah and special guests From Ashes To New. Sa, 12/10, 6:50pm. $27.50. Senator Theatre, 517 Main St., (530) 898-1497, www.jmax productions.net.

JOHN SEID AND FRIENDS: John Seid and Larry Peterson play breakfast-appropriate tunes including the Beatles, blues and standards. Sa, 12/10, 9-11am. Beatniks Coffee House & Breakfast Joint, 1387 E. Eighth St., (530) 894-2800, www.chicobeatniks.com.

LEGAL ADDICTION: Sacramento band performing a large variety of music including classic rock, R&B and country. Sa, 12/10, 8:30pm. No cover. Feather Falls Casino - Bow & Arrow Lounge, 3 Alverda Drive in Oroville, (530) 533-3885, www.featherfalls casino.com.

GROOVESESSION: An old fashioned, groove-oreiented rock band with a funky flare and positive message. Seattle soul band The Dip opens up the show. Sa, 12/10, 9pm. Lost On Main, 319 Main St., (530) 891-1853.

THE YULE LOGS: Chico’s favorite holidaythemed rock band plays Duffy’s happy hour. Sa, 12/10, 5:30pm. $5. Duffy’s Tavern, 337 Main St., (530) 343-7718.

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that shines on stage, taking influences from funk- and soul-infused icons of the past and creating powerful original tracks and superbly arranged classics with a resounding presence. W, 12/14, 7:30pm. $15. Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. Big Room, 1075 E. 20th St., (530) 892-4647, www.sierra nevada.com.

LEE ANN WOMACK: Country singer and winner of six Country Music Association awards and one Grammy who harkens back to a simpler, less glitzy era of country music. Su, 12/11, 7:30-10pm. $10-$42. Laxson Auditorium, Chico State, (530) 898-6333, www.chicoperformances.com.

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by Carey Robinson and friends. W. Farm Star Pizza, 2359 Esplanade, (530) 343-2056, www.farmstarpizza.com.

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Holiday-themed rockers The Yule Logs have become more than a tradition for the holiday season in Chico: They’re practically an institution. There are three chances to get your Yule Logs fix this week: an all-ages, acoustic show Thursday, Dec. 8, at the Butte County Library—Chico Branch; Saturday, Dec. 10, at Duffy’s Tavern during happy hour; and Tuesday, Dec. 13, at the Pageant Theatre (followed by a showing of National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation ).

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tive at first, but what’s most extraordinary about this small, sharp, emotionally evocative movie is less a matter of social provby ocations than of the quiet, empathetic Juan-Carlos attention paid to emotional lives perSelznick sisting, just barely, against a tide of grim circumstances. Writer-director Jenkins has taken an unproduced play, In Moonlight Black Boys Look Blue, by Tarell Moonlight Alvin McCraney, and shaped it into an unexpectedly engaging mini-epic, ends tonight, Dec. 8. a bracingly casual coming-of-age tale Starring Trevante that morphs, gradually, into a kind of rhodes, mahershala love story. Ali, Ashton Sanders The central figure in all this is a and Alex Hibbert. Directed by barry boy named Chiron, and his story is Jenkins. Pageant a matter of episodes from three difTheatre. rated r. ferent phases of his young life—elementary school, when he’s known as “Little” (played by Alex Hibbert); high school, when he goes by his given name (and is played by Ashton Sanders); and young adulthood, when, after a stretch in prison, he calls himself “Black” (played by Trevante Rhodes). In the “Little” episode, he’s just begun getting glimmers of his sexuality and suffering a good deal of bullying in the process. A kid named Kevin (Jaden Piner) is his only friend, but the most dramatic relationships are with his drug-addicted mother (Naomie Harris) and with a drug dealer (Mahershala Ali), who is also a kind of neighborhood patriarch, and the latter’s kindly

common-law wife (Janelle Monáe). In the “Chiron” (high school) episode, he and Kevin (Jharrel Jerome) are discovering a sexual bond between them, and the bullying visited upon both of them has escalated to the level of gang violence. Chiron, in particular, feels driven to violence of his own. As “Black,” in the third episode, the post-prison Chiron has taken on the heavily muscled gangsta look. But his highly fraught connection to his mother still crackles, and he’s much inclined to reconnect with Kevin (André Holland). Their stories continue. There’s no grandstanding in the film’s acting or in any aspect of Jenkins’ direction. Part of the film’s sidelong emotional power comes from its seamless blend of performances by a cast that mixes seasoned pros with youngsters and fledglings. It’s a scripted drama, and yet Jenkins and company make the whole thing feel like everyday reality caught on the unhurried fly. □

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John Madden (Proof, The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel) directs this political thriller starring Jessica Chastain as a high-profile Washington lobbyist who takes on the powerful “gun lobby.” Cinemark 14. Rated R.

Nocturnal Animals

Reality and fiction intertwine in this neo-noir psychological thriller starring Amy Adams as an art gallery owner who gets freaked out by the dark content of a novel written by her ex (Jake Gyllenhaal). Cinemark 14. Rated R.

Office Christmas Party

Josh Gordon and Will Speck, the directors behind Blades of Glory, are back with this comedy about an office holiday party that gets way out of hand. Starring Jennifer Aniston, Jason Bateman, T.J. Miller, Olivia Munn and Kate McKinnon. Cinemark 14, Feather River Cinemas and Paradise Cinema 7. Rated R.

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Now playing The latest from director Robert Zemeckis (Forrest Gump, Contact) is a romantic thriller set during WWII that follows the story of the relationship of a Canadian intelligence officer (Brad Pitt) and French resistance fighter (Marion Cotillard) and a question of allegiances that puts their love and lives in danger. Cinemark 14, Feather River Cinemas and Paradise Cinema 7. Rated R.

Arrival

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J.K. Rowling wrote the screenplay for this epic fantasy, a spin-off from her Harry Potter series, about the adventures of a young British wizard named Newt Scamander (Eddie Redmayne) who has inadvertently let loose fantastical creatures in prohibitionera New York City. Cinemark 14, Feather River Cinemas and Paradise Cinema 7. Rated PG-13.

Hacksaw Ridge

Mel Gibson directs this WWII biopic based on the real-life events surrounding Desmond Doss, a conscientious objector who refused to carry a weapon while serving as an Army medic yet nonetheless received the Medal of Honor for his life-saving feats of bravery. Cinemark 14, Feather River Cinemas and Paradise Cinema 7. Rated R.

Incarnate

A scientist/exorcist faces his biggest challenge when confronted with the powerful demon possessing an 11-year-old boy. Cinemark 14 and Feather River Cinemas. Rated PG-13.

Moana

A Disney animated feature about Moana (voiced by Auli’i Cravalho), a strong-willed teen daughter of a Polynesian chief who embarks on an ocean quest—teaming up with the demigod Maui (Dwayne Johnson) along the way—in order to save her people. Cinemark 14, Feather River Cinemas and Paradise Cinema 7. Rated PG.

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The latest Dreamworks animated feature is based on the popular wild-haired dolls of the title. Starring the voices of Anna Kendrick, Justin Timberlake, Zooey Deschanel and Russell Brand. Cinemark 14, Feather River Cinemas and Paradise Cinema 7. Rated PG.

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Coastal cuisine Rallo’s West brings the flavors of France and the New England seaboard to Chico a year ago on Third Street downtown, the ambiW ance immediately conjures that of a hip eatery in San alking into Rallo’s West, which opened a little over

Francisco. More likely, though, it’s recollecting the atmosphere of its predecessor, Rallo’s, which sat right off the docks in Baltimore and served seafood—blue crab, most of all—fresh from the Atlantic. Being a huge fan of seafood, I gathered some girlfriends together to check the place out shortly after the restaurant opened. Seeing a Maryland lump crab cake for $25 as a main course was both intimidating and enticing. I had to try it. They also had a crab bisque on special, and my cohorts each ordered a bowl. Wine flowed as we admired the rustic décor. Wood floors give the place by an urban ambiance, and they’re Meredith J. complemented with distress-painted Cooper pillars and Chico-centric wall m e re d i t h c @ decorations. Even the bar, with new srev i ew. c o m its corrugated metal backing and wood-paneled ceiling, feels both hip and comfortable. ★★★★1/2 That first visit was fun, to be sure. My crab cake was plump and Rallo’s West satisfying, though I’ll admit there 234 W. Third St. were bits of shell inside it that I 636-4468 Open Tues.-Sat., found unappetizing (the menu has 5-10 p.m. since been amended to include a warning about the shell, which is a byproduct of hand-cleaning the crab). The bisque was to-die-for. ★★★★★ I’ve returned a few times since, EPIC mostly for happy hour—$2 off ★★★★ glasses of wine and beer as well AUTHORITATIVE as the cheese and charcuterie ★★★ boards. They offer a nice selection APPEALING of cheeses and meats, which are ★★ served alongside homemade pickHAS MOMENTS led veggies. ★ Last week, my boyfriend, FLAWED

Chuck, and I decided to spend date night at Rallo’s West. The menu consists predominantly of seafood— including, unsurprisingly, that signature blue crab—and also is quite obviously French-inspired. Where else in Chico can you order escargot (snails) and duck leg confit (cured and then slow-cooked in its own fat)? We ordered a couple glasses of the house red wine (delicious) and I settled on the duck ($22), while Chuck chose the smoked and braised pork belly (also $22). Our waiter, Josh, was very busy with several tables to tend to, but extremely friendly, helpful and attentive nonetheless. With the bar full and a majority of the tables occupied, in addition to pleasant, upbeat music on the stereo, I can understand why some people have trouble with the noise level of the room. It didn’t bother us. When our entrees arrived, we were ready to dig in. The duck, skin fantastically crispy, sat atop a mixture of mushrooms, leeks and other veggies cooked in a delicious sherry vinaigrette. Fingerling potatoes rounded out the dish. Duck dries out easily, and there were a few bites that were dry, but overall the dish was amazing, the flavor of the vinaigrette deep and a perfect complement to the meat. I could have done without the quail egg on top—not because it was bad, but merely because it didn’t seem to add much to the dish. Chuck’s pork belly was just as delicious. It was served with two slices of brioche, each topped with its own quail egg (making it “bacon and eggs”), wilted greens and a black pepper sherry gastrique. At first glance, the plate seemed a bit lacking—$22 for this?— but, with a dish that rich, it turned out the portion was just right. The wilted greens left a bit to be desired, but that could be chalked up to personal taste. The pork belly was divine, the layer of fat that perfect melt-in-your-mouth consistency. To round out the dinner, Josh brought us dark chocolate custard with caramel and a sweet sour cream, accompanied by homemade almond crisps and a pirouette cookie. We’re not huge dessert people, but we cleaned that bowl. We can’t wait to go back. □

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Bassist/keyboardist/guitarist/vocalist Kirt Lind has been a contributing part of more great Chico bands (The Yule Logs, French Reform, The Spirit Molecules, et al.) than just about anyone. And there’s good reason why people want to play with him; Lind has a knack for writing impeccable complementary parts that elevate the songs and the players around him. Somewhat below the radar of his work with those headlining acts is the fact that Lind is a prolific solo artist as well, releasing on average one new album a year since 2009. The latest is Ferdinand (his eighth!), and it’s a continuation of Lind’s hybrid electropop/jangly indie-rock approach—done to such great effect on his two previous regular releases (Kirt Lind and No Future). Ferdinand is a comparatively lighter affair, more of a bedroom sound with sweet, sometimes sparse arrangements and the usual earworm melodies. My favorite cuts so far: the lush, sweetly melodic “Only” and the dynamic, herky-jerky slow jam “Stop on a Dime.” Download all of Lind’s music at www.kirtlind.bandcamp.com.

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i wanna Destroy you! Speaking of life in America going off the rails, a killer new radio show, Eve of destruction, debuted this week on KZFR community radio. Local rocker Josh indar is the host and he’s promising to bring “all the underground and fringe sounds in these perilous times!” As we fight the good fight against our incoming oligarch, we need a kick-ass soundtrack, and Indar’s first playlist—featuring a tasty selection of garage-rock, power-pop and punk gems, from dead Kennedys to Bay City Rollers—is pretty perfect. Tune in Mondays, 7:30-10 p.m., at 90.1 FM or www.kzfr.org. in the name of norton It’s hard to believe it’s been seven years since

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renowned harmonica player and Paradise resident norton Buffalo died. He certainly hasn’t been forgotten in his adopted community on The Ridge, as the members of the newly created Paradise Community Guilds (formerly the Paradise Grange) rechristened its community space (at 5704 Chapel Drive) the norton Buffalo Hall. Events are already underway under the new moniker, and there will be an official dedication and concert on Jan. 12, featuring the talents of longtime Buffalo cohorts Roy Rogers and Carlos Reyes. Search “Paradise Community Guilds” on Facebook or call 762-1490 for more info.

Quiet in the back The busy music-makers of the Uncle dad’s arts Collective have combined forces with the naked Lounge downtown for a new music series called Listen Up: a night of Critical Listening. The concept is simple:

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FREE WILL ASTROLOGY For the week oF december 8, 2016 ARIES (March 21-April 19): Normally I

cheer you on when you devote singleminded attention to pressing concerns, even if you become a bit obsessive. But right now, in accordance with astrological omens, I invite you to run wild and free as you sample lavish variety. It’s prime time to survey a spectrum of spicy, shiny and feisty possibilities … to entertain a host of ticklish riddles rather than to insist on prosaic answers. You have been authorized by the cosmos to fabricate your own temporary religion of playing around and messing around and fooling around.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Taurus

poet Adrienne Rich described “an honorable human relationship” as “one in which two people have the right to use the word ‘love.’” How is that right earned? How is such a bond nurtured? Rich said it was “often terrifying to both persons involved,” because it’s “a process of refining the truths they can tell each other.” I bring this to your attention, Taurus, because you’re in a favorable phase to become an even more honorable lover, friend and ally than you already are. To take advantage of the opportunity, explore this question: How can you supercharge and purify your ability to speak and hear the truth?

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): In Goethe’s

play Faust, the hero bemoans his lack of inner unity. Two different souls live within him, he says, and they don’t cooperate. Even worse, they each try to rule him without consulting the other. I’m guessing you’ve experienced a more manageable version of that split during the course of your life. Lately, though, it may have grown more intense and divisive. If that’s true, I think it’s a good sign. It portends the possibility that healing is in the works … that energy is building for a novel synthesis. To help make it happen, identify and celebrate what your two sides have in common.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): The poet

Dick Allen described Zen Buddhism as being “so filled with paradoxes that it jumps through hoops that aren’t even there.” I’m tempted to apply this description to the way you’ve been living your life recently. While I can see how it may have entertained you to engage in such glamorous intrigue, I’m hoping you will stop. There is no longer anything to be gained by the complicated hocus-pocus. But it’s fine for you to jump through actual hoops if doing so yields concrete benefits.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): For decades,

numerous self-help authors have claimed that humans use 10 percent or less of their brain’s potential. But the truth is that our gray matter is far more active than that. The scientific evidence is now abundant. (See a summary here: http://tinyurl.com/mind myths.) I hope this helps spur you to destroy any limited assumptions you might have about your own brainpower, Leo. According to my astrological analysis, you could and should become significantly smarter in the next nine months—and wiser, too!

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Born under

the sign of Virgo, Mary Oliver is America’s best-selling poet. She wasn’t an overnight sensation, but she did win a Pulitzer Prize when she was 49. “What I loved in the beginning, I think, was mostly myself,” she confesses in one poem. “Never mind that I had to, since somebody had to. That was many years ago.” I bet that even at her current age of 81, Oliver is still refining and deepening her self-love. Neither she nor you will ever be finished with this grand and grueling project. Luckily for you both, now is a time when Virgos can and should make plucky progress in the ongoing work. (P.S. And this is an essential practice if you want to keep refining and deepening your love for others.)

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Most high-

quality suits worn by men are made from the wool of merino sheep raised in Australia. So says Nicholas Antongiavanni in his book The Suit: A Machiavellian Approach to Men’s Style. There are now more than 100 million members of this breed, but

by rob brezsny they are all descendants of just two rams and four ewes from 18th-century Spain. How did that happen? It’s a long story. (Read about it here: http://tinyurl.com/ merinosheep.) For the oracular purposes of this horoscope, I’ll simply say that in the next nine months you’ll also have the potential to germinate a few choice seeds that could ultimately yield enormous, enduring results. Choose well!

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Five of my

Scorpio acquaintances and 17 of my Scorpio readers have let me know that they’re actively seeking to make new alliances and strengthen their existing alliances. Does this mean that Scorpios everywhere are engaged in similar quests? I hope so. I would love to see you expand your network of like-minded souls. I would love for you to be ardent about recruiting more help and support. Happily, the current astrological omens favor such efforts. Hot tip: For best results, be receptive, inviting and forthright.

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SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21):

“The awesome splendor of the universe is much easier to deal with if you think of it as a series of small chunks,” wrote novelist Terry Pratchett. That’s true enough, but I’ll add a caveat: Now and then the trickle of small chunks of awesome splendor gives way to a surge of really big chunks. According to my astrological analysis, that’s either already happening for you, or else is about to happen. Can you handle it? I’m sure you’ve noticed that some people are unskilled at welcoming such glory; they prefer to keep their lives tidy and tiny. They may even get stressed out by their good fortune. I trust you’re not one of these fainthearted souls. I hope you will summon the grace you’ll need to make spirited use of the onslaught of magnificence.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): In

his book The Dictionary of Obscure Sorrows, John Koenig coins words to describe previously unnamed feelings. I suspect you may have experienced a few of them recently. One is “monachopsis,” defined as “the subtle but persistent feeling of being out of place.” Then there’s “altschmerz,” meaning “weariness with the same old issues you’ve always had.” Another obscure sorrow you might recognize is “nodus tollens,” or “the realization that the plot of your life doesn’t make sense anymore.” Now I’ll tell you two of Koenig’s more uplifting terms, which I bet you’ll feel as you claw your way free of the morass. First, there’s “liberosis”: caring less about unimportant things; relaxing your grip so you can hold your life loosely and playfully. Second, there’s “flashover,” that moment when conversations become “real and alive, which occurs when a spark of trust shorts out the delicate circuits you keep insulated under layers of irony.”

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two Australian blokes launched a quest to tip a drink at every pub in Melbourne. Thirty-two years later, Mick Stevens and Stuart MacArthur finally accomplished their goal when they sipped beers at The Clyde. It was the 476th establishment on their list. The coming weeks will be a highly favorable time to plan an epic adventure of your own, Aquarius. I hope and pray, though, that you will make it more sacred and meaningful than Stevens’ and MacArthur’s trivial mission.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): For three

seasons of the year—spring, summer, and fall—a certain weasel species has brown fur. During that time, it’s known as a stoat. When winter arrives, the creature’s coat turns to white. Its name changes, too. We call it an ermine. The next spring, it once again becomes a stoat. Given the nature of the astrological omens, Pisces, I think it would make poetic sense for you to borrow this strategy. What would you like your nickname to be during the next three months? Here are a few suggestions: Sweet Sorcerer; Secret Freedom-Seeker; Lost-and-Found Specialist; Mystery Maker; Resurrector.

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following persons are doing business as FISCHER ENTERPRISES, STEVE’S SECURITY SLEEVES at 7974 Skyway Paradise, CA 95969. STEVEN WADE FISCHER 7974 Skyway Paradise, CA 95969. KIMBERLY SUZANNE PAKNEY 6236 Wall Lane Paradise, CA 95969. This business is conducted by A Joint Venture. Signed: STEVE FISCHER Dated: October 24, 2016 FBN Number: 2016-0001319 Published: November 17,23, December 1,8, 2016

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person is doing business as AARON’S YARD CARE at 1393 Orput Lane Paradise, CA 95969. AARON SHEM HATTLEY 1393 Orput Lane Paradise, CA 95969. This business is conducted by an Individual. Signed: AARON HATTLEY Dated: November 1, 2016 FBN Number: 2016-0001351 Published: November 17,23, December 1,8, 2016

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following persons are doing business as IT’S A GRIND at 6 W Eaton Rd Chico, CA 95973. NORMA LYNN FATCHEN 5291 Nord Hwy Chico, CA 95973. This business is conducted by a Corporation. Signed: NORMA L. FATCHEN, PRESIDENT/SECRETARY Dated: October 17, 2016 FBN Number: 2016-0001288 Published: November 17,23, December 1,8, 2016

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following persons are doing business as IZAKAYA ICHIBAN at 2000 Notre Dame Blvd #100 Chico, CA 95928. WATANABE HILLS INC 2000 Notre Dame Blvd #100 Chico, CA 95928. This business is conducted by a Corporation. Signed: REIKO WATANABE, PRESIDENT Dated: November 1, 2016 FBN Number: 2016-0001363 Published: November 23, December 1,8,15, 2016

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following persons are doing business as BAILEY PHOTO BOOTHS at 6427 Moss Ln. Paradise, CA 95969. REBEKAH MARTIN DODSON 6427 Moss Ln. Paradise, CA 95969. ASHLEY MARTIN 6427 Moss Ln. Paradise, CA 95969. This business is conducted by Copartners. Signed: REBEKAH MARTIN DODSON Dated: November 15, 2016 FBN Number: 2016-0001407 Published: November 23, December 1,8,15, 2016

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following persons are doing business as AMAZING SEWING AND ALTERATIONS at 6561 Rocky Lane Paradise, CA 95969. CONNIE C. VOSS 6561 Rocky Lane Paradise, CA 95969. ROBERT G. VOSS 6561 Rocky Lane Paradise, CA 95969. This business is conducted by A Married Couple. Signed: CONNIE VOSS Dated: October 25, 2016 FBN Number: 2016-0001329 Published: November 23, December 1,8,15, 2016

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following persons are doing business as MSP ALLIANCE at 2607 Forest Ave. Suite 100 Chico, CA 95928. IT ALLIANCE GROUP, INC. 1380 East Ave. Suite 124-376 Chico, CA 95973. This business is conducted by a Corporation. Signed: CHARLES R. WEAVER, CEO Dated: October 26, 2016 FBN Number: 2016-0001334 Published: November 23, December 1,8,15, 2016

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following persons are doing business as UBRAN NUTRACEUTICALS at 1380 Longfellow Ave Chico, CA 95926. D H AND T SERVICES INC. 3327 Zircon Drive Rocklin, CA 95677. This business is conducted by a Corporation. Signed: DEAN HEGARTY Dated: November 1, 2016 FBN Number: 2016-0001353 Published: November 23, December 1,8,15, 2016

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person is doing business as WEST BRANCH FARM at 10800 Nelson Bar Road Yankee Hill, CA 95965. SARAH DANIEL 774 Sierra View Way Chico, CA 95926. This business is conducted by an Individual. Signed: SARAH DANIEL Dated: November 22, 2016 FBN Number: 2016-0001439 Published: December 1,8,15,22, 2016

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person is doing business as DEE’S BODY SCULPTING at 2990 Highway 32 Suite 2100 Chico, CA 95973. DULCINEE CELESTIN 362 Bell Way Orland, CA 95963. This business is conducted by an Individual. Signed: DEE CELESTIN Dated: November 4, 2016 FBN Number: 2016-0001378 Published: December 1,8,15,22, 2016

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following persons are doing business as SIMPLE GARDEN SOLUTIONS at 2134 Floral Ave Chico, CA 95926. ZACHARY RICHARDSON 2134 Floral Ave Chico, CA 95926. Sarah Wilner 2134 Floral Ave Chico, CA 95926. This business is conducted by a General Partnership. Signed: ZACHARY J. RICHARDSON Dated: December 1, 2016 FBN Number: 2016-0001474 Published: December 8,15,22,29, 2016

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following persons are doing business as EMERGENCY RESCUE PROFESSIONALS at 2613 Monterey Street Chico, CA 95973. CARLIE D RICE 2613 Monterey Street Chico, CA 95973. JOSHUA R RICE 2613 Monterey Street Chico, CA 95973. This business is conducted by A Married Couple. Signed: JOSHUA RICE Dated: November 23, 2016 FBN Number: 2016-0001456 Published: December 8,15,22,29, 2016

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person is doing business as FLOWERS BY RACHELLE at 2485 Notre Dame Blvd Ste 240 Chico, CA 95926. RACHELLE NEAL 12 Cleaves Ct Chico, CA 95973. This business is conducted by an Individual. Signed: RACHELLE NEAL Dated: November 17, 2016 FBN Number: 2016-0001418 Published: December 8,15,22,29, 2016

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following persons are doing business as ACTION TRANSMISSION at 6420 Hollywood Rd Magalia, CA 95954. MARIE BRINAR 14905 Skyway Magalia, CA 95954. REX L BRINAR 14905 Skyway Magalia, CA 95954. This business is conducted by A Married Couple. Signed: MARIE BRINAR Dated: November 7, 2016 FBN Number: 2016-0001383 Published: December 8,15,22,29, 2016

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person is doing business as BIRTH INTO BEING at 277 Tranquil Drive Paradise, CA 95969. ELENA TONETTI 277 Tranquil Drive Paradise, CA 95969. This business is conducted by an Individual. Signed: ELENA TONETTI Dated: November 17, 2016 FBN Number: 2016-0001430 Published: December 8,15,22,29, 2016

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person is doing business as SIERRA PACIFIC PACKING at 984 East Ave. Suite B3 Chico, CA 95926. ROBERT LYNN HIGHTOWER 536 Madrone Avenue Chico, CA 95926. This business is conducted by an Individual. Signed: ROBERT HIGHTOWER Dated: November 1, 2016 FBN Number: 2016-0001355 Published: December 8,15,22,29, 2016

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JASON GRISWALD #476cc (5X5) (Bikes, boxes) DOLORIS DAVENPORT #173ss (7X12) (Kitchenware, furniture, boxes) DOLORIS DAVENPORT #072ss (6X9) (boxes, furniture) DENNIS LEIDIG #243ss (5X10) (Couches, Furniture) RACHEL HALL #250ss (5X5) (Boxes, kids clothes, toys) ISSAC MCAULIFFE #437ac (5X10) (Kids toys) KATLYN DAVIS #157cc (6X10) (Boxes, misc. items) Contents to be sold to the highest bidder on: December 17, 2016 Beginning at 12:00pm Sale to be held at: Bidwell Self Storage 65 Heritage Lane Chico, CA 95926. (530) 893-2109 Published: December 1,8, 2016

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner POLLY W ENYEART filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name: POLLY W ENYEART Proposed name: POLLY W JOY 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: January 6, 2017 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: November 7, 2016 Case Number: 16CV02579 Published: November 17,23, December 1,8, 2016

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner MATTHEW JAMES TABER filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name: MATTHEW JAMES TABER Proposed name: MATTHEW JAMES CROSS 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: December 23, 2016 Time: 9:00am Dept: TBA The address of the court is: Butte County Superior Court 1775 Concord Ave

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Chico, CA 95928 Signed: STEPHEN E. BENSON Dated: October 27, 2016 Case Number: 16CV02381 Published: November 23, December 1,8,15, 2016

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner DEBORAH MARIE WRIGHT filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name: DEBORAH MARIE WRIGHT Proposed name: WILLOW MARIE WRIGHT 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: January 13, 2017 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: November 28, 2016 Case Number: 16CV02710 Published: December 8,15,22,29, 2016

PETITION NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE TIMOTHY WAYNE WAGONER, ALSO KNOWN AS TIM WAGONER To all heirs and beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of: TIMOTHY WAYNE WAGONER, ALSO KNOWN AS TIM WAGONER A Petition for Probate has been filed by: TIMOTHY WAGONER, II in the Superior Court of California, County of Butte. The Petition for Probate requests that: TIMOHTY WAGONER, II be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. 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 personal 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 as 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: December 20, 2016 Time: 9:00 a.m. Dept: Probate Address of the court: Superior Court of California

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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 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: RICHARD S. MATSON, ESQ. Richard S. Matson Law Office, Inc. 1342 Esplanade, Suite A Chico, CA 95926. (530) 343-5373 Case Number: 16PR00397 Published: November 23, December 1,8, 2016

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