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public relations failure Over the weekend, this newspaper received a press release from the Chico

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Dare to dream Wdream, President Donald J. Trump would not exist. That is not fake news. It is a singular truth.

visa status changed from J-1 to H-1 to resident alien and finally legal citizen, I was not always honest in the way I declared my status when I re-entered the U.S. His mother, the late Mary Anne MacLeod, Yet America was generous enough to overlook emigrated from Scotland in the early 1930s. At the age of 18, she the “white lies” perpetrated by Mrs. Trump and me. America was big-hearted enough to allow us arrived in New York City with to fulfill our dreams. In her case, she $50 in her purse. became an important New York socialite She worked as a I was not and mother to a future president. In my domestic servant for always case, I became a professor of English the next five years in the Golden State. It’s a before marrying Fred honest ... literature familiar narrative, one that we share Trump. Although she with countless generations before us. never broke immiby This is what makes the president’s latest decision gration law, she came in and out Rob Burton to terminate DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood of the country under dubious the author has Arrivals) so unconscionable, counterproductive circumstances, making false taught in the and, frankly, so un-American. Right now, 800,000 claims about her legal status on Department of so-called “Dreamers,” many of whom have lived her re-entry permits to the U.S. english at here since they were children, live in fear of After all, she did not become a Chico State for deportation. In most cases, they have broken no naturalized citizen until 1942. 28 years. I am sympathetic to the strate- laws, have paid their taxes, and have pursued lofty gies used by Mrs. Trump to over- education goals in search of a dream. Unless we push back forcefully against the presicome the ambiguities of her legal status because, since 1977 when I first arrived at Indiana University dent’s decision, it would surely be no exaggeration to say that the American dream has ceased to be the on a scholarship from the United Kingdom, I made □ similar choices. During the 20-year period when my cornerstone of our core narrative. ithout the hope and promise of an American

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Police Department describing a recent shooting and asking for help identifying suspects. The document was a straight-ahead breakdown of what led up to the incident, along with descriptions of a couple of individuals the police are trying to locate—the kind of info journalists rely upon to keep the public informed. The problem is that the shooting happened on Friday, Sept. 1, and the department sent the document to the press more than a week later, on Saturday, Sept. 9. Considering that the message was relayed eight days after the shooting outside of a fraternity house on Chestnut Street, it’s unlikely anyone would be able to identify the four to six suspects, including one who was described as “wearing a red sweater and having dreadlocks” and another who was said to be “wearing a green hooded sweatshirt.” Indeed, we’re fairly certain those individuals have changed their clothes since then. Snarkiness aside, this is but the tip of the iceberg when it comes to the Chico Police Department’s ineffectual and oftentimes ham-fisted efforts to inform the public. First off, that press release was this newspaper’s first and only indication that any type of serious crime occurred over the Labor Day weekend. And it’s not like the CN&R is the outlier. The Chico Enterprise-Record, The Orion and the local TV news stations all reported the shooting for the first time only after Saturday, the day the press release came out. But the department hadn’t gone dark that week. This newspaper received other communications from the cops’ shop. On Tuesday (Sept. 5), for example, Julia Yarbough, who started her job as the department’s press information officer in February, sent the CN&R a media alert announcing a press conference Friday regarding “an enhanced community policing initiative.” She sent a reminder of the event on Thursday. We attended that meeting based on the vague release and learned about P.O.P.—or problemoriented policing—and were introduced to Chico PD’s “P.O.P. star,” employee of the month Cedric Schwyzer, who’d helped put an at-risk youth on the path to success. That’s terrific and something the agency should brag about. However, we find the announcement ill-timed considering Schwyzer is one of the officers involved in the shooting of a Ventura man back in July, and an investigation into the fatal encounter by the Butte County Officer Involved Shooting/Critical Incident Protocol Team is ongoing. Not to mention the late information regarding the frat party shooting. Chico Police Chief Mike O’Brien obviously is intent on turning around his department’s image in the wake of numerous controversies: longstanding institutional dysfunction due to previous poor leadership; criticism over the shooting death of Desmond Phillips, who was in the midst of a mental health breakdown; and the department’s lack of substantive de-escalation training. The positive public relations efforts include the production of some slick videos on the agency’s YouTube channel. However, hardly anyone has watched them. As of press time, one extolling the benefits of the so-called P.O.P. initiative had 58 views. We get that shaping the department’s image is part of the chief’s job, but doing so at the expense of providing the press—and, thus, the community—with vital information works against the agency’s professed commitment to transparency and public safety. To wit, you’ll find those positive public relations press releases on the department’s website. What you won’t find is the one on that shooting at a college party. We also have concerns about the sometimes flippant tone in the department’s communications—a reference to a gang-related shooting as “Wild West shooting arrests,” for example. O’Brien and company ought to rethink the current public information strategy. While CN&R can’t speak for the other media outlets in town, we’re interested in the facts, getting them straight and in a timely manner. As the saying goes: “Journalism is printing what someone else does not want printed—everything else is public relations.” □

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SECOND & FLUME by Melissa Daugherty m e l i s s a d @ n e w s r e v i e w. c o m

predictions, part i I’d planned on predicting who’s going to run for a seat on the Butte County Board of Supervisors and Chico’s City Council around Thanksgiving. After all, we’re about nine months out from the 2018 primary and more than a year from the next general election, the respective elections for county and city races. However, my sources tell me the progressives are getting organized early when it comes to the Chico City Council. As of this writing (me pounding the keyboard on Tuesday afternoon), my understanding was that a couple of folks were planning to announce their candidacies during the Butte County Democratic Party’s fundraiser on Wednesday (Sept. 13), after this paper went to press. So, I’m at it early this cycle. But before tossing out names, here’s some background: Three council seats are up for grabs in 2018, and all three of them are held by conservatives: Vice Mayor Reanette Fillmer (a first-termer), Andrew Coolidge (another first-termer) and Mark Sorensen (a former mayor and second-termer). Of the three, I question only whether Sorensen will seek re-election. As you may recall, their wins in 2014 are what flipped the seven-member council to a conservative majority. That means 2018 is kind of a big deal. So, who’s running? According to my sources: Richard Ober, a former Bidwell Park and Playground Commission (BPPC) member and current chair of the Torres Community Shelter; and Jeremy Markley, president of the Chico State Democratic Club. These are the two who may have made an announcement at the aforementioned fundraiser. According to the city’s election page, a local architect named Matt Gallaway appears to be throwing his hat in the ring. Other folks I hear rumors about: Toni Scott, a professional grant writer, chair of the Chico Planning Commission and board member of the Chico Chamber of Commerce; and Tom Nickell, a BPPC member and former Chico vice mayor. Pretty sure he’s in. I’ve long suspected that Mat Bacior, a frequent attendee of City Council meetings in recent years, would vie for a seat next year. He put my suspicions to rest when the CN&R’s Howard Hardee asked him about it after a recent meeting. Still, Bacior has plenty of time to change his mind. The last Chico City Council race fielded 11 candidates, and any of the losers could re-emerge. That list: Jovanni Tricerri, Loretta Torres, Jon Scott, Mercedes Macias, Jeffrey Glatz (now a park commissioner), Lisa Duarte and Tami Ritter, a former councilwoman. Speaking of Ritter, word on the street is that she’s eyeing a supervisor’s seat in 2018. The terms of both Chico supervisors— Maureen Kirk and Larry Wahl—end in 2019. I believe Ritter lives in District 3, Kirk’s turf. If she runs, she’ll have company. Kasey Reynolds, owner of Shubert’s Ice Cream & Candy, is holding a campaign fundraiser this Saturday, Sept. 16. I didn’t know much about Reynolds, other than that she makes my favorite ice cream in the world (Chico Mint). However, I see on her website that the shindig includes special guests Rep. Doug LaMalfa and state Sen. Jim Nielsen. As most folks know, the council and county board are “nonpartisan” panels. However, in practice, we know how that plays out. Meanwhile, rumors are swirling, and the popular Kirk hasn’t even announced whether she’s giving up her seat. I have more, but I’m out of space. Stay tuned.

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Reaction on rangers Re “Go-ahead on guns” (Newslines, by Howard Hardee, Sept. 7): I am not pleased that the City Council majority voted to arm the Bidwell Park rangers. This will undermine the interpretive and educational aspects of their duties. There are some people who violate the laws and lack respect for the park and other park users. This problem also requires law enforcement’s involvement. It is clearly obvious that laws such as “sit/lie” are ineffective. All those laws do is simply move the homeless around to other parts of the city. We need on a national scale a new New Deal to put people to work fixing our infrastructure and to perform useful work for our communities. Federal dollars should be returned to Chico and other local governments to help fund our services, including park rangers. Housing is needed for low-income people. Our people with mental illness must be cared for, and that must include homes and hospitals for those who need such care. Neither of our major political parties is seriously dealing with these important issues. This includes the time when Obama was president and when there was a Democratic Congress.

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There is a problem with criminal activity and homeless people camping in the park and other parts of the city, but arming park rangers will not “solve” those issues. Early Wednesday morning [Sept. 6], with no armed rangers on duty to protect them, there were many people walking, jogging and riding bikes to school through the park. They didn’t appear scared or worried about the “criminal element” or the despicables that one Bidwell Park and Playground commissioner harasses because he doesn’t think they should be across the street from his mansion. The number of calls for service at One-Mile, City Plaza and Depot Park increased by 24 percent since 2014, according to a city report. Instead of laying off longtime park rangers and arming new ones, why hasn’t the police department been asked to make the park one of its priorities? When I was on the park

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LETTERS c o n t i n u e d f r o m pa g e 5 commission, we had to beg the police chief to have patrols sent into areas of the park because of criminal activity that the department should have been dealing with in the first place. Mayor Sean Morgan and the conservative City Council members can blame Gov. Brown and a couple voter-approved laws but making Chico safe is their responsibility and arming rangers won’t make a difference. Tom Barrett Chico

What I do not see is a means to downgrade the to-be-armed park rangers; this I feel is a necessary process, for the ratcheting up of paramilitary styles is too reminiscent of Nazism—it is a double-edged sword to overly react to situations requiring reasoned force. It is outright frightening to me to think of park rangers forced to act as police. Had they preferred this type of work, they would have gone there in the first place. While it isn’t the same as taking a teenage kid and making him use an M16, it is disgustingly close. At one point in our history, the well-heeled were called nonduckers, for they were safely out of the range of gunfire. That is fairly how I view the four council members who feign “doing something.” That is point one. Point two is housing availability. I find it hard to believe anyone with a choice would prefer to camp in the miserable heat, where plumbing is not up to 20th century standards, etc. The problem is greater than just this city; it is repeated all across our state. Frances Blanton Chico

Heartbroken Lady Re “Quarantine ill will” (Editorial, Sept. 7): People agree that sea levels are rising and polar ice is melting, although they disagree about why this is happening. There is a single cause for these events. Hot, salty tears have recently been pouring into the ocean from the Statue of Liberty’s eyes, causing increases in sea levels and warming of the oceans. Throughout her life, Lady Liberty has welcomed all to the United States of America. She not only has the following inscription, she also lives it: “Give me your tired, your poor, your huddled masses yearning to be free.” I believe that her brokenhearted tears will continue until the antiimmigration rhetoric and actions in the USA cease. Lee Edwards Cherokee

One of the more effective ways to keep a populace divided is to proclaim that the truth is a lie. Dictator wannabe Donald Trump knows this and uses attacks on the press, eviscerating journalists by proclaiming them to be the enemy of America. He understands that journalism remains one of the best restraints against tyranny and sees his attacks on a free press as a means to manipulate public opinion. This became all too evident when he accused the press of falsifying his supportive statements about white supremacy. Listening to his ever-changing opinions on the carnage in Charlottesville, for example, you would think that he was the victim, not the woman who was murdered. He berated the press’ reporting of his statements,

which changed daily, and in the end blamed those who stood up to bigotry, hatred and outright racism. Donald Trump is the enemy of America. He undermines our credibility in the world by insulting our allies, refuses to denounce dictators who suppress freedom, and spews divisive rhetoric designed to turn Americans against each other, all while using the power of the presidency to enrich his personal wealth and authority. Shame on him and those who enable his behavior. Roger S. Beadle Chico

Join the resistance Re “Stop criminalizing poverty” (Editorial, Sept. 7) and “Costs of criminalization,” (Newslines, by Ken Smith, Sept. 7): Chico’s poorest citizens—those who live on our streets—have been stripped of their civil liberties by our City Council. This has happened incrementally and, to all appearances, with the support of the majority. It’s true that these new laws have the effect of moving people around the city, because they are designed to make Chico’s most vulnerable citizens uncomfortable everywhere they go. Profiling and ticketing and arrests are the order of the day. To what end? Well, to make poor and disabled people go elsewhere. Oroville? Sacramento? Reno? Who knows? But, don’t count on any of the big, charitable organizations to resist this police state mentality; they are sold-out to the DCBA. And, don’t wait for the ACLU to ride to the rescue; they’re not coming. One way to resist our unconstitutional laws is to meet the homeless, right in the public space, and

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‘Our own slavery’ I hope we all had a good Labor Day weekend. It is time we begin to take the ideas celebrated there seriously. When six people control as much wealth as the poorer half of the world’s population, and 20 people have as much wealth as half the people in our country (per Bernie Sanders’ speech at Riverside Church), it is time to forge a new age of unions. Economic power is political power; therefore, when we allow these huge concentrations of wealth, we allow the destruction of government by the people. Here in Butte County, those of us whose daily work makes life nice for everyone must stand together and tell employers that we will not work for less money than will pay rent and buy food. The average white male is now making $2,100 less per year than he did 40 years ago, with inflation, and it is probably worse for all the rest of us. If we tolerate that, we tolerate our own slavery, and we tolerate the destruction of the United States of America. So, what are you going to do about it? Nelson Kaiser Chico

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Remembering Desmond Sunday, Sept. 17, will be six months since Desmond Phillips was killed by Chico police officers Jeremy Gagnebin and Alex Fliehr while he was in a mental health crisis. Since then, Chico police have also used excessive force in killing Tyler Rushing. The City Council has voted to arm our park rangers with guns. The police need more and better training in de-escalation and dealing with mental health issues. We need more community alternatives to police. We need justice for Desmond Phillips. We need better mental health resources that are accessible to everyone. “The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort and convenience, but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy.” —MLK. It is our duty as members of the Chico community to support the #Justice4DesmondPhillips campaign and to create better competency and resources for mental health in our town. Let’s make Chico a safer place for everyone regardless of race or class. Let’s keep that conversation going on Sunday in memory of Desmond’s life. The community will gather at City Plaza, 2-4 p.m., to remember Desmond and the families of those who have been killed by police. Rain Scher Chico

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A trial run to keep Chico City Plaza restrooms open around-the-clock ended early due to “unsustainable vandalism,” but was a valuable learning experience, according to Erik Gustafson, director of public worksoperations and maintenance for the city. That’s what he told the Internal Affairs Committee on Monday (Sept. 11). Downtown business owners expressed support for the trial and reported less human waste on their properties, he said, indicating that 24-hour bathrooms are needed downtown. But he suggested relocating them from City Plaza to the transit center on Second Street or the parking structure at Third Street. Gustafson said that despite the early end to the 90-day trial, which began in January, the bathrooms have since been opened earlier (5 a.m. instead of 7 a.m., closed at 9 p.m.) since the end of the trial.

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A free public forum on the past, present and future of Oroville Dam with an emphasis on its economic impacts is scheduled for Saturday (Sept. 16) at the Southside Oroville Community Center. Topics of discussion will include the dam’s construction, maintenance, recreational and business connections, safety, ongoing repairs and potential. Representatives from the state’s Department of Water Resources, Butte County and the Oroville Area Chamber of Commerce will give presentations during the first half, followed by a panel discussion focusing on economic factors. Attendees will have the opportunity to share questions and comments. The event is hosted by the League of Women Voters of Butte County and is scheduled for 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

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A man could spend the rest of his life in prison after being convicted last week of a bizarre attempted rape, according to a press release from the Butte County District Attorney’s Office. James Carter, 55, of Santa Cruz, was found guilty last week (Sept. 8) of assault with intent to commit rape during a burglary. On May 28, Carter (pictured) broke into a Gridley residence he’d crashed his car into, sneaked through the room of a sleeping toddler and climbed into bed with the child’s sleeping parents. He groped the female, who believed Carter to be her husband until she heard him moan. He fled when the woman’s husband woke up, and the couple cornered him in a neighbor’s outbuilding until authorities arrived. Carter claimed to have had a bad reaction to methamphetamine, but testing by authorities found no signs of impairment. During the jury trial, an Arkansas woman said Carter had tried to rape her in 2006. He is scheduled to be sentenced Oct. 8. 8

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panic, confusion Local Dreamers seek answers following DACA announcement

Cflunking Alejandra Flores’ biggest fear isn’t out of college. hico State senior sociology student

“My biggest fear is not being able to stay in this country,” said the 22-year-old story and Flores, who is a recipiphoto by Kevin Fuller ent of Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals, kev i nf@ commonly referred to as n ew srev i ew. c o m DACA. Flores is one of Get help: many local undocucontact immigration mented immigrants attorney andrew Holley at 715-2300 for info shielded from deportaon upcoming Saturday tion and allowed to Daca renewal clinics. work and attend college Visit www.csuchico. in the United States edu/ab540 for more info on the the Dream legally because of the center at chico State federal immigration and resources policy. “Dreamers,” as regarding Daca. they’re called, had to have been brought to the country as minors and can reapply for DACA status every two years. Last week (Sept. 5), the program was threatened when President Trump announced his intention to end it. “It’s kind of devastating,” said Flores, whose parents brought her to the States when she was 6 months old.

Local advocates have been gathering resources to help provide answers for those affected by the announcement directing the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services to phase out and eventually end the Obama-era initiative over the next 2 1/2 years. However, Trump has left the door open for Congress to extend DACA as is, or with amendments. “They have a good reason to be fearful,” said Andrew Holley, a local immigration attorney. Holley is one of those advocates offering resources for DACA recipients. He said he has been inundated with questions and concerns about the status of the program. “You’ve got all this conflicting information,” he said. Holley’s hoping a series of clinics will help clear up some of the confusion and help those eligible for renewal reapply. During a clinic he held last Saturday, Sept. 9, he found four people waiting outside his Chico office when he arrived there at about 7:30 a.m. He met with each applicant individually, while others waited in the lobby. The application process took about 10 minutes per applicant, Holley said. “There’s been a lot of panic,” he said in between meetings with applicants.

Thus far, Holley said he’s submitted about 15 renewal applications as well as answered dozens of questions about what the Trump administration’s announcement means. The only DACA recipients eligible for renewal

are those who are within six months of their status expiring. Flores learned while speaking with Holley that she is one of them. She must submit an application, which Holley helped her complete. According to the Immigrant Legal Resource Center, a group based in Oakland, all applications received by the announcement on Sept. 5 were accepted. Beyond that, only renewal applications received before Oct. 5 will be processed, which is where Flores’ eligibility lies. Flores, who hopes to someday work as a school counselor, is not sure what other options she has if DACA is rescinded or her renewal is denied. “If it was revoked, I would look for alternatives to become a resident, although it would be very hard and there are certain laws in order to become one, and would probably take years,” she said. DACA recipients also have been leaning on Chico State as a place to find resources. Staff and faculty at the uni-

Alejandra Flores, a 22-year-old DACA recipient, studies sociology at Chico State in hopes of bettering her economic situation.

Dream of fields Local nonprofit outlines plan for sports complex

versity have been answering questions around the clock, offering counseling and resources to help clear up some of the confusion surrounding the policy. “I know it’s been nonstop,” said Elizabeth Alaniz, director of the DREAM Center at Chico State, which supports students, faculty members, staff and community members who are undocumented or come from mixedstatus families. While the university does not have an official count of how many students are DACA recipients, Alaniz said campus officials have estimated about 200 to 300 students are part of the program. There are about 800,000 DACA recipients nationwide, about a quarter of whom live in California. DACA students aren’t just fearful of los-

ing their status, which would affect their ability to work and attend college— they’re also fearful of being deported. “They have my address,” Flores said. Flores said when first applying for DACA status, applicants must provide proof of residence, which would make it easier for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to locate her and other Dreamers. Some states are taking action to protect Dreamers who live there. Monday morning (Sept. 11), California Attorney General Xavier Becerra announced he’d filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration over its decision to end DACA. California was joined by Minnesota, Maryland and Maine in filing the suit in U.S. District Court, arguing that the Trump administration violated the Constitution and federal laws when it rescinded DACA, according to a press release from Becerra’s office. The University of California also has sued the administration. California State University Chancellor Timothy White has publicly urged Congress to renew DACA. For now, Flores waits. She waits to hear the status of her renewal application, and she waits on the status of the DACA initiative. “If I was deported it would be a really bad experience, due to the fact that I wouldn’t know much about the country I was born in, and the employment would be hard to find,” Flores said. “I see myself living in the USA all my life.” □

inding the right place to build a massive sports complex wasn’t easy, says Bill FBrouhard. The local developer serves as an

adviser for the nonprofit group Everybody, Healthy Body (EBHB), and he helped the group look at 14 sites around Chico, considering everything from surrounding infrastructure to zoning and the price of land. But most of all, the complex needed room to grow, Brouhard told the Butte County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday (Sept. 12). “One of the criteria was how generationally significant this front-end effort could be,” he said. “Could we find land that would endow future generations the opportunity to develop recreational facilities that we don’t have today?” It took years, but the group believes it’s found the perfect spot: a 264-acre property extending northeast from Highway 99 between Butte Creek and Estates Drive, and bordered by the Skway to the north. EBHB is in the process of acquiring it at a price of $1.6 million, or about $6,060 per acre (a fraction of the cost of local commercial real estate). If the group’s vision for the Butte Regional Sports and Recreation Complex turns into reality, the area will become home to a multipurpose park complete with baseball fields, a soccer/football stadium, swimming pools, an amphitheater, artificial lakes, a senior wellness center, bike and pedestrian paths, a paralympic training facility and more. Since the property lies on unincorporated land, EBHB eventually would require approval from the supervisors to move for-

ward with development, said Paul Hahn, the county’s chief administrative officer. As Brouhard emphasized, however, the group hasn’t made it that far yet. “Right now, it’s just a conversation,” he said. “We’re not asking for you to support a project, because there is no project. It’s a vision, a collection of ideas from different community members and groups. … We’re trying to see if this concept can become something that benefits current and future generations.” The concept has been kicked around for years

but surfaced publicly in June, when EBHB made its initial pitch to about 75 stakeholders at Lakeside Pavilion. Members of the group outlined an ambitious plan to build a regional hub for youth sports tournaments, which they claimed would pump millions of dollars into the local economy. On Tuesday, Jovanni Tricerri, the group’s project coordinator, led an informational presentation that required no action from the board. He said EBHB hopes to acquire the land by December, then enter the entitlement process and begin developing the property by 2020. The complex would be built in phases,

SIFT ER Cali’s best and worst Golden State communities are constantly making lists—from most expensive to happiest places to live—and a couple recently made it onto one titled “2017’s Best Overall rankings: & Worst Places to Raise a Family.” According to Washington, D.C.-based credit 1. Overland Park, Kan. service company WalletHub.com, Fremont 2. Madison, Wis. and Irvine ranked as the fifth- and ninth3. Plano, Texas best cities, respectively, for families. On 4. Seattle, Wash. the flip side, San Bernardino came in as 5. Fremont the third-worst city. Analysts compared 6. Minneapolis, Minn. the 150 most populated U.S. cities and 7. Virginia Beach, Va. looked at five key areas, including family 8. Sioux Falls, S.D. fun; health and safety; education and child 9. Irvine care; affordability; and socio-economics. 10. Lincoln, Neb.

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Jovanni Tricerri is project coordinator for Everybody, Healthy Body, a nonprofit group focused on building a sprawling sports complex outside of Chico. CN&R FILE PHOTO

probably over the course of decades as Chico’s population expands. “We want the land to be available to our children and our children’s children,” he said. Tim Taylor, superintendent of the Butte County Office of Education, said the complex could host science camps and expand outdoor learning opportunities for local schoolchildren. “The next era of education is less classroom time and getting kids outside, healthy and active,” he said. “Anything we can do to get kids more involved in health and wellness is great.” As envisioned, the complex also would add more than 30 acres to the Butte Creek Ecological Reserve and increase public access to the waterway via bike and walking paths and interpretive trails. Additionally, the early plans call for a second roadway connecting Highway 99 to the Skyway, to mitigate the impacts on traffic. Of course, the big question is how to pay for developing the complex. Tricerri told the CN&R that funding would come via state and federal grants and private donations—not from city or county coffers. The nonprofit has raised $150,000 so far and retained a Baltimore-based fields firm, The Sports Force, to conduct a feasibility study. Hahn said the project likely will come back to the board as a land-use issue, possibly requiring rezoning. And that will be just the beginning. “We will be talking about this for years to come,” Tricerri said. —HOWARD HARDEE h owa rd h @ newsr ev iew.c o m

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counties, few have witnessed the institution’s growth more closely than Allen Renville. Renville, now vice president for student services, started his 42-year career with the college in 1975—the year after Butte moved to its permanent location in the foothills between Chico, Paradise and Oroville. “When I first walked on campus, there were only six or seven buildings here,” he said, noting that many of the offices and classrooms were still run out of portable units. In his first years, he said, “it kind of looked like a college—now there are only three portables left, and they will be gone with the next rendition of the bond,” he said, referring to Measure J, passed last year, which will provide the community college with $190 million for construction that Renville said is already planned as far as 15 years out. The college—whose expansion includes campuses in Chico

and Orland—will commemorate its changes on Saturday (Sept. 16) with a 50th anniversary event. (See box.) Construction has been a constant part of the reality for the growing college, whose landscape has changed drastically since Renville’s first days. Pointing through the windows to the building across from his office—located on the ground floor of the Campus Center—he detailed a few of the changes during his time. “Where the Student Administrative Services building is now used to be a lot that had some big tires in it that had ivy growing out—that was our deluxe landscaping,” Renville said with a laugh. “The greenscapes here now [and] all the solar panels are new.” People who return to the campus tell him, “It actually looks like a college now.” Samia Yaqub, college president and superintendent of the Butte-Glenn Community College District, finds the changes just as remarkable. “It’s amazing to think that 50 years ago there was no Butte

College,” she said. Yaqub started her career at Butte as an assistant instructor in 1984—teaching developmental writing, reading and English as a second language—and recalls how the campus had “no Veterans’ Center, no Safe Place, no Culture and Community Center, no food pantry.” The college now offers those and other services. Yaqub also recalls many of the buildings being constructed, notably the Allied Health Building, the Child Development Center and the arts building. She also reflected on problems that arose with older, lesser facilities, such as when she was a dean working out of makeshift administration office. “Admin was in a portable near the bus area,” she explained. “We would go into a board meeting and it would smell, and we would find out there had been skunks under the building!” Student Administration Services is now in a permanent President Samia Yaqub, left, and Vice President Allen Renville have witnessed much of Butte College’s decades-spanning expansion. photo by JoSh cozine

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HEALTHLINES Northern California counties, including Butte, have experienced sharp increases in medical exemptions since SB 277 took effect last year. photo by antonio diaz via istock

tion. Only a medical condition is grounds for an exemption. That law took affect for the 2016-17 school year. Exemption requests dropped significantly (see chart)—but there’s a wrinkle, a caveat. Families who oppose mandated immunization

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AButte County’s public health officer, Dr. Andy Miller views vaccinations as a signifis a family practice physician as well as

cant component of a healthy childhood. He knows a sliver of the parenting population has doubts, skepticism, even staunch opposition—but he sees the benefits of immunization as conclusive. In speaking with the CN&R last Thursday (Sept. 7), three weeks into the local school year, Miller compared this to another scientific topic on which dubiousness persists despite near unanimity among experts. “I know that people who don’t agree with vaccines will not like this analogy,” he said by phone, “but it’s very similar to 12

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the climate change debate where there are a small percentage of scientists—less than two, in immunizations less than that—who raise questions, and if you want to, you can choose their conclusions and their questions rather than the vast majority[’s]. “Science, the whole purpose of it is to try to understand the world in ways that question our own biases. A scientist is supposed to be someone who is well thought of because of the accuracy of their conclusions rather than the drama that their conclusions create. In both of these fields.” In his experience—including 14 years at Northern Valley Indian Health before moving to county Public Health last fall—Miller said he’s found a common theme among the objections he’s heard from local parents: distrust. They distrust the data and distrust the sources of data and analysis, including the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. “People worry, not without cause, about the influence of the energy industry on one side [climate change] and the pharmaceuti-

cal industry on the other [immunizations],” he continued. “But what I usually try to say is there are people who don’t have financial interest in this, like the CDC; I’ve been to the CDC, and there are few sources I’m going to trust more than those hard-working, underpaid people.” Miller doesn’t convince everyone. Nor do his colleagues in family medicine and pediatrics, countywide and statewide. Parents still opt-out of immunizations, even though California requires vaccinations for school children with—following implementation of Senate Bill 277—just one excep-

opt-out trend percentage of kindergarteners statewide with medical exemptions, before and after california implemented the law eliminating personal-belief exemptions. Year 2000 2005 2010 2013 2015

Medical 0.11 0.15 0.19 0.19 0.17

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for schoolchildren may be seeking medical exemptions to get around the new state law, which requires kindergartners entering public and private schools to be fully vaccinated regardless of families’ personal beliefs, according to a study published Sept. 5 in JAMA, the Journal of the American Medical Association. Before the 2016-17 school year, parents who opposed vaccination, or anti-vaxxers as they are often called, could enroll their unvaccinated children in school citing the personal belief exemption, based on religious or philosophical convictions, for example. After a rampant measles outbreak originating at Disneyland in 2014 that resulted in 147 cases reported across seven states, California scrapped the personal belief exemption. The law, which was hotly contested by some parents, left in place waivers for medical reasons. The increase in medical waivers suggests that anti-vaccine parents may be finding doctors willing to exempt their kids from the mandate, according to the researchers. The study, which used data from the California Department of Public Health, shows that the number of medical exemptions among kindergartners, though small, tripled to 2,850 in 2016 from the previous year. Meanwhile, the number of exemptions for personal beliefs was about four times lower in 2016 than in the year before. (They did not plunge to zero in part because some pre-kindergartners had exemptions that were grandfathered in under the law.) The state’s law, however, gives doctors more wiggle room to authorize medical exemptions—for example, for children with a family history of adverse reactions to vaccines. Paul Delamater, an assistant professor at the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill and lead author of the JAMA study, said this reason is inconsistent with the recommendation from the American Academy of Pediatrics. The academy states that medical exemptions should be reserved for students who could truly be harmed by vaccination, such as those with a weak immune system because of chemotherapy or a known dangerous reaction to a vaccine ingredient. Many of the California counties with the biggest increases in medical exemptions since the law took effect are in Northern

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fident that those issued by local physicians are legitimate because, among family practitioners and pediatricians, “it’s hard to find someone who’s not a strong proponent of immunization.” However, an hour’s drive south to the Sacramento area are “clinicians who essentially advertise for permanent medical exemptions,” he said—known to the county medical community and state public health officials. He declined to get more specific, other than to say anti-vaxxers know to find “a clinician who’s either made this decision based on their philosophy or based on their finances, or both.” Miller remains concerned about gaps in vaccination. He mentioned measles—impetus for Senate Bill 277—as a 2017 example, noting that an outbreak in a heavily anti-vaxx Minnesota community left more people sick (79) than got the disease across the U.S. last year (70). “We’re victims of our own success; our fear of these diseases has gone away because we’ve done a fairly good job of minimizing them,” he said. “It used to be you didn’t have to convince someone to get the measles vaccine [because] we’d lose 6,000 people a year dying from measles 100 years ago. Now we don’t.” □

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GREENWAYS Janet Ellner, volunteer coordinator for Friends of Comanche Creek Greenway, takes pride in the project.

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anet Ellner’s first love is Bidwell Park, but

Creek Greenway. On the southern edge of town, the wooded, riparian habitat along the Comanche Creek is similar to Lower Bidwell Park—except it’s flanked by industrial manufacturing complexes and a business park. “Comparing it to Bidwell Park is a high compliment,” she said, and then laughed. “Maybe too high.” So, maybe it’s not quite like Chico’s crown jewel, but it is a hidden gem, and used to be much rougher. In its previous undeveloped state, the 20-acre area west of the Midway was fenced off and became a haven for homeless people’s camps. However, Ellner and her fellow volunteers with Friends of Comanche Creek Greenway worked for years to develop the area into a safe, usable park. In 2014, the group was awarded about $1 million of funding in the form of a noncompetitive Housing Related Parks Grant from the state’s Department of Housing and Community Development. Phase I of the so-called Comanche Creek Greenway Improvement Project was completed last summer. It included paved and unpaved biking and hiking trails, picnic areas, lighting, benches and a parking lot. The big-ticket item, however, was the pedestrian bridge that now spans the creek and connects Ivy Street and Otterson Drive, providing a path from the neighborhoods south of downtown to the Hegan Lane Business Park The increased foot- and bicycle-traffic over the past year has put more eyes on the creek, creating more of a public space, said Brendan Ottoboni, the city’s director of public works-engineering.

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Phase II will significantly improve “The park rangers have told me they’ve bicycle access to southwest Chico and conseen about half as much transient activity in nect to the greater network of bike paths. It the greenway,” he said. “My impression is also aligns with the city’s big-picture goals that, by nature, when an area becomes nice of promoting healthy, and usable, the homeless “One [state official] active transportation and population goes elsereducing greenhouse gas where.” totally geeked out Ellner agrees that on us and said, ‘You emissions, Ottoboni said. His department encampments have been just don’t see recently applied for less common lately. a $1.5 million Urban When she does encounthis anywhere.’” Greening Grant through ter somebody camping —Brendan Ottoboni the California Natural along the creek, she Resources Agency to build the path. The simply asks them to move along; they usuprogram is extremely competitive—stateally oblige. “I’ve gotten nothing but polite responses,” wide, a total of $376 million in grant funds were requested, but only $76 million will she said. be awarded. The good news, Ottoboni said, is that the Comanche Creek project made Now, the city is in the process of acquirit past the first round of cuts; the next step ing land to complete the second and final was walking the greenway with Friends phase of the Comanche Creek Greenway Improvement Project: a bike path connecting of Comanche Creek and a handful of state employees who evaluated the site’s worthiEstes Road to the Chico-Durham bike path ness. along the Midway. A point in the project’s favor is that The city plans to purchase a total of it’s adjacent to an underserved and dis8 acres from Pacific Gas & Electric Co. and advantaged community—the Barber a private landowner, and use an abandoned Neighborhood. Another is that volunteers railroad crossing both properties to build the from that neighborhood have done a good right-of-way. Eventually, the city will install job of removing nonnative and invasive a new signal light, allowing cyclists and plant species, Ottoboni said. pedestrians to cross the Midway. “[The state officials] have to be unbiased, but they said the level of maintenance is unreal,” he said. “One of the guys totally Support the space: geeked out on us and said, ‘You just don’t To donate to Friends of Comanche Creek Greenway, go to see this anywhere.’ We walked away feeling www.nvcf.org and search the organization’s name.

the city aren’t working in isolation to turn the place into a proper park. Companies such as Sierra Nevada Brewing Co., PG&E and FISHBIO—along with volunteers from local high schools and colleges, business groups and environmental nonprofits—all have contributed either time or money. It’s been a true community project. Additionally, as per an agreement with the city, Friends of Comanche Creek has raised $17,000 each of the past three years to maintain and patrol the park, mostly through the contributions of businesses in the Hegan Lane Business Park. “They have been instrumental in putting all of this together,” Ottoboni said of the Friends of Comanche Creek Greenway. “I can’t say enough good things about them.” As the city seeks to secure more grant funding moving forward, Ottoboni’s staff is looking at putting together a management plan to develop another semi-wild area— Lindo Channel—into a similar park-like space. “The city is focused on getting these greenways developed and usable,” he said, “because that’s what our community seems to love.” □

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John and Erica Piper fell in love with each other on the dance floor—specifically, over West Coast swing, a style the couple describe as creative and adaptable to different musical tastes. The two have been teaching and dancing in the local scene for over a decade (John taught at Studio 1, as well as all over the world) and recently decided to take the next step and open their own studio. Downtown Dance opened in July at 163 E. Third St. and offers classes specialized in partner dancing—West Coast swing, and also styles like salsa and blues fusion. The latter includes an after-class outing to the Banshee for “a night of social dancing.” In addition to their own classes, the Pipers also rent out their studio to outside teachers. Check www. downtowndancechico.com for a full schedule of classes or stop by the grand opening Sept. 30 at 8 p.m. for demos, snacks and a chance to dance.

What’s your dance background? John: For me, I started dance in an after-school program in Paradise called the Paradise Dancers and quickly fell in love with partner dancing. Then I started teaching there probably within the first two years of being there. It was such an easy way to learn to dance but also learn a bunch of responsibility— to teach, how to fundraise. Erica: I have been dancing

probably for about 12 years now. We had a West Coast swing professional move to Chico for a while. It was so amazing—people could dance to any type of music, whether it be hip-hop or blues. I just latched on to that.

Can you describe West Coast swing? John: It’s our state dance. It’s a derivative of the Lindy hop. So, we’re like the funky grandson of the Lindy hop. It’s become a really fast-growing dance all over the world. It’s very improvisational, creative and rythmic. It doesn’t quite look like what most people think of swing; it’s kind of a chameleon in that it takes on the identity of whoever’s dancing it.

How did you come to open the studio? Erica: The next step for us as a family was to open up our own studio. Chico is known all over the world for its West Coast swing and for its dancing, so we wanted to push this amazing thing that’s changed our lives and so many people’s lives

around us and be able to give to the community, to show them that it exists, and also be able to give something back to Chico.

What’s your ultimate goal with the studio? Erica: Dancing is really good for you both mentally and physically. And I like the idea of being able to create a place for people who maybe don’t want to go out to the bars all night, but they can come here and dance.

Who’s your customer base? John: There are a lot of myths about what it takes to be a dancer. We all have that image of what that looks like. If you want to be exceptional at ballroom, you need to fit a very specific body type. With a lot of these more social partner dances, you get the opportunity to express music and art in a way that can suit all different body types and tastes. —MEREDiTH J. COOPER m e re d i t h c @new srev i ew. c o m

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There’s a new sports bar in town. I wrote previously about the reopening of the University Bar as the University Sports Bar, but I hadn’t actually made it down those stairs at Second and Wall streets until earlier this week. I must say, it’s a much improved U-Bar. The most striking change, particularly for those of us whose first introduction to the space was a late-night air-hockey challenge, is the bar itself. I immediately noticed how, well, clean it is. Plus, there were menus! What? The offerings are few but varied—some pub grub staples, street tacos and a rotating selection of paninis. The latter sounded interesting, so I ordered the mac and cheese and ham panini on sourdough. The “kitchen” is more of a segment of the back bar outfitted with its own fridge, a cutting-board counter, sink and panini press. In addition to the food menu, U-Bar also underwent a complete redesign of the space. The pool tables are now in the middle of the room and the air-hockey cubby has been eliminated altogether, with that table placed at the far end near the restrooms. There are some bar tables, as well as private-ish seating areas strategically placed facing big-screen TVs. I was told that NFL opening weekend was busy—surprising only because U-Bar has historically been closed on Sundays and Mondays and is now open both, starting at 10 a.m. on church day. My panini was strange (mac and cheese on a panini?), but good. I look forward to watching this former, often sticky, college bar continue to evolve—stay tuned.

poke, mon I mentioned a few weeks ago the opening of Halo Hawaiian BBQ & Poke on East Avenue (which, I might add, gets a big thumbs up from a Hawaiian friend of mine). But just last week, the sign for another poke place went up—this one on Second Street, where Bulldog Taqueria once resided. Details are pending, but this much I do know: Lucky Poke is owned by Jimmy Lee, the chef who recently moved his Aonami Sustainable Sushi into a spot directly across Second Street. Expect more on these spots in future weeks. Green kAnteen One of Chico’s most ubiquitous manufacturers, Klean Kanteen, is

greening its facilities. I got word that late last month the company installed 216 solar panels atop its Skyway headquarters, which are estimated to offset power usage by 107 percent. “Investing in a long-term solution to help save energy is another way we are able to positively affect our footprint and environmental impact as a company,” CEO/President Jim Osgood said in a press release.

GivinG bAck Dollar General, which has stores throughout Butte County, recently announced recipients of $4 million in grants to benefit youth literacy programs. Two grants, of $3,000, each, will benefit local programs; specifically, Reading Pals in Chico and Cedarwood Elementary School in Magalia. “Through our mission of serving others, we are excited to support literacy and education across the communities we call home,” Todd Vasos, Dollar General’s chief executive officer, said in a release.

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Amid California’s housing crunch, 2 out of 5 young adults live at home by

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tate lawmakers introduced more than 130 bills this legislative session to try to solve California’s housing affordability crisis, proposing everything from more 150 square-foot apartments to a $3 billion affordable housing bond. But while many see the flurry of political activity as an encouraging sign, for millions of younger Californians, all the talk of infill development, CEQA-reform and developer fees can be reduced to one simple question: Will any of this stuff finally help me move out of my parents’ place? Nearly a decade removed from the depths of the Great Recession, a staggering 38 percent of California’s 18- to 34-year-olds still live with their parents, according to U.S. Census data. That’s roughly 3.6 million people stuck at home. Think of it this way: If “unlaunched” California millennials formed their own state, they would be entitled to more electoral votes than Connecticut, Iowa or Utah. If they formed their own city, it would be the third largest in the country. And the trend appears to have accelerated over the past few years. Many researchers expected that so-called “boomerangers” of the recession would flee their parents’ domiciles once the economy recovered and the labor market started roaring again. But California has its lowest unemployment rate since 2007, and millennials still aren’t moving out. “I would have thought and did think for a long time that as the labor market got better, more young adults would get jobs and the share of them living with their parents would start declining,” said Richard Fry, a senior researcher at the Pew Research Center. “But I’m increasingly thinking this is not a cyclical phenomenon.” So what exactly is keeping California’s millennials from breaking free of their parents? Part of the explanation is intuitive— California’s skyrocketing housing costs. But digging deeper into who exactly these stayat-homers are, and how they’re different from younger adults from previous generations, shows other forces are also at play. ILLUSTRATION BY MARK RICKETTS

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Wasn’t it common for previous generations to live at home? No—not really. At least not compared to today, or to the rest of the country at the time. In 1980, when baby boomers were young adults, only 1 in 5 younger Californians lived with their parents. That fraction ticked up only marginally for more than two decades and roughly kept pace with what was happening in the rest of the country. But since the turn of the millennium, the ranks of the stay-at-home have increased dramatically. Between 1980 and 2000, California saw about a 5 percentage point increase in its share of young people living at home. Between 2000 and 2015, that percentage grew by 14 points, outpacing the trend in the rest of the country.

How bad is it here compared to other states? Aging California parents and their adult children can take some solace in the fact that many of their out-of-state relatives are experiencing the same type of overcrowded household they are. California has the sixth highest rate of millennial stay-at-homers in the country. But we’re not close to touching New Jersey, where 47 percent of 18- to 34-year-olds live with mom and/or dad. In keeping with what we know about income mobility patterns across the U.S., young people in the “Plains States” tend to live more independently. In North Dakota, an astonishingly low 14 percent of young people live at home. California does the worst out of all its West Coast neighbors, leading Arizona, Oregon, Washington and Nevada by a significant margin.

About these stories: This is an abridged version of the full package, which can be found at CALmatters.org, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media venture explaining California policies and politics.

They are working—just not making enough money Let’s focus on older California millennials still living at home—those in the 25 to 34 age range, who conceivably have had more time to complete schooling and enter the workforce. According to a CALmatters analysis of American Community Survey data, about 1 in 4 Californians in that age range live with their parents—more than 1.3 million people. The vast majority of this population is working or in school—most are not lounging around idly. About 70 percent of older California millennials living with parents reported being employed in 2015. About 20 percent also report being in school (those activities are not mutually exclusive). In fact, significantly more of these Californians are enrolled in school than their counterparts elsewhere in the country. The problem lies in how much money these older millennials make. The median earned income for an older millennial living at home is around $21,000 (among those with positive earnings). That’s not chump change, and it’s slightly more than what older millennials who live at home elsewhere in the country make (around $20,000). But it’s not a lot, and it’s less than what younger people from previous generations of Californians used to earn. In inflationadjusted dollars, median earnings for fulltime working young adult Californians have dropped by 11 percent since 1990. That follows a national pattern of wage stagnation for younger Americans. And leaner earnings are especially problematic for younger Californians because ...

a quarter of the population fall below the poverty line, saw roughly 40 percent of its 25-to 34-year-olds live at home.

But there’s more to it than housing It’s difficult to disentangle the decision to live at home from other major life choices—especially marriage. Young people with a spouse are much more likely to live away from home than the unmarried. And the proportion of young unmarried Californians, much like elsewhere in the country, has grown significantly over the decades. But are young people postponing marriage because they’re living at home, or are they living at home because they’re postponing marriage? It’s a chicken-and-egg question for demographers. “With one demographic factor you can explain pretty much the entire increase in young adults living at home—marriage,” said Fry, the Pew researcher. “But that’s not really satisfactory.” The value of education in the workforce is also an important factor. Completing at least four years of college gives you an 83 percent chance of avoiding living with your parents in your late 20s and early 30s, about 8 percentage points higher than if you complete less education. So even if legislators were magically able to reduce housing costs overnight, it will still be difficult for single, young adults with lower education levels to strike out on their own. Ω

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California home is now priced 2.5 times higher than the median national home. As of 2015, the typical California home costs $437,000, easily beating the likes of Massachusetts or New York (only Hawaii had more expensive houses). Despite relatively low mortgage rates, exploding housing prices have caused California’s homeownership rate to dip significantly. Just over half of California households own their homes—the third lowest rate in the country, and the lowest Just how hard is it to buy a home? rate within the state since World War II. It’s not just housing prices that are Hard. Really hard. Both compared to affecting homeownership rates. Studies how hard it is in other states, and how have found that student debt loads, rising hard it was for previous generations of income inequality and changing housing Californians to buy homes. While it’s always been more expensive preferences among younger Californians to be a homeowner in California, the gap are also at play. between us and the rest of the country has grown into a chasm. The median

alf the state’s households struggle to afford the roof over their heads. Homeownership—once a staple of the California dream—is at its lowest rate since World War II. Nearly 70 percent of poor Californians see the majority of their paychecks go immediately to escalating rents. Here’s what you need to know about one of California’s most vexing issues.

rents are soaring

Rental costs across the state are some of the highest in the country. While listed housing prices dipped dramatically in the wake of the Great Recession, rents in California remained relatively stable before soaring in recent years in hot markets. Across the state, the median rental price for a two-bedroom apartment is about $2,400, the third highest in the country. But statewide figures water down how absurd the situation is getting in urban coastal markets, where the vast majority of Californians live. The median rent for a two-bedroom apartment in San Francisco reached more than $4,000 this year.

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They are in pricier parts of the state More than 40 percent of all older California millennials living with their parents are in the greater Los Angeles metro area, one of the highest-cost rental markets in the country. Another 10 percent are in the San Francisco-Hayward-Oakland area. According to the apartment rental listing site Zumper, a median one-bedroom apartment in Los Angeles goes for $2,090 a month, and in Oakland a one-bedroom goes for $2,060. While those prices are on the higher side of median estimates, both easily surpass the monthly take-home of the typical millennial at home with mom and dad. Still, even more affordable parts of the state with concentrated poverty see a large number of stay-at-homers. While sample size constraints make precise estimates unreliable, the El Centro metro area, where

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While it’s always been more expensive to be a homeowner in California, the gap between us and the rest of the country has grown into a chasm. The median California home is now priced 2.5 times higher than the median national home.

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$85 billion environment. Much of that is due to households spending too much of their incomes on the rent or mortgage and not enough on consumer goods. Even the attractive salaries and lavish perks of Silicon Valley struggle to overcome the local housing market, as young tech talent flees to the relatively inexpensive climes of Austin or Portland. Nearly 60 percent of Los Angeles companies in a recent University of Southern California survey said the region’s high cost of living was affecting employee retention.

California crack the 100,000 barrier. There’s fierce debate over how long it takes low-income residents to benefit from the construction of new market-rate housing—a renter on the wait list for housing vouchers won’t take much comfort in the luxury condos being built in downtown Oakland or Los Angeles. While California faces an affordable housing gap at nearly all but the highest income levels, the lowincome housing shortage is most severe. According to the nonpartisan Legislative Analyst’s Office, helping just the 1.7 million poorest Californians afford homes would cost $15 to $30 billion a year.

It won’t get better anytime soon The state estimates that it needs to build 180,000 homes annually just to keep up with projected population growth and keep prices from escalating further out of control. Unfortunately, for the past 10 years, the state has averaged less than half of that. In no year during that span did

Housing can’t keep up From 2010 to 2017, the population of the state has grown 6 percent. That’s more than 2 million newly minted Californians, all with the nasty habit of wanting a place to live. Making matters worse, most are

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cramming themselves into our state’s large cities. In fact, 75 percent of the state’s new residents have sprouted up in urban centers with populations over 50,000 (don’t be too hard on them–that’s where most of the job growth has been).

Building new homes is expensive Part of the problem boils down to the (literal) nuts and bolts of housing development. Over the last five years, construction costs have been ticking up across the entire country. A labor shortage in the home building industry bears much of the blame for this. When the housing market crashed in the late 2000s, construction workers left the industry in droves. Now that prices are back at nosebleed levels, those same workers haven’t come back. Across the country, employment in the construction industry is down more than 13 percent since the height of the recession. In California, it plummeted twice that far. Where have all the workers gone? Theories abound: tighter immigration laws, a dearth of skilled labor, the opioid epidemic, depressed wages, coddled millennials not knowing the value of a hard day’s work. Whatever the cause, it all makes it that much harder for developers to build homes on the cheap and easy.

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A little recent history: In 2012, California began unwinding its redevelopment agencies, the local investment

organizations tasked with revitalizing “blighted” areas across the state. By law, redevelopment agencies were supposed to provide a guaranteed stream of cash to cities for subsidized housing—20 percent of any increase in property tax payments. Much—in many cities, most—of that money didn’t end up going into the construction of new housing, but was instead siphoned off to pay for broadly defined “administrative activities.” Still, with the end of redevelopment came the end of the single largest source of non-federal money for affordable housing in the state. And California lawmakers never plugged that hole. In the meantime, temporary influxes of cash from recent bond initiatives— Proposition 46 (2002) and Proposition 1C (2006)—are nearly depleted. Excluding the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit program, between 2008 and 2014, state and federal funding for affordable housing development in California has dropped by more than $1.7 billion, or 66 percent. Does it matter? Wouldn’t simply adding more market-rate housing make all housing more affordable? Eventually. But according to one UC Berkeley study, it can take decades before new supply begins to push down rents on the cheapest places. In the meantime, it found, subsidized housing is twice as effective as new private development at allowing lowincome residents to weather rising rents and stay within a region. Ω

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TRidge, latest production from Theatre on the Radioland’s Fall Fantasia. As here are many reasons to see the

far as I am concerned, though, it’s worth attending just to see and hear Mercedes by Macías’ rendering Robert of “La Llorona,” the Speer classic lament about rober tspe er@ a woman believed to newsrev iew.c om haunt the valleys of Mexico, crying for her children whom she Review: drowned in a fit of radioland’s Fall jealous despair. Fantasia, showing It’s been sung by thursday-saturday, 7:30 p.m. & sunday, many artists, includ2 p.m., through oct. 1. ing Joan Baez, but the tickets: $16-$20 definitive version is by the legendary Chavela Theatre on Vargas, “the Edith the Ridge 3735 neal road Piaf of Mexico.” Her paradise face painted as if for 877-5760 Dia de los Muertos, www.totr.org Macias gives a soulful and deeply emotional interpretation of the song, one that Vargas herself would have enjoyed. Hers was the standout performance in what amounted to a remarkably rich and diverse show when I saw it last Friday (Sept. 8). It’s presented as a live radio variety hour circa 1963, complete with a harmony quartet (The Sophisticates),

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a comic quartet (the Caukaiser Family), three guest stars, a satirical serial Western (The Scarlet Ranger), a game show (Beat the Stars!), a murder mystery (The Art of Murder, featuring the sleuthing female librarians Stiffy and Bing), and even a couple of sound effects men (Patrick Allen Brown and Addison Turner). Occupying a small booth off to the side of the stage is Phil Guilders (John Marek), the silver-tongued host of the show. Perhaps the most remarkable thing about Radioland’s Fall Fantasia is that—other than the cover songs—it was written by TOTR’s artistic director, Jerry Miller, who also directed. Miller also wrote the musical jingles that accompany the show’s advertisements, which he also penned. Miller’s tour de force would be wasted, however, if he didn’t have so much talent to work with. Take Bill Petree, for example. He played the guest star Rex King, a crooner in the style of Dean Martin or Frank Sinatra. Petree, a tall, handsome man, not only looked the part but also sang ballads such as “Autumn in New York” with spot-on phrasing and cool aplomb. The other guest stars are Macías, as the singer Rosa Delgado, aka “la rosa sin espinas (the rose without thorns),” and Sierra Hall as pop star Dottie West.

In her red sequined dress, she looks like a young Reba McEntire but sings like Celine Dion. The two quartets also are entertaining. I especially enjoyed The Sophisticates’ rendering of the Screamin’ Jay Hawkins classic “I Put a Spell on You,” in this case done as a campy horror tune with ghostly figures coming out of the darkness. The group’s version later in the show of “Monster Mash,” the inimitable novelty tune by Bobby “Boris” Pickett and the Crypt-Kickers, is also great fun. The Caukaiser Family is memorable for the presence of TOTR Executive Director Judy Clemens, who plays Grandma Nona, the group’s comically entertaining lead singer. She is backed up by three members of the multi-talented Jones family, father Christopher, mother Shaunna and daughter Terra. There’s more, much more. The Scarlet Ranger is an amusing take on the serial Western, and Beat the Stars!, featuring Eric Ricketts as Professor Dieter von Drake, the “Teutonic titan of trivia,” and Kelly Oberlander as his assistant, Frau Prinzregenentorte, is great fun, even for the three contestants plucked from the audience. I also enjoyed The Art of Murder, a send-up of British mysteries in which even a corpse on the floor isn’t enough to keep the sleuthing librarians from shushing everyone. □

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CAR SHOW: An annual show featuring classic cars, hosted by the local chapter of Vietnam Veterans of America. Sat 9/16, 10am. Free. Manzanita Place, 1705 Manzanita Ave.

ECONOMIC IMPACTS OF THE OROVILLE DAM: The League of Women Voters of Butte County hosts this public forum on the design, building, maintenance, safety, repair, licensing, management and potential of the Oroville Dam. Sat 9/16, 9am. Free. Southside Oroville Community Center, 2959 Lower Wyandotte Road, Oroville. www.lwvbuttecounty.org

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Theater RADIOLAND’S FALL FANTASIA: This play/variety show written and directed by Jerry Miller is an homage to the ‘Fallidays’ with a cornucopia of musical talent, rising stars and old favorites. Thu, 9/14, 7:30pm. $16-$22. Theatre On The Ridge, 3735 Neal Road, Paradise. 530877-5760. www.totr.org

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Theater RADIOLAND’S FALL FANTASIA: See Thursday. Fri, 9/15, 7:30pm. $16-$22. Theatre On The Ridge, 3735 Neal Road, Paradise. 530-877-5760. www.totr.org

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Special Events BIDWELL PARK & CHICO CREEKS CLEANUP: The annual cleanup during which volunteers pull tons (literally) of trash and recyclables out of Little Chico Creek, Big Chico Creek, Lindo Channel, Lower Bidwell Park and the Comanche Creek Greenway. A post-event barbecue at Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. includes live music, games and burgers made by Madison Bear Garden. Sat 9/16, 9am. Hooker Oak Recreation Area in Bidwell Park. www.becnet.org

BUTTE COLLEGE’S 50TH ANNIVERSARY COMMUNITY CELEBRATION: A celebration kicking off with a morning 5K/10K Roadrunner Dash, followed by the Butte County Sheriff’s pancake

mals, face painting, bounce houses, fire truck, kids’ crafts and more to benefit Wings of Eagles. Food available for purchase. Sat 9/16, 10am. $5. Two By Two Ranch & Petting Zoo, 13080 Hosler Ave.

HOT Q’S & COLD BREWS: A pro cook-off sanctioned by the Kansas City Barbecue Society, including a beer garden and live music. Sat 9/16, 11am. $5-$10. Feather Falls Casino & Lodge, 3 Alverda Drive, Oroville. www.feather fallscasino.com

MOTORCYCLE RALLY & RIDE N’ SHINE: A motorcycle rally and show with barbecue, live music, vendors, raffles and a beer garden. Proceeds benefit the Oroville Veterans Memorial Park. Sat 9/16, 11am. Feather Falls Casino & Lodge, 3 Alverda Drive, Oroville. www.featherfallscasino.com

NATIONAL BULLRIDING CHAMPIONSHIP FINALS: Diamond Productions presents the NBC finals featuring bulls, broncs and bikes. Sat 9/16, 5pm. $25-$35. Silver Dollar Fairgrounds, 2357 Fair St. www.dpshows.com

ROCK, GEM & JEWELRY SHOW: Including more than 30 vendors, activities for kids and families such as geode cutting, raffle prizes and a treasure hunt. The first 200 kids through the door get an amethyst necklace. Sat 9/16, 9:30am. $3. Silver Dollar Fairgrounds, 2357 Fair St. 530-321-6331. www.feather riverrocks.com

WALK WOOF WAG: An annual fun walk with dogs to raise funds for Chico Animal Shelter. Festivities include photo booths, an agility course, races, face painting, a treasure hunt, a collar toss and dog whisperers. Sat 9/16, 8am. $25-$30. Sycamore Field, Lower Bidwell Park. www.walkwoofwag.com

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UNITY IN DIVERSITY FESTIVAL: The annual multicultural celebration including activities, crafts, a silent auction and face painting. Plus, live music by the Nelson Avenue Hmong Dancers, Native American flute and hand-drum master Val Shadowhawk, a West African dance troupe, the Paradise Hula Dancers, Ballet Folklorica de Chico and the Milagro Andino Andean musicians. Sat 9/16, 3pm. Free. Norton Buffalo Hall, 5704 Chapel Drive, Paradise.

RUN 4 SALMON CONCERT: A creekside concert with DJ AZ RedSmoke, Jonathan Richman, Cory Himp, Pit Crue, Desirea Harp and Hawane Rios. Chief Caleen Sisk of the Winnemem Wintu tribe will speak about salmon restoration. Sat, 9/16, 7pm. Riparia, 2300 Estes Road. www.run4salmon.org

TOWER OF POWER: Chico Performances presents the seminal Bay Area band with a soul/funk sound and a mean horn section which has been playing together for 50 years. Sat, 9/16, 7:30pm. $31-$47. Laxson Auditorium, Chico State. 530-898-6333. www.chico performances.com

Theater RADIOLAND’S FALL FANTASIA: See Thursday. Sat, 9/16, 7:30pm. $16-$22. Theatre On The Ridge, 3735 Neal Road, Paradise. 530-877-5760. www.totr.org

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Plaza, downtown Chico. 530-893-9078.

ROCK, GEM & JEWELRY SHOW: See Saturday. Sun, 9/17, 9:30am. $3. Silver Dollar Fairgrounds, 2357 Fair St.. 530-321-6331. www.Feather RiverRocks.com

Music GRAND OPERA CINEMA SERIES - PORGY AND BESS: An HD version of the SF Opera show blending classical music, popular songs, jazz, blues, and spirituals and telling the story of a beggar and the headstrong woman he loves. Sun, 9/17, 2pm. $10-$18. Zingg Recital Hall, Chico State. 530-898-6333. www.chico performances.com

PRELUDE PARTY: The North State Symphony gears up for its performance season with appetizers, wine and live music. Proceeds benefit the Chico Guild, a volunteer organization supporting the symphony. Sun, 9/17, 6pm. $35-$40. Wine Time, 26 Lost Dutchman. www.northstatesymphony.org

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Music SMALL TOWN BIG SOUND: Uncle Dad’s Art Collective presents a showcase of local songwriters backed by the Uncle Dad’s Orchestra. Mon, 9/18, 6pm. $10. Sierra Nevada Big Room, 1075 E. 20th St. www.uncledad.co

Special Events CHIKOKO MODEL AUDITION: Calling all sizes, shapes, ages (over 21), genders, and ethnicities to try out for upcoming experimental fashion show, Devotion. Bring heels. Sun, 9/17, 10:30am. Free. Chico Women’s Club, 592 E. Third St. www.chikoko.com

REMEMBERING DESMOND PHILLIPS: A gathering to honor the six-month anniversary of Phillips’ death, including updates from the Justice4Desmond campaign and information on mental health responses and resources in Butte County. Sun, 9/17, 2pm. Free. City

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Music SMALL TOWN BIG SOUND: See Monday. Tue, 9/19, 6pm. $10. Sierra Nevada Big Room, 1075 E. 20th St. www.uncledad.co

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SOME LIKE IT WEIRD Think you have what it takes to rub elbows—and who knows what else—with the art and fashion freaks in Chikoko? You’ll have a chance to strut your stuff on Sunday, Sept. 17, at Chico Women’s Club, where the collective is holding model auditions for its annual experimental fashion show, Devotion—sure to be one of the year’s most gloriously creative events. All sizes, shapes, ages (over 21), genders and ethnicities are welcome—just bring heels.

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CENTER FOR SPIRITUAL LIVING, PARADISE: Landscape Photographs, a display of local scenes from Bidwell Park and Table Mountain captured by Tom Hedge. Through 9/30. Free. 789 Bille Road, Paradise, 530-877-5673.

CHICO ART CENTER: Small Works, an open-entry exhibition of small works in collage, assemblage, textile, wire sculpture, paper clay, origami, found objects, or whatever else artists got their hands on. Through 9/29. Free. 450 Orange St., 530-895-8726.

HEALING ART GALLERY: Art by John Schmidt, paintings by Northern California artist John Schmidt. The Healing Art Gallery of Enloe Cancer Center features artists whose lives have been touched by cancer. Through 10/13. Free. 265 Cohasset Road, 530-332-3856.

JACKI HEADLEY UNIVERSITY ART GALLERY: Two Truths & A Lie, photography by Weegee, Zoe Crosher and Jessamyn Lovell. Through 9/30. Free. Chico State.

JAMES SNIDLE FINE ARTS: New Works by Avery Palmer, surrealist paintings on display. Through 10/31. Free. 254 E. Fourth St., 530343-2930. www.jamessnidlefinearts.com

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Obsessions—Conjuring Curatorial Practice, advanced printmaking students select works that speak to the meticulous side of printmaking, showcasing obsessive technique, psychological intent or eliminative construction. Through 9/23. Free. Chico State. www. janetturner.org

MUSEUM OF NORTHERN CALIFORNIA ART: Affinity, more than 20 works created by artists involved with Nurturing Independence Through Artistic Development paired with paintings from Northern California artists. Through 10/31. $5. 900 Esplanade. www.monca.org

NAKED LOUNGE: Paper Art & Metal Prints, collage and metal prints created from cocktail napkins by Molly Amick. Through 9/30. Free. 118 W. 2nd St., 530-828-9417.

PARADISE ART CENTER: Member’s Show, an exhibition open to all media. Through 9/20. 5564 Almond St., Paradise. www.paradiseart-center.com

SALLY DIMAS ART GALLERY: Ongoing exhibit, rotating exhibits featuring local artists. Through 9/16. 493 East Ave., 530-345-3063.

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Museums BOLT’S ANTIQUE TOOL MUSEUM: The Biking Bolts, Alex Bolt, (grandson of museum founders Bud and Laila Bolt) presents a collection of photos and anecdotes from his family’s many motorcycle adventures across the U.S. Sept. 16, 10am. $3. 650 Broderick St., Oroville.

CHICO CREEK NATURE CENTER: Birds of Prey, Steven Wood discusses falconry from the Age of Genghis Khan to the Anthropocene Era. Sept. 18, 6:30pm. Plus, Banding by Day and Night, a close look at birds in hand with incredible detail. Through 9/16. $2-$4. 1968 E. Eighth St.

CHICO MUSEUM: Lecture Series: Maggie Hill traces the story of the Morehead family from its pre-Gold Rush beginnings with the arrival of James John Morehead along the Sacramento River 150 years ago. Sat 9/16, 10am. $5. Chico Museum, 141 Salem St. www.chicomuseum.org

COLMAN COMMUNITY MUSEUM: Cultural artifacts from Butte Creek Canyon, from Native American pre-history to the early 20th century. Through 9/16. 13548 Centerville Road. www.buttecreekcanyon.info

GOLD NUGGET MUSEUM: Permanent exhibits, including a collection of Maidu Indian artifacts, blacksmith and print shops, gold sluices, a miner’s cabin, a schoolhouse and a covered bridge that spans the width of a rushing creek. Through 12/31. Free. 502 Pearson Road, Paradise, 530-872-8722. www.goldnuggetmuseum.com

JACKI HEADLEY UNIVERSITY ART GALLERY: Curator Talk, an informal walk and talk with curator Kelly Lindner and photographer Jason Tannen, who will highlight themes of the current exhibition. Through 9/19. Free. Chico State.

PARADISE DEPOT MUSEUM: Railroads and Logging, the refurbished Paradise Depot serves as a museum with a working model train. Through 9/19. Free. 5570 Black Olive Drive, Paradise, 530 872-8722.

PATRICK RANCH MUSEUM: History Through the Lens of a Camera, an exhibition featuring vintage cameras and photos dating from the mid-1800s to mid-1900s. Through 10/28. Free. 10381 Midway, Durham., 530-342-4359. www.patrickranchmuseum.org

VALENE L. SMITH MUSEUM OF ANTHROPOLOGY: Shadow & Water, a display of puppets from Indonesia and Vietnam. Through 12/20. Also, 9/14, at 5:30 p.m., Vietnam War: The Hmong Chapter—hear how North State stories and insights align with the voices of Ken Burns’ most recent documentary on the Vietnam War. Meriam Library complex, Chico State. www.csuchico.edu

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country boy alter-ego and stage persona of comedian/musician and Gnarly Deli food cart owner by Nick Stiles knows that, and Carey he proves it as host of both Wilson the monthly Hank Duke’s Trivia Hour (last Sundays) Review: and the semi-regular Hank Duke’s Good (roughly bi-monthly) Hank time Variety Duke’s Good Time Variety Hour: Hank bless Hour shows at the Maltese America, Sunday, Sept. 10, at maltese Bar & Tap Room. bar & tap room. This past Sunday (Sept. 10) was the Variety Hour, and the show’s theme was “Hank Bless America.” Fittingly, the Maltese stage was decorated with dangling, glittery, red, white and blue stars-and-stripes baubles, while the sound booth was draped with both the standard Old Glory as well as a rainbowflag version. A live trumpet fanfare, followed by a bit of pre-recorded Rage Against the Machine, led into the “Battle Hymn of the Republic” and Hank Duke’s grand entrance as performer and master of ceremonies. Sporting an acoustic guitar, plus a neatly trimmed beard and a flat-brimmed black cowboy hat complemented by shoulder-length hair, Duke was the personification of contemporary country. But his look is belied by a “Weird Al” Yankovic sense of musical humor that gives him leeway to take the melody of Van Halen’s “Jump” and use it for the basis of a comic diatribe about, you guessed it, “Trump.” A more subtle musical reference emerged with a parody of Rufus and Chaka Khan’s big hit, “Tell Me Somethin’ Good,” which transmogrified into “Tell Me Trump is Good.” Having gotten the ball rolling in a rollicking manner, Duke turned the stage over to his sideman, fellow guitarist/singer/comedian Steven “Uncle Steve” Schultz, whose exhortation to “Fuck politics!” provoked intense cheering that intensified in reaction to his somewhat contradictory follow-up, “Bernie, Why’d Ya Hafta Lose?” Chaz Kelly’s stand-up of 9/11 “humor”—delivered on the day before the anniversary of that seemingly impossible-to-joke-about act of depravity—challenged and confirmed our collective ability to use humor as a means of buffering and channeling our deepest senti-

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ments regarding humanity’s potential for using violence as a means of expressing political or religious frustration. Laughing at acts of terror and the people who commit or suffer from them may seem flippant, but laughing at the human condition can be, and was, therapeutic. The music and jokes (and musical jokes) provided an amusing sort of cerebral variety, but the show really took off with the addition of feats of physical dexterity. And The Good Time Variety Hour didn’t stint on providing genuinely amazing displays of brute physicality and courage, particularly in the wrestling match between 4-foot-10 Robyn Engel and 6-foot-plus opponent Uncle Steve. As it is with big-time wrestling, the moves were choreographed for maximum drama. To cap off the all-American violence vs. humor theme of the show, the climactic act of the evening featured a hotdog-eating contest between Maltese bartender, musician and all around good guy Jimmy Reno and local comedian Jason Allen. Having earlier eaten two of the dogs—supplied free for patrons of the show by Gnarly Deli—I can testify as to their quality. But watching the competitive consumption evoked such a circular rush of feelings—regarding humor, ethics, violence and diet—that I’ll have to return for a bit of follow-up contemplation in two months (Oct. 29) when the Good Time Variety Hour rolls around again. □

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tHUrsDAY 9/14—WeDNesDAY 9/20 ROCKOLOGY: Dance-rock in the

lounge. Fri, 9/15, 8:30pm. Free. Gold Country Casino & Hotel, 4020 Olive Highway, Oroville.

rUN 4 sALmON CONCert Saturday, Sept. 16 Riparia

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BLACKOUT BETTY: High-octane ’80s

CODE 3: Soul and R&B covers. Fri, 9/15,

rock. Sat, 9/16, 9pm. $5. Tackle Box, 379 E. Park Ave.

9pm. Free. White Water Saloon, 5771 Clark Road, Paradise.

CHRIS SCHADT BAND: Live rock,

THE GATEWAY SHOW: Comedians tell

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ERIC PETER: Solo jazz guitar. Thu, 9/14, 6pm. Free. Grana, 198 E. Second St.

THE TWO TRACKS: Americana band out of Wyoming. Hosted by Jim Brobeck. Proceeds benefit AquAlliance. Thu, 9/14, 7:30pm. $10. Chico Women’s Club, 592 E. Third St.

JAZZ NIGHT: A weekly performance by

The Chico Jazz Collective. Thu, 9/14, 8pm. Free. Down Lo, 319 Main St.

SUNNY SIDE BOYS: Old-time

country. Thu, 9/14, 6pm. Free. Woodstock’s Pizza, 166 E. Second St.

TURKUAZ: A nine-piece power-funk outfit from Brooklyn, New York, blending elements of pop, R&B and soul. Thu, 9/14, 7pm. $18-$22. Lost on Main, 319 Main St. www.loston mainchico.com

funk and blues. Sat, 9/16, 8:30pm. Ramada Plaza, 685 Manzanita Court.

jokes, then get really stoned and try to tell more jokes. Hosted by Billy Anderson. Fri, 9/15, 9pm. $10$15. Maltese Bar & Tap Room, 1600 Park Ave.

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3 DAY RUNNER: Live rock and soul. Fri, 9/15, 8pm. Free. The End Zone, 250 Cohasset Road.

BASSMINT: A weekly bass music party with a rotating cast of local and visiting producers and DJs. Fri, 9/15, 9:30pm. Peking Chinese Restaurant, 243 W. Second St.

CODE 3: Soul and R&B covers. Sat,

9/16, 9pm. Free. White Water Saloon, 5771 Clark Road, Paradise.

LOOKING 4 ELEVEN: Classic rock

DINNER WITH ELVIS: A tri-tip dinner

covers. Fri, 9/15, 9:30pm. $5. Feather Falls Casino & Lodge, 3 Alverda Drive, Oroville.

accompanied by live music by somebody dressed and singing like Elvis. Sat, 9/16, 5pm. $50. Butte Creek Country Club, 175 Estates Drive. www.buttecreekcountry club.com

MICRO WRESTLING FEDERATION: A high-minded spectacle in which small people wrestle each other. Check conscience at door. Fri, 9/15, 9pm. $15-$40. Tackle Box, 379 E. Park Ave.

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For the third year running, Uncle Dad’s Art Collective is putting on a concert featuring tunes submitted by local songwriters—such as Loki Miller (pictured), Hannah Jane Kile, SCOUT, Pat Hull and more—that have been reinterpreted and presented by a full Uncle Dad’s orchestra, typically in collaboration with the original artists. It’s called Small Town, Big Sound, and it’s set for two nights—Monday and Tuesday, Sept. 18-19, at the Sierra Nevada Big Room.

DRAG NIGHT: Queens show off their creative sides with outfits made out of everyday items. Sat, 9/16, 10pm. $7. Maltese Bar & Tap Room, 1600 Park Ave.

OPEN MIC: An open mic hosted by Thunder Lump and Steve Givens. Music only. Fri, 9/15, 7pm. Free. DownLo, 319 Main St.

THE JEFF PERSHING BAND: Rock, funk

and R&B originals in the lounge. Sat, 9/16, 8:30pm. Free. Feather Falls Casino & Lodge, 3 Alverda Drive, Oroville.

PUB SCOUTS: A Chico tradition—Irish

music during happy hour. Fri, 9/15, 4pm. $1. Duffy’s Tavern, 337 Main St.

NOCHE LATINA: ABK Events presents a celebration of Mexican Independence Day. Sat, 9/16, 9pm. Lost on Main, 319 Main St.

ROCKING DOWN THE HIWAY: A Doobie Brother tribute band that also specializes in road tunes. Sat, 9/16, 9:30pm. $5. Feather Falls Casino &

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RYAN JOSEPH ANDERSON: A rootsy 9pm. $13. Lost on Main, 319 Main St. www.jmaxproductions.net

THE POSEYS: Swing, jazz, blues

and vintage Western. Sun, 9/17, 6pm. Free. Farm Star Pizza, 2359 Esplanade.

PUNK/SKA SHOW: At Both Ends makes 9/16, 7pm. Riparia, 2300 Estes Road. www.run4salmon.org

SEMI-ACOUSTIC MUSIC SHOWCASE: A weekly showcase and benefit for Chico schools. Hosted by Keith Kendall and friends. Sat, 9/16, 5pm. Scotty’s Boat Landing, 12609 River Road.

SHIGEMI/ZACH/ETHAN TRIO: Music to

dine by. Sat, 9/16, 7pm. Free. Wine Time, 26 Lost Dutchman.

Chico State. 530-898-6333. www.chicoperformances.com

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AOLANI WORKSHOP & CONCERT: The

Hawaiian ukulele player leads a workshop followed by a performance of country, blues, jazz, folk and, of course, Hawaiian music. Sun, 9/17, 4pm. $15-$25. Herreid Music, 824 Oroville Ave. www.hmusic.com

MAC LETHAL: JMax Productions presents the rapper and hip-hop producer out of Missouri who made his name on the freestyle/battlerap circuit. Calex opens. Sun, 9/17,

its live debut with support from locals No Wave, Dial Up Days and Mr. Bang. Sun, 9/17, 7pm. $7. Maltese Bar & Tap Room, 1600 Park Ave.

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SMALL TOWN, BIG SOUND: Uncle Dad’s Art Collective presents a showcase of local songwriters backed by the Uncle Dad’s Orchestra. Two nights. Mon, 9/18, 6pm. $10. Sierra Nevada Big Room, 1075 E. 20th St. www.uncledad.co

TRIVIA NIGHT: Get quizzed on useless knowledge. Mon, 9/18, 9pm. Free. Down Lo, 319 Main St.

singer-songwriter (and killer guitar player) from Chicago. Tue, 9/19, 8pm. Naked Lounge, 118 W. Second St.

SMALL TOWN, BIG SOUND: Uncle Dad’s Art Collective presents its second performance showcasing local songwriters backed by the Uncle Dad’s Orchestra. Tue, 9/19, 6pm. $10. Sierra Nevada Big Room, 1075 E. 20th St. www.uncledad.co

20 WeDNesDAY

sounds, country licks with pop sensibility splitting the bill with locals Michael Russell and Scarlet Pumps. Wed, 9/20, 8pm. $7. Maltese Bar & Tap Room, 1600 Park Ave.

OPEN MIKEFULL: At Paradise’s only open mic, all musicians get two songs or 10 minutes onstage. Wed,

9/20, 7pm. $1-$2. Norton Buffalo Hall, 5704 Chapel Drive, Paradise.

TRIVIA NIGHT: Face off against rival teams with your squad of up to six fellow trivia enthusiasts. Wed, 9/20, 8pm. Free. Woodstock’s Pizza, 166 E. Second St., 530-893-1500.

KC emCee

Kansas City MC Mac Lethal is coming to Lost on Main on Sunday, Sept. 17. Why should you care? Well, Mac is one of those rappers who likes to flow in tongue-twisters, including this little gem: “I’m fighting with a flat-footed felon/ Five falcons just flew to a fountain and fell in.” That’s from his very literally titled, “Amazing Tongue Twister Rap,” available at the nearest YouTube. Anyway, he’s fun and sarcastic and weird. Check him out.

FULL HOUSE BLUES JAM: Bring your

ax and join the house band, The Southside Growlers, or just enjoy the music. Wed, 9/20, 7:30pm. $5. Feather Falls Casino & Lodge, 3 Alverda Drive, Oroville.

LIVE MUSIC OPEN MIC: Early evening open mic. Bring guitars, fiddles and whatever other instrument you enjoy and share some tunes. Wed, 9/20, 5:30pm. Maltese Bar & Tap Room, 1600 Park Ave.

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Opening this week American Assassin

An action thriller about a young man (Dylan O’Brien) who—seeking revenge for his fiance who was killed in a terrorist attack—ends up hooking up with the CIA to be trained in black ops. Cinemark 14, Feather River Cinemas, Paradise Cinema 7. Rated R.

Dawn of the Dead (1978)

A late-night showing of George A. Romero’s second zombie flick. Flesh will be eaten Saturday, Sept. 16, at 10 p.m. Pageant Theatre. Not rated.

Mother!

The tranquil life of a married couple (Jennifer Lawrence and Javier Bardem) takes a very dark turn when a couple of mysterious strangers (Ed Harris and Michelle Pfeiffer) show up at the door of their secluded country home. Directed by Darren Aronofsky (Black Swan, Requiem for a Dream). Cinemark 14, Feather River Cinemas. Rated R.

Paris, Texas (1984)

No clowning around King adaptation outdoes source material It mostly underwhelmed. Cool premise but sloppy, Ioverlong, out-of-control prose. That sucker needread

when the novel came out in 1986, and was

ed some ruthless editing. I was gobbling up Stephen King books at the time—big fan of Christine and Different Seasons—but had experienced a bit of a lull in interest with his lousy Peter Straub collaboration, The Talisman. I felt like King was overextending himself a bit, and the novel It came off as a big mess. by So, I’ll just start off by sayBob Grimm ing I’m not a huge fan of the bg rimm@ source material. newsrev iew.c om The benefit of a movie like Andy Muschietti’s It is that the director and his writers can keep some themes, but switch things up a bit and streamline the narrative to make the story It work better 30 years after it Starring bill was written. In that respect, the Skarsgard, Jaeden new It is a triumph. Lieberher, Sophia Lillis and Jeremy While the wimpy 1990 TV ray taylor. Directed miniseries dealt with both the by Andy muschietti. young and older versions of Cinemark 14, Feather The Losers’ Club, the posse river Cinemas and paradise Cinema 7. of kids that stand up to evil, rated r. the new It stands as part one, completely dividing the kid and adult stories. There’s also a major time change, with the kids’ story taking pace in the late 1980s instead of the ’50s. Thank you, Stranger Things. The core story remains the same: Children in Derry, Maine, have been disappearing for many years, and the film starts with the sad case of Georgie (Jackson Robert Scott), a little boy in a yellow rain slicker who follows his paper boat

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to the sewer drain and makes an unfortunate acquaintance. That acquaintance is Pennywise, the dancing, sewer-dwelling clown, played as a most savage beast by Bill Skarsgard, a makeup-cracking, straight-up scary demon clown with an ability to charm for a short while, but he just kind of sucks royally from the get-go, oozing with evil. If you saw him at a circus, you’d be seriously afraid for the trapeze artists and lions. He even drools a little when addressing Georgie, shortly before tearing his arm off. It’s in this moment that It immediately declares itself as an R-rated, no-holds-barred King affair rather than the sanitized TV version. The kids are great. The standout is Sophia Lillis as Beverly Marsh. At one point, one of the Losers calls her Molly Ringwald. Lillis has that kind of leading-lady-in-a-teen-film commanding screen presence. Jeremy Ray Taylor will break your heart as Ben Hanscom, the chubby kid who has a crush on Bev. Their first meeting is one of the best scenes in the film. Jack Dylan Grazer and Stranger Things’ Finn Wolfhard provide solid comic relief as Richie and Eddie, while Jaeden Lieberher, excellent in Midnight Special, does a damn fine job with the stutter and leading man job as Georgie’s big brother Bill Denbrough. As for the bad kids, Nicholas Hamilton is the second scariest entity in the film as bully Henry Bowers. He’s very real. Muschietti scores some big scares, especially during a slideshow gone very wrong, and a meeting between the Denbrough brothers in the family basement (“You’ll float, too!”). It: Part Two, with the adults, while not official yet, is a certainty. As for part one, it draws the best elements of King’s inconsistent novel effort, and comes out a frightening winner. □

This week’s Pageant repertory feature is German director Wim Wenders’ Cannes Palme d’Or-winning road movie starring Harry Dean Stanton, Nastassja Kinski and Dean Stockwell. One showing: Sunday, Sept. 17, 7 p.m. Pageant Theatre. Rated R.

Patti Cake$

Coming-of-age flick about a young woman (Danielle Macdonald) trying to rise above difficult circumstances in run-down New Jersey suburbs by transforming from Patricia Dombrowski to rapper Patti Cake$. Pageant Theatre. Rated R.

Now playing Birth of the Dragon

A throwback martial-arts action film based on the legend of a 1964 fight in San Francisco between Bruce Lee and martial arts master Wong Jack Man. Cinemark 14. Rated PG-13.

Close Encounters of the Third Kind (1977) A 40th anniversary reissue of Steven Spielberg’s sci-fi classic. Cinemark 14. Rated PG.

Hazlo Como Hombre

A Spanish-language comedy (aka “Do it Like an Hombre”) about a homophobic neanderthal who can’t deal when his longtime buddy comes out. Cinemark 14. Rated R.

Home Again

Reese Witherspoon plays a recently separated woman who, after moving out on her own with her two daughters, boards three handsome young men in her home. Rom-com shenanigans ensue. Cinemark 14, Feather River Cinemas, Paradise Cinema 7. Rated PG-13.

major NASCAR event in North Carolina. There’s so much going on in Logan Lucky that the heist, at times, seems almost beside the point. But director Steven Soderbergh and company make good on plenty of action and suspense, even as the film gives rapt attention to darkly comical digressions and bittersweet ventures into miscellanies of bespangled Southern kitsch. The pivotal figures are a rather tattered pair of brothers, a recently laid-off working man and divorcee named Jimmy (Channing Tatum) and a one-handed bartender and war vet named Clyde (Adam Driver). They and their saucy, pedal-to-the-metal sister Mellie (Riley Keough) are Logans, a family known in local legend as cursed with bad luck. The wild card in all this is an imprisoned safe-cracker/bank robber named Joe Bang (played by a fine and fiery Daniel Craig with bleach-blond crew cut and peckerwood accent). He’s the expert in the bunch, and a focal point in perhaps outlandish subplots that entail criminal acts and their deliberate reversal as a strategy for further activity, lawful and otherwise. Cinemark 14. Rated PG-13 —J.C.S.

The Nut Job 2: Nutty by Nature

A 3-D animated feature about a purple squirrel and his animal friends trying to save a natural park from being bulldozed to build a less critter-friendly amusement park. Cinemark 14. Rated PG.

Wind River

Taylor Sheridan’s Wind River is a crime thriller that distinguishes itself both as an outdoor action film and as a nuanced multicharacter drama. The central mystery of the story revolves around the violent death of a young woman whose battered body is found in snowy mountainous terrain on the Wind River Reservation in Wyoming. The somewhat scrambled investigation that ensues is conducted by a disillusioned tribal policeman (Graham Greene), an eager but young and ill-prepared FBI agent (Elizabeth Olsen) and the U.S. Fish & Wildlife hunter/tracker (Jeremy Renner) who found the body while tracking wolves that have been preying on local livestock. There’s a lively generic setup in all that, but Wind River delivers a good deal more than the conventional satisfactions, including some uncommon twists of emphasis in what may sound at first like a routinely familiar tale. Cinemark 14, Feather River Cinemas, Paradise Cinema 7. Rated R —J.C.S.

Still here All Saints

Paradise Cinema 7. Rated PG.

Annabelle: Creation

Cinemark 14, Feather River Cinemas. Rated R —B.G.

The Big Sick

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Dunkirk

Cinemark 14. Rated PG-13 —J.C.S.

See review this issue. Cinemark 14, Feather River Cinemas, Paradise Cinema 7. Rated R —B.G.

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A 3-D animated feature about an orphan girl (voiced by Elle Fanning) who sets off for Paris with dreams of becoming a ballerina. Released in Canada and France last year under the name Ballerina. Cinemark 14, Feather River Cinemas, Paradise Cinema 7. Rated PG.

Cinemark 14. Rated PG. Paradise Cinema 7. Rated PG-13.

The Hitman’s Bodyguard

Cinemark 14, Feather River Cinemas, Paradise Cinema 7. Rated R.

Spider-Man: Homecoming Cinemark 14. Rated PG-13.

Logan Lucky

The central story involves the somewhat farcical scheme of some Deep South smalltimers’ attempt to pull off a big heist during a

Wonder Woman

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love, food and drink—are of lazy summer days exploring by Henri Barcelona’s Bourride Barrio Gótico, the city’s Gothic Quarter. The crooked, Medieval cobblestone streets and alleys held mystery and surprise—the sweet, lilting melody of a street musician’s violin drifting in and out of shadows, a tiny, rare-book store, its window clouded from dust and smoke stains, an old blind vendor selling scarves, an absinthe bar, the Picasso museum and balconies with wrought-iron railings and bougainvillea cascading from earthenware pots. And then, suddenly, around a corner: a small cafe with a couple of tables on the sidewalk outside and a dark Catalan boywaiter, with a cigarette and starched white shirt, leaning against the little restaurant’s ancient stone doorway. A brief rest and a bite to eat. A glass of chilled white wine and a bowl of Gazpacho Andaluz. Then later, perhaps, a nap. The classic Spanish gazpacho originated in Andalusia, in southern Spain, where the cold, puréed soup helped ward off the area’s notoriously blistering summer heat. Served with a wide array of garnishes—from hardboiled eggs to bell peppers—it’s

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found on menus and in kitchens today from Sevilla and the Costa del Sol to Cadaques and San Sebastián, as well as in Portugal. It’s also become popular in California, which shares Iberia’s Mediterranean climate and where the soup’s ingredients grow bountifully. Although tomatoes are a key ingredient in most gazpacho recipes, the soup dates from long before tomatoes were brought to Europe from the New World. Originally, the principal ingredients were stale bread, garlic, olive oil and vinegar. In fact, tomatoes are still not included in some Andalusian gazpachos, including “white gazpacho,” made with almonds. Other variations include nonpuréed, chunky gazpacho, as well as gazpacho manchego, from La Mancha, a warm stew made with rabbit and game birds. Chico might be the perfect town for Gazpacho Andaluz. Not only does the summer heat prescribe it, but nearly all the ingredients are grown locally and are available—fresh and inexpensive—at the farmers’ markets in town. Bell peppers, cucumbers, garlic and, of course, the red juicy tomatoes—for around $10, you can buy everything you need. Henri has found that Chico’s market’s sweet Armenian cucumbers work wonderfully in his basic recipe. Paired with an appropriate beverage—and perhaps a nap—a

big bowl of gazpacho can deliver at least partial relief from the heat of a Chico summer afternoon. Henri’s gazpacho Andaluz Ingredients: 5 or 6 large tomatoes (well ripened, preferably on the vine) 1 large cucumber 1 large green bell pepper 1/2 onion (preferably red torpedo) 1 clove garlic 3 tablespoons olive oil 3 tablespoons red-wine vinegar 2 teaspoons salt 2 1/2 cups water with ice Garnishes (as desired): cucumbers, bell peppers (all colors), onions, avocado, celery, chives, parsley, croutons, hard-boiled eggs, ham

Cut the tomatoes into quarters. Peel and seed the cucumber, and cut into bite-size chunks. Remove the stem from the bell pepper, and slice. Chop onion and garlic. Purée all vegetables in a blender or food processor, then pour into a large bowl. Add oil, vinegar, salt, and whisk until smooth. Add ice water (with the ice cubes), and stir. Transfer to large glass pitcher, and chill in refrigerator. Cut your chosen garnish ingredients into small, bite-size pieces and place in small, individual bowls. When gazpacho is chilled, whisk again, and serve. Top with at least three or four of the different garnishes and salt and pepper to taste. □

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A Deeper Understanding The War On Drugs Atlantic In 2011, The War On Drug’s Slave Ambient came out and blew a small number of minds (this writer’s included). But it wasn’t until 2014’s Lost In A Dream that the larger public ear caught wind of mastermind Adam Granduciel’s brilliant comprehension of a well-made song. This newest release—the band’s first on a major label—feels almost like an extension of the last. It’s a hazy yet punch-packed, well-crafted batch of 1980s-acknowledging tunes. The songs are of the same ilk as those of some of rock history’s great pop-makers—Tom Petty, Bruce Springsteen, and on “Clean Living,” Rod Stewart. While too much production can sometimes just be too much, the effect here is that of a watercolor; pieces overlapping with such gradual delicacy that the overall vision is seamless. There isn’t much that differentiates each tune as its own—especially on the drum front on the upbeat numbers—but regardless, as a whole, it stays on the mark. —Robin Bacior

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ARIES (March 21-April 19): Two animals

are pictured prominently on Australia’s coat of arms: the kangaroo and the large flightless bird known as the emu. One of the reasons they were chosen is that both creatures rarely walk backward. They move forward or not at all. Australia’s founders wanted this to symbolize the nation’s pledge to never look back, to remain focused on advancing toward the future. The coming weeks will be a favorable time for you to make a similar commitment, Aries. Is there a new symbol you might adopt to inspire your intention?

catch a glimpse of that new direction. I’d be able to better endure the pain and confusion if I could get a tangible sense of the future happiness that my pain and confusion are preparing me for. Can you offer me any free advice? —Lost Libra.” Dear Libra: The pain and confusion come from the dying of the old ways. They need to die a bit more before the new direction will reveal itself clearly. I predict that will happen soon—no later than October 1.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Welcome

to “Compose Your Own Oracle,” a special edition of Free Will Astrology. Departing from tradition, I’m temporarily stepping aside so you can have the freedom to write the exact horoscope you want. Normally, you might be in danger of falling victim to presumptuous arrogance if you imagined you could wield complete control over how your destiny unfolds. But in the days ahead, that rule won’t be as unyielding, because cosmic forces will be giving you more slack than usual. Fate and karma, which frequently impel you to act according to patterns that were set in place long ago, are giving you at least a partial respite. To get the maximum benefit out of “Compose Your Own Oracle,” identify three plot developments you’d like to weave into a self-fulfilling prophecy for your immediate future. Then start weaving.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): The

Simpsons is an animated sitcom that will soon begin its 29th consecutive year on TV. During its run, it has told more than 600 stories. The creators of another animated sitcom, South Park, once did an episode entitled “Simpsons Already Did It,” which referenced their feelings that it was hard to come up with new tales because their rival had already used so many good ones. I bring this up, Taurus, because I suspect your life story will soon be spinning out novel plots that have never before been seen, not even on The Simpsons or South Park. You could and should be the Best Storyteller of the Month.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Love won’t

exactly be free in the coming weeks, but there should be some good deals. And I’m not referring to risky black-market stuff obtained in back alleys, either. I mean straightforward liaisons and intriguing intimacy at a reasonable cost. So if you’re comfortably mated, I suggest you invest in a campaign to bring more comedy and adventure into your collaborative efforts. If you’re single, wipe that love-starved look off your face and do some exuberant window-shopping. If you’re neither comfortably mated nor single, money may temporarily be able to buy you a bit more happiness.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21):

Almost two-thirds of us confess that if we are alone, we might sip milk directly from the carton rather than first pouring it into a glass. Fourteen percent of us have used milk as part of our sexual activities. One out of every five of us admit that we have “borrowed” someone else’s milk from the fridge at work. Most shockingly, four percent of us brag that we have blown milk out our noses on purpose. I expect that in the next two weeks, you Sagittarians will exceed all these norms. Not just because you’ll be in the mood to engage in mischievous experiments and playful adventures with milk, but because you’re likely to have a loosey-goosey relationship with almost everything.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): The cur-

rent state of your fate reminds me of the sweet confusion alluded to in Octavio Paz’s poem “Between Going and Staying”: “All is visible and elusive, all is near and can’t be touched.” For another clue to the raw truth of your life right now, I’ll quote the poet William Wordsworth. He spoke of “fleeting moods of shadowy exultation.” Is the aura described by Paz and Wordsworth a problem that you should try to fix? Is it detrimental to your heroic quest? I don’t think do. Just the opposite, really: I hope you can hang out for a while in this pregnant mystery—between the yes and the no, between the dark and the light, between the dream and the reality. It will help you learn what you’ve been too restless to tune in to in the past.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): The imminent

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

coming weeks will an excellent time for you to raise funds in support of political prisoners, or to volunteer at a soup kitchen or to donate blood at a blood bank. In fact, any charitable service you perform for people you don’t know will be excellent for your physical and mental health. You can also generate vivid blessings for yourself by being extra thoughtful, kind, and generous toward people you care for. You’re in a phase of your astrological cycle when unselfish acts will yield maximum selfish benefits.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): In his

novel The Jungle, muckraker Upton Sinclair (1878-1968) exposed the abominable hygiene and working conditions of the meat-packing industry. The uproar that followed led to corrective legislation by the U.S. Congress. Sinclair remained devoted to serving the public good throughout his career. He liked to say that the term “social justice” was inscribed on his heart. Drawing from his inspiration, Aquarius, I suggest you decide what your soul’s main motto is—and imagine that it is written on your heart. Now is a perfect moment time to clarify your life’s purpose, and intensify your commitment to it; to devote even more practical, tender zeal to fulfilling the reason you were born.

future will be a favorable time for refurbished models and revived originals. They are likely to be more fun and interesting the second time around. I suspect that this will also be an auspicious phase for substitutes and alternatives. They may even turn out to be better than the so-called real things they replace. So be artful in formulating Plan B and Plan C, Leo. Switching over to backups may ultimately bring out more of the best in you and whisk you toward your ultimate goal in unexpected ways.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): In the coming

weeks, you might want to read the last few pages of a book before you decide to actually dive in and devour the whole thing. I also suggest you take what I just said as a useful metaphor to apply in other areas. In general, it might be wise to surmise the probable outcomes of games, adventures and experiments before you get totally involved. Try this fun exercise: Imagine you are a psychic prophet as you evaluate the long-range prospects of any influences that are vying to play a role in your future.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): You know

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): “Dear Dr. As-

trology: I’m feeling lost, but am also feeling very close to finding my new direction. It hurts! It would be so helpful if I could just

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following persons are doing business as UNTAMED BAKESHOP at 627 Broadway St. Ste 170 Chico, CA 95928. KALA RIDDLE 1661 Forest Ave Apt. 89 Chico, CA 95928. KYLE RIDDLE 1661 Forest Ave, Apt 89 Chico, CA 95928. This business is conducted by A Married Couple. Signed: KALA RIDDLE Dated: August 18, 2017 FBN Number: 2017-0001123 Published: August 24,31, September 7,14, 2017

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following persons are doing business as KOVACH MEDIA at 1665 N Cherry Street Apt 12 Chico, CA 95926. DUSTIN SMITH 1665 N Cherry Street Apt 12 Chico, CA 95926. TIFFANY SMITH 1665 N Cherry Street Apt 12 Chico, CA 95926. This business is conducted by A Married Couple. Signed: DUSTIN SMITH Dated: August 18, 2017 FBN Number: 2017-0001122

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following persons are doing business as PITOIP LLC, PLUGGED IN AND TURNED ON IN PARADISE at 5972 Royal Point Drive Paradise, CA 95969. PITOIP LLC 5972 Royal Point Drive Paradise, CA 95969. This business is conducted by A Limited Liability Company. Signed: CLAY REID, PRES. Dated: August 11, 2017 FBN Number: 2017-0001079 Published: August 24,31, September 7,14, 2017

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following persons are doing business as HEARTSONG YOGA at 6311 Skyway Paradise, CA 95969. HUGH HOOKS JR. 1363 Brill Rd Paradise, CA 95969. CARMI HOOKS 1363 Brill Rd Paradise, CA 95969. This business is conducted by A Married Couple. Signed: CARMI HOOKS Dated: August 15, 2017 FBN Number: 2017-0001097 Published: August 24,31, September 7,14, 2017

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following persons are doing business as 2 ENGLISH LADIES, TWO ENGLISH LADIES at 309 Westin Lane Chico, CA 95973. PATRICIA M HOLDSTOCK 309 Westin Lane Chico, CA 95973. CLAIRE STEPHENS 2 Rugosa Oak Court Chico, CA 95973. This business is conducted by A General Partnership. Signed: PATRICIA M HOLDSTOCK Dated: July 7, 2017 FBN Number: 2017-0000926 Published: August 24,31, September 7,14, 2017

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person is doing business as ORO PLAZA at 1900 Oro Dam Blvd Oroville, CA 95966. KIRK BENGTSON 1037 Village Lane Chico, CA 95926. This business is conducted by an Individual. Signed: KIRK BENGTSON Dated: July 31, 2017 FBN Number: 2017-0001030 Published: August 24,31, September 7,14, 2017

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following persons are doing business as TEB PANTRY at 1982 Modoc Drive Chico, CA 95928. ALI EMDADIAN 1982 Modoc Drive Chico, CA 95928. MOHAMMADREZA SOLEYMANI 1982 Modoc Drive Chico, CA 95928. This business is conducted by A General Partnership. Signed: ALI EMDADIAN Dated: August 16, 2017 FBN Number: 2017-0001106 Published: August 24,31, September 7,14, 2017

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following persons are doing business as LA BUENA TIERRA at 50 Cameo Dr. Apt 3 Chico CA, CA 95973. AUTUMN HOPE MENDEZ 50 Cameo Dr. Apt 3 Chico CA, CA 95973. GABRIEL MENDOZA 50 Cameo Dr. Apt 3 Chico CA, CA 95973. This business is conducted by Copartners. Signed: AUTUMN MENDEZ Dated: August 11, 2017 FBN Number: 2017-0001083 Published: August 24,31, September 7,14, 2017

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following persons are doing business as WOODS GENERAL STORE at 19175 New York Flat Rd Forbestown, CA 95941. RHEANNA MARIE WOODS 94 Buckeye Dr Forbestown, CA 95941. SCOTT WALTER WOODS 94 Buckeye Dr Forbestown, CA 95941. This business is conducted by A Married Couple. Signed: RHEANNA MARIE WOODS Dated: August 1, 2017 FBN Number: 2017-0001043 Published: August 24,31, September 7,14, 2017

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person is doing business as ARCHWAY MANAGEMENT at 1469 Arch Way Chico, CA 95973. BETH ANN WHITE 1469 Arch Way Chico, CA 95973. This business is conducted by an Individual. Signed: BETH WHITE Dated: July 27, 2017 FBN Number: 2017-0001010 Published: August 24,31, September 7,14, 2017

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person is doing business as FONG FINANCIAL SERVICES at 120 Independence Cir Ste E Chico, CA 95973. FONG MICHAEL LO 1877 Modoc Drive Chico, CA 95928. This business is conducted by an Individual. Signed: FONG MICHAEL LO Dated: August 21, 2017 FBN Number: 2017-0001133 Published: August 24,31, September 7,14, 2017

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following persons are doing business as CHICO DRINK, CHICO DRINKS at 1148 Stanley Ave Chico, CA 95928. CARLIE RAE ADAMS 1148 Stanley Ave Chico, CA 95928. SAMUEL L ADAMS 1148 Stanley Ave Chico, CA 95928. This business is conducted by A Married Couple. Signed: SAMUEL L. ADAMS Dated: August 16, 2017 FBN Number: 2017-0001105 Published: August 24,31, September 7,14, 2017 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person is doing

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business as GEOLOGY ROCKS! AND MINERALS, KCV CONSULTING at 835 Main St Chico, CA 95926. KASEY CARLOS VALLE 835 Main St Chico, CA 95926. This business is conducted by an Individual. Signed: KASEY VALLE Dated: August 24, 2017 FBN Number: 2017-0001151 Published: August 31, September 7,14,21, 2017

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person is doing business as FAMILY TREE HYDROPONIC SUPPLY at 2961 Hwy 32 Unit 27 Chico, CA 95973. KASEY VALLE 852 Grass Ct Chico, CA 95926. This business is conducted by an Individual. Signed: KASEY VALLE Dated: August 24, 2017 FBN Number: 2017-0001150 Published: August 31, September 7,14,21, 2017

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following persons are doing business as BROTHERS FOUNDATION, PEACE BROTHERS FOUNDATION, REDWOOD GROVE CONNECTION at 1436 Salem St Chico, CA 95928. RONALD BROWN 1617 E Lassen Ave Chico, CA 95973. CHARLES THOMPSON 1436 Salem St Chico, CA 95928. This business is conducted by A General Partnership. Signed: CHARLES THOMPSON Dated: August 24, 2017 FBN Number: 2017-0001152 Published: August 31, September 7,14,21, 2017

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person is doing business as MICROBLADING BY CHEYANN at 142 W 2nd Street Suite C Chico, CA 95928. CHEYANN VELASQUEZ 1048 Montgomery St Oroville, CA 95965. This business is conducted by an Individual. Signed: CHEYANN VELASQUEZ Dated: August 2, 2017 FBN Number: 2017-0001052 Published: August 31, September 7,14,21, 2017

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person is doing business as NOR CAL CREAMERY at 66 North Valley Ct Chico, CA 95973. RICK WRIGHT 66 North Valley Ct Chico, CA 95973. This business is conducted by an Individual. Signed: RICK H. WRIGHT Dated: August 22, 2017 FBN Number: 2017-0001139 Published: August 31, September 7,14,21, 2017

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person is doing business as STRONG AGAIN at 1916 Oleander Ave Chico, CA

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following persons are doing business as BECKY’S EARTHWORM FARM at 598 E Street Suite 140 Chico, CA 140. JUAN GABRIEL GARCIA 4968 Durham Pentz Oroville, CA 95965. SAYEGH BROTHERS, INC 598 E Street Suite 140 Chico, CA 140. VERONICA SOLORIO 4968 Durham Pentz Oroville, CA 95965. This business is conducted by A General Partnership. Signed: SAM SAYEGH Dated: August 30, 2017 FBN Number: 2017-0001171 Published: September 7,14,21,28, 2017

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person is doing business as DG AND T TRUCKING at 1693 Park View Lane Chico, CA 95926. DONALD P CASSONE 1693 Park View Lane Chico, CA 95926. This business is conducted by an Individual. Signed: DONALD P. CASSONE Dated: August 24, 2017 FBN Number: 2017-0001149 Published: September 7,14,21,28, 2017

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following persons are doing business as NORTH VALLEY AUTO AND TRUCK at 4950 Cohasset Rd Suite 6 Chico, CA 95973. GREGORY THEODOR HOWELL 19 Top Flight Court Chico, CA 95928. BUSTER RICH 10 San Gabriel Dr Unit A Chico, CA 95973. This business is conducted by A General Partnership. Signed: GREG HOWELL Dated: August 8, 2017 FBN Number: 2017-0001069 Published: September 7,14,21,28, 2017

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person is doing business as NORTHERN CALIFORNIA HEALTH AND WELLNESS CENTER at 8 Governors Lane Chico, CA 95926. RICHARD PRUETT 3500 Cory Canyon Rrd Oroville, CA 95926. This business is conducted by an Individual. Signed: RICHARD PRUETT Dated: August 29, 2017 FBN Number: 2017-0001168 Published: September 7,14,21,28, 2017

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person is doing business as JUMPSTART NUTRITION at 167 E. 3rd Ave Chico, CA 95926. JUDY AKEMI HAMAMOTO 476 Hoopa Circle Chico, CA

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95926. This business is conducted by an Individual. Signed: JUDY A HAMAMOTO Dated: August 29, 2017 FBN Number: 2017-0001169 Published: September 7,14,21,28, 2017

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following persons are doing business as MARSHALL AND MARSHALL ACCOUNTING at 1294 E 1st Ave, Ste 100 Chico, CA 95926. STEFANIE MARIE MARSHALL 1927 Ackerman Avenue Durham, CA 95938. WALTER THOMAS MARSHALL JR 1660 Lance Terrace Chico, CA 95973. This business is conducted by A General Partnership. Signed: STEFANIE MARSHALL Dated: August 18, 2017 FBN Number: 2017-0001120 Published: September 7,14,21,28, 2017

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person is doing business as CREATIVE NERD, ESSENCE ART STUDIO, GRAPHIC DESIGN FOR A CAUSE at 40 Hampshire Drive Chico, CA 95926. CONNIE MAY CASPARIE 40 Hampshire Drive Chico, CA 95926. This business is conducted by an Individual. Signed: CONNIE MAY CASPARIE Dated: August 14, 2017 FBN Number: 2017-0001094 Published: September 7,14,21,28, 2017

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person is doing business as J’S HOME REPAIRS at 9225 Good Speed Unit N Durham, CA 95938. JAY DARREN DORNER 9225 Good Speed Unit N Durham, CA 95938. This business is conducted by an Individual. Signed: JAY DORNER Dated: August 28, 2017 FBN Number: 2017-0001160 Published: September 7,14,21,28, 2017

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person is doing business as SHINE STARS at 2838 Esplanade #3 Chico, CA 95973. AYMAN ALDAHNEEM 2838 Esplanade #3 Chico, CA 95973. This business is conducted by an Individual. Signed: AYMAN ALDAHNEEM Dated: September 7, 2017 FBN Number: 2017-0001214 Published: September 14,21,28, October 5, 2017

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person is doing business as ALTERATIONS NANDAS at 2059 Forest Ave #1 Chico, CA 95928. LAURA KARIZA OLIVA-ACOSTA 2489 Nakia Ct Durham, CA 95938. This business is conducted by an Individual. Signed: LAURA KARIZA OLIVA ACOSTA Dated: August 22, 2017 FBN Number: 2017-0001138 Published: September 14,21,28, October 5, 2017

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following persons are doing business as MADE BY JADE at 1417 Ridgebrook Way Chico, CA 95928. DESIREE SUHR PEREZ 1417 Ridgebrook Way Chico, CA 95928. JASON TARANTINO 2071 Amanda Way Apt 69 Chico, CA 95928. This business is conducted by A General Partnership. Signed: JASON TARANTINO Dated: September 6, 2017 FBN Number: 2017-0001205 Published: September 14,21,28, October 5, 2017

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following persons are doing business as FAST-N-EASY MARKET at 5309 Skyway Paradise, CA 95969. FAST-N-EASY, INC 619 Fremont St Colusa, CA 95932. This business is conducted by A Corporation. Signed: KAVINDER K. CHATKARA, PRESIDENT Dated: September 5, 2017 FBN Number: 2017-0001199 Published: September 14,21,28, October 5, 2017

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following persons are doing business as CHICO PEDIATRICS at 670 Rio Lindo Ste 300 Chico, CA 95926. CHICO PEDIATRIC MEDICAL GROUP INC 670 Rio Lindo Ste 300 Chico, CA 95926. This business is conducted by A Corporation. Signed: JOHN ASARIAN, PRESIDENT Dated: August 14, 2017 FBN Number: 2017-0001092 Published: September 14,21,28, October 5, 2017

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person is doing business as THE ELEGANT FOREST at 14726 Carnegie Road Magalia, CA 95954. SHERRY L BARNES 14726 Carnegie Road Magalia, CA 95954. This business is conducted by an Individual. Signed: SHERRY L. BARNES Dated: September 5, 2017 FBN Numbe: 2017-0001194 Published: September 14,21,28, October 5, 2017

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person is doing business as NC ESTATE INVESTORS at 720 High St Oroville, CA 95965. NATHAN SANTIAGO CRUZ 720 High St Oroville, CA 95965. This business is conducted by an Individual. Signed: NATHAN CRUZ Dated: August 2, 2017 FBN Number: 2017-0001053 Published: September 14,21,28, October 5, 2017

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following persons are doing business as MOMMY MADE ENCAPSULATION SAC VALLEY at 203 Higgins Ave Gridley, CA 95948. HOLLIE NICOLE BYERS 203 Higgins Ave Gridley, CA 95948.

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JACOB WILLIAM BYERS 203 Higgins Ave Gridley, CA 95948. This business is conducted by A Married Couple. Signed: JACOB BYERS Dated: August 11, 2017 FBN Number: 2017-0001080 Published: September 14,21,28, October 5, 2017

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person is doing business as CHICO REAL ESTATE MANAGEMENT at 1685 Park View Lane Chico, CA 95926. KIMBERLY HIGBY 1685 Park View Lane Chico, CA 95926. This business is conducted by an Individual. Signed: KIMBERLY HIGBY Dated: August 30, 2017 FBN Number: 2017-0001170 Published: September 14,21,28, October 5, 2017

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following persons are doing business as FANTAST INSURANCE SERVICES, FANTAST MERGERS AND ACQUISITIONS, FANTAST REALTY AND INVESTMENTS at 1940 Hillpark Lane Paradise, CA 95969. FANTAST CORPORATION 1940 Hillpark Lane Paradise, CA 95969. This business is conducted by A Corporation. Signed: JIM LAWRENCE FINNIE, CEO Dated: September 7, 2017 FBN Number: 2017-0001220 Published: September 14,21,28, October 5, 2017

NOTICES NOTICE OF LIEN SALE Pursuant to CA Business Code 21700, in lieu of rents due, the following units contain clothes, furniture, boxes, etc. DAVID BRANTLEY SR. #229ss (rocking chair, old boxes, misc. items) DOLORES DAVENPORT #072cc (Dresser, bedframe, desk) DOLORES DAVENPORT #173 cc (boxes, dresser) AMANDA FARRIS #301 (clothes, boxes, misc. items) AMANDA FARRIS #268ss (boxes, bed, dresser) FRANCINE KNOWLES #395cc1 (kids toys, boxes) WILLIAM MARTIN #426cc (boxes, misc. items) CARA MAYS #205ss (boxes, clothes) JAMES PFIEFLE #066cc (tools, bed, boxes) JAMES TROXEL #327cc (dresser, boxes, couch) AMY WOOD #468BCC (boxes, toys) Contents to be sold to the highest bidder on: September 23, 2017 Beginning at 12:00pm Sale to be held at: Bidwell Self Storage 65 Heritage Lane Chico, CA 95926. (530) 893-2109 Published: September 7,14, 2017

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner SALOMON P LESTER filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name: SALOMON PATRICK LESTER

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Proposed name: SALOMON MONTANEZ 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: November 3, 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: September 6, 2017 Case Number: 17CV02320 Published: September 14,21,28, October 5, 2017

SUMMONS SUMMONS NOTICE TO DEFENDANT: JAMIE C SANTULLI YOU ARE BEING SUED BY PLAINTIFF: BUTTE COUNTY CREDIT BUREAU A CORP NOTICE! You have been sued. The court may decide against you without your being heard unless you respond within 30 days. Read the information below. You have 30 CALENDAR DAYS after this summons and legal papers are served on you to file a written response at this court and have a copy served on the plaintiff. A letter or phone call will not protect you. Your written response must be in proper legal form if you want the court to hear your case. There may be a court form that you can use for your response. You can find these court forms and more information at the California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp), your county library, or the courthouse nearest you. If you cannot pay the filing fee, ask the court clerk for a fee waiver form. If you do not file your response on time, you may lose the case by default, and your wages, money and property may be taken without further warning from the court. There are other legal requirements. You may want to call an attorney right away. If you do not know an attorney, you may want to call an attorney referral service. If you cannot afford an attorney, you may be eligible for free legal services from a nonprofit legal services program. You can locate these nonprofit groups at the California Legal Services Web site (www.lawhelpcalifornia.org), the California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp), or by contacting your local court or county bar association. NOTE: The court has a statutory lien for waived fees and costs on any settlement or arbitration award of $10,000 or more in a civil case. The Court’s lien must be paid before the court will dismiss the case. The name and address of the court is: Superior Court of California, County of Butte 1775 Concord Avenue Chico, CA 95928 LIMITED CIVIL CASE

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The name, address and telephone number of plaintiff’s attorney is: JOSEPH L SELBY (#249546) Law Office of Ferris & Selby 2607 Forest Avenue Ste 130 Chico, CA 95928. (530) 366-4290 Dated: February 24, 2017 Signed: KIMBERLY FLENER Case Number: 17CV00570 Published: September 7,14,21,28, 2017

SUMMONS NOTICE TO DEFENDANT: ADRIAN J ESTERLINE YOU ARE BEING SUED BY PLAINTIFF: BUTTE COUNTY CREDIT BUREAU A CORP NOTICE! You have been sued. The court may decide against you without your being heard unless you respond within 30 days. Read the information below. You have 30 CALENDAR DAYS after this summons and legal papers are served on you to file a written response at this court and have a copy served on the plaintiff. A letter or phone call will not protect you. Your written response must be in proper legal form if you want the court to hear your case. There may be a court form that you can use for your response. You can find these court forms and more information at the California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp), your county library, or the courthouse nearest you. If you cannot pay the filing fee, ask the court clerk for a fee waiver form. If you do not file your response on time, you may lose the case by default, and your wages, money and property may be taken without further warning from the court. There are other legal requirements. You may want to call an attorney right away. If you do not know an attorney, you may want to call an attorney referral service. If you cannot afford an attorney, you may be eligible for free legal services from a nonprofit legal services program. You can locate these nonprofit groups at the California Legal Services Web site (www.lawhelpcalifornia.org), the California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp), or by contacting your local court or county bar association. NOTE: The court has a statutory lien for waived fees and costs on any settlement or arbitration award of $10,000 or more in a civil case. The Court’s lien must be paid before the court will dismiss the case. The name and address of the court is: Superior Court of California, County of Butte 1775 Concord Avenue Chico, CA 95928 LIMITED CIVIL CASE The name, address and telephone number of plaintiff’s attorney is: JOSEPH L SELBY (#249546) Law Office of Ferris & Selby 2607 Forest Avenue Ste 130 Chico, CA 95928. (530) 366-4290 Dated: March 2, 2017 Signed: KIMBERLY FLENER Case Number: 17CV00687 Published: September 7,14,21,28, 2017

PETITION NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE KEVIN C. FREEMAN, ALSO KNOWN AS KEVIN CHRISTOPHER FREEMAN To all heirs and beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of:

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KEVIN C. FREEMAN, ALSO KNOWN AS KEVIN CHRISTOPHER FREEMAN A Petition for Probate has been filed by: JOHN B. FREEMAN in the Superior Court of California, County of Butte. The Petition for Probate requests that: JOHN B. FREEMAN be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. The petition requests authority to administer 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 conseted to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant authority. A hearing on the petition will be held in this court as follows: Date: September 19, 2017 Time: 9:00 a.m. Dept: Probate Address of the court: Superior Court of California County of Butte 1775 Concord Ave. Chico, CA 95926. IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult an attorney knowledgeable in California 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: NICOLE R. PLOTTEL 466 Vallombrosa Ave. Chico, CA 95926. (530) 893-2882 Case Number: 17PR00301 Dated: August 24, 2017 Published: August 31, September 7,14, 2017

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Second, Sylvia got excited. “He had me at ‘I think you guys qualify to buy,’” said Sylvia. Third, the Realtor showed them a house. “One house!” said Ryan. “You’re not supposed to buy the first house you see, right?” But for Sylvia it was love at first sight. “I told her you gotta shop around a little,” said Ryan. “You know what she said? ‘That’s not what you told me when you asked me to marry you.’” To top things off, Ryan’s grandfather gifted them the money they needed for a down payment. “My grandpa is one stingy and cantankerous old dude. But when Sylvia sweet-talked him, it was like taking candy from a baby.” Ryan shook his head slowly again. “You can’t fight a force of nature, right?”

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ADDRESS

TOWN

PRICE

BR/BA

3453 Shadowtree Ln 3158 Summit Ridge Ter 343 Legion Ave 29 Spicebush Ct 4148 Stone Valley Ct 3035 Top Hand Ct 431 Madrone Ave 639 Burnt Ranch Way 2344 Tiffany Way 1439 Laburnum Ave 282 Saint Augustine Dr

Chico Chico Chico Chico Chico Chico Chico Chico Chico Chico Chico

$820,000 $799,000 $799,000 $567,500 $455,000 $435,136 $405,000 $402,000 $360,000 $351,500 $347,500

3/3 4/3 4/4 3/4 3/2 3/3 3/2 4/3 4/3 4/3 3/2

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TOWN

PRICE

BR/BA

212 Legacy Ln 1220 Kentfield Rd 331 Legacy Ln 445 Henshaw Ave 248 W 7th Ave 17 Silkwood Way 26 Redding Dr 2736 Madera Ln 2192 Huntington Dr 1605 Greenhaven Ln 716 Wayne Ln

Chico Chico Chico Chico Chico Chico Chico Chico Chico Chico Chico

$335,000 $325,000 $325,000 $312,000 $305,000 $300,000 $300,000 $300,000 $290,000 $285,500 $285,000

4/2 3/2 3/2 3/2 3/3 3/2 3/1 3/2 3/2 3/2 4/2

SQ. FT. 1741 1437 1436 1556 1155 1261 1050 1480 1527 1445 1480

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The following houses were sold in Butte County by real estate agents or private parties during the week of August 28, 2017 – September 1, 2017. The housing prices are based on the stated documentary transfer tax of the parcel and may not necessarily reflect the actual sale price of the home. ADDRESS

TOWN

PRICE

BR/BA

TOWN

PRICE

BR/BA

3440 Hackamore Ln

Chico

$282,000

3/2

SQ. FT. 1598

340 Ward Blvd

ADDRESS

Oroville

$350,000

6/1

1040

1081 Windsor Way

Chico

$260,000

3/2

1233

3639 Hildale Ave

Oroville

$350,000

3/2

1831

1465 Eaton Rd

Chico

$250,000

3/2

1248

2 Adelaide Way

Oroville

$340,000

2/3

2540

535 W 12th St

Chico

$243,636

2/1

909

187 Greenbank Ave

Oroville

$285,500

3/2

1175

1284 Hobart St

Chico

$243,000

3/2

1401

4940 Foothill Blvd

Oroville

$265,000

2/2

1422

20 Knightsbridge Ln

Chico

$239,000

2/1

865

4404 Sierra Del Sol

Paradise

$463,000

4/3

2535

2627 North Ave

Chico

$185,000

2/1

836

301 Burden Ter

Paradise

$458,000

3/2

2241

1125 Sheridan Ave #44

Chico

$172,000

2/2

1031

1606 Revere Ct

Paradise

$349,000

3/2

2131

1041 Cherry St #5

Chico

$85,000

2/1

816

1770 Drendel Cir

Paradise

$330,000

4/2

1848

500 Chinese Wall Rd

Oroville

$399,000

2/1

1488

5697 Fickett Ln

Paradise

$261,500

3/2

1649

3 Mary Jo Pl

Oroville

$370,000

3/2

1842

457 Sunset Dr

Paradise

$256,000

2/3

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