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CHICO’S FREE NEWS & ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY VOLUME 41, ISSUE 48 THURSDAY, JULY 26, 2018 WWW.NEWSREVIEW.COM

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Vol. 41, Issue 48 • July 26, 2018 OPINION

Editorial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Guest Comment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Second & Flume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Letters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . This Modern World . . . . . . . . . . . . . Streetalk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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EVERYBODY’S BUSINESS

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ARTS & CULTURE

Arts feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 This Week . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Fine arts listings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Scene . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Nightlife . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Reel World . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Chow. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Arts DEVO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Brezsny’s Astrology . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

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OPINION

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EDITORIAL

What were they thinking? If you haven’t seen the Butte County Sheriff’s Office’s

lip-sync battle video, please take a moment (actually, about four minutes) to watch as members of local law enforcement take part in a public relations phenomenon. For the uninitiated, the so-called lip-sync challenge has been accepted by cop shops from Virginia to San Francisco. In Butte County, the effort was met with a spectacular kind of enthusiasm, the overzealous kind. A couple more adjectives: embarrassing, wasteful, ill-timed. Here’s an overview: Dozens of personnel from the Butte County Sheriff’s Office dance (or attempt to dance—rhythm is hard for some folks) to Brooks and Dunn’s “Boot Scootin’ Boogie.” We at the CN&R have nothing against early-’90s mainstream country, per se, but we certainly would’ve suggested a song that didn’t portray our region as a redneck booze-swillin’ backwater—or, as the song puts it, “Out in the country where … they got whiskey, women, music and smoke.” Sheriff Kory Honea doesn’t get his groove on, but he appears in the video. That means he was all right with the amount of resources poured into it. We noted deputies and other personnel from various units—dispatch, K-9, marine, corrections, air, among others. Yes, there’s a boat and a helicopter in this

example of unmitigated wasted taxpayer dollars. This isn’t already filmed footage, folks. There’s a long shot of said helicopter flying in behind a sheriff’s SUV and then landing moments before a couple of deputies jump out and start “dancing.” The boat and its boogie-ing occupants are captured by drone. (Go to facebook.com/ bcsonews). But let’s talk about the backdrop. Nationwide, the lip-sync challenge is a way to counter the tarnished image law enforcement agencies have been saddled with in the wake of rampant police brutality, including the shooting deaths of civilians. Butte County has had its share of controversy in recent years. Take, for example, the racial discrimination case winding its way through federal court based on a longtime deputy’s allegations of harassment. Or, think about the multiple sheriff’s employees convicted of sexual activity with jail inmates. As you’ll read in our Newslines section this week, the Butte County Sheriff’s Office is named in a lawsuit filed by the children of a Palermo woman who was shot to death in April. In short, it’s going to take a lot more than a feelgood singalong to get back in good standing. Our advice: BCSO needs to get its priorities straight. Ω

GUEST COMMENT

The road to fascism Ilynchings in the images from Charlottesville, N.C., police and children being torn from their parents

t’s hard not to see American fascism’s ascendance

at deportation centers. Yet, fascism is broader than ethnonationalism. Equating the two conceals the former’s subtle creep into our own communities and elevates resistance as emotional spectacle over critical analysis and effective strategy. Fascist ideology arises from economic crisis. Drawing an exclusionary box around those deemed worthy—often along racial by lines, but not necessarily—it uses Steve Breedlove violence to “protect” the elite The author is a father, from this Other. Wedding the state permaculturalist, apparatus to business interests, it veteran and social advances its agenda and secures critic who is active in legitimacy among the masses. the Green Party. America is a kleptocracy in imperial decline, gripped by economic instability, social dislocation and ecological collapse. These crises manifest as homelessness, a precariat class of working poor, substance abuse and more. Poverty is the parent of revolution and crime,

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Socrates opined. Our city is a microcosm. Rather than addressing the root causes of these crises and their symptoms, the insulated elite, predominately white and affluent, have drawn a box around themselves. Only through violence and by violating human rights can they maintain order. Six-figure bureaucrats and the wealthy landowners formulate policy to concentrate the extreme poor into camps, creating a safe space downtown where they can socialize and ignore our society cannibalizing itself. The retired attorneys, politicians, shopkeepers and upper-middle-class housewives accept this agenda. The apathy of all “Good Germans” guarantees fascism’s rise and eventual hegemony. Unless we acknowledge it as a reactionary current and confront it with a praxis of our own, we will only watch it grow stronger. We possess the skills and knowledge to build the new world within the shell of the old. We need to build democratic economies that restore the productive capacities of our bioregional ecosystems, align our material lives to these productive systems and do so equitably. We need to provide ourselves and our neighbors, the ill and indigent, the basic necessities of a dignified life. We must intentionally create a world where fascism cannot take root. □

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

Kindred spirits Surprise, surprise. I didn’t get an invitation to Rep. Doug LaMalfa’s upcoming fundraiser—a big-dollar event reportedly featuring not only the man in the cowboy hat but also one of his Republican colleagues, Devin Nunes of Turlock. At this point you might be wondering: Where the hell is Turlock and who the hell is Devin Nunes? Good questions. No offense to Turlock, but it’s situated in what I call the armpit of California—in Stanislaus County between Modesto and Merced. As for Nunes, his name should ring a bell if you keep up on national political news, especially the scandals on Capitol Hill. He is the chair of the House Intelligence Committee. He’s also the guy Republican Sens. John McCain and Lindsey Graham, among others, called on to recuse himself from that committee’s investigation into Russian meddling in the 2016 general election. That’s because Nunes is one of President Trump’s chief sycophants, and he got caught last year for meeting secretly on the White House grounds with members of POTUS’ team to view documents allegedly confirming the president’s claim he’d been wiretapped by the Obama administration during the presidential campaign—a conspiracy theory debunked by U.S. intelligence officials. There’s way too much to unpack about Nunes. The short of it is that the guy not only buys into the president’s “witch hunt” rhetoric, but also has gone out of his way to propagate that narrative. Nunes and his Republican colleagues on the GOP-controlled House Intelligence Committee ultimately absolved Trump and his team of any wrongdoing. That was the outcome despite the fact that Special Counsel Robert Mueller’s probe—the real investigation into possible collusion with the Kremlin—is ongoing. That committee also determined that Russia didn’t attempt to elect Trump. That’s interesting considering President Vladimir Putin, during the now-infamous press conference with Trump in Helsinki just last week, explicitly said he had directed Russian officials to help Trump take the White House. Of course, U.S. intelligence operatives already had determined as much. Nunes is largely viewed as a snake in the grass, so it’s interesting that LaMalfa has invited him to slither his way up to Chico next Monday, July 30, for a reported roundtable discussion, VIP photo op and dinner. The cost for attendees: $1,000 per table sponsor. Folks also can pony up $5,400 to become an event chair or $2,700 to co-chair the shindig. That’s a hefty pricetag for a humble newspaper editor—maybe the reason LaMalfa’s team didn’t reach out to the CN&R. Of course, this isn’t the first time our local congressman has snubbed this publication. We also didn’t make the guest list for his so-called “community coffee” gathering in Chico during his run for a second term back in 2016. That’s the time LaMalfa duped city leaders into allowing him to hold an event gratis at Chico Fire Station 5 (see “Hoodwinked,” Second & Flume, Aug. 25, 2016). Why would LaMalfa bring such a controversial Trump stooge to Chico? Shared interests, perhaps. Both were born into farming families, grew up in deep-red districts, went to college for agriculture and vote in line with 45. Indeed, they’re kindred spirits. Ω

Melissa Daugherty is editor of the CN&R

LETTERS

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Leave ’em alone! Re “Junkyard to move” (Newslines, by Robert Speer, July 19): About Chico Scrap Metal recycling center: It must be pointed out, to those who’ve not watched this story closely: This is a privately owned business. There is no constitutional right for any government to “take private property without just compensation.” Chico does not have the millions it would take to pay CSM to move. This sad story began in 2004 when a liberal City Council voted, unlawfully, to move this business. Then, when the council became a conservative majority, the business was allowed to stay. There’s been animus on the part of liberals to make sure, by dint of signatures on a petition labeled “Move the Junkyard” without disclosing to those citizens that it will cost millions to move this business. After two years of costly legal maneuvers, the council was forced to rescind its ruling and CSM must now move. But not yet! Now there will be further costs: CSM will

sue and Chico’s lawyers have filed an appeal. Lawyers are the only ones benefiting from this vendetta against a private business. I have a solution for this craziness. Just drop all legal filings, both pro and against CSM. Let them be! It’ll cost Chico’s taxpayers nothing more! Loretta Ann Torres Chico

Editor’s note: The City Council’s ordinance ordering amortization does not mean the city will “take private property.” The order calls for the owners of the property to cease the industrial use currently taking place there to comply with the Chapman-Mulberry Neighborhood Plan. In other words, the property can be used for other purposes, including neighborhood and commercial operations.

Hold the condemnation Re “Hypocritical CN&R” (Letters, by Taft Petersen, July 19): Mr. Petersen stated “Millions of birds and raptors have been killed in recent years by wind farms

across the U.S.—millions per year.” Mr. Petersen goes on to criticize the CN&R for not holding the Obama administration accountable for this. Fact checking: A systematic review of 58 studies in the journal Biological Conservation concluded that yearly mortality ranges from a low of 140,000 to a high of 328,000. This is regrettable, but far from “millions per year.” Everyone is entitled to their own opinion but not to their own facts. Trump appointments for EPA chairman and secretary of the Interior speak for themselves. These appointees are universally antagonistic toward conservation. Previous administrations often got a pass from publications like the CN&R because they appointed qualified individuals to those posts; demonstrating recognition of environmental problems and good-faith dealing with them. Presidents Obama, G.W. Bush (with exceptions) and Bill Clinton acknowledged the wisdom of appointing qualified people to conservation posts. This administration views our natural resources and

treasures only in terms of dollars they can generate and makes its appointments within the framework of that shameless set of values. Ed Bruno Chico

The letter condemning CN&R for its feature on the Migratory Bird Treaty Act was in no way surprising. Taft Petersen, an obvious anti-environmentalist, apparently only read the bold print and noted some criticism of the Trump administration, then reacted blindly even if he doesn’t understand it. True to Trump’s declining band of supporters, “Let’s not get bogged down with any facts!” The MBTA requires that actions by humans consider the potential effects on bird life and develop processes to reduce it. Certainly, any large project—solar, wind, off-shore oil development, even the construction of a Trump Tower—poses a threat to birds, causing barriers to migration, collision deaths, oil spills and habitat removal. The MBTA requires such projects to minimize and mitigate. A positive example are the numerous processes PG&E has put into place to protect birds while providing electrical power. Without the MBTA, oil companies could ignore the effects of spills on birds, loggers could cut down eagle nest trees, agriculturalists could resume using poisons such as DDT, etc. The MBTA does not and has not stopped commercial development, but it has required it to be responsible for its actions. Obviously, Petersen believes any restriction is unwarranted and a blight on his freedom. W. Dean Carrier Paradise

Hell done froze over Re “The tragic triumph of childishness” (Guest comment, by Jaime O’Neill, July 12): Someone please check the thermometer on the front porch of hell! It must be getting chilly since I actually agree with something Jaime O’Neill wrote. It’s true, many adult-age individuals have no idea what it means to be an adult. When you have gummy bear adult vitamins, adult coloring books and vodka in more flavors than Baskin-Robbins, what do you expect? This is what happens when

When you have gummy bear adult vitamins, adult coloring books and vodka in more flavors than BaskinRobbins, what do you expect? —Mike pulliam

everyone gets a “participation trophy” and thinks they’re entitled to special treatment because they’re sooo “special.” There is one thing in Mr. O’Neill’s commentary that I disagree with, however. I would estimate President Trump’s vocabulary to be more on par with a third-grader. Wharton School of Business graduate? Please! You were too generous, Jaime! While I still find your politics odious for the most part, you’re not wrong on this one. Mike Pulliam Paradise

Address this crisis It’s time for the city of Chico and others in Butte County to wake up to the mounting problem of affordable housing. When I first came to Chico in 1975, we had housing that low-income persons could afford and not go over the limit of 33 percent of your income. Today that is near impossible with a vacancy rate of less than 2 percent; it is considered full. We need to require builders to either set aside 10 percent to be lowincome or pay an equivalent amount into a fund that can be used by, say, the Butte County Housing Authority, who can then used that pool to build housing that those who work and go to school here can afford. What we don’t want to happen is those who can no longer afford to live here and work are forced into outlying communities and then drive into the city for work. As far as housing for the homeless, a very viable option is converted shipping containers. These are a growing segment of the alternative housing crowd. They are cheap and plentiful, plus can be converted with the simple addition LETTERS c o n t i n u e d J u ly 2 6 , 2 0 1 8

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Country or party? George Will, conservative syndicated columnist for over 40 years and former Fox News regular, has a message: Vote Democrat in November—if you care about your country. I’ve disagreed with George Will many times over the decades, from his views against abortion to his support for attacking Iraq. For once I agree. Vote Democrat! George Will calls Paul Ryan one of “the President’s poodles.” Another Trump poodle is our own Congressman Doug LaMalfa. LaMalfa responds well to Trump dog whistles. He rails against Obamacare, for example, and forgets that, as president, Richard Nixon supported a much more generous version of Obamacare. LaMalfa has voted repeatedly to undermine the EPA’s authority to enforce important safeguards under the Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act and Safe Drinking Water Act. Does he know the EPA began under Nixon, a Republican? Today’s Trump dogs are a dangerous breed. “All who believe in this country’s values must vote for Democrats this fall,” says former FBI Director and Republican James Comey. If you’re a Republican, vote country over party. Vote Democrat in November. Ed Schilling Paradise

Another shameful decision The inhumane, isolated refugee detention sites and Trump’s recent travel ban against visitors from seven countries into our country resembles much too closely what my elders endured while being incarcerated in American concentration camps during World War II. Korematsu v. U.S. was upheld by the Supreme Court, 6-3, and he was sent to join others in camp. Korematsu’s conviction was overturned in 1983, but Korematsu v. U.S. was not since World War II. It remained law because no case gave justices a good opportunity to overrule it. Chief Justice John Roberts dismissed the comparison of the travel ban and the Korematsu case but seized the moment to finally 6

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overrule the Korematsu decision. Justice Sonia Sotomayor wrote in her dissenting vote on the travel ban case warning that “by upholding the president’s travel ban, Roberts and others in the majority are making the same mistake the Justices did three-quarters of a century ago. “By blindly accepting the Government’s misguided invitation to sanction a discriminatory policy motivated by animosity toward a disfavored group, all in the name of a superficial claim of national security,” Sotomayor wrote, “the Court redeploys the same dangerous logic underlying Korematsu and merely replaces one ‘gravely wrong’ decision with another.” Diane Suzuki Chico

Either way, it’s bad Useful idiot or complicit traitor? Whichever characterization is more accurate, whether or not Russia holds some incriminating evidence that keeps Trump in their thrall, his response to Russia’s meddling and his denigration of those pursuing the matter are indistinguishable from how he would respond if he had been subverted by Putin. In Helsinki, Trump, the consummate bully, did what most bullies do when confronted with a bigger, badder bully: He groveled. From weakening our military alliances, alienating our allies, fomenting trade wars and abrogating our moral leadership around the globe, Trump is pursuing an American foreign policy right out of Putin’s playbook. The EU is America’s “foe,” but Russia is a respected “competitor.” Trump’s response to the U.S. intelligence communities’ unanimous conclusion regarding Russia’s meddling? He has no reason to doubt Putin’s “strong and powerful” denial, and there’s blame on both sides. Denying Russia’s cyberattack and refusing to hold them accountable, just because he was the beneficiary of it, is literally aiding and abetting an adversary. Think NFL players kneeling during the national anthem is unpatriotic? Then how can you countenance treason from your president? Sad, indeed. Scott Paulo Chico

From weakening our military alliances, alienating our allies, fomenting trade wars and abrogating our moral leadership around the globe, Trump is pursuing an American foreign policy right out of Putin’s playbook. —Scott paulo

About our congressman U.S. Rep. Doug LaMalfa likes to present himself as a big supporter of America’s veterans. Over the years, I’ve tracked his co-sponsorship record of key bills intended to support our military and personnel. His performance has been dismal to say the least. The Military Officers’ Association of America (MOAA) is an independent, nonprofit and politically nonpartisan organization, with focus on legislation affecting the military. Over the years, the MOAA website at moaa. org has proven to be a reliable source of information for tracking how well individual politicians support military-related legislation. Of the 10 bills tracked as of July 18, 2018, Rep. LaMalfa is co-sponsoring only two, H.R. 299 and H.R. 3897. He has, however, chosen not to co-sponsor the remaining eight bills: H.R. 303, H.R. 333, H.R. 1384, H.R. 92, H.R. 93, H.R. 102, H.R. 846 and H.R. 5125. You can visit the MOAA website for details on each bill. While I would not expect LaMalfa to support all 10 bills, I believe he owes voters an explanation for his decision not to support them. Past requests to his office for an explanation have not received the courtesy of a reply. Dare I say, you be the judge. Pete Stiglich Cottonwood

A Republican majority in Congress is prepared to cut $5.4 trillion from programs like Medicare, Medicaid (Medi-Cal here) and Social Security over the next 10 years. That includes $1.5 trillion from Medicaid and $537 billion from Medicare. One in 3 Californians depend on MediCal for their medical care. Congressman Doug LaMalfa supports these cuts in the 2018-19

Republican budget. Your attention is called to the fact that these cuts are planned to start taking place after the November election. Since this is an election year, the Republican candidates, like LaMalfa, are lying low. Audrey Denney is our Democrat challenger this year. If elected, she will vote against these Republican-planned cuts. Moreover, Denney believes in expanding Medicare for all of us. We live in fear of constant assaults on our vital programs by the Republican swamp because more of us didn’t vote in 2016. We need to vote for Audrey Denney for Congress in November! Let’s each go the extra mile and get someone else to vote! Ralph Slater Chico

I was delighted to see how quickly and forcefully our representative, Doug LaMalfa, responded to President Trump selling the U.S. and its intelligence community down the Volga River. With a mountain of evidence of Vladimir Putin’s murderous excesses—the annexing of Crimea, poisoning opponents, interference in U.S. elections and so many other offenses—it was heartening to see our own representative, “One of Us,” challenge a president who denied the findings of his own government and intelligence community. LaMalfa quickly agreed with those who called Trump’s actions “damaging, a betrayal of the country, one of the most disgraceful performances of an American presidential memory.” As you say, Rep. LaMalfa, Putin “made us look like a pushover.” That “Putin must have been eating caviar on the plane home.” And LaMalfa quickly supported Bret Baier, the chief political anchor on Fox News, who called the Trump-Putin news conference

“quite something—almost surreal at points.” Well done, Representative ... What’s that? LaMalfa never said any of those things? He’s been utterly silent as a known adversary shamed our country? Sorry. My mistake. Never mind. Lynn Elliott Chico

I am a liberal Democrat with many conservative Republican friends. Shortly after the presidential election two years ago, my wife and I were driving home from a party with some conservative Republican friends of ours. The conversation drifted to the president as so many conversations seem to these days. Our friends were embarrassed and disgusted with the racist rhetoric and tyrannical actions of the president. One of them remarked: “Where are the checks and balances?” In light of the recent remarks made by the president during his meeting with the Russian dictator Vladimir Putin, effective checks and balances are more important than ever. Locally, we here in the North State can have a meaningful impact by voting out Doug LaMalfa and replacing him with Audrey Denney. This can only happen if conservatives that love their country and care about the future of its ideals, principles and freedoms take action and vote for Denney. She will not win without the support of Republicans. Dan Gordon Chico

Corrections Last week’s Greenways article (see “Damage control,” by Evan Tuchinsky) gave the wrong first name of Lassen Volcanic National Park Ranger Amanda Sweeney. Also, in last week’s Newsline about the Stoney Fire in Bidwell Park (see “Scorched earth,” by Ashiah Scharaga), the genesis of a fire that reached Horseshoe Lake in 1999 was mistakenly identified. It started in Cohasset. We apologize for the errors, which have been corrected online. —ed. More letters online:

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Several bonds and a few local measures were approved for inclusion on the Nov. 6 general election ballot Tuesday (July 24) by the Butte County Board of Supervisors. All of the bonds come from local school districts seeking funding for facilities and projects: $9.5 million for Biggs, $19.7 million for Durham, $61 million for Paradise, $4.5 million for Thermalito. All must be approved by 55 percent of voters. In Chico, a ballot measure will ask whether City Council members should be limited to three consecutive terms. Oroville will have two ballot measures: an ordinance creating a cannabis business tax and another regarding a 1 percent sales tax. In Paradise, voters will consider extending the town’s existing half-percent sales tax for 10 years, through March 31, 2031. All these measures must be approved by majority vote.

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Enloe Medical Center has moved a step closer to expanding off-campus with the Chico Planning Commission unanimously approving plans for a medical office building on East Avenue. The City Council must authorize the project, which requires a general plan land use amendment, rezone, use permit, architectural design approval and ratification of an environmental declaration. To the plan as presented (see tinyurl.com/EnloeBuilding), commissioners recommended additional conditions for fencing and maintenance at their meeting last Thursday (July 19). The three-story structure—located a quarter-mile west of The Esplanade, next to the Enloe Rehabilitation Center—would encompass 126,000 square feet and house a primary care clinic, prompt care and multiple specialists. The goal is to divert outpatient and nonemergency care from the hospital site.

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Facing the prospect of litigation, the Oroville City Council rescinded and immediately readopted its censure of Mayor Linda Dahlmeier at a special meeting last Friday (July 20). As reported in the CN&R last week (see “Council vs. mayor,” Newslines), the fivemember majority passed a resolution July 10 condemning the mayor’s conduct with staff and the council. A citizen challenged the action, asserting the council violated the Brown Act—California’s open meetings law—by deliberating without required public notice. With Dahlmeier (pictured) and Councilman Scott Thomson absent, the majority voted unanimously to void the original censure, then unanimously approved an identically worded one. The measure carries no weight beyond a symbolic statement. 8

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Seeking accountability Local family sues county, deputies over shooting death— one of several lawsuits in motion

five years, according to family, she’d suffered from M mental illness. She maintained a close relationship with her yra Micalizio was a troubled woman. For at least the past

children, two sons and a daughter, but often talked with her “air friends”—people who were not actually there. On April 26, 2018, she came upon a pile of kitchen items in a mobile home park near where she lived in Palermo. She thought it was part of a yard sale, though it turns out it wasn’t, and began rummaging. When the residents confronted Micalizio, she asked if they were having a yard sale. “No,” they said, before asking her to leave their property. She then offered to buy the whole pile, given they could make change for the trillion-dollar bill she had. Those are all details gathered by Micalizio’s family and their lawyer, Mark Merin, because by Micalizio isn’t alive to rehash the events of Meredith J. that day. When Butte County Sheriff’s Office Cooper deputies arrived on the scene, responding to a m e re d i t h c @ call from the neighbors, they told her to raise n ew srev i ew. c o m her hands in the air because the 911 caller had said she’d threatened to shoot people, according to a press release. When she failed to comply and instead got into her vehicle and allegedly sped toward them in reverse, they opened fire. She died on-site. “It was one of those shoot first, ask questions later things,” Merin, a civil rights attorney in Sacramento, charged by phone. “It’s another outrageous instance of Butte County sheriff’s [deputies] killing civilians.” Last Friday (July 20), Merin filed a federal civil rights claim against the BCSO and the deputies involved in the shooting— Charles Lair and Mary Barker—on behalf of Micalizio’s three children. A complaint filed against the agency last month was denied, Merin said. The suit alleges that Micalizio had a mental illness that was not recognized by the deputies, though they should

be trained to notice such things and handle them differently. The immediate goal is to get hold of documents—the coroner’s report, investigative reports, ballistic evidence, etc.—that have to this point been withheld, he said. The Butte County Officer Involved Shooting and Critical Incident Protocol Team opened an investigation immediately following the incident; however, it has yet to produce its report, according to District Attorney Mike Ramsey. There is no timeline on when it will be finished. Merin sees this as a common delay tactic employed in many jurisdictions. He is currently working about a dozen cases of officer-involved shootings. “They want to make sure that, to the extent that they can, they delay the family of the person who was shot from instigating action,” he said. “There’s a six-month claim term to preserve your right to proceed in court. [They hope the family will] forget or not know—and they end up getting screwed.” The Micalizio lawsuit comes amid a handful of others aimed at local

law enforcement. The parents of Tyler Rushing, who was shot and killed in Chico by a security guard and police officers, were in town Monday (July 23) to observe the one-year anniversary of their son’s death. Scott Rushing said it’s been a tough year for his

Myra Micalizio at a Jehovah’s Witness conference last year. PHOTO COURTESY OF MARK MERIN

family, which is in the process of suing the city of Chico as well as the officer and security guard involved in Tyler’s killing. Then there’s Desmond Phillips, the young man who, like Micalizio, suffered from mental illness. He was shot and killed by Chico Police officers on St. Patrick’s Day 2017. His father, David, also is suing. And many people may remember the story of Breanne Sharpe, the 19-yearold who was shot and killed inside her car by Chico Police officers following a high-speed chase. Her mother, Mindy Losee, filed a lawsuit against the city and officers involved. Just last month, the Ninth U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals reversed a decision to dismiss it. The appeals court upheld the dismissal regarding four of the involved officers, but said that the district court had erred when dismissing the excessive force claim against Sgt. Scott Zuschin. “The right not to be shot in a car that poses no immediate danger to police officers or others is clearly established,” the court decision reads. And Micalizio hasn’t been the only Butte County resident killed by law enforcement this year. Just this week (July 25), Ramsey released the report of the Officer Involved Shooting and Critical Incident Protocol Team regarding the April 7 shooting death of Larry Siordia. He was shot in the chest by Butte County Sheriff’s Sgt. Mathew Rackley after opening fire on officers, according to the report. He’d held his wife and children hostage and officers responded to calls from the wife’s sister, who’d been in contact via text message. As for Micalizio’s children, attorney

Merin says they ultimately want the deputies involved to be held accountable for their actions. They should be trained to not only recognize mental illness but also how to handle people experiencing an episode. He believes Micalizio posed no threat and is hoping the documents, once obtained from the county, will show as much. “She was a middle-aged woman, a Jehovah’s Witness, friendly, employed, but kooky,” he said. “She was suffering from some kind of mental illness. She had imaginary friends, she’d hallucinate. They were all around her. It was something she lived with. It was strange, but that’s how it went.” Ω

Power play Could Butte County create an open energy market?

In the sprawling agricultural lands of Yolo County, it’s not

uncommon for processors to work at night. But this isn’t necessarily to avoid the heat—it’s to take advantage of lower energy costs during nonpeak hours. The county recently formed a Community Choice Aggregation program, a city- and county-run entity that buys and generates electricity for residents and businesses. Mitch Sears, interim general manager for Valley Clean Energy, said the board of directors—made up of local elected officials from Davis, Woodland and Yolo County—has been trying to understand the needs of the region’s agricultural industry, which demands about 15 percent of the power load. They’re currently considering rebates or programs they could develop to assist the agricultural community, based on feedback from those in the industry. Sears said that’s just one example of local control offered by developing CCAs, which have grown throughout California since 2002, after the passage of an electrical restructuring bill. “It’s customizable; that’s one of the real values,” Sears said. There are now 18 CCAs throughout the state. And one could be coming to Butte County. The idea is to encourage a more competitive (and greener) market for the purchase and sale of electricity. Three key takeaways were emphasized for the Butte County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday (July 24): If Butte County, Chico and other local jurisdictions create an open energy market, the average rate payer would save money, economic development would get a boost and there would be more local control, via management of the rates, power supply options and programs offered. The supervisors voted unanimously to hold public informational meetings and discuss how to fund such a program, provided that Chico is on board, since its inclusion would make a CCA economically feasible. (The City Council will weigh in at its next meeting on Aug. 7.)

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From left, Mitch Sears, of Valley Clean Energy; Brian Ring, Butte County assistant chief administrative officer; and Gary Saleba, president of EES Consulting, discuss the potential of an open energy market in the Butte County region. PHOTO BY ASHIAH SCHARAGA

CCAs operate like a competitive business, said consultant Gary Saleba, presi-

dent of engineering and management firm EES Consulting. There’s one key difference, though: “Your customers have choices. That’s part of the deal.” What it boils down to is doing away with a monopoly—in this region, it’s held by PG&E—and allowing consumers to make their own decisions. With a CCA, customers can enroll in programs with greener energy sources, say 80 percent or even 100 percent renewable, and pay generally higher prices, or opt for mid-range ones that are around the same mix as PG&E. Saleba’s firm predicts a minimum 2 percent rate savings compared to PG&E under a countywide CCA program involving Chico and unicorporated Butte County, translating to about $29 annually for the average residential customer and $63-$469 for businesses. PG&E is still a key player under a CCA system, providing all of the infrastructure (power poles, etc.) and power distribution. The company, an investor-owned utility, is still required to deliver electricity and provide customer service to CCA customers. Paul Moreno, a spokesman for PG&E, said the company has provided clean, reliable, affordable energy for more than 100 years, and looks forward to continuing to do so while also respecting the energy choices available to its customers. In general, a joint-power authority made up of representatives from each participating jurisdiction is established to govern the CCA. It’ll take between $4.5 million and $6 million to get the program off the ground, but that is expected to be recouped in two to five years. Davis, Woodland and Yolo County invested $500,000 each to get Valley Clean Energy started offering services this past June. There is a recognition on the part of the industry that there is a changing landscape surrounding energy in California, and CCAs are on the forefront, Sears said. “It’s just a different model,” he said. “[Private utility companies] see that change coming, and I think they’re sort of taking stock of that to understand how we all work together.”

We all know that Rep. Doug LaMalfa is a fan of the president of the United States. But just how aligned is he with POTUS on the issues? According to Joel Silver’s fivethirtyeight.com, which has been tracking Senate and House members’ votes, LaMalfa has voted Trump’s way 96.5 percent of the time. That’s a couple of percentage points below Republican Devin Nunes (98.8 percent), who’s widely considered to be one of Trump’s biggest congressional toadies. However, LaMalfa is well ahead of Trump ally Jim Jordan (84.7 percent), an Ohio congressman who recently grilled Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein over the investigation into the 2016 general election. For perspective, Sen. Bernie Sanders voted in line with Trump’s position 10.7 percent of the time. Read more at projects.fivethirtyeight.com/congress-trump-score/.

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Aww, nuts! Local growers caught in middle of President Trump’s trade war Five years ago, Jake and Colleen

Cecil planted a walnut orchard on 16 acres of their 20-acre property in Orland. The first four years, they watered and tended to the trees, waiting for the season there would be fruit for their labors. Both work outside jobs. Jake supervises agricultural processing; Colleen is executive director of the Butte County Farm Bureau. Their goal for the farm was—and remains—modest: to pay for itself, perhaps send their kids to college. Finally, last fall, they reaped their first crop, which a local walnut processor marketed on their behalf. A second crop sits on the trees, set for harvest in two or three months. What should be a time of relief has become a time of discomfit. Like many nut growers she speaks with, Cecil worries about the impact of retaliatory tariffs overseas—most notably, those imposed by China— hitting home. “The revenue from that crop is important to us to be able to pay back our investment,” she told the CN&R. The international trade situation “is definitely something we’re monitoring and watching with concern, because it is something that has the potential to influence the overall price of our crop.” As U.S. trade policy, President Trump employs tariffs to spur negotiations. In fact, just Tuesday (July 24), he tweeted, “Tariffs are the greatest!” His administration this year placed tariffs on $34 billion worth of goods from China, with $16 billion more pending and another $200 billion under consideration. Trump has mentioned assessing tariffs on all $505 billion of Chinese imports. In response, China slapped tariffs on $34 billion in American goods, with significant hikes on agricultural duties. Walnuts and almonds both have had their tariffs jump by 40 percent—walnuts up to 60 percent or 65 percent (depending on whether shelled or unshelled), almonds to 50 percent. These nuts are the top two crops in Butte County. “Farmers are talking about this, as equally concerned about tariffs as access to water in our state,” Cecil said. “It’s a priority topic.”

Growers have lobbied Washington through groups such as the California Farm Bureau and industry associations. Cecil and others have a local meeting scheduled next month with Rep. Doug LaMalfa, tariffs being one of the three issues on the agenda. (The others: immigration and the Farm Bill.) Word apparently has reached the White House already. Tuesday afternoon, Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue announced a $12 billion emergency relief package aimed to mitigate the impact of retaliatory tariffs from China and others engaged in trade battles with the U.S.—including Canada, Mexico and the European Union. Cecil said details about the subsidies had not been specified but called the announcement “good news not just for U.S. agriculture but for California agriculture.”

Growers of almonds (pictured) and walnuts wonder whether tariffs will remain hiked at harvest time. cn&r file photo

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nut growers prepare for historic harvests. The U.S. Department of Agriculture projects a 7.9 percent increase in California’s almond crop from last year’s record 2.27 billion pounds. Walnuts, meanwhile, are projected to go up 9 percent from last year’s 628,000 tons (or 1.38 billion pounds); if that estimate bears out, it would beat the all-time high from 2016. “The walnut business has generally been good for growers in the North State, and for communities, the past few years,” said Bill Carriere of Carriere Family Farms, a grower and processor in Glenn. “Disrupting that is not a good thing for anyone.”

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Carriere explained that the walnut tariffs have opened the door for an international competitor, Chile, whom China does not charge any duties. The price difference is significant: For every $100 Chinese buyers spend on Chilean walnuts, they need to spend $160 or $165 for ours. China takes just 8 percent of California’s walnut crop, “so it’s not a disaster,” Carriere said. “We have other markets around the world where we could beef up our sales and take up that slack. “But, as you know, this isn’t just an argument with China”—two other significant walnut importers, Turkey and India, also have imposed tariffs. “We’re fighting this battle on multiple fronts, unfortunately.” As with walnuts, China is the third-largest overseas market for California almonds. “The tariff situation, it’s a challenge for all ag; almonds, just one of many,” said Barbara Smith, sales manager for Glenn-based Riverwest Processing, who like her company’s owners is a grower. She and her husband have 8 acres planted. “But what can you do? It’s kind of out of our hands. Will people still buy almonds? You bet. Will they buy as much? Maybe not, but it’s unknown just now.” California dominates global almond production, growing 90 percent, so even the biggest rivals (Australia and Spain) haven’t gained much inroads, she said. The true measure, however, will come with the nuts on the trees. Both Carriere and Smith said that shipments made during this calendar year went mostly unaffected by the new tariffs. Those got purchased previously, most all subject to former tariff levels. “Hands down, [the impact] is going to be on the new crop,” Smith said. As for that impact … well, it will depend on what tariffs are in place after harvest, September and October. Carriere visited China last month and relayed to officials the concerns of local farmers. He said North State growers—residents in general—“should be aware” of the issue and “put some pressure on our legislators to resolve this quickly. “I’m cautiously optimistic, but every day is closer to harvest.”

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totaled around $169 million this year, and sought to expand Medi-Cal access for more seniors and disabled people. Currently, the aged and disabled program for Medi-Cal covers those with an income at 123 percent of the federal poverty level. Legislators sought to broaden coverage by raising that threshold to 138 percent and expanding eligibility to all adults. That would have provided Medi-Cal coverage to all individuals with annual incomes of $16,754 or less. The Senate version also included $58 million to restore optional Medi-Cal benefits that were cut during lean years of the Great Recession. Dental and optical coverage have been restored as the state’s balance sheet improved, but services such as podiatry, speech therapy and audiology still are not offered. But the Legislature’s proposals were seen as too ambitious by Gov. Brown, who has warned against misusing the state’s recent budget surpluses by piling on pricey programs that require large, ongoing spending commitments. “Let’s not blow it now; we worked too hard for that,” Brown said of the surplus

possible to universal coverage. To get there, they fashioned complementary bills aimed at covering different segments of California’s underinsured or uninsured populations. Last year, the state Senate passed a $400 billion bill to create a government-run universal health care system. The Assembly balked and shelved the bill, noting that it failed to detail how to pay for a plan whose costs appeared to exceeded the entire state budget. This year, a scaled-back wish list by Assembly Democrats sought just under $1 billion to expand coverage, with some $500 million intended to help lower the premiums that consumers pay for health insurance through the state’s marketplace, Covered California. The Assembly proposal also would have allocated $250 million in recurring annual spending to extend coverage so uninsured young adults between 19 and 25, including undocumented immigrants, would have coverage. And it would have increased spending for health and nutrition programs for lowincome women and children, and expanded health care access for disabled undocumented immigrants. Of the roughly 2.8 million California residents who remain uninsured, about 58 percent are undocumented immigrants, according to Health Access California. “If we want to get to a truly universal system, one of the key things to do is to expand Medi-Cal to undocumented immi-

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Talking tragedy With fire season in full swing, mass shootings occuring like clockwork and a president seemingly intent on pushing the country into another war, today’s world is a scary place— even more so for children. When a tragic event strikes, how do we guide our children and explain the situation with empathy? • Remember that it’s normal for kids to be concerned. It’s impossible to shelter children from all negative news. • Take a break from the news. While you may be glued to Twitter, children are not able to process the information deluge and can be affected by your increased anxiety. • Answer questions, but avoid unnecessary details. Start by asking your kids what they have heard and do your best to address those issues honestly and to correct inaccuracies. • Keep your schedule. It’s hard to let your child leave your side after a devastating event, but child psychologists agree that regular routines help kids get past their distress. • Pay extra attention to your child’s behavior, and show confidence. You are your child’s role model during times of stress. • Focus on the positive, and remember how statistically unusual these tragedies are.

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GREENWAYS Becki Brunelli, left, explains the new fishing line recycling bins at California Park to lake visitor Nola Taylor.

untangling a mess Chico biologist, concerned for birds, brings in fishing line recycling story and photo by

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Ftracked Becki Brunelli, with a neighbor’s help, an injured goose around their neighor two weeks in the heat of last summer,

borhood overlooking California Park Lake. The bird had become entangled with discarded fishing line, an occurrence with which Brunelli has become overly familiar. This victim was a female Canada goose, recently ostracized by her flock, whose legs had become so tightly wrapped in the fishing line that it struggled to walk. This goose was only the most recent in a string of birds Brunelli had found over the years tangled up in fishing line near the lake. “It gets caught up in the birds’ nests, or feet, or neck, or wings, and it doesn’t break apart or biodegrade,” she said. Brunelli, who teaches biology at Chico State and has a doctorate in animal behavior, said she’s counted five birds in as many years that have become caught in discarded line at the small lake. Eventually, a California Fish and Wildlife biologist caught the goose. Brunelli removed the fishing line, which had become deeply embedded in both of the bird’s legs. She then treated the injured areas with antibacterial sprays, and released the goose, expecting it to recover. Still, for Brunelli, it was one tangled bird too many. She decided it was time to do something. Looking for assistance and a possible solution, she reached out to the Altacal Audubon Society, the local chapter of the national group for Butte, Glenn and Tehama counties. Coincidentally, Altacal’s Dawn Garcia had the same interest. Garcia, an Oroville resident who was serving as the organization’s conservation chair at the time, heard about Brunelli’s call and recognized the problem all too well.

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“People don’t think about it,” Garcia said, referring to discarded fishing line. “There’s not this connection to the damage it can do. They don’t think about it until they see what it can do.” She also knew of a potential solution. She told Brunelli about the California Fishing Line Recycling Program, a statewide effort under California State Parks’ Division of Boating and Waterways to reduce fishing line waste around California waterways. The recycling program started in 2010, with partners including the BoatUS Foundation and Keep the Delta Clean program. It now comprises a network of over 250 periscope-shaped PVC-pipe receptacles built for collecting waste fishing line, strategically placed along heavy-use sections of waterways in participating areas. Each of the collection receptacles comes paired with signs informing people of the damage improperly discarded fishing line can have on local wildlife and the environment. Vivian Matuk, a program manager in the state

boating and waterways division, has been around since the program’s inception. She said the bins and accompanying signs have been making quite the difference. Over 1,600 pounds of fishing line has been collected. “It may sound like a small number, but you have to remember how thin [fishing line] is,” Matuk said. Instead of focusing on weight, she likes to describe the amount recycled another way: “It’s enough to stretch a fishing line from San Francisco to Massachusetts.” Local organizers collect fishing line out of

the bins and send it, via preaddressed box, to a recycling center in Iowa. The firm repurposes the line, often into other fishing products such as spools and tackle boxes—sometimes even benches. Matuk says she’s received feedback from participants that areas with fishing line recycle bins nearby are cleaner overall. She attributes this to the fact that the program requires a trash can next to each bin, along with the informational signs, which dissuade people from throwing regular waste into the fishing line recycle bins. The signs also increase awareness of the importance of keeping a clean, healthy environment. For Brunelli, after connecting with Audubon, the next step was to seek permission from the California Park Homeowners’ Association to place fishing line recycling bins along the lakeside. She presented an in-depth PowerPoint presentation to the HOA board detailing her history of finding injured and distressed birds, along with what she had learned about the state recycling program. Hoping for just a “yes” to go forward with planning, Brunelli got instant approval to proceed with installation—plus support she hadn’t requested. “They called it a no-brainer,” she said. “They even volunteered to pay the maintenance and installation costs.” Good news kept rolling in: The Altacal Audubon Society agreed to fund Brunelli $1,000 for materials to build the bins and print the informational signs. Garcia contacted the Redbud Audubon Society in Lake County, which already had built and installed bins in a number of areas

around Clear Lake, and accompanied Brunelli on a day-long bin-construction trip in January. They aimed to have their bins ready this summer. They’ve installed five bins around California Park Lake over the past month, with a sixth in progress. Meanwhile, Brunelli said she’s helping others interested in fishing line recycling at Horseshoe Lake and Aquatic Park in Paradise, while exploring possibilities at her hometown Shasta Lake. None of the California Park bins has been filled or measured; time will tell how clean they’ll help keep the lake. Already, Brunelli says, the lake is safer for at least one resident: The goose from last year—endearingly dubbed “Lucky”—has returned, free of fishing line, and now a mother to healthy goslings. □

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From Chico-Con to DC Comics Chico-Con fans may be wondering why the comic-book convention is happening at the end of July instead of the end of August as usual. It’s because the event founder/coordinator, Shane Will, is leaving Chico and heading to the East Coast to work on his art and “do some stuff” with people from Marvel and DC Comics. Will, originally from Manteca, moved here after film school in 1997. He started out making movies and even shot a couple in Chico before transitioning to comics when he realized that he liked doing the art and the storytelling more himself than having to worry about a crew. The idea for Chico-Con grew into a wildly popular event—now in its fifth year—that brings out Chico’s comic fans in force. Check it out Sunday (July 29), 11 a.m.-6 p.m. at the Chico Veterans Hall, 554 Rio Lindo Ave.

What are the biggest names you have scheduled to appear this weekend? We have some guests that haven’t been with us before this year. Tim Vigil—his horror comic Faust is a really big deal, it’s also been made into movies. And Robert Love, whose comic Chocolate Thunder is about to

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become a TV show. So, they’re our big names this year.

Have you enjoyed putting on these shows? Yeah, it’s been a great experience all these years. Doing the shows that I did here, the Chico-Con, the Oro-Con [in Oroville], the shows I’ve worked booths at, I’ve met a lot of people—that’s what opened up my ability to go out to the East Coast and do all this.

What was your favorite moment? There’s so many, I’d hate to pick just one, but I think my favorite show was probably year two. Everything kind of exploded that year. It was so big, we had more guests than ever at that show.

Will you miss Chico? Oh yeah, definitely. I wouldn’t leave if it wasn’t for the oppor-

tunity—too many friends, family, memories here and I just love the area. I probably will not be back. Well, maybe when I’m done with everything, but nothing in the short-term.

Is this the end of Chico-Con? This isn’t the end of the show; someone is taking it over. A gentleman, Adam Kellenberger, has purchased this off of me and he will be making the announcement of his first show Sunday at my last one. He’s in the Yuba City area, he works with artists and comic creators and he runs ’cons and booths and stuff as well. I’ve known him for five years now, too, just doing things like these together and other shows. He’ll be taking over both Chico-Con and Oro-Con. —CATHy WAGnER

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Making peace with fate Chicoan Molly Amick prepared for a good death by owning an exceptional life by

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hicoan Molly Amick spent most of the summer of 2016 in her home state of Pennsylvania caring for her mother, Irene, who was terminally ill with breast cancer. Molly’s goal that trip was to say goodbye to her mother, help set her affairs in order and carry out her final wish—to die at home. When her mother’s death was imminent, Molly and her husband, Sterling Ogden, gathered all of Irene’s treasured blue glassware around her and lit dozens of candles, bathing the room in a gentle azure glow. Molly sang softly and offered comforting words until her mother took her last breath. Then the couple hand-bathed Irene in lavender water, dressed her in the outfit she’d chosen for this occasion— her favorite China-blue nightgown and matching bathrobe—smudged the room with sage, and called her home health care worker and her longtime partner. When they arrived, the small party gathered around the departed and shared a bottle of wine to toast her life before calling the crematorium to collect her body. Molly’s mother had carefully prearranged and paid for her after-life care and memorial, even dictating which poem should be read and that Molly play “Amazing Grace” on her ukulele. Molly related that experience, in vivid detail, while sitting across the table from me on the front porch of my old house in the Avenues. Molly, Sterling and her son, Atticus, lived next door, and my wife, Kate, and I had grown close to them during our nine years as neighbors. We’d had hundreds of

Artisit Molly Amick at MONCA exhibit in February 2018. PHOTO BY JASON CASSIDY

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conversations on that porch over the years, but that one stands out. I knew then that Molly wasn’t just describing her mother’s passing, but her vision for her own impending death. In June 2015, upon visiting a doctor for a baseline

mammogram at the age of 50 and having exhibited no symptoms, Molly was diagnosed with stage 4 triple-positive breast cancer, which had already metastasized to her liver. Molly, who died March 31 at the age of 53, was a nurse practitioner for 22 years, a self-avowed “research junkie,” and an advocate for what she called “a self-determined death.” She believed in a dying person’s right and responsibility to take control of his or her medical treatment, time left and final arrangements, even if the choices defied medical recommendations or mortuarial norms. She felt that by focusing on spiritual and psychological needs, it was possible to die “a good death.” She also was a childhood leukemia survivor who’d endured chemotherapy treatment as a teenager. Armed with that previous experience, two decades of experience as a health care provider, her “gut instincts” and piles of research about different cancer treatment models, she made an informed decision to eschew chemotherapy and other major interventions suggested by some providers. Instead, she developed her own treatment regimen focused on boosting her immune system and preserving quality of life, made peace with her fate, and resolved to die the way she’d always lived—on her own terms. Throughout her illness, Molly insisted her experience with cancer not be referred to as “a battle.” “One of the most unhelpful things going on right now is this warfare, battle-mode approach to ‘fighting’ cancer,” she said. “Cancer isn’t a time to go

to battle; it’s time to treat your body as well as you can, and as nurturing as you can. The battle mode puts health providers in this heroic situation where they’re expected to pull out all the big guns for you, and it puts the client in the role of being this warrior. “Nobody talks about a quality of life or a quality of death, there’s just the battle,” she continued. “Then someone dies, and nobody talks about it. There’s just this empty space and everyone walks away. This fucking battle model is a useless metaphor in this country, because it’s just slammed any discussion about other treatment options, or of choosing a

Much of her character qualities, and late-life decisions, were informed by her early experience with acute lymphocytic leukemia, with which she was diagnosed shortly after her 14th birthday.

quality death. … [Terminal health care] shouldn’t all be about trying to buy more time, but about what a person really wants and what works for them.” Molly was well-known locally as a

compassionate health care provider, activist, gardener, artist, mother, wife and friend. She was an advocate for the underprivileged, penned guest comments for this publication and spoke at local government meetings. In her last years, she retired early, traveled, watched her son grow to adulthood and found her artistic voice, among other bucket-list accomplishments. One of Molly’s late-life goals was to share her two experiences with cancer and her philosophy on health care and death and dying, with the hope of helping others take control of their own treatment. Those efforts included interviews with her friend and local journalist/activist Bill Mash to create a series of audio and video segments, and speaking to me. It was under that circumstance that I met with Molly just weeks before she passed, at the table in her dining room where we’d shared meals at birthday parties and solstice celebrations and neighborhood get-togethers. Though she was in the midst of an upswing, her health was precarious—there was an unspoken understanding that it could be our last conversation. The fact it was “on the record” felt surreal, but her frank, disarming nature and good humor quickly

alleviated any discomfort. Her wit and wisdom were wholly intact, and she remained a consummate storyteller; the only outward evidence of her diminished physical state was a sling holding one arm in place, and a walker parked nearby. During our two-hour conversation, Molly offered a rundown of her life story, which she characterized as “long, varied and blessed” in spite of her terminal illness. Recurrent themes of her narrative included education, activism, travel, social justice, health care, community, self-discovery and a boundless joie de vivre. She spoke at length about her illness, course of treatment, experience as a health provider and the politics of the American health care system. She said much of her character qualities, and late-life decisions, were informed by her early experience with acute lymphocytic leukemia, with which she was diagnosed shortly after her 14th birthday. Doctors back then told her she had a 30 percent chance of survival, but Molly recalled feeling certain she would beat the odds. Her treatment at Children’s MOLLY C O N T I N U E D

Molly, flanked by her husband, Sterling, and son, Atticus, in June 2017. PHOTO BY KANDIS HORTON-JORTH

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Hospital of Pittsburgh included chemotherapy, regular transfusions, spinal taps, and a great deal of pain. She went into remission after six weeks of aggressive therapy, then continued to receive intermittent transfusions on a decreasing basis for two years, followed by three more years of testing and follow-ups. “I’d puke my way through the three-hour ride to Pittsburgh [from my hometown of State College, Penn.], and then puke my way back,” she said. “It was brutal, and [the treatment] is still brutal. It also really took me out of my peer group, right around puberty time, which was hard. “On the other hand, I’d look in the mirror. I looked like a concentration camp victim, but that really internalized my sense of self. I realized I was not a reflection, that the self is internal. “That set a tone of always doing what I wanted to do,” she continued. “I’ve never really wasted much time on what I don’t want to do. Leukemia was sort of a blessing in my life, in some ways … it taught me to not worry about what other people think.” This strong sense of self led teenage Molly to

learn more about feminism and become active in social justice issues, including reproductive rights, AIDS awareness and social equality. She excelled in high school, where she applied her blossoming philosophy to her scholastic endeavors, including editing an award-winning yearbook she insisted afford equal weight and page space to men’s and women’s athletics. Molly attended Dartmouth College on a three-quarters scholarship, acquiring a bachelor’s degree in literature before going on to earn her first of three master’s degrees, in mass communications, from Pennsylvania State University. She also traveled extensively, working on a documentary about women farmers in Kenya and other African nations, teaching English in

Molly, seen here protesting Apartheid at her Dartmouth graduation in 1986, was a life-long activist. PHOTO COURTESY OF MOLLY AMICK

Japan, and backpacking across Spain. As she related her life story, Molly emphasized how each experience led to the further development of her worldview. Coming from “a working-class, whitebread community,” Ivy League Dartmouth made her more aware of class issues; she said she and other poor whites, people of color and LGBTQ students were relegated to run-down dorms on the edge of campus, while the children of wealthy “elites” lived in more luxurious digs. In Africa, she became more aware of flaws in whitemale-dominated Western culture. In Japan, where she said some restaurants wouldn’t serve her, and groups of schoolchildren chanted “gaijin!” (meaning “outsider” or “barbarian”) as she walked by, she felt what it was like to be a minority. After realizing that “employers were more interested in my waitressing skills than my degrees,” Molly attended Vanderbilt University, where she obtained another Molly said she never expected to have children master’s degree, as a family due to the lasting effects of chemotherapy as a teenager, but in October 1999 she gave birth to her nurse practitioner. That brought son, Atticus. her to live in Chico in 1997 to PHOTO COURTESY OF MOLLY AMICK practice at a health clinic in Los

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Molinos as part of a federal loan-payback program. She worked there seven years and, after becoming pregnant with Atticus in 1999, moved on to a series of private practices and health clinics in Chico. Molly and Sterling started dating in May 2007, and married in 2008. As she continued practicing medicine, Molly became acutely aware of the confluence of mental and physical illness. She found an online program at Fresno State University that allowed primary care nurse practitioners to become psychiatric nurse practitioners, and earned her third master’s degree in 2013. A proponent of the clientbased wellness-recovery model of mental health care, she worked at Chico’s Iversen Wellness & Recovery Center and collaborated with Butte County Behavioral Health and Northern Valley Catholic Social Service to develop programming there. Prior to her illness, Molly and Sterling often discussed their long-term plans, which included Molly’s possible segue into local politics; she even plotted a possible Chico City Council run for this November. Then, for the second time in her life, cancer changed everything. After Molly’s 2015 diagnosis, she said a

number of oncologists and health care providers suggested she immediately start chemotherapy, which she was reluctant to

One of Molly’s late-life goals was to share her two experiences with cancer, and her philosophy on health care and death and dying, with the hope of helping others take control of their own treatment.

do in light of her earlier experience. She began poring through medical journals and outcome-based study results, and found her research validated her gut feeling—that chemotherapy showed little efficacy for her type of cancer. “Not all breast cancers are equal,” she said. “With some types, [various treatments] can add 10 to 20 years to your lifespan, but you’re not going to get those same results with triple-positive or triplenegative cancers. My research showed me chemo would cost half-a-million dollars, plus pain and suffering, with no bang for the buck.” An early conversation with an oncologist, who insisted she pursue chemotherapy, further validated her misgivings: “After telling him [I wanted to consider other options], the

first thing he did was call me a ‘nihilist,’” she said. “I said it wasn’t nihilism … [but that] his recommendations weren’t effective at treating my particular form of cancer. Then he told me ‘I just had to believe’ and I said, ‘Well, that’s not how I’ve ever practiced. … it’s medicine, not a belief system.’” The conversation got worse from there, she said, with the doctor attempting to guilttrip her by saying she wouldn’t live to see her son’s high school graduation. Molly said the most effective treatment she found was a European model based on hormone blockers administered via monthly injections, and boosting the immune system, but that FDA regulations don’t allow the same cutting-edge treatment in America until a patient has failed at least one round of chemotherapy. After reluctantly participating in a few sessions of radiation therapy, Molly struck up a conversation with a fellow nurse practitioner who recommended an oncologist who would be willing to treat her with a similar, albeit less-effective form of hormone therapy than the European treatment, which remained out of reach. She said many providers—and even some friends and acquaintances—remained outspokenly critical of her choices throughout her experience. “My whole goal was quality of life, and I knew I could get two to three good years,” she said. “I wasn’t looking for a cure, I was looking for a good life, and a lot of people wouldn’t accept that.” Molly remained steadfast in her resolve: “I

After deciding to live out her last days rather than seek a cure, Molly and husband Sterling—pictured here in Amsterdam for their eighth wedding anniversary— spent much of their time making bucket-list trips. PHOTO COURTESY OF MOLLY AMICK

was able to wrap my mind around the fact I had limited time left … the small time frames help you focus on what you really need and want to do. And it’s been incredibly satisfying and meaningful.” After deciding to opt out of extreme treatment,

Molly and Sterling got their financial affairs in order and were able to retire early. From then on, they committed to spending their final days together to the fullest. “It’s been amazing,” she said of her choice. “I watched Atticus graduate from high school …. I never had any doubt I would do that. The last three years have been the best times in Sterling and I’s life together. We traveled to Europe, we did part of the Pacific Crest Trail, I went to Mexico with my girlfriends and Santa Fe with my sister. It’s been wonderful, and I never would have been able to do any of it had I been consumed with chemo and all that shit.” Though she’d anticipated getting involved in politics before learning her time was limited, Molly said she was instead able to segue into being an artist, one of her lifelong dreams. She first tried painting and journaling to chronicle her experience with cancer, but found the former too time-consuming and the latter “just awful.” “I’ve always kept journals and wrote poetry, but I couldn’t write about this experience at all,” she said. “It was like junior high poetry, like sobbing into my journal. I looked at it and thought, ‘This is just stupid.’” She happened upon her chosen medium by accident. Shortly after diagnosis, her friend Kandis Horton-Jorth invited her over to experiment with paper art made from a collection of vintage cocktail napkins she’d acquired. Molly said no, but HortonJorth eventually coaxed her out of her self-pity cave with promises of companionship and wine, and sent her home with some glue and a pile of napkins. “I picked them up a couple of weeks later and was looking at these silly napkins and thought, ‘Oh, shoot, look at these … there’s a skeleton, and there’s the Buddha and there’s the Tree of Life.’ Who would’ve thought the universal themes of life and death could be found on something you blow your nose on and throw away. I started cutting, developed my own technique, and everything just jived.” Molly’s artwork became increasingly valued and respected since that epiph-

any, culminating in her final art show on March 4, at Chico’s Beatnik’s Coffee House and Breakfast Joint. Family members from all over the country were in town that weekend to say their goodbyes, and hundreds of Chicoans attended. All of the roughly two dozen pieces on display were sold and patrons ordered nearly two dozen more full-size prints. Molly intended for profits from the nearly $10,000 in sales made that day, and future profits from her art, be used to start a charitable fund to provide small cash grants for underprivileged people to pursue lifeenhancing goals, like traveling or taking guitar lessons. Sterling and some of Molly’s friends are currently working to carry out those wishes. Fortunately, that meeting at Molly’s house

wasn’t our last. About a week later, her health was still strong, and she came to visit my wife and me in our new home. A week after that, while visiting San Diego, I awoke to a Facebook message from Sterling saying Molly had passed late the night before. I called to express my condolences, and he told me about her final days. I was instantly reminded of that conversation on the porch about her mother’s death. Molly knew it would be her last day alive, and told Sterling so that morning. As per her prearranged instructions, he, Atticus and Molly’s sister Mickey gathered around her weakened body. They each read part of a ritual she’d prepared, smudged the room with ceremonial sage she’d grown in her garden, and everyone said their goodbyes. After she passed, Sterling and Mickey bathed her, dressed her in the clothes she’d already chosen, and Atticus joined them for a toast. Sterling counts the days since Molly’s death, and has been working with her friends and family to put together a memorial—aka the Remembrance and Soul Release Dance Party—which she also partly planned. Though still grief-stricken, he stands by Molly’s deci-

Goodbye, Molly:

A tribute to Molly can be heard on KZFR’s “Peace and Social Justice” show from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Friday (July 27) on 90.1 FM. A memorial service, potluck and Soul Release Dance Party will be held at the Chico Women’s Club later that the same day, beginning at 5 p.m.

One of Molly’s creations: “The World of All Knowing.” All 21 pieces of art displayed during her last art show at Beatnik’s Coffee House and Breakfast Joint were sold, amd more than a dozen prints were ordered.

sions, and expresses joy rather than grief when he talks about their final years together—roadtripping through the Pacific Northwest, riding bikes in Amsterdam, and dancing all night in Paris on their eighth wedding anniversary during the 2016 summer solstice. “She practiced a way of dying filled with ancient tradition and focused on acceptance,” he said. “When I look back on her life, even her early death, I don’t see it as a tragedy, because I know that our years together were just a small part of a very big life.” During my interview with Molly, she shared the story of an elderly patient who was very upset that a doctor had told him to stop working on his farm, and that he should instead spend his days resting in his recliner. She said, “Well, do you have a problem with dying while you’re out walking the fields?” His reply: “Hell no! That’s how I wanna go!” So, she told him to go out and walk in his fields. “Am I going to die?” Molly asked. “Yes, I’m going to die. People know that their lives are finite. We all know nobody gets off the planet alive. But people also want a self-determined death. It doesn’t have to be about buying more time, it can be about saying, ‘This is what I want and this is what works for me.’ “It’s OK to say, ‘I’m OK with dying and this is how I want to do it.’ I don’t want to do it with all the medical hoopla, I’d rather be in the dirt with my trowel, because that’s what’s important to me.” Ω

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terminology” whose vivid language speaks to the tribalism of the graffiti artists’ community.) Artists have been drawing on walls and leaving their marks since the Paleolithic era, Hartmann points out. At some point, issues of ownership and permission began to define art and challenge graffiti’s legitimacy. “If the authority commissions the work, it is legitimate,” Hartmann writes. “If they do not, it is vandalism.” Frescoes and Mexican murals are legal cousins to the illegal and uncommissioned works of today’s street artists. Beyond the Frame approaches its subject in a variety of ways. Obviously, it’s impossible to move a street mural into the museum, but the museum got close. There are several large pieces on plywood that are done in a muralistic style (Dylan Tellesen and Matt Barber’s “I Don’t Want This Hurt,” for example) and assembled in the gallery. The most dramatic of these is a massive piece called “Breathing” by West Sacramento artist Lin Fei Fei. Much to the surprise of gallery directors, she showed up with a large black-and-white painting on canvas of a man’s face. She pasted it to a gallery wall, where it took up about one-third of the space. She then poured black paint over the remaining wall, letting it drip down, to dramatic effect. “Hey, it’s street art. They don’t

always ask for permission,” MONCA board President Pat Macias told me. “I guess we’ll just paint over it.” There are also photos of murals and graffiti art (I especially liked Susan Larsen’s pictures from Berlin) and paintings of members of the graf fiti culture (Ruth Chase’s portrait of gang-banger-turned-preacher Leonard Duran, for example). I was disappointed, however, to find no mention of Chico’s many murals and graffiti art. Nor was there mention of the city’s ability—or inability—to distinguish between them. The remarkable gallery of graffiti-style aerosol-art murals that the city commissioned under the Highway 99 Lindo Channel bridge, for example, had lasted for several years without being touched but lately have suffered from vandalism. Is anything being done to protect them? The city has a graffiti-eradication unit, but does it have a graffiti-preservation unit? Just wondering ... Note: Last week marked MONCA’s first anniversary, which it celebrated on Friday evening by holding a street party in front of the museum. Macias estimated that nearly 400 people showed up, many of them visiting for the first time. There were a lot of kids, and they had a blast painting the large paper canvas set out for them (and their parents, of course). As Picasso famously said, “All children are artists. The problem is how to remain an artist once he grows up.” Ω

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Special Events BACKPACK & SCHOOL SUPPLY DRIVE: Help support Chico Unified School District students by bringing your school supply donations to the Chico Mall office, weekdays through August 17. Chico Mall, 1950 E. 20th St. 530-343-0706. shopchicomall.com

CHICO LADIES NIGHT: This third annual event kicks off on KZFR 90.1 FM with the Face the Music program and then heads to Duffy’s for a redux performance from several musicians and comedians. Thu, 7/26, 7:30pm. $10. KZFR & Duffy’s Tavern, 337 Main St. kzfr.org

ALTERNATIVE RELATIONSHIP MODELS: The Chico Polyamory Community hosts a forum to help destigmatize nonmonogamy and nurture loving and respectful open relationships. All are welcome, regardless of romantic preferences. Thu, 7/26, 6:30pm. Free. Chico Women’s Club, 592 E. Third St.

KIDS CRIBBAGE: Keep your math skills sharp this summer and learn to play cribbage. Thu, 7/26, 2:30pm. Butte County Library, Paradise Branch, 5922 Clark Road, Paradise. buttecounty.net

Theater I LOVE YOU, YOU’RE PERFECT, NOW CHANGE: Described as “Seinfeld set to music,” this hilarious musical revue explores love’s tumultuous progression from cheesy pickup lines and awkward first dates to coping with newborns and sex in the golden years. Thu, 7/26, 7:30pm. $16-$22. Chico Theater Company, 166 Eaton Road, Ste. F. 530-894-3282. chicotheatercompany.com

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Guilty Ones. Legendary Welsh musician Jon Langford (Mekons, Pine Valley Cosmonauts) opens the show with his new outfit Four Lost Souls. Sun, 7/29, 7pm. $27.50. Sierra Nevada Big Room, 1075 E. 20th St. sierranevada.com

KUINKA: Infectious Seattle quartet performs modern indie folk cut with dreamy pop. Expect four-part harmonies and unconventional instrumentation from this fun, light-hearted band. Bluesy folk trio the Rainbow Girls open the concert. Sun, 7/29, 6:30pm. $15. Chico Women’s Club, 592 E. Third St. kzfr.org

Jon Langford’s Four Lost Souls RADIOLAND’S BACK TO THE BEACH: Wax up your surfboard! Theatre on the Ridge’s live radio show returns to the stage with a show about summer fun, surf and sand. This installment features favorite bits and new serials, plus the return of the radio quiz show Beat the Stars. Thu, 7/26, 7:30pm. $16$20. Theatre on the Ridge, 3735 Neal Road, Paradise. totr.org

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Special Events BETTER TOGETHER CALIFORNIA TEACHERS SUMMIT: The fourth annual event brings together K-12 teachers to discuss individualized instruction, student morale, information retention and in-class engagement. This year’s keynote speaker is author and educator Sir Ken Robinson, an internationally acclaimed expert on creativity and innovation. The summit includes EdTalks, breakout sessions and opportunities for educators to explore and discuss the challenges of teaching today. Fri, 7/27, 8:45am. Free. BMU Auditorium, Chico State, 400 W. First St. cateacherssummit.com

PARADISE ELKS CLASSIC CAR SHOW: Calling all gearheads! Classic cars, roadsters and stepside trucks polished up and ready to be admired. Live music, food and drinks, vendors and more. Fri, 7/27. Paradise Elks Lodge, 1100 Elk Lane, Paradise.

SUMMER BLOCK PARTY: Tons of activities and rotating live acts, plus dunk tanks, dancing, vendors, food and much more. Fri, 7/27. Feather Falls Casino & Lodge, 3 Alverda Drive, Oroville. featherfallscasino.com

Theater I LOVE YOU, YOU’RE PERFECT, NOW CHANGE: See Thursday. Fri, 7/27, 7:30pm. $16-$22. Chico Theater Company, 166 Eaton Road, Ste. F. 530-894-3282. chicotheatercompany.com

RADIOLAND’S BACK TO THE BEACH: See Thursday. Fri, 7/27, 7:30pm. $16-$20. Theatre on the Ridge, 3735 Neal Road, Paradise. totr. org

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Special Events DINNER FOR DESMOND BARBECUE: Desmond Phillips’ family and the community are still looking for answers and invite you to join them for burgers, hot dogs and discussion. Please bring a side dish. Sat 7/28, 5pm. Free. One-Mile Recreational Area, Bidwell Park. 310-625-2713.

HOLY SMOKES BARBECUE: Pork ribs, links, coleslaw, potato salad and more to help raise money for the church and their outreach programs. Sat 7/28, 11am. $15-$20. Bethel AME Church, 821 Linden St.

WHAT DO OWLS EAT?: Find out the culinary mys-

RADIOLAND’S BACK TO THE BEACH Through August 5 Theatre on the Ridge

teries of these nocturnel raptors during this kids summer program. Sat 7/28, 11am. Free. Bidwell Mansion State Historic Park, 525 Esplanade. 530-895-6144.

PARADISE ELKS CLASSIC CAR SHOW: See Friday. Sat 7/28. Paradise Elks Lodge, 1100 Elk Lane, Paradise.

SUMMER BLOCK PARTY: See Friday. Sat 7/28. Feather Falls Casino & Lodge, 3 Alverda Drive, Oroville. featherfallscasino.com

Music HOLLY TAYLOR & ERIC PETERS: Getting the band back together for brunch. Sat, 7/28. La Salles, 229 Broadway St.

Theater I LOVE YOU, YOU’RE PERFECT, NOW CHANGE: See Thursday. Sat, 7/28, 7:30pm. $16-$22. Chico Theater Company, 166 Eaton Road, Ste. F. 530-894-3282. chicotheatercompany.com

RADIOLAND’S BACK TO THE BEACH: See Thursday. Sat, 7/28, 7:30pm. $16-$20. Theatre on the Ridge, 3735 Neal Road, Paradise. totr.org

ROBERT MORTON: Robert Morton, director of the Celebration Gospel Choir of Chico, will be singing spirituals, gospel classics, and some jazz selections as well. He’ll be accompanied on piano by Rev. Loretta DickersonSmith. Sun, 7/29, 3pm. Free. Bethel AME Church, 821 Linden Ave. 510-495-5081.

Theater I LOVE YOU, YOU’RE PERFECT, NOW CHANGE: See Thursday. Sun, 7/29, 2pm. $16-$22. Chico Theater Company, 166 Eaton Road, Ste. F. 530-894-3282. chicotheatercompany.com

RADIOLAND’S BACK TO THE BEACH: See Thursday. Sun, 7/29, 2pm. $16-$20. Theatre on the Ridge, 3735 Neal Rd., Paradise. totr. org

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WHAT DO OWLS EAT?: See Saturday. Mon, 7/30, 11am. Free. Bidwell Mansion State Historic

CHICOCON: Chico’s biggest comic convention with tons of artists, vendors and more. Cosplay encouraged. Sun, 7/29. $3. Chico Memorial Veterans Hall, 554 Rio Lindo Ave.

Music DAVE ALVIN & JIMMIE DALE GILMORE: Friends for 30 years, Dave Alvin and Jimmie Dale Gilmore had never recorded or performed together until lately. The L.A. punk hero and Texas troubadour have joined forces for an album and hit the road on this tour, backed by the

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Special Events TALES OF EARLY CALIFORNIA: Reenactors from the California Living History Program will present first-person narratives from some of our state’s most memorable characters. Tue, 7/31, 7pm. Free. Gold Nugget Museum, 502 Pearson Road, Paradise. 530872-8722. goldnuggetmuseum.com

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Special Events A WORLD WITHOUT WASTE: Becky Holden, a Waste Zero Specialist at Recology, discusses recycling, reusing and the best ways to eliminate trash from your life. Wed, 8/1, 7pm. Lake Oroville Visitor Center, 917 Kelly Ridge Road, Oroville.

FRESCOES BY THE BAY: Presentation and book signing by author Karen Norton-Sinell on her new books that chronicle a walking tour of San Francisco’s buon fresco murals. In conjunction with the Beyond the Frame exhibit running at MONCA. Wed, 8/1, 7pm. Museum of Northern California Art, 900 Esplanade.

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GONNA STEP OUT The boys in Kool & The Gang may have written the song, but KZFR has flipped the script with this Ladies Night, handing the mic back to the women. A celebration of local female performers, the third annual fundraiser begins tonight (Thursday, July 26) at 7:30 p.m. on the KZFR radio program Face the Music, the longest-running allfemale artist radio program in the country. You’ll hear hosts Annie Fischer and Becky Lynn and other performances on air before the women head to Duffy’s Tavern for another round with MCs Shahera Hyatt and Rachel Myles. There you can watch Andan Casamajor, Anna Meehan, Erin Haley, Sunday Iris, Lorna Such, Jesi Naomi and Alli Batagglia sing songs, plus comedy sets from Robyn Engel and Deseray Susan.

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BLACKBIRD: Past & Present, in celebration of their 10-year anniversary Redroom Tattoo presents this month-long show featuring the paintings of NorCal tattoo artists and friends of the shop. 8/1 - 8/31. Free. 1431 Park Ave..

CENTER FOR SPIRITUAL LIVING: Watercolors of Jim Lawrence, exhibit covers more than 20 years of his work, showing a progression of styles and subjects. Through 8/30. Free. 789 Bille Rd, Paradise., 530-877-5673. paradisecsl. org

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Revolution, collaborative exhibition showcasing a depth of portrait interpretations and styles. Through 7/27. Free. 450 Orange St. and 603 Orange St., 530-895-8726. chicoarts.org

JAMES SNIDLE FINE ARTS GALLERY: Kaleidoscope of Culture, brilliantly colorful intaglio prints by Charles Barth, revealing the magic of Mexico. Opening reception on Thursday, August 2, from 5-7pm. Through 8/31. Free. 254 E. Fourth Street., 530-343-2930. jamessnidlefinearts.com

MAIN EVENT GALLERY: Visions Impressions & Expressions, illustrations and landscape paintings by Jeff Fennel and Steve Ferchaud.

Through 8/2. Free. 710 Main Street, Red Bluff., 530-391-3259. tehamaarts.org

MUSEUM OF NORTHERN CALIFORNIA ART: Beyond the Frame, exhibition explores the intersection of sanctioned public murals and underground graffiti, the political messages and social significance of public art, and the collaborative nature of street art. Through 9/2. $5. 900 Esplanade. monca.org

PARADISE ART CENTER: Oil & Acrylic, showcase of original works by Paradise Art Center members. All styles and subject matter on display through July. Through 7/28. 5564 Almond St., Paradise. paradise-art-center. com

Museums BUTTE COUNTY HISTORICAL MUSEUM: WWI Exhibition, recently renovated exhibits demonstrating the profound changes in American society caused by The Great War. Through 7/29. 1749 Spencer Ave..

GATEWAY SCIENCE MUSEUM: Summer Exhibits, learn how our climate catastrophe is affecting the acidification of the oceans and changing California’s wildflower blooms, plus life beneath the sea with coral reefs and hammerhead sharks. Through 9/8. $5-$7. 625 Esplanade. csuchico.edu

PATRICK RANCH MUSEUM: Working farm and museum with rotating exhibits open every Saturday and Sunday from 11am to 3pm. 10381 Midway, Durham. patrickranchmu seum.org

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ist’s nature should be reflected in a portrait?” Those are questions asked in the mission statement for the new collaborative group exhibit between Idea Fab Labs and Chico story and Art Center, and photo by it also provides Carey Wilson at least one possible answer: “For the purpose of ‘Portrait Review: Revolution,’ Portrait Revolution a compelling shows through portrait should July 27. reflect the charHours: ThursdayFriday, noon-4 p.m. acter and inner (Friday only at IFl) life of both the subject and the Chico Art Center artist.” A rather 450 Orange St. chicoartcenter.com daunting challenge, but one Idea Fab Labs that artists have 603 Orange St. (pardon the pun) ideafablabs.com faced throughout the history of portraiture. The two-gallery exhibit (which closes this Friday, July 27) was inspired by artist Julia Kay’s international Portrait Party collaborative project and subsequent book, Portrait Revolution, and the artists selected for this show met the challenge with a plethora of philosophical approaches, artistic techniques and modes of visual expression.

At Chico Art Center, one is greeted by Ghislaine Fremaux’s, “Erin,” a larger-than-life, fullfrontal nude of a middle-aged woman, wrought in pastel and resin on paper. The image’s complementary earth tones of orange and blue, with deep shadows and expressionistic markings overlaying Fremaux’s exquisite draftswomanship, convey an abiding strength and pain-enduring calm in the woman’s facial expression and posture. The artist’s statement on the piece is as straightforward as the painting: “I mine excruciating color from their skin, disclosing it in brittle chalk with my fingers. I make them huge, because they are huge. … I put them into paper because paper is mutable and can suffer like skin can. I terminate our encounter when I fossilize them there under glossy resin.” At the opposite end of the expressive spectrum are Glen Schofield’s two infinitely detailed ink drawings, one of Mick Jagger and one of Jack Nicholson, and my favorite, his “Three Amigos,” a group portrait of artists Salvador Dali, Andy Warhol and Keith Haring done in ink and multimedia. Schofield’s art uses humor and graphic distortion to emphasize his perception and appreciation of his subjects’ most recognizable attributes as icons of pop culture. Taking a different approach media-wise, but also sticking with the show’s theme of reveal-

ing aspects of both subject and artist, Vicki Tomatis’ computergenerated photo “Kirk W.” layers several images to create a colorful montage depicting, as she writes, “my son, who is a rock and roll player in several bands. His love of writing songs and vibrancy of his music is portrayed with the strong colors and variety of images.” Joshua Olivera takes his subject from our current political climate and in his screenprint, “Shit, Tweet, Repeat,” gives us a glimpse of our president if he had been a bird painted by John James Audubon. In his statement, Olivera says the concept for the piece occurred while researching local invasive species and thinking about our current president, when he discovered the “Brown Headed Cowbird, [which] destroys or removes the eggs of another bird’s nest and replaces the eggs with its own. ... [So] I made a fictitious fusion of sorts and created an Orange Headed Shit Bird, which seems to only defecate and tweet repeatedly.” That’s just a glimpse of a few pieces at one location. The extraordinarily wide-ranging exhibit spread between the two Orange Street galleries features more than 100 works by 60-plus artists—chosen by thr three judges, Cameron Kelly from Chico Art Center and Idea Fab Labs’ Erin Banwell and Carly Santa—that form a cohesive, kaleidoscopic portrait of our infinitely varied human experience. □ J u ly 2 6 , 2 0 1 8

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THURSDAY 7/26—WEDNESDAY 8/1 featuring Black Magnet, DMT, Calvin Black and Iver. Inday’s Filipino food truck will be on site and there’ll be plenty of beer. Fri, 7/27, 7pm. $8. Sierra Nevada Hop Yard, 1075 E. 20th St. sierranevada.com

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eclectic mix of music for your dining pleasure. Fri, 7/27, 6:30pm. Two Twenty Restaurant, 220 W. Fourth St. 530-521-6473. farmstar pizza.com

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BARREL AGED: Opening with an acoustic set, the band will then dig into some original songs and classic rock covers. Thu, 7/26. La Salles, 229 Broadway St. lasalleschico.com

DIGGIN DIRT & DRINKING WITH CLOWNS: Diggin Dirt lays down the funk with a tight horn section and high-energy vocal performances. Drinking With Clowns blends Latin influences with funky rhythms for a fun night of dancing. Thu, 7/26, 9pm. $8-$10. Lost on Main, 319 Main St., 530-8922445. lostonmainchico.com

EDGAR WINTER: Rock and blues legend. Sold out. Thu, 7/26, 8:30pm. Feather

header starts off with sets from Portland comedy queen Valerie DeVille, plus local comics, followed by a dance party. Proceeds from the show will benefit Stonewall Alliance and the Chico Pride Festival. Fri, 7/27, 9pm. $5-$12. The Maltese, 1600 Park Ave. stonewallchico.org

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JOHN SEID & LARRY PETERSON:

Dinner music on the patio. Thu, 7/26. Grana, 198 E Second St.

KELLY TWINS ACOUSTIC: Acoustic “living room” music with Jon and Chris. Thu, 7/26, 6pm. Two Twenty Restaurant, 220 W. Fourth St.

DEVOLL: Rock and roll originals, plus some fun covers thrown in for your dancing pleasure. Fri, 7/27, 8pm. Unwined Kitchen & Bar, 980 Mangrove Ave.

SKIN PEAKS: Shake your ass and get sweaty on the patio. Thu, 7/26, 9pm. Argus Bar + Patio, 212 W.

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in the plaza with the Amy Celeste Band. Fri, 7/27, 7pm. Free. City Plaza. downtownchico.com

SUSURRUS: Music by the Chico supergroup, plus Vera Marie Bridges and Laurie Dana. Thu, 7/26, 6:30pm. Free. Farm Star Pizza, 2359 Esplanade,

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and hip-hop. Fri, 7/27, 9pm. White Water Saloon, 5571 Clark Road, Paradise.

MIXTAPE: Fun dance plans plays your favorite cover tunes. Fri, 7/27, 9pm. Tackle Box, 379 E. Park Ave.

PUB SCOUTS: Traditional Irish music for happy hour. A Duffy’s tradition! Fri, 7/27. Duffy’s Tavern, 337 Main St.

REV-ATOMICS: Pizza and pasta, dance party and car show with the Rev-Atomics featuring guest Soul Posse singer and bass player. Fri, 7/27. $12. Chico Elks Lodge, 1705 Manzanita Ave.

ROCKOLOGY: Classic rock covers. Fri,

7/27, 8:30pm. Gold Country Casino & Hotel, 4020 Olive Highway, Oroville. goldcountrycasino.com

TYLER DEVOLL: Happy hour tunes. Fri, 7/27, 4pm. La Salles, 229 Broadway St. lasalleschico.com

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GOOD COUNTRY BAND: Pretty sure the shockingly original name says it all. Sat, 7/28, 5pm. Rock House Dining & Espresso, 11865 Highway 70, Yankee Hill.

FUNK EXCHANGE AND RIGMAROLE: Reno dance band plays funk, soul, jazz and more, plus an opening set of high-brow party music from Chico’s Rigmarole. Sat, 7/28, 9pm. $5. Lost On Main, 319 Main St., 530-892-2445. lostonmainchico.com

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Viking Skate Country, awesome PDX lo-fi rock trio The Woolen Men, Sac punkers Vasas and the glory of West By Swan. Sat, 7/28, 8pm. $7. The Maltese, 1600 Park Ave.

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THIS WEEK: FIND MORE ENTERTAINMENT AND SPECIAL EVENTS ON PAGE 22 Burial Grounds, Myth, Ugly Bastard Maniac Attack, Jay Decay, Kissing From a Rose, Shadow of Crows and more. Plus a barbecue and raffle. Sat, 7/28, 3pm. $5-$15. The Spirit, 2360 Oro Quincy Highway, Oroville.

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TRUE WILLIE: It’s a little creepy how much Roger Hegyi looks and sings like the Red Headed Stranger, but after a couple of beers and the opening refrain of “Whiskey River,” you’re not going to care anymore. Sat, 7/28, 9:30pm. $5. Feather Falls Casino & Lodge, 3 Alverda Drive, Oroville.

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JEFF PERSHING BAND: Local blues rock dude busts out some tasty riffs in the lounge. Sat, 7/28, 8:30pm. Feather Falls Casino & Lodge, 3 Alverda Drive, Oroville. featherfallscasino.com

JOHN SEID & LARRY PETERSON: An eclectic mix of music for your dining pleasure. Sat, 7/28, 6:30pm. Two Twenty Restaurant, 220 W. Fourth St.

LOKI MILLER BAND: Guitarslinger extraordinaire plays country, blues and class rock hits. Sat, 7/28, 9pm. $5. Tackle Box, 379 E. Park Ave.

THE MAKER’S MILE: See Friday. Sat,

7/28, 9pm. White Water Saloon, 5571

COCO’S DRAG RACE: Coco and Miyah Clark Road, Paradise.

MOSSY CREEK: Roots, American

and bluegrass tunes. Sat, 7/28, 8pm. Unwined Kitchen & Bar, 980 Mangrove Ave.

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music and terrific pizza. Sat, 7/28, 6:30pm. Farm Star Pizza, 2359 Esplanade.

PYRATE PUNX FESTIVAL: Day of punk/ metal from Gigantes, Khaos Assault, Dandelion Massacre, The Keel, Mark 3, Public Trash, DoomToker,

search for Chico’s next drag superstar. Take the stage and get in on the gender-bending action or watch with cocktail in hand. New performers encouraged. Sun, 7/29. $3. The Maltese, 1600 Park Ave.

DAVE ALVIN & JIMMIE DALE GILMORE: The L.A. punk hero and Texas troubadour have joined forces for an album and hit the road on this tour, backed by the Guilty Ones. Legendary Welsh musician Jon Langford (Mekons, Pine Valley Cosmonauts) opens the show with his new outfit Four Lost Souls. Sun, 7/29, 7pm. $27.50. Sierra Nevada Big Room, 1075 E. 20th St.

JOHN SEID & LARRY PETERSON: Dinner tunes. Sun, 7/29, 6pm. 5th Street Steakhouse, 345 W. Fifth St.

KUINKA: Infectious Seattle quartet performs modern indie folk cut with dreamy pop. Expect four-part harmonies and unconventional instrumentation from this fun band. Bluesy folk trio the Rainbow Girls open the concert. Sun, 7/29, 6:30pm. $15. Chico Women’s Club, 592 E. Third St. kzfr.org

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WATER SEED: Soulful New Orleans outfit combines the heart of Southern gospel with rhythms from Brazil and the Caribbean, and the heady funk of Parliament. Mon, 7/30, 8:30pm. $8. Lost on Main, 319 Main St., 530-8922445. lostonmainchico.com

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MEMORIES OF ELVIS: A tribute to The King from his halcyon days to the late period bacon, peanut butter and grape jelly sandwich binges. Sold out. Wed, 8/1, 6:30pm. Feather Falls Casino & Lodge, 3 Alverda Drive, Oroville. featherfallscasino. com

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allowing the part that likes to solve things and think deeply to go nappy time. It also has a guy named Denzel Washington, who supplies his every line with grace and punches up the by Bob Grimm quality of a rote script tenfold simply by being on screen. He and direcbg ri m m @ new srev i ew. c o m tor Antoine Fuqua teamed up for the first installment in 2014, and are back together to continue this cinematic update of an OK TV show and create a sequel that’s actually well worth your time. It’s fast food, but it’s good The Equalizer 2 fast food. Starring Denzel Washington is Robert McCall, a Washington. Directed former special ops guy with a taste by Antoine Fuqua. Cinemark 14, Feather for vigilantism and tea. He’s just sort River Cinemas, of hanging out in Boston, working as Paradise Cinema 7. a Lyft driver and painting over grafRated R. fiti at his apartment complex when word comes that a good friend bit the dust at the hands of mystery killers. McCall doesn’t like it when you kill his friends. McCall doesn’t like that at all. In fact, it’s fair to say McCall will do bad things to you for such acts. He goes on a search for the killer(s), and you will figure out who the bad people are fairly quickly. The Equalizer 2 isn’t worried about tricking you with any mysteries; it wants to set up some scenarios for McCall’s vicious showdowns with bad folks, something Fuqua delivers multiple times with bloody action gusto. Sequences include a dust up on a train in Turkey

with McCall in full-beard disguise calmly drinking his tea before dispatching multiple attackers in the most improbable yet totally badass way. (Does the teapot become a weapon? What do you think?) There’s also a shootout in a hurricane, reminiscent of Harrison Ford’s showdown at the end of Patriot Games. And Fuqua makes these sequences pop in a way that improves upon his work in the first film. This time out, McCall comes off as a combination of Michael Myers of Halloween and the Batman. He’s almost supernatural in his abilities to disarm and dispatch his victims. Doesn’t matter how many guns, hammers or blades are coming at him, he’s going to win. And there’s so much knife play in The Equalizer 2 that it sometimes plays like a slasher film. Balancing out the nasty violence, Washington plays the role with as much finesse as he does those in his various Oscarnominated efforts. He’s just so damned cool. There are other actors in this movie, like Melissa Leo, Pedro Pascal and Ashton Sanders (Moonlight). They all do serviceable work but, let’s face it, many of the people in this film are here to have their noses broken, necks twisted and fingers pulled apart. There were a couple of plot threads that could’ve been dropped, but the one featuring Sanders’ character is one of the better parts of the film. Sanders plays Miles, a wannabe art student who dabbles in gang activity and, playing a fatherly role, Washington has some quality screen time with him. Back when the first Equalizer came out, I openly wished for it to become a franchise. With this— Washington’s first participation in a sequel of any kind—I got my wish. However, even though I feel there’s no need to stop, with the way this one finishes, it could be the last. □

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Opening this week First Reformed

The latest from acclaimed screenwriter (Taxi Driver, The Last Temptation of Christ) and director (Affliction) Paul Schrader stars Ethan Hawke as the pastor of a small, fading church destined for demolition whose tormented past comes to the surface when he’s asked to counsel a troubled man. Pageant Theatre. Rated R.

Mission: Impossible—Fallout

Tom Cruise is back as superspy Ethan Hunt, on a mission with his usual crew of ringers to save the world as assassins and former allies give chase. Cinemark 14, Feather River Cinemas, Paradise Cinema 7. Rated PG-13.

stale, conveyer-belt movie-making. When a volcanic eruption on their island threatens the dinosaurs’ genetically engineered lives, Congress holds hearings on whether or not to save them. Raptor expert Owen (Chris Pratt) and Jurassic World manager Claire (Bryce Dallas Howard) return to the island to save Blue, the adorable velociraptor who wants you to pet him. Eventually, the action winds up in a large mansion in the States, where a nefarious businessman is keeping dinosaurs in the basement in a far-fetched scheme to make big bucks. C’mon. A rehash of a familiar plot is fine if done with skill and nuance, but Fallen Kingdom goes the campy route with the cheeky Pratt in the lead and rehash of Lost World’s moves—dinos in peril on an island, military schemes and wild beasts finding their way to human civilization—and it’s dull, dull, dull. Cinemark 14. Rated PG-13 —B.G.

Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again

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Here we go again, most of the principal players (Pierce Brosnan, Amanda Seyfried, Meryl Streep, etc.) are back for this sequel, singing ABBA songs and dancing about in a Greek island setting. Cinemark 14, Feather River Cinemas, Paradise Cinema 7. Rated PG-13.

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A 4K-resolution surround-sound restoration in celebration of the 50th anniversary of the classic Beatles music-filled animated feature. Pageant Theatre. Rated G.

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

The First Purge

This fourth film in the series is a prequel to the others, an origin story of how, in order to cut down on violent crimes for the rest of the year, the government allows for an annual 12-hour period during which all crime is legal. Cinemark 14. Rated R.

Hotel Transylvania 3: Summer Vacation

In this third installment of the animatedfeature franchise, Vampire hotelier Count Dracula (voice of Adam Sandler) and his crew of monsters hits the beach for vacation of their own. Cinemark 14, Feather River Cinemas, Paradise Cinema 7. Rated PG.

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The CGI superheroes and all their voices (Holly Hunter, Craig T. Nelson, Samuel L. Jackson) are back in this sequel that finds Elastigirl fighting crime on her own while Mr. Incredible takes care of the kids. Cinemark 14. Rated PG.

Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom

A b sloppy rehash of Steven Spielberg’s original Jurassic Park sequel, The Lost World. The dinosaurs look cool, but sadly, things degenerate badly after the title credits pop up and the film slides into

The Rock stars as head of security in a private community housed in the top floors of a Hong Kong high-rise, and he has to put all of his powers of badassery to work in saving himself and his family when the skyscraper is attacked by terrorists. Cinemark 14, Feather River Cinemas, Paradise Cinema 7. Rated PG-13.

Sorry to Bother You

A raw, rollicking comedy/satire with a frantically contemporary buzz to it. It’s got a love story, a touch of sci-fi, a streak of dystopian farce, a thumpingly jazzy soundtrack and a tangle of social-protest stuff bearing variously on issues of race, class and economic inequality. As the rapper Boots Riley’s feature-length debut as a writer-director, it’s both fascinating and uneven. The first half of the picture may be more effective than the second half, but an abundance of brazen freshness—in the performances, in the humor, in the zigzags of plot—keeps the whole enterprise sailing throughout. The chief protagonist is one Cassius Green (an excellent Lakeith Stanfield), a somewhat hapless young man who lives in his uncle’s garage and guilelessly romances his girlfriend (Tessa Thompson), a feisty artist/activist named Detroit. The somewhat desperate “Cash” finds work as a telemarketer, and becomes wildly successful once he begins making calls using his “white voice.” For better or worse, the film seems a rousingly mixed bag—some very good jokes, some very pungent satirical jibes, some resounding themes that more than once hit very close to home, a mélange of charming and/or amusing performances, some over-the-top and others delicately realistic. Cinemark 14. Rated R —J.C.S.

Unfriended: Dark Web

The second film in this found-footage tech-horror franchise revolves around the disturbing contents on a found laptop and efforts by the original owner to get the computer back. Cinemark 14. Rated R.

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FREE WILL ASTROLOGY For the week oF July 26, 2018

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ARIES (March 21-April 19): Be extra po- LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): The Spanlite and deferential. Cultivate an exaggerated respect for the status quo. Spend an inordinate amount of time watching dumb TV shows while eating junk food. Make sure you’re exposed to as little natural light and fresh air as possible. JUST KIDDING! I lied! Ignore everything I just said! Here’s my real advice: Dare yourself to feel strong, positive emotions. Tell secrets to animals and trees. Swim and dance and meditate naked. Remember in detail the three best experiences you’ve ever had. Experiment with the way you kiss. Create a blessing that surprises you and everyone else. Sing new love songs. Change something about yourself you don’t like. Ask yourself unexpected questions, then answer them with unruly truths that have medicinal effects.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Your past

is not quite what it seems. The coming weeks will be an excellent time to find out why—and make the necessary adjustments. A good way to begin would be to burrow back into your old stories and unearth the half-truths buried there. It’s possible that your younger self wasn’t sufficiently wise to understand what was really happening all those months and years ago, and as a result, distorted the meaning of the events. I suspect, too, that some of your memories aren’t actually your own, but rather other people’s versions of your history. You may not have time to write a new memoir right now, but it might be healing to spend a couple of hours drawing up a revised outline of your important turning points.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): One of the

most famously obtuse book-length poems in the English language is Robert Browning’s Sordello, published in 1840. After studying it at length, Alfred Tennyson, who was Great Britain’s poet laureate from 1850 to 1892, confessed, “There were only two lines in it that I understood.” Personally, I did better than Tennyson, managing to decipher 18 lines. But I bet that if you read this dense, multi-layered text in the coming weeks, you would do better than me and Tennyson. That’s because you’ll be at the height of your cognitive acumen. Please note: I suggest you use your extra intelligence for more practical purposes than decoding obtuse texts.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Ready for

your financial therapy session? For your first assignment, make a list of the valuable qualities you have to offer the world and write a short essay about why the world should abundantly reward you for them. Assignment No. 2: Visualize what it feels like when your valuable qualities are appreciated by people who matter to you. No. 3: Say this: “I am a rich resource that ethical, reliable allies want to enjoy.” No. 4: Say this: “My scruples can’t be bought for any amount of money. I may rent my soul, but I’ll never sell it outright.”

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): As you wobble

and stumble into the new world, you shouldn’t pretend you understand more than you actually do. In fact, I advise you to play up your innocence and freshness. Gleefully acknowledge you’ve got a lot to learn. Enjoy the liberating sensation of having nothing to prove. That’s not just the most humble way to proceed; it’ll be your smartest and most effective strategy. Even people who have been a bit skeptical of you before will be softened by your vulnerability. Opportunities will arise because of your willingness to be empty and open and raw.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Since 1358,

the city of Paris has used the Latin motto Fluctuat nec mergitur, which can be translated as “She is tossed by the waves but does not sink.” I propose that we install those stirring words as your rallying cry for the next few weeks. My analysis of the astrological omens gives me confidence that even though you may encounter unruly weather, you will sail on unscathed. What might be the metaphorical equivalent of taking seasick pills?

ish word delicadeza can have several meanings in English, including “delicacy” and “finesse.” The Portuguese word delicadeza has those meanings, as well as others, including “tenderness,” “fineness,” “suavity,” “respect,” and “urbanity.” In accordance with current astrological omens, I’m making it your word of power for the next three weeks. You’re in a phase when you will thrive by expressing an abundance of these qualities. It might be fun to temporarily give yourself the nickname Delicadeza.

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

formed scientists scorn my oracles. Reductionist journalists say I’m just another delusional fortuneteller. Materialist cynics accuse me of pandering to people’s superstition. But I reject those naïve perspectives. I define myself as a psychologically astute poet who works playfully to liberate my readers’ imaginations with inventive language, frisky stories and unpredictable ideas. Take a cue from me, Scorpio, especially in the next four weeks. Don’t allow others to circumscribe what you do or who you are. Claim the power to characterize yourself. Refuse to be squeezed into any categories, niches, or images—except those that squeeze you the way you like to be squeezed.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec.

21): “I have no notion of loving people by halves; it is not my nature. My attachments are always excessively strong.” So said Sagittarian novelist Jane Austen. I don’t have any judgment about whether her attitude was right or wrong, wise or ill-advised. How about you? Whatever your philosophical position might be, I suggest that for the next four weeks you activate your inner Jane Austen and let that part of you shine—not just in relation to whom and what you love but also with everything that rouses your passionate interest. According to my reading of the astrological omens, you’re due for some big, beautiful, radiant zeal.

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following persons are doing business as DAVE’S PARTY RENTALS at 2531 S 5th Ave Oroville, CA 95966. BRAMCOVE LLC 2531 S 5th Ave Oroville, CA 95966. This business is conducted by a Limited Liability Partnership. Signed: GEOFF CROCKWELL Dated: June 12, 2018 FBN Number: 2018-0000788 Published: July 5,12,19,26, 2018

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following persons are doing business as EQUILATERAL COFFEE at 1721 Palm Ave Chico, CA 95926. EILEEN HUMISTON 1721 Palm Ave Chico, CA 95926. RYLAN MORABITO 1721 Palm Ave Chico, CA 95926. This business is conducted by a General Partnership. Signed: EILEEN HUMISTON Dated: June 21, 2018 FBN Number: 2018-0000831 Published: July 5,12,19,26, 2018

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person is doing business as ADOLFOS PAINTING at 20 Benton Ave. Chico, CA 95973. MITCHELL ADOLFO ZEPEDA 20 Benton Ave. Chico, CA 95973. This business is conducted by an Individual. Signed: MITCHELL ZEPEDA Dated: June 26, 2018 FBN Number: 2018-0000851 Published: July 5,12,19,26, 2018

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following persons are doing business as GREEN CEDAR FARM at 90 Green Cedar Way Berry Creek, CA 95916. FRANK MAZZARINO 90 Green Cedar Way Berry Creek, CA 95916. SALLY IRENE SHEA 90 Green Cedar Way Berry Creek, CA 95916. This business is conducted by A Married Couple. Signed: SALLY SHEA Dated: June 22, 2018 FBN Number: 2018-0000844 Published: July 5,12,19,26, 2018

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following persons are doing business as HEALTHIER HORIZONS VENDING at 1604 Palm Ave #4 Chico, CA 95926. CHAD ALLEN STARKEY 1604 Palm Ave #4 Chico, CA 95926. CYNTHIA STARKEY 1604 Palm Ave #4 Chico, CA 95926. This business is conducted by A Married Couple. Signed: CHAD STARKEY Dated: June 22, 2018 FBN Number: 2018-0000834 Published: July 5,12,19,26, 2018

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following persons are doing business as PRIMO LANDSCAPE INCORPORATED at 641 Nord Ave. Suite F Chico, CA 95926. PRIMO LANDSCAPE INCORPORATED 3549 Esplanade #406 Chico, CA 95973. This business is conducted by a Corporation. Signed: MARCIANO SALIGAN, PRESIDENT Dated: July 2, 2018 FBN Number: 2018-0000874 Published: July 12,19,26, August 2, 2018

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following persons are doing business as THE ACCOUNTING OFFICE at 1074 East Ave Ste K Chico, CA 95926. LAZARSKI ENTERPRISES, INC. 2166 Huntington Drive Chico, CA 95928. This business is conducted by a Corporation. Signed: KATHY LAZARSKI, PRESIDENT Dated: July 2, 2018 FBN Number: 2018-0000876 Published: July 12,19,26, August 2, 2018

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person is doing business as VARGAS CONSTRUCTION at 390 L St Biggs, CA 95917. HECTOR VARGAS 390 L St Biggs, CA 95917. This business is conducted by an Individual. Signed: HECTOR VARGAS Dated: June 18, 2018 FBN Number: 2018-0000807 Published: July 12,19,26, August 2, 2018

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person is doing business as FITNESS MOJO at 3174 Kennedy Ave Chico, CA 95973. KATE STALLONE 3174 Kennedy Ave Chico, CA 95973. This business is conducted by an Individual. Signed: KATE STALLONE Dated: July 5, 2018 FBN Number: 2018-0000882 Published: July 12,19,26, August 2, 2018

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following persons are doing business as GRIZZLEY CREEK CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP at 12140 La Porte Road Clipper Mills, CA 95930. FULL GOSPEL FELLOWSHIP MINISTRIES USA INC 77 Kirkwood Way Clipper Mills, CA 95930. This business is conducted by a Corporation. Signed: JENNIFER MAASEN, PRESIDENT Dated: June 29, 2018 FBN Number: 2018-0000870 Published: July 12,19,26, August 2, 2018

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following persons are doing business as EVENING STAR at 137 Woodhaven Drive Chico, CA 95973. BEN BEELER, LLC 137 Woodhaven Drive Chico, CA 95973. This business is conducted by a Limited Liability Company. Signed: BEN BEELER, OWNER Dated: June 20, 2018 FBN Number: 2018-0000820 Published: July 12,19,26, August 2, 2018

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person is doing business as CAST AND CUSTOM at 1384 Durham Dayton Highway Durham, CA 95938. BRETT DOUSMAN PRUETT 1678 Pendant Place Chico, CA 95973. This business is conducted by

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person is doing business as CALIFORNIA REFERRAL NETWORK at 1266 Whitewood Way Chico, CA 95973. JOANNE R MADLUNG 1266 Whitewood Way Chico, CA 95973. This business is conducted by an Individual. Signed: JOANNE R MADLUNG Dated: July 3, 2018 FBN Number: 2018-0000880 Published: July 12,19,26, August 2, 2018

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person is doing business as CHICO LANDSCAPE at 5660 Cathy Lane Paradise, CA 95969. JASON LEE JOHNSON 5660 Cathy Lane Paradise, CA 95969. This business is conducted by an Individual. Signed: JASON L. JOHNSON Dated: June 12, 2018 FBN Number: 2018-0000779 Published: July 19,26, August 2,9, 2018

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following persons are doing business as AMERICAN CRANE WORX at 5106 Cliffhanger Lane Paradise, CA 95969. MARC WESLEY 5106 Cliffhanger Lane Paradise, CA 95969. SHUREE D’NIEL WESLEY 5106 Cliffhanger Lane Paradise, CA 95969. This business is conducted by A Married Couple. Signed: SHUREE WESLEY Dated: July 9, 2018 FBN Number: 2018-0000906 Published: July 19,26, August 2,9, 2018

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person is doing business as DAWSON ENTERPRISES at 625 Wendy Way Paradise, CA 95969. TERESA LYNN DAWSON 625 Wendy Way Paradise, CA 95969. This business is conducted by an Individual. Signed: TERESA DAWSON Dated: June 28, 2018 FBN Number: 2018-0000863 Published: July 19,26, August 2,9, 2018

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person is doing business as DETAILED HOME INSPECTIONS at 13734 Andover Drive Magalia, CA 95954. ROBIN EDWARD FERRY 13734 Andover Drive Magalia, CA 95954. This business is conducted by an Individual. Signed: ROBIN E. FERRY

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following persons are doing business as DALEY INVESTMENT GROUP at 5895 Laporte Rd Bangor, CA 95914. GARRETT BRUCE DALEY 5895 Laporte Rd Bangor, CA 95914. MARJORIE ELLEN DALEY 5895 Laporte Rd Bangor, CA 95914. This business is conducted by A Married Couple. Signed: GARRETT B. DALEY Dated: June 29, 2018 FBN Number: 2018-0000871 Published: July 19,26, August 2,9, 2018

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following persons are doing business as 1ST MILE DRIVING SCHOOL at 574 Manzanita Ave Ste 6 Chico, CA 95926. DAVID ESPARZA 1577 Blackburn Ave Corning, CA 96021. LESA ESPARZA 1577 Blackburn Ave Corning, CA 96021. This business is conducted by A Married Couple. Signed: LESA J. ESPARZA Dated: July 13, 2018 FBN Number: 2018-0000919 Published: July 19,26, August 2,9, 2018

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person is doing business as BUTTE COUNTY TOWING AND RECOVERY at 1144 W 1st Street # 10 Chico, CA 95928. JAMES KOCH 1144 W 1st Street # 10 Chico, CA 95928. This business is conducted by an Individual. Signed: JAMES KOCH Dated: July 12, 2018 FBN Number: 2018-0000911 Published: July 19,26, August 2,9, 2018

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person is doing business as CHICO GARAGE DOORS at 2210 Ceanothus Ave Apt 1 Chico, CA 95926. JACOB JOHN ARMINTROUT 2210 Ceanothus Ave Apt 1 Chico, CA 95926. This business is conducted by an Individual. Signed: JACOB JOHN ARMINTROUT Dated: July 12, 2018 FBN Number: 2018-0000910 Published: July 19,26, August 2,9, 2018

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following persons are doing business as KELLER WILLIAMS, KELLER WILLIAMS CHICO REFERRALS, KELLER WILLIAMS REALTY CHICO, KELLER WILLIAMS REALTY CHICO AREA, KELLER WILLIAMS REALTY, KW, KW CHICO, KW CHICO AREA, KW COMMERCIAL, KW COMMERCIAL NORTH STATE, KWRCA at 2080 E. 20th Street Suite 170 Chico, CA 95928. BCHM CORPORATION 2080 E. 20th Street Suite 170 Chico, CA 95928. This business is conducted by a Corporation. Signed: ERICA THAU, PRESIDENT Dated: July 9, 2018 FBN Number: 2018-0000904 Published: July 19,26, August 2,9, 2018

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person is doing business as PARADISE POOL SERVICE at 5945 Del Mar Ave Paradise, CA 95969. LUKE MICHAEL STARNES 5945 Del Mar Ave Paradise, CA 95969. This business is conducted by an Individual. Signed: LUKE STARNES

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following persons are doing business as QUALITY PENSION SERVICES at 3287 Dayton Rd Chico, CA 95928. DAYTON RANCH ENTERPRISES INC 3287 Dayton Rd Chico, CA 95928. This business is conducted by a Corporation. Signed: JOHN PYLE PRESIDENT Dated: July 13, 2018 FBN Number: 2018-0000918 Published: July 19,26, August 2,9, 2018

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person is doing business as ROGERS CHICO HOMES.COM at 2080 E. 20th Street, Suite 170 Chico, CA 95928. ROGER ANDREW KUCICH III 3162 Ceanothus Avenue Chico, CA 95973. This business is conducted by an Individual. Signed: ROGER ANDREW KUCICH III Dated: July 20, 2018 FBN Number: 2018-0000958 Published: July 26, August 2,9,16, 2018

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following persons are doing business as ATLAS ENERGY at 702 Mangrove Ave Ste 332 Chico, CA 95926. ATLAS CONSULTING LLC 702 Mangrove Ave Ste 332 Chico, CA 95926. This business is conducted by a Limited Liability Company. Signed: ZACK PEEK, CEO Dated: July 19, 2018 FBN Number: 2018-0000956 Published: July 26, August 2,9,16, 2018

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person is doing business as YOUR RELOCATION CONCIERGE at 837 Glenn St Chico, CA 95928. PAMELA SALYERS-ENNS 837 Glenn St Chico, CA 95928. This business is conducted by an Individual. Signed: PAMELA SALYERS-ENNS Dated: July 17, 2018 FBN Number: 2018-0000944 Published: July 26, August 2,9,16, 2018

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following persons are doing business as ALL AMERICAN SPRAY FOAM, CAPAY HOPS FACTORY at 5399 Clark Rd Paradise, CA 95969. TUCKER ENTERPRISES INC 6338 Rio Blanco Drive Rancho Murieta, CA 95683. This business is conducted by a Corporation. Signed: JUAN COLE, CEO Dated: July 17, 2018 FBN Number: 2018-0000943 Published: July 26, August 2,9,16, 2018

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person is doing business as SOUND WAVE THERAPEUTICS at 3341 Hackamore Lane Chico, CA 95973. KIMBERLY DEAN HAGSTROM 3341 Hackamore Lane Chico, CA 95973. This business is conducted by an Individual. Signed: KIMBERLY D HAGSTROM Dated: July 6, 2018 FBN Number: 2018-0000893 Published: July 26, August 2,9,16, 2018

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person is doing business as THE ZYMOLOGIC SHOP at 100 Sterling Oaks Drive #253 Chico, CA 95928. STEPHEN PHILLIPS 100 Sterling Oaks Drive #253 Chico, CA 95928. This business is conducted by an Individual. Signed: STEPHEN PHILLIPS Dated: July 13, 2018 FBN Number: 2018-0000914 Published: July 26, August 2,9,16, 2018

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person is doing business as CHICO BROWS AND BEAUTY at 142 W. 2nd Street Chico, CA 95928. KAYLEN FUNICELLIO 1450 Springfield Dr. #216 Chico, CA 95928. This business is conducted by an Individual. Signed: KAYLEN FUNICELLIO Dated: June 29, 2018 FBN Number: 2018-0000865 Published: July 26, August 2,9,16, 2018

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person is doing business as KING ROBS BARBEQUE at 871 E 19th St Chico, CA 95928. ROBERT LEON HINES JR 871 E 19th St Chico, CA 95928. This business is conducted by an Individual. Signed: ROBERT HINES Dated: July 18, 2018 FBN Number: 2018-0000947 Published: July 26, August 2,9,16, 2018

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following persons are doing business as AT A MOMENTS NOTICE NOTARY at 6616D Clark Road, No. 313 Paradise, CA 95969. STEPHANIE LAMB 6616D Clark Road, No. 313 Paradise, CA 95969. MARY MADUELL 6616D Clark Road, No. 313 Paradise, CA 95969. This business is conducted by

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following persons are doing business as NAIL CANDY at 574 Manzanita Ave Ste 8 Chico, CA 95926. JILL S OGBORN 1056 Eaton Rd Chico, CA 95973. SCOTT C OGBORN 1056 Eaton Rd Chico, CA 95973. This business is conducted by A Married Couple. Signed: JILL OGBORN Dated: June 21, 2018 FBN Number: 2018-0000826 Published: July 26, August 2,9,16, 2018

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person is doing business as CHICO MASSAGE SCHOOL, CREATING A SUSTAINABLE YOU at 2062 Talbert Drive Suite 100 Chico, CA 95928. CANDI WILLIAMSON 1780 Hooker Oak Ave. Chico, CA 95926. This business is conducted by an Individual. Signed: CANDI WILLIAMSON Dated: July 18, 2018 FBN Number: 2018-0000954 Published: July 26, August 2,9,16, 2018

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following persons are doing business as TACO BELL #34202 at 757 East Ave Chico, CA 95926. PACIFIC BELLS, LLC 111 W 39th St Vancouver, CA 98660. This business is conducted by a Limited Liability Company. Signed: CHARLIE TIANTAWACH, CFO Dated: May 17, 2018 FBN Number: 2018-0000679 Published: July 26, August 2,9,16, 2018

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following persons are doing business as TACO BELL #34200 at 1930 East 20th Street Chico, CA 95928. PACIFIC BELLS, LLC 111 W 39th St Vancouver, WA 98660. This business is conducted by a Limited Liability Company. Signed: CHARLIE TIANTAWACH, CFO Dated: May 17, 2018 FBN Number: 2018-0000678 Published: July 26, August 2,9,16, 2018

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following persons are doing business as ANIKA BURKE at 211 Main St Chico, CA 95928. SCOTT WESLEY KRONMILLER 139 W Lassen Ave #19 Chico, CA 95973. ANIKA BURKE RODRIGUEZ KRONMILLER 139 W Lassen #19 Chico, CA 95973. This business is conducted by A Married Couple. Signed: SCOTT KRONMILLER Dated: July 18, 2018 FBN Number: 2018-0000951 Published: July 26, August 2,9,16, 2018

NOTICES NOTICE OF LIEN SALE Pursuant to CA Business Code 21700, in lieu of rents due, the following units contain clothes, furniture, boxes, etc. MICHAEL AZEVEDO #345cc1 (6x12) CARA MAYS #205ss (6x12) JACOB WINGHAM #239ss (6x12) Contents to be sold to the highest bidder on: August 4, 2018 Beginning at 12:00pm Sale to be held at: Bidwell Self Storage, 65 Heritage Lane, Chico, CA 95926. (530) 893-2109 Published: July 19,26, 2018

NOTICE OF LIEN SALE In accordance with Civil Code Section 3071 on August 6, 2018 at 10am at 92 Pearson Rd. Paradise, CA 95969, the following vehicle will be sold to the highest bidder: 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer License #5ZUH918 California, VIN #JA3AJ86E53U024731. Vehicle is to be sold in its “AS-IS” condition with no warranty. Sale is being conducted by Michael Zuccolillo, lienholder. Questions? Call (530) 5214576. Published: July 26, 2018

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner TRACI KERRY filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name: TRACI KERRY Proposed name: TRACINA KERRY 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: August 24, 2018 Time: 9:00a.m. Dept: TBA Room: TBA The address of the court is: Butte County Superior Court 1775 Concord Ave Chico, CA 95928 Signed: TAMARA L. MOSBARGER Dated: June 27, 2018 Case Number: 18CV02054 Published: July 12,19,26, August 2, 2018

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner GRADY MITCHELL BOBINGER filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name: GRADY MITCHELL BOBINGER Proposed name: MITCHELL GRADY BOBINGER 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.

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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: September 7, 2018 Time: 9:00a.m. Dept: TBA Room: TBA The address of the court is: Butte County Superior Court 1775 Concord Ave Chico, CA 95928 Signed: TAMARA L. MOSBARGER Dated: July 9, 2018 Case Number: 18CV02161 Published: July 19,26, August 2,9, 2018

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner KAMBER DAYLE ZIEL filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name: KAMBER DAYLE ZIEL Proposed name: KAMBER DAYLE ZIEL WRIGHT THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING Date: September 7, 2018 Time: 9:00a.m. Dept: TBA Room: TBA The address of the court is: Butte County Superior Court 1775 Concord Ave Chico, CA 95928 Signed: TAMARA L. MOSBARGER Dated: July 11, 2018 Case Number: 18CV02206 Published: July 19,26, August 2,9, 2018

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner CAROLE DIANN HARGER filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name: CAROLE DIANN HARGER Proposed name: DIANN CAROLE CARMAN 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: August 31, 2018

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Time: 9:00a.m. Dept: TBA Room: The address of the court is: Butte County Superior Court 1775 Concord Ave Chico, CA 95928 Signed: MICHAEL P. CANDELA Dated: July 18, 2018 Case Number: 18CV02131 Published: July 26, August 2,9,16, 2018

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner SHANTEL LYNN BLACKWELL filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name: TYELYNN AURBIE LEE SPICER Proposed name: TYELYNN KELLY BLACKWELL 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: August 31, 2018 Time: 9:00a.m. Dept: TBA Room: TBA The address of the court is: Butte County Superior Court 1775 Concord Ave Chico, CA 95928 Signed: TAMARA L. MOSBARGER Dated: July 12, 2018 Case Number: 18CV02110 Published: July 26, August 2,9,16, 2018

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner TINA KHADEM SHAHREZA filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name: TINA KHADEM SHAHREZA Proposed name: TINA GARCIA KHADEM 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: September 14, 2018 Time: 9:00a.m. Dept: TBA Room: TBA The address of the court is: Butte County Superior Court 1775 Concord Ave Chico, CA 95928 Signed: TAMARA L. MOSBARGER Dated: July 13, 2018 Case Number: 18CV02182 Published: July 26, August 2,9,16, 2018

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner RAUL FABION GARCIA filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name: RAUL FABION GARCIA Proposed name: FABION GARCIA KHADEM 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: September 14, 2018 Time: 9:00a.m. Dept: TBA Room: TBA The address of the court is: Butte County Superior Court 1775 Concord Ave Chico, CA 95928 Signed: MICHAEL P. CANDELA Dated: July 12, 2018 Case Number: 18CV02183 Published: July 26, August 2,9,16, 2018

PETITION NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE LOA LU GIBBS, ALSO KNOWN AS LOA GIBBS To all heirs and beneficiaries, creditors contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of: LOA LU GIBBS, ALSO KNOWN AS LOA GIBBS A Petition for Probate has been filed by: MAXINE GUYNN in the Superior Court of California, County of Butte. The Petition for Probate requests that: MAXINE GUYNN be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. The petition requests the decedent’s will and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate. The will and any codicils are available for examination in the file kept by the court. The petition requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. A hearing on the petition will be held in this court as follows: Date: August 14, 2018 Time: 9:00 a.m. Dept: C-18 Room: Address of the court: Superior Court of California County of Butte 1775 Concord Ave.

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NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE JOYCE L. HALL, ALSO KNOWN AS JOYCE LOUISE HALL To all heirs and beneficiaries, creditors contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of: JOYCE L. HALL, ALSO KNOWN AS JOYCE LOUISE HALL A Petition for Probate has been filed by: CARA L. NUNEZ in the Superior Court of California, County of Butte. The Petition for Probate requests that: CARA L. NUNEZ be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. The petition requests the decedent’s will and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate. The will and any codicils are available for examination in the file kept by the court. The petition requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. A hearing on the petition will be

held in this court as follows: Date: August 28, 2018 Time: 9:00 a.m. Dept: Probate Room: 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: 18PR00313 Dated: July 17, 2018 Published: July 26, August 2,9, 2018

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NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE ALAN JAMES DORR To all heirs and beneficiaries, creditors contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of: ALAN JAMES DORR A Petition for Probate has been filed by: TERRAPIN A. BOCAST in the Superior Court of California, County of Butte. The Petition for Probate requests that: TERRAPIN A. BOCAST be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. The petition requests the decedent’s will and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate. The will and any codicils are available for examination in the file kept by the court. The petition requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. A hearing on the petition will be held in this court as follows: Date: August 21, 2018 Time: 9:00 a.m. Dept: Probate Room: 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: RICHARD S. MATSON Richard S. Matson Law Office, Inc. 1342 The Esplanade, Suite A Chico, CA 95926 (530) 343-5373 Case Number: 18PR00315 Dated: July 19, 2018 Published: July 26, August 2,9, 2018

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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: JANE E. STANSELL 103 South Plumas Street Willows, CA 95988 (530) 342-4524 Case Number: 18PR00305 Dated: July 16, 2018 Published: July 26, August 2,9, 2018

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“With the stock market jumping around like a drunk on a pogo-stick, I figured I better transition some funds into real estate, just to get my equilibrium back,” said my old friend Del in an email. He went on, “Then I had to slap my forehead in surprise when I heard interest rates on real estate loans are still lower than expected. What gives? Didn’t the Fed raise interest rates?” Yes, they did. The Fed, or the Federal Reserve, raised the rate they charge banks, which usually means the banks have no choice but to raise the rates they charge people for real estate loans. A lot of people get nervous when they hear the threat of rising interest rates, because they fear the threat of falling business. Did business fall flat, as feared, when the Federal Reserve raised interest rates? No. In fact, business is chugging along, because a rare thing happened. Even though the

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Federal Reserve raised their interest rate, home loan interest rates unexpectedly moved only slightly up, to the surprise of lots of people, including my old friend Del. I called a loan officer. “Why didn’t real estate interest rates jump after the Fed raised their rate?” I asked. She went into a complicated explanation about bond market yields, the influence of world events, and other reasons that have caused this rare event. “However,” she said, “further Fed rate hikes are predicted, and we don’t know how long banks will keep home loan interest rates steady. All the influences I just explained must be considered, including the fluctuating stock market.” “Ah yes, the stock market,” I said. “Because it has been jumping around like a drunk on a pogo-stick?” “Uh… okay….” she said.

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112 Degarmo Dr 705 Lawn Dr 17 Hillsboro Cir 1436 Warner St 844 Inyo St 5 Mayfair Dr 1284 Howard Dr 224 Henshaw Ave 840 Sheridan Ave 438 W 1st Ave 1202 Palm Ave

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$341,500 $340,000 $333,000 $317,000 $305,500 $305,000 $285,500 $268,000 $265,000 $260,000 $259,500

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The following houses were sold in Butte County by real estate agents or private parties during the week of July 9 – July 16, 2018 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 2194 Floral Ave 619 Cherry St 3920 Hidden Valley Rd 6334 Woodman Dr 1645 Grand Ave 5 Powers Ct 3168 Clemo Ave 3295 Foothill Blvd 3977 Cribbage Ln 15 Orangewood Way 97 Grand Ave

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ADDRESS 2870 Orange Ave 5892 Cameron Ln 1442 Bel Air Dr 232 Redbud Dr 987 Saxberg Dr 644 Bille Rd 615 Circlewood Dr 6794 Rexdale Ln 5775 Sawmill Rd 650 Sunset Dr 5785 Copeland Rd

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$187,000 $434,000 $350,000 $290,000 $272,500 $255,000 $230,000 $228,000 $213,000 $205,000 $204,000

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