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Endorsements The CN&R’s endorsements are only recommendations.
As always, we urge voters to do their own homework, beginning with their official Voter Information Guide. Additionally helpful: stories in this newspaper’s Feb. 13 Election Issue (go to newsreview.com/chico for back issues), as well as coverage of the recent forums put on by the League of Women Voters of Butte County (see “A closer look,” Newslines, Jan. 23, and “The run-up,” Newslines, Feb. 6). Another resource: the league’s website, lwvbuttecounty.org. For the state races and the school bond measure not covered here, check out the statewide league’s website, votersedge.org. U.S. President: Our choice is Elizabeth Warren, a second-term senator from Massachusetts whose bona fides rise to the top in the crowded field of Democrats. Among the nation’s foremost experts in bankruptcy law, Warren is known for having predicted the 2008 financial crisis. She was later tapped by President Obama with the creation of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, a financial watchdog agency. She’s neither a career politician nor does she come from money. As such, she identifies with what it’s like to struggle in a nation with a cavernous wealth gap, and she is capable of working across party lines to undo the harms inflicted by the current administration. U.S. Congress: Choosing Audrey Denney was an
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easy consensus. She is smart, compassionate and listens to North State residents’ concerns. Also, she’s not beholden to special interests. Butte County Supervisorial District 1: No endorsement. Butte County Supervisorial District 4: Our pick is Sue Hilderbrand, a longtime political science instructor at Chico State and Butte College. Her background in disaster recovery and expertise in public policy make her best equipped for the job. Butte County Supervisorial District 5: We’ve chosen Doug Teeter, a pragmatic and knowledgeable representative of the Ridge communities. He’s the person we believe is best prepared to lead the region through the difficult post-Camp Fire landscape. Measure A: Chico’s parks are long overdue for upgrades and repairs, but we do not support the Chico Area Recreation and Park District’s local parcel tax. Our main gripes: The tax is regressive, permanent and will increase each year. Furthermore, rather than banking the $3 million in annual additional revenue and spending it on deferred maintenance, upgrades and new projects, the plan is to go out for a $36 million bond to fund, among other things, a mega aquatics facility. That proposal means two-thirds of the yearly revenue would be spent on debt service. No, thanks. Ω
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Coordinated deception in Senate trial W dozen prominent attorneys participating, you might be forgiven if you imagined actual law was
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being practiced in the recent Senate impeachment proceedings. You’d be wrong. Indeed, as a longtime litigator, I cringe to think anyone might have thought the hearings were representative of trials in legal cases. Defense counsel’s complaint that the House process was unfair because it deprived the president of “his rights” when, among other ironies, Senate Majority by Norman Beecher Leader Mitch McConnell vowed publicly not to be impartial, and The author is a openly announced his intention to Chico resident, coordinate with the White House former practicing attorney, and current throughout, had a Through the property manager. Looking-Glass quality perverse enough to embarrass George Orwell. That’s especially true considering McConnell, unlike his House colleagues, was required to swear to be impartial. But the Constitution does not impose any
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requirements on the House to conduct its portion of the investigation in any particular way. And that is the point. Impeachment is sui generis, a special and distinct proceeding created and governed solely by the U.S. Constitution as originally drafted. Amendments, like the Bill of Rights, don’t address impeachment at all. So the “right” to participate or call witnesses—options the House managers did, in fact, offer Mr. Trump—simply do not exist. Impeachment is established, on the federal level, in a mere handful of clauses in the U.S. Constitution. The only language anywhere pertaining to proceedings in the House states that it “shall have the sole power of impeachment.” So the House alone determines how the president is impeached. He literally has no rights there unless representatives vote to give him some. This is because the House action serves merely as an indictment. The trial of the impeachment, in which the sole issue is whether the president should be removed from office (Art. 1, Sec. 3), occurs in the Senate, but there it must be “on oath or affirmation.” The attorneys defending Trump were well aware of all this, so in complaining he was not afforded his rights, they were intentionally making show arguments intended to mislead an ignorant public. Ω
Take caution All things considered, I was impressed with how the Chico City Council handled Tuesday’s discussion of the Northern Valley Harm Reduction Coalition’s needle access program. Indeed, for as agitated as some detractors became during the meeting—including a belligerent woman whom police escorted out—the panel kept its cool. I was worried. Mainly, I was concerned the progressives might cave to the pressure of the NIMBYs who earned their medical degrees from Google University. You know, the folks who take anecdotal evidence as fact and think they know better than the actual MDs and other health officials from Butte County Public Health, Butte-Glenn Medical Society and Plumas County Public Health Agency. Those are but three of the agencies in support of NVHRC’s program, which is authorized by the state of California. As Ashiah Scharaga reports in this week’s Newslines, a majority of public speakers on the issue supported continuation of the program. They drew jeers and guffaws from opponents, many of whom also assailed the progressives and laid out specious arguments. Thing is, nobody has long-term documentation on local syringe litter. The fact that the Chico Police Department is getting more calls about needles could very well be attributed to heightened awareness in the community. Conversely, in terms of halting the spread of injection-borne viruses, including HIV and hepatitis C, there are reams of peer-reviewed studies that support needle access programs. I get where the opponents are coming from. Nobody on either side of the debate likes witnessing the surge of injection-drug use or the detritus that accompanies it. It’s a scourge on people’s lives, including the residents who’ve become unwitting bystanders. The question before the council was whether NVHRC’s programs are making the situation worse. Considering the group follows best practices, the science says it is not. To their credit, however, the group’s leaders are willing to make improvements. Councilwoman Kasey Reynolds’ motion for the council to work with the them was a good compromise. I’m glad it was supported.
GRAPHIC CONTENT This week, the CN&R was confronted with an
ethical dilemma—whether to publish extended body-cam footage of the 2017 shooting death of Tyler Rushing. Reporter Andre Byik filed a public records request for it back in September, and we received it about three weeks ago. As you’ll read in his story this week, Rushing’s family is suing the city of Chico for wrongful death. Among their allegations is that excessive force was used to subdue him. Specifically, based on findings of a medical expert, though Tyler was shot three times, they allege that what ultimately may have killed him was the Taser fired by an officer. The footage is extremely graphic, so we deliberated carefully on its newsworthiness. Though it’s part of the public record, and therefore available to anyone who requests it, the footage hasn’t been released publicly. In the end, despite the gruesome nature of the content, we decided that it is in the public’s interest to be able to see a clear picture of the events. We are including a link to the footage within the story on our website. Rushing’s father has seen the video. It illustrates a critical piece of his lawsuit, what he described as the “unvarnished truth” about his son’s demise. Still, readers should take caution.
Melissa Daugherty is editor of the CN&R
LETTERS
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Stop the fear-mongering Re “Political theater” (Newslines, by Ashiah Scharaga, Feb. 6): Protest signs reading, “Children before needles”—and saying, “What about the children?”—do not give you a moral high ground, especially if you are proposing stripping life-saving services from a vulnerable population. The Northern Valley Harm Reduction Coalition actively benefits our community, from free testing for blood-borne illnesses to syringe cleanup. Children, meanwhile, do not benefit from being used as pawns in this conversation. The realities of the situation, like a nationwide opioid epidemic and Hepatitis outbreak on the horizon, are alarming and deserving of action. Can’t we all agree to address the facts and not dwell in nightmare fantasies? Phoebe Sager Chico
Citizens for a Safe Chico is trashing our beautiful community by instilling fear in the masses and hurting our local businesses. Be part of the solution, not the problem. We need low-income housing, infill development and a day facility for our homeless population; a place where our homeless folks can be linked with services, take a shower, wash their clothes, store valuables, charge phones, and throw away trash. Safe Chico is a political action committee, and they are preying upon the good people of Chico for political gain. It’s partisan politics. Don’t fall for their charade. Stay kind, Chico! Krista Stone Chico
Keeping Trump in check Re “What concerns you most this election season?” (Streetalk, Feb. 13): Let’s just accept the fact that Donald Trump is likely to be re-elected this November. But
there are other important elections that have barely been mentioned, by the media and the politicians themselves. This year, as usual, all 435 seats in the House of Representatives will be chosen. Let’s start by replacing incumbent Doug LaMalfa with Audrey Denney. Hopefully a couple other bad apples (Devin Nunes) will also be replaced, and the House will maintain its Democratic majority. The Senate will have 35 elections this year. There are 22 Republican and 13 Democratic seats being contested. After watching the impeachment debacle, it will be imperative for the Democrats to also take control of the Senate. There is a lot of potential to flip the Senate, the way the House was in 2018. Among the Republicans running are a few notables that probably wouldn’t be missed: Mitch McConnell (Ky.), Lindsey Graham (S.C.), Joni Ernst (Iowa), and Susan Collins (Maine). Having a Democratic majority in both chambers of Congress would LETTERS c o n t i n u e d
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Not so miniscule Re “Hysteria on both sides” (Letters, by Lucy Cooke, Feb. 13): The writer is mistaken when she describes Russia’s social media activity in 2016 as “miniscule.” According to The Washington Post, Russian agents infiltrated Google, YouTube, Instagram, Twitter, and even Pokémon Go. Russia-linked Facebook pages, with names such as “Secure Borders” and “Being Patriotic,” garnered hundreds of thousands of followers and generated tens of millions of interactions. Remember, Hillary won the popular vote by almost 3 million votes. It was only by dint of the Electoral College that Trump won the election, which hinged on fewer than 80,000 votes in Pennsylvania, Wisconsin and Michigan (less than one-tenth of 1 percent of the total ballots cast). As detailed in the Mueller Report, Trump Campaign Manager Paul Manafort shared polling data with the Russians so they knew where to concentrate their activity. Trump apologists argue, “There’s no proof that anyone’s vote was influenced by Russian interference,” and that may be true. But there’s also no proof that a Super Bowl ad will influence anyone’s decision on which brand of beer or tortilla chips to buy, yet advertisers spend a fortune on the assumption that millions of viewers will be so influenced. Scott Paulo Chico
Differing on endorsements With all respect for the CN&R, your endorsement of Elizabeth Warren is disastrously wrong. We are watching the corporate takeover of our country, exactly as those who signed our Declaration of Independence and Constitution warned. Under Warren, nothing will change. The only person talking about real things and offering solutions is Sen. Sanders. He has been an effective legislator and he has been right about many issues for 6
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many years. His policies are popular throughout our nation. He polled higher against Trump than Clinton did in 2016, he has by far the most individual contributors, he attracts by far the biggest crowds, and he is now leading the pack (“clown car” would be an appropriate term), so that the electability canard does not apply. Here is the deal: Economic power is political power, there is no way to separate them. When we see the entire wealth of our nation controlled by a handful of men, we are watching the destruction of government by and for the people. This is the last chance we have to leave that track and choose something better. Any candidate not advocating significant change is simply another corporate tool. Sen. Sanders is the only rational choice for president. Nelson H. Kaiser Chico
CN&R’s endorsement of Elizabeth Warren makes complete sense if you are looking for an impeccable résumé and a sincere, intelligent fighter against Wall Street and big business. Unfortunately, beating Trump will require much more than a strong résumé, and, for whatever reasons, Warren is starting to plummet in the polls—the pundits say she is not far enough left for liberals but still too far left for the moderates. So the fight will be for the middle—mostly independents. If it is Bernie, then Trump will ride the socialist label he puts on Bernie all the way to another four years in office. One more Sanders heart attack would also ruin his chances. I love Warren’s energy and ethics, as well as Mayor Pete’s intelligence. Imagine a president who could travel on our behalf speaking five languages? But I just mailed in my ballot and marked Bloomberg down as my choice. I believe he is an experienced fighter from a city that knows how to breed fighters—New York—and has the best chance to beat Trump. And beating Trump is the only thing that matters. Jim Elfers Paradise
Two takes on Measure A We are so very fortunate to have CARD in our community to provide healthy and worthwhile
When we see the entire wealth of our nation controlled by a handful of men, we are watching the destruction of government by and for the people.
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programs and facilities to all of our citizens—kids, families, adults, liberals, conservatives, whatever. When each of us pays a little, we all benefit a lot. I am concerned that a few recent letters to the editor have forwarded specious claims and are completely unfounded. The CARD board of directors are duly elected members of our community, who provide guidance and direction to the management and staff, who are competent and experienced individuals dedicated to providing first-class programs, services and facilities to our diverse community. A yes vote on Measure A is a no-brainer! Since 1948, when CARD was established, there have been no districtwide parcel taxes in place supporting the district. We need to provide additional resources to CARD to improve and maintain safe, clean and accessible parks, recreational facilities, and programs—keeping our Chico community a desirable place to live, work and raise a family. Ralph Meuter Chico
There’s a lot of talk about Measure A. I have heard statements such as “This is a unique opportunity,” “We need to pay it forward for future generations,” and “It costs less than $10 a month.” I challenge every voter, parent and grandparent to think about these statements. Measure A is a continuous parcel tax on your property that has no end date. It continuously increases every year, billed on your property tax bill, tied to the consumer price index. This is a tax, folks, that has no oversight or auditing mechanism. This tax will leave a huge debt and burden to our children and grandchildren. If they are lucky enough to buy a piece of property, how much do you think your $85 tax will be for them? Do you think they will thank you for leaving them a huge tax liability? I, for one, do not want to leave my children or grandchildren with
a huge tax liability. I want to teach them how to be fiscally responsible, live within their means, and budget accordingly. Please join me in voting no on Measure A, so our future generations will not be burdened. Lorna Andreatta Chico
Support in supes race There is an interesting juxtaposition of adjacent billboards on Highway 99 heading south: Sue Hilderbrand side-by-side with Tod Kimmelshue. Both look good. Which one is best positioned to lead District 4 as its next Supervisor? I support Sue Hilderbrand. Sue has a strong organizing background and exemplary leadership skills. There is no doubt she can do the job well based on her current skill set. However, it is her team-building potential on the Board of Supervisors that earns my vote. Butte County is at a healing moment. The challenges are many. Sue Hilderbrand is well-positioned to help our Board of Supervisors unite on a path of shared leadership. I encourage District 4 residents to vote for Sue Hilderbrand for District 4 supervisor and for the future of Butte County. Andy Holcombe Chico
In the race for county supervisor, it is refreshing that a lifelong community servant is stepping up to run for office. Tod Kimmelshue has been uniting neighbors and unifying communities in Butte County for as long as I’ve known him. I trust and know that he will do the same on the Board of Supervisors. I’ve know Tod for close to 30 years. He has always prioritized giving back to his community, and I know the overwhelming support he’s received in his bid for the Board of Supervisors reflects his level of dedication to Butte County. Tod is supported by over 800 community leaders who
know what it takes to make our communities thrive. His support runs deep because he has lived his community’s values for years. He’s prioritized our young people through his work as Rotary president, where he helped fund the purchase of instruments for our local schools’ music departments. Tod has been a fearless leader for local agriculture, raising money for local FFA chapters so students had the opportunity to learn about our county’s No. 1 industry. This is what true public service is about: putting your community ahead of yourself. And that is why Tod will make a great county supervisor. Ken Carlsen Durham
I have known Sue Hilderbrand, candidate for Butte County Board of Supervisors, for 15 years. Learning that we were both returned Peace Corps volunteers—Sue in Morocco and myself in Botswana—created an instant bond. We had shared a very meaningful and life-altering experience. Peace Corps builds self-confidence and an inner strength that comes with meeting challenges you previously didn’t know you could handle successfully, and to problemsolve in ways that build character, a worldview that you take with you and an appreciation of different perspectives. It teaches humility and compassion, and is empowering at the same time. Sue maintains the passion she brought with her to Morocco. That passion, I believe, will translate into daily representation of the needs and values of our community, and not the vested interests of a few. She will do that with the same dedication that I learned to appreciate in the Peace Corps volunteers I worked with in Botswana. And she will bring an intelligence that she displays so creatively when she is faced with challenging situations. Sue Hilderbrand is a leader with the smarts, the background, and the solution-oriented focus that will serve Butte County well. Sheldon Praiser Chico
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NEWSLINES DOWNSTROKE ARRESTS MADE IN TWO HOMICIDES
Chico police have arrested two suspects in the shooting death last month of 41-yearold Oroville resident John David Noonan, according to a news release. Last Wednesday (Feb. 12) Chico residents Justin Cozakas, 33, and Monica Ruggiero, 33, were taken into custody on suspicion of murder in connection with the Jan. 23 shooting at Motel 6 on Manzanita Court. They also were charged with conspiracy to commit murder. Separately, last Monday (Feb. 11), Butte County Sheriff’s detectives arrested 40-year-old Oroville resident Jasson Stepp on suspicion of murder in the 2018 death of 68-year-old William Chrisman, according to a news release. Chrisman was found Jan. 4, 2018, off Black Bear Road in Berry Creek, and his death was deemed suspicious at the time.
CHICOAN SHOT OUTSIDE PARTY
A 20-year-old man was shot Saturday night (Feb. 15) after a large fight at a house party in the Avenues, according to a Chico Police Department a news release. Officers responded to reports of gunfire in the area of West Second Avenue and Warner Street shortly after midnight. Though partygoers denied hearing shots, the victim arrived at Enloe Medical Center’s emergency room 10 minutes later with gunshot wounds and indicated he’d been shot outside the site of the party. Police did not identify the victim, a Chico resident whose wounds were not considered life-threatening, and continue to seek information on the fight and shooting.
Another view Recently obtained police body-camera video shows more from Tyler Rushing shooting
Slong-sought The CN&R had recently obtained police body-camera footage cott Rushing was torn.
RELIEF FUND GRANTS $450K
The Butte Strong Fund has awarded more than $450,000 to 15 organizations in the latest round of grants announced last Friday (Feb. 14), pushing its Camp Fire recovery assistance past $31 million. Beneficiaries this round include the Jesus Center, which gets $16,703 to open a four-bed group home; Paradise Irrigation District, $25,000 for 5-gallon water jugs; Far Northern Regional Center, $50,000 from PG&E for generators; Butte County Fire Safe Council, $50,000 for survivors’ safety and wildlife recovery programs; and the Gridley Live Spot Youth Center, $50,000 to serve relocated evacuees. The fund is a partnership between the North Valley
Community Foundation, Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. and NFL quarterback Aaron Rodgers (pictured), a Chico native.
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showing a fuller picture from the July 2017 incident in which his son, 34-year-old Tyler by Rushing of Ventura, was Andre Byik shot and killed by Chico and re b @ police and a security n ew srev i ew. c o m guard. Asked for his thoughts on the newspaView the footage: per publishing the video, Go to this story on newsreview.com/chico the father had mixed for a link to the body- feelings. It’s violent, horcam video. Warning: It rible and hard to watch, is extremely graphic. he said. But it also shows what he called the “unvarnished truth,” which he said he believes is important for the public to see because it supports his view that the police used unnecessary force on Tyler. “I’m going to keep pushing for the truth,” he said. “I’ve always said that. … I want the unvarnished truth. We still don’t have it. You just got it in that little bit of film.”
The footage, which was not released as part of Butte County District Attorney Mike Ramsey’s investigation clearing then-Sgt. Scott Ruppel and the guard, Edgar Sanchez, of criminal wrongdoing, shows a separate officer, Alex Fliehr, tasing Tyler as he lie facedown on the floor of a bathroom inside a downtown Chico business after he’d been shot three times. The video raises questions about his cause of death and the role a Taser shock played in it. It also illustrates a police department’s struggle to fulfill in a timely manner requests made under the California Public Records Act. The city released the footage on Jan. 28, about four months after the CN&R made its request. Rushing had already seen the footage. He received it months after Ramsey’s investigation report was released in September 2017, and a portion of it has become one point of focus in the Rushing family’s ongoing lawsuit against the city of Chico in U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of California. Rushing said he was shocked by what he saw.
“I felt that Ramsey had omitted the details of that action by Fliehr because it showed Fliehr and the department in an unfavorable light,” he said. “It would have been a positive addition to my case to expose the unnecessary tasing of Tyler and the violent way it was done.” The segment of video not previously released to the public—recorded from the perspective of Fliehr’s body-worn camera on July 23, 2017—shows Tyler lying in a pool of bloody water inside the bathroom at Mid Valley Title & Escrow Co. He had just been shot twice by Ruppel during a struggle in which Tyler allegedly stabbed Ruppel in the neck with a ballpoint pen and another officer in the forehead with a shattered piece of a toilet tank. In the video, which includes redactions, Fliehr says Tyler is alive and moving, and he announces that he will stun Tyler to allow other officers to handcuff him “under power”—or while the Taser is in use. Following the tasing, Rushing is dragged out of the bathroom and pronounced dead on the scene minutes later.
Body camera footage obtained by the CN&R shows the moment Tyler Rushing was tased by Chico police on July 23, 2017. SCREENSHOT BY ANDRE BYIK
As part of the ongoing civil case, the Rushing family hired a medical doctor to review autopsy and medical reports. The doctor, Jaron Ross of Davis, noted that Tyler had already been shot once in the chest by a security guard before retreating to the bathroom. He was losing blood through the duration of the approximately hour-long incident, according to court documents, and likely was close to collapsing before the police broke into the room. The doctor offered that if, after being shot twice by Ruppel and bitten by a police dog, Tyler was still moving as indicated by Fliehr, “it seems more probable than not that the electrophysical energy from the tazer [sic] was the final blow which stopped his heart.” “It just broke our heart—that Tyler might be alive today,” Rushing said, adding, “That’s just the coup de grace that makes the whole killing so hard to take for us.” According to court documents, Fliehr testified during a deposition about the reasons he used the Taser. “I did not want him to jump up and try to stab more officers while they attempted to handcuff him, especially since I could not see one of his hands and I did not know if there was a weapon. I know he had one at one point,” Fliehr said. Chico Police Chief Mike O’Brien told the CN&R that he would not comment on pending litigation but confirmed that Fliehr, who also was a shooting officer in the March 2017 death of Desmond Phillips, remains employed by the department. During a phone interview, Ramsey pushed back against the notion that he omitted information in his investigation of Tyler’s death. He said the fact that Tyler was tased after he was shot was included in his written report that was released to the public. He further noted that an autopsy conducted days after the shooting showed “that the Taser had nothing to do with his death.” Ramsey said the decision to withhold the segment of video showing Tyler’s tasing in part came down to a matter of taste. The scene was “very bloody, gory,” and Tyler can be seen being pulled roughly from the bathroom to medics waiting outside. “Showing Mr. Rushing’s either dead or dying body for the world to see just didn’t seem respectful to the family,” Ramsey said. “There’s nothing withheld at all. What is put out and not put out doesn’t change the facts of the case.” Ω
Protests continue Council keeps sit/lie, more to come on syringe program Tensions were high before Tuesday night’s (Feb. 18)
Chico City Council meeting started. Outside the chambers, a massive crowd marched around the civic center, chanting “Save our town” and “Hey-hey, ho-ho, Chico needles got to go.” The group was protesting two controversial items on the agenda: a local syringe-distribution program and the possible repeal of Chico’s sit/lie ordinance, which prohibits sitting or lying on public rights-of-way. A small group of counter-protesters stood in the center, calling for the opposite: support of the syringe program, which is endorsed by Butte County Public Health and authorized by state Public Health, and the repeal of sit/lie. It got heated between the groups—police intervened in a few minor skirmishes. Inside the chambers, just after the meeting began, Mayor Randall Stone tried to preemptively quell additional conflict. “Before you feel like you’re going to scream out loud … just take a deep breath and wait a couple of seconds,” he said. “We want to hear your voices, but we don’t need to attack each other and forget that we’re neighbors.” However, the night still got rowdy. Case in point: A woman was escorted out of the chambers by police. In her opening comments on sit/lie and a similar
law known as the Offenses Against Public Property ordinance, Vice Mayor Alex Brown told the council that it is inappropriate for the city to enforce policies that outlaw sitting, lying, sleeping or having property in public spaces when “the
reality is, the number of people experiencing homelessness in our community exceeds the number of shelter beds or housing units available.” (Discussion on the latter ordinance—which, among other things, prohibits storage of property in public and possession of syringes without a prescription—eventually was punted to a future meeting.) Most of the public echoed Brown’s comments, and called for rescinding sit/lie. Several called it unconstitutional, saying it criminalizes homelessness. Conversely, those who argued in favor of keeping the law on the books argued it is a useful tool for police to mitigate public nuisances, manage public space safely, protect businesses and refer people to social services. Public speaker Ryan Schwab pointed out
SIFT ER Don’t drink and lie As many as 1 in 5 Californians (20 percent) say they’ve lied to health care providers about their alcohol consumption, according to a study of 3,000 adults by American Addiction Centers, a nationwide network of rehab facilities. The same percentage of drinkers across the U.S. admitted to being dishonest with friends and family about how much they are imbibing. In addition, half of respondents said they would not take their doctor’s advice to cut down their alcohol intake, and almost one-third said they ignore medical advice to
stop drinking when using certain medications, such as antibiotics. American Addiction Centers published advice along with the study, urging people to be honest about their alcohol intake, chiefly because consumption plays a significant role in many medical conditions. Symptoms that could be caused by excessive drinking include migraines, poor sleep and weight gain. Alcohol also causes drowsiness when combined with certain medications, making driving dangerous.
A crowd of anti-syringe-program protesters surrounds Josh Lang (center) and those standing in support of the Northern Valley Harm Reduction Coalition. PHOTO BY ASHIAH SCHARAGA
that the city can rescind sit/lie and it still will be illegal to obstruct entrances—he referred to a separate section of the city municipal code, titled “Obstructing entrance to buildings.” When Councilwoman Ann Schwab asked Police Chief Mike O’Brien if that law could be used instead, he replied that it depended on where the offense was occurring. He noted that no citations were written for sit/ lie in 2019, because people typically comply when asked to move along. Immediately after the public comment period ended, Councilman Scott Huber said he was willing to compromise—he knows business owners who want sit/lie but also have said they want to invest money toward shelter and other solutions to homelessness. “I’m going to suggest that we test out whether or not this is a sincere effort on the part of our business leaders to assist in solving the shelter challenge or merely a display,” he said. He made a motion that the law remain on the books for six months, at which time the council will evaluate enforcement and progress on creating more shelter beds. In the meantime, staff will reach out to the county about enlisting a social worker to accompany Chico police during sit/lie violations, and City Attorney Andrew Jared will prepare an ordinance modification for council approval eliminating financial penalties—police would provide service referrals instead. This ultimately passed 4-3, with Councilman Karl Ory, Brown and Stone against. Before that, however, Brown made NEWSLINES C O N T I N U E D FEBRUARY 20, 2020
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a motion to rescind the law, which failed. Also on Tuesday, the syringe access
program offered by the Northern Valley Harm Reduction Coalition (NVHRC) was under the spotlight. Right away, Councilman Sean Morgan advocated for pursuing a ban—this ostensibly could be pursued through litigation under the premise of a potential California Environmental Quality Act violation. “There’s no compassion in giving drug kits to addicts,” Morgan said. “I don’t care what statistics anybody has.” The item drew more than 50 speakers—most showed up to advocate for the group and its work. Among the supporters were Chico State faculty and representatives from the national Harm Reduction Coalition, who cited evidence that such programs decrease the rate of hepatitis C and HIV, and increase referrals to treatment. Detractors said syringes are not being properly disposed of, and are being picked up by police. Addressing the council, NVHRC volunteers emphasized that they’re willing to meet with the police department and council members to discuss ways to improve their program. Though they’ve been active since mid-2018, providing syringe disposal and the opioid overdosereversing drug nalaxone, the syringe program started in November 2019. Schwab recently witnessed the program’s Sunday services and was impressed. She said NVHRC is “stepping up to fulfill a need in our community” given the county’s high rate of opioid use. The council decided to have NVHRC report back in about 30 days with its plans to improve services. In the meantime, city staff will research the outcomes of such programs in other cities, including those that have pursued prohibition. Councilwoman Kasey Reynolds, who has been an outspoken critic of the program, made that motion, which passed 5-2, with Morgan and Brown against. Brown said she felt the lack of specificity could set the group up for failure. Reynolds replied that wasn’t her intent. “I want this to be a success,” she said. “I want the community to have involvement, and I want us to move forward.” —AshiAh schArAgA ash ia h s@ newsr ev iew.c o m
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Sunrise subdivision of California Park received a city notice that turned their stomachs. The following Tuesday, Dec. 3, the owner of the property abutting theirs, at Bruce Road and Highway 32, unveiled plans for a four-story, 112-room hotel. Though the lot had sold that summer, “no one had any inkling whatsoever that this [project] was even being proposed,” said Sandy Goulart, who lives in one of Sierra Sunrise’s senior housing communities. She and her neighbors grew concerned. They vividly remembered getting evacuation warnings during the Camp Fire, only to find themselves hemmed in by gridlock. (“Sitting ducks” is how resident Kathleen Lambkin described the feeling.) The hotel would use their private street, Sierra Sunrise Terrace, for entry off Bruce. Since the parcel is zoned community commercial, a hotel there requires a use permit—a determination made by the Chico Planning Commission, subject to appeal to the City Council. The process includes a public meeting to inform neighbors. Lambkin, president of one of Sierra Sunrise’s three homeowners associations, noted that the timing and location on site meant it would be dark, “freezing cold” and “a lot of people would be out of town.” Besides, not everyone got the notice, dated Nov. 21, before the holiday. Her husband, Jeff, put word on the website Nextdoor.com—“it went viral,” Goulart said. Moved indoors, the meeting drew a capacity crowd. The applicant—Continuum Hospitality, LLC, of Bakersfield—will hold a second meeting March 2 at 6:30 p.m. at the Canyon Oaks Country Club. Filings from the California Secretary of State’s Office show Continuum became a corporation last June, the same month the Butte County Assessor’s Office recorded it buying the parcel from Fifth Sun, the apparel company owned by Meriam Park developer Dan Gonzales. NorthStar Designing Solutions, a Chico engineering firm, represents Continuum, a Marriott franchisee, with its application. At present, the city Planning Services Division awaits resubmission of NorthStar/ Continuum’s requests for a use permit and architectural review. “We don’t know what their next submittal could consist of,” said Shannon Costa, the city of Chico associate planner reviewing the application. “They could change it. They could not resubmit it. There’s lots of things that could happen.” Residents argue that the corner is not suited for a hotel. They cite traffic issues as their primary concern, compounded by the fact that hotel guests would have to drive for restaurants and shopping.
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development. Due north along Bruce, just past California Park Drive, the 104-unit Skyline Apartments complex speeds toward completion. Along Bruce and 32, adjacent to the Humboldt Road Burn Dump, is the first phase of the Oak Valley subdivision. Meriam Park is taking shape at Bruce and East 20th Street, across from where the Stonegate subdivision—which extends to Skyway—awaits the outcome of environmental litigation (see “Stonegate challenged,” Newslines, Jan. 3, 2019). Uphill from Stonegate, Valley’s Edge is under environmental review. “What stands out about development on that side of town is it’s new—it’s going to change the scenery, the familiar viewshed that people in that area have had,” Costa said. “What is important to point out is that the city is very constrained in where and how it can develop. ... “These are some of the only lands left to be developed,” she added, “because we only have so much more room left to grow. There are only so many infill sites left in the city, [and] we do have environmental constraints in a lot of our areas.” Chico’s general plan considers Bruce a “ring road” that, connected to others, “wraps around the entire city,” Costa explained. The development surge prompted city and state officials to seek $10 million in transportation grant funding to widen the roadway from two lanes to four; that proposal is pending.
Plans call for a four-story Marriott at Bruce Road (right) and Highway 32. PHOTO BY EVAN TUCHINSKY
Since the hotel plans are “incomplete,” Costa said she could not say much about them. Regarding traffic, she said Sierra Sunrise Terrace is a “collector street” in the general plan, funneling traffic to Bruce, and that she consulted the Chico Fire Department on evacuation routes. “Being a Paradise resident, I can’t help but sympathize with what [Sierra Sunrise residents] went through on Nov. 8,” she said. “It was a traumatic experience for them. But I think our fire department has a pretty good grasp on handling that issue with them.” Residents remain wary. The state Auditor’s Office released a report in December that found Butte County among those “not adequately prepared to protect its most vulnerable residents from natural disasters” (available at auditor.ca.gov). Sierra Sunrise residents cite that report in letters to the city opposing the project. “What complicates it is this being the largest senior community in Chico,” Jeff Lambkin said. Sierra Sunrise Terrace, a street less than a half-mile long, links 626 residences. “When you’re thinking of evacuation, you’re normally thinking able-bodied people. A lot of people in this community, elderly people, are on walkers or in wheelchairs in the various residential [facilities].” His wife added: “There are plenty of lots all over Chico that are appropriate for a hotel. This just is not.”
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HEALTHLINES Nurse Practitioner Surani Hayre-Kwan, left, and nurse practitioner student Kristina Crichton during an office visit with patient John Donaldson, a Guerneville resident who relies on Hayre-Kwan as his primary care physician. PHOTO by aNNe WerNIkOFF FOr CalMaTTers
completed a master’s degree or a doctorate in nursing practice, as well as additional training. The majority work in primary care: According to the American Association of Nurse Practitioners, 75 percent do so. Already at clinics in low-income neighborhoods or in rural areas, nurse practitioners often hold office hours on their own or have an arrangement with a supervising physician to be available by phone. In larger organizations, patients can choose to book with them directly and may get a quicker appointment than if they choose to wait for a physician. If the bill becomes law, experts say it could help ease the shortage by allowing nurse practitioners to work in rural or inner-city areas and could attract out-ofstate nurse practitioners who want to practice more freely.
Higher mid-levels Amid doctor shortage, state considers expanding nurse practitioners’ scope
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ment required to determine independence. And the association points out that the bill does not require or ensure that nurse practitioners will set up or work in underserved or rural areas. Instead, the organization, made up of physician members, said it supports continued efforts to graduate more physicians and give them incentives to treat patients in underserved areas. By 2030, California is projected to be short
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with colds and refers people to specialists. She goes it alone or works with another nurse practitioner at the Russian River Health Clinic in Sonoma County. Sometimes a supervising physician is onsite, but often is a telephone call away. “We don’t have enough physicians working in community clinics,” said Hayre-Kwan, who is also a nurse administrator for Sutter Health. “If there were no nurse practitioners, the clinic would have to close for the day because no one would be there to deliver care.” As California experiences a growing shortage of primary care physicians, the Legislature is considering what backers believe could be a partial solution: allow-
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ing nurse practitioners who get additional training and certification to work independently. With that additional authority, these mid-level providers could treat patients without a “practice agreement” from a supervising physician outlining what they can do. It also would allow some nurse practitioners to open their own clinics without a doctor overseeing them. If it does so, California would join 22 other states and the Veterans Administration. Researchers for the Bay Area Council Economic Institute have found it also would save the state millions of dollars a year. But California’s powerful doctors’ lobby has fought the idea since it was first proposed five years ago—saying that expanding the role of nurse practitioners would dilute the quality of medical care patients receive, and create a two-tiered system of treatment. In a letter to the Legislature, the California Medical Association raised concerns about the type of training and assess-
some 8,000 primary care clinicians, including doctors, nurse practitioners and physician assistants, according to a report from the Future Health Workforce Commission and another from Health Force Center at UC San Francisco. Californians are concerned. More than a third believe there are not enough primary care providers and specialists in their communities, according to a poll released Feb. 13 by the California Health Care Foundation. More than 80 percent of residents polled want the governor and Legislature to make alleviating the shortage of doctors, nurses and other health care providers a priority. The state Assembly recently passed Assembly Bill 890, which would free many nurse practitioners from needing to operate under a supervising physician’s agreement. It also creates a path for nurse practitioners who want to work independently by opening their own practice. The bill, carried by Santa Rosa Democratic Assemblyman Jim Wood, is under consideration in the Senate. A nurse practitioner is someone who has
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aPPOINTMeNT Outdoor fitness
If you’re a fish or deer, the Chico Sportsmans Expo might not be the most “healthy” event on the calendar, but for humans there are many displays beyond those for fishing and hunting that support getting outside and getting active—hiking, kayaking and mountain biking, to name a few. Additionally, during the event this Friday-Sunday (Feb. 21-23) at the Silver Dollar Fairgrounds, there will be some pretty fun physical activities in which to participate, including a climbing wall, archery tag, and Euro bungee—a harnessed trampoline game that promises a “flipping” good time.
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would impact safety and called for modifications to “ensure lay individuals are not interfering with the practice of medicine.” Physicians note that nurse practitioners have not undergone the same intense, years-long training that doctors go through. Physicians for Patient Protection argues that the bill would put patient safety at risk because nurse practitioners complete only a sliver of the hours of clinical training, especially via online programs, compared to the medical school and residency requirements of physicians. The American Academy of Emergency Medicine, another opponent of the full independence of nurse practitioners, also argues that their training is not equivalent to doctors. “NPs cost less than physicians,” writes academy president David Farcy in a letter to members. “Hospitals and urgent care centers that are focused on profits are looking for cost-cutting options. Independent practice for NPs certainly fits that requirement.” Wood stressed that his bill requires additional education and certification before nurse practitioners can assume more treatment authority, and even more training for those who want to set up their
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own clinic. “There’s a lot of guardrails here,” Wood said. “This isn’t just every nurse practitioner who has ever graduated is going to be able to come in and do this.” When states grant nurse practitioners “full scope” authority, they allow them to evaluate patients independently, order diagnostic tests, manage treatments and prescribe medication. Patrick Kallerman, research director for the Bay Area Council Economic Institute, estimates that California would replicate the experience of other states in which expanding the authority of nurse practitioners has increased patient access and lowered costs, saving California about $400 million a year. “In no way are we saying that nurse practitioners should replace doctors,” Kallerman said. “What we are saying is that we have this workforce of highly trained, highly qualified individuals and we should let them practice to the full extent of their training.” Ω
WEEKLY DOSE Sleepy tee Having insomnia? Don’t reach for the medicine cabinet. Dig through the dirty hamper instead. A new study by the psychology department at the University of British Columbia in Vancouver has found that the smell of a lover’s shirt can help improve sleep. The findings show that participants who slept on a pillow covered with a T-shirt previously worn by their partner for 24 hours had an average sleep efficiency improvement of 2 percent—about the same effect as taking a melatonin supplement. The 155 subjects were given two identical shirts to use as pillowcases—one worn by their “romantic partner” and one that was clean or worn by a stranger—and spent one night with each, not being told which was which. Even though their partners weren’t present, researchers surmised that “the mere scent of a partner” might create “a sense of safety, calm and relaxation.”
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GREEN GREENWAYS aimed at preventing them—have taken on students, teachers and public schools. This school year alone, fires and utility power shut-offs forced emergency closures in more than 1,500 public schools across 34 counties that affected more than 800,000 kids, according to school-closure data. Though it isn’t required by state law, school districts can voluntarily budget emergency days into their academic calendars—a strategy the state Department of Education advised in the wake of this school year’s widespread disruptions. But local officials overseeing schools most affected by disasters say they don’t have the finances to make up the days—and sometimes weeks—of lost instruction.
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California, a lawmaker in wildfire country is proposing making up the lost instructional time for the most severely impacted students by funding “disaster relief” summer schools. Formally dubbed the “Disaster Relief Instructional Recovery Program,” Senate Bill 884, by Democratic Sen. Bill Dodd of Napa, would give schools the funding to make up instructional days lost to fires, natural disas-
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ters and attendant blackouts. School districts would not be required to participate in the program, and neither students nor teachers would be required to participate in disaster relief summer school if their school district opts into the program. District and charter schools would be eligible to participate if they lost five or more instructional days to disasters in one school year or, cumulatively, “at least 10 instructional days in two out of three consecutive school years,” according to the bill’s text. The legislation, introduced last month, follows reporting and data published last year by CalMatters that detailed the heavy toll that climate-driven fires—and the power shut-offs
help alleviate the negative academic impact on students who miss school because of fires, disasters and power shut-offs. “This is something that I think does impact students adversely and we have to provide some sort of framework,” Dodd said. Though he does not yet have a cost estimate, he said the state needs to step up support for schools and students whose education, in some cases, is now being annually disrupted “through no fault of their own.” During the fall of the current 2019-20 school year, more than 360 schools closed for five school days or longer, with some students in Sonoma County losing as many as 15 instructional days—equivalent to three weeks of class time—due to mandatory wildfire evacuations and power shut-offs. CalMatters identified at least 480 California public schools that have lost 10 or more instructional days for fire-related issues since the 2017-18 term, and thus would be eligible for disaster relief summer school under the bill’s provisions. In California, school districts can apply for attendance waivers through the state Department of Education that protect them from financial penalty for having to shut down schools in the wake of disasters. However, while these waivers excuse schools for not meeting the state’s 180-day instructional requirement, the state does not require districts to make up those lost days. In addition to creating a protocol and funding for make-up classes, Dodd’s proposal would add public safety power shutoffs to the list of disaster-related emergencies that let districts close schools without being financially penalized by the state. Schools in some counties routinely have closed for fire-related issues in recent years,
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from mandatory evacuations to poor air quality and, more recently, utility power shutoffs. Some schools in Sonoma County, for instance, have lost nearly 40 cumulative instructional days due to fires, disasters and outages. And some schools in Lake County have lost instructional time every school year since 2015—the year of the devastating Valley Fire—due to fires. Steve Herrington, superintendent of the Sonoma County Office of Education and a proponent of SB 884, said these disruptions have set students back academically and have created lingering traumatic effects for those who lost homes or evacuated during the 2017 Tubbs Fire and last year’s Kincade Fire. “My issue is equity,” Herrington said. “Students need to have educational opportunities, and if we’re to produce a student population that’s competitive in this environment, we need to provide them a minimum of 180 days of instruction.” Dodd said CalMatters’ data on emergency school closures highlighted “how big of a problem it was” for schools across California. “This is state legislation. We’re always willing to run local bills that protect people in our district, but knowing and understanding the gravity of the situation and how these problems were statewide, that really drove our discussion and interest of it in our office,” Dodd said. Ω
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How’d you get into this business? Kenni: Years and years ago I had turtles. I always have questions: What do I do now? or How do I do this? … I had been [a client of Ron’s Reptiles] for many years. We love both of them, [Ron and his wife, Donna]. Several years ago, [Donna] decided to give [my
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Wild adventure continues Just one month after launching Nor Cal Reptile Adventures, Kenni and David Huff (pictured with daughter Kris Tina) have found that their business already is living up to its name. Kenni often gets stopped for photos with Speedy, a 40-year-old tortoise that weighs over 100 pounds, while they’re out taking strolls. She has a soft spot for Jasper, the ball python and resident escape artist, while David has bonded with Chewbacca, an Argentine black and white tegu. The Huffs never thought they’d embark on such an adventure—David worked in landscaping, and Kenni sold smooth, sparkling Santorini rocks. But when family friend Ron Greenberg, of Ron’s Reptiles, decided to shutter his business last year, they were inspired to follow in his footsteps. Greenberg has been encouraging and instrumental, they said, helping them learn the ropes. Nor Cal Reptile Adventures sells feeder mice and rats and insects, and plans to offer supplies such as cages, bedding, food and heat lamps. The Huffs also offer birthday parties, special events and school visits, for which they’ll bring along some of the reptiles. Among their inventory of snakes, lizards, tortoises and turtles is the showstopper—Calvin, an albino Burmese python who’s over 12 feet long. Nor Cal Reptile Adventures is located at 5050 Cohasset Road, Ste. 50.
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daughter] Kris Tina a bearded dragon, ’cause it was missing part of its tail. So we’ve had [Lucky Tail] as a pet. When we found out that Donna had passed and [Ron’s Reptiles] was closing, [Ron] had mentioned the community needing a supplier of mice and rats for feeders. He didn’t want to leave a hole here in the community. He has been working with us and training us and telling us what we need to do.
What are you looking forward to as business grows? David: We’re meeting the coolest people— there’s businessmen, doctors, there’s people just more down-home, just laid back. I want to acquire the same kind of passion that our customers come in [with]. Kenni: We don’t want them just coming in and buying mice; we want to know what they’re feeding.
What’s it like working with the reptiles every day? Kenni: It’s exciting just to learn. David: [And to] see their characters develop. The little baby tortoises … come running to the glass because they know their lettuce is coming. Kenni: You wouldn’t believe the littlest animals; how much they can put away! David: It’s a little challenging. You’ve got to keep track of humidity, temperature, proper cages. I’m not gonna lie, I was intimidated at this, when I’m looking at [41] reptiles in there and it’s a daily chore to come on in and open up shop. Kenni: I like the word adventure, because this is a big adventure for us. —AsHiAH scHArAgA as h i a h s @new srev i ew. c o m
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This detailed assessment separates Ray Morgan Company from its competition which may be more concerned with sales than engineering an efficient workflow plan for a client. High tech companies have chosen to partner with Ray Morgan Company because of the ability to understand secure complex networks and how to implement the proposed solution in their environment.
Greg Martin President of Ray Morgan Company emphasizes that copiers and printers may be a minor part of a larger solution. Other solutions include applications that allow a paperless workflow, new multifunctional devices that can replace existing hardware, cloud-based storage. professional IT services and RMC Pure Water.
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Oral and MaxillOfacial SurgeOn Dr. Mark Womack is an experienced oral and maxillofacial surgeon committed to eliminating the anxiety and fear that patients often experience when anticipating surgery. He established his private practice in Chico in 1994. Dr. Womack has particular interest in anesthesia, dental implants and third molar extractions as well as combined surgical orthodontic procedures to treat severe malocclusions. He has dedicated his practice to providing the community with a state–of– the–art outpatient surgery facility, and with a committed, friendly and competent team of administrative and surgical associates. Dr. Womack is also an active member of the following professional organizations: • American Dental Association
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Momona is a Hawaiian word meaning well-fed and full. Owners Sarah, Mahina, and Michael love the idea of “momona” because it evokes being content, happy, and that moment where you simply feel like a meal hit the spot. Momona has been in business for 4 years, dedicating them all to keeping their guests feeling Momona. The inspiration for their cuisine comes from Japanese and Hawaiian roots and a combination of many fond memories from saimin at Zippy’s to ramen ticket machines in Shibuya. Though they are anything but traditional, they never forget their roots that have given them memories of feeling the most “Momona.”
952 Lupin Ave. Suite 110 • ChiCo • phone: 530.345.7127 FAx: 530.345.4914 • www.jAwmender.Com
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Locally owned and operated 5th Street Steakhouse opened in August 2000, featuring U.S.D.A. prime cuts of beef, fresh seafood, a full service bar, and an extensive wine list. The owners and staff pride themselves in providing consistent and excellent personal service along with the finest quality food.
Last year saw the introduction of a full cocktail bar with a simple, straightforward selection of spirits and craft cocktails. The Kanabrocki’s continue to plan upgrades and enhancements, but they will ensure that The Handle Bar always embraces the casual, comfortable lifestyle that is Chico.
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In 2017, Brian and Carolyn Kanabrocki decided the time was right for an upgrade. With AMain Performance Cycling moving in next door, the expansion was an opportunity to do something bold and unique. The new space includes an upgraded draught system with 28 beers on tap, an expanded kitchen which allowed them to become a full-service restaurant, and new dining space which allows customers to see into AMain’s bike shop next door. They accomplished all of this while retaining the soul of The Handle Bar, something that was very important to the Kanabrocki’s.
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For over seven years, The Handle Bar has been one of the go-to spots in Chico for a casual atmosphere, world-class beer and great food! The popular south Chico hangout quickly became a fixture of the local craft beer community, taking top honors as Best Watering Hole for Townies in their first three years in business!
Momona recently gained even more popularity after being featured on the Food-Network with Guy Fieri. Guy was blown away by their mochiko chicken bao bun, a menu favorite made from scratch!
They make fresh broths, sauces, and pickled items in house in order to provide the qual-
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ity that Chicoans have come to adore. Their relaxed, positive environment gives each person that comes through the door an opportunity to eat high quality food in a casual atmosphere.
This passion for quality food, top-notch service and a lively atmosphere has made 5th Street Steakhouse a memorable and cherished landmark of the Chico community as well as a Best of Chico Living Legend 15 years running. 5th Street Steakhouse also offers a banquet room which is attached to the main dining room area, but provides a private section for any special event. This beautiful facility is perfect for birthdays, wedding rehearsal dinners, anniversaries, religious celebrations, graduations, fundraisers, holiday parties, and private meetings. With an array of menu options and an extensive wine list, you are sure to find 5th Street Steakhouse to be the ideal fit for your event. Everyone at 5th Street Steakhouse looks forward to serving you soon!
345 West 5th street • ChiCo • 530.891.6328 WWW.5thstreetsteakhouse.Com
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Diamond W Western Wear, since 1978, has been an icon in Downtown Chico. Locally owned for 42 years, offering a lot more than Western Wear for the entire family. Diamond W has grown over the years to be Northern California’s largest full service Western Wear store by simply providing exemplary customer service with “Lowest Prices Guaranteed”.
Butte View Olive Co. and Stella Cadente, two wildly popular olive oil labels that serve cooks across the nation, are produced right here in Oroville by Lewis Johnson and his family.
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Inside Diamond W’s award winning two-story store, you will also find Pat’s Shoe Repair, in business since 1949, and Diamond Productions, producing quality events since 1978. The friendly and knowledgeable staff treat their customers as their extended family. David Halimi believes that if you want to be in business long-term, you need to think long-term. They don’t look to make money on every transaction with a customer, rather do whatever it takes to keep their customers happy and coming back. Diamond W’s dedicated staff will take the time to find whatever you need and special order it at
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no additional charge with 100% satisfaction guaranteed! Diamond W offers a lot more than just Western Wear for Men, Ladies, and Kids. “We take pride in our business, value our customers, and love being in our beautiful Downtown Chico. We are here to stay.”
It all began in 1935, when Johnson’s grandfather first began farming the 150 acres of olive trees that they still have today. In 1999 Johnson produced the first bottle of Butte View olive oil after three years of fine-tuning his process. Today, Butte View produces a wide variety of extra virgin olive oils infused with flavors including: jalapeño, garlic, basil, lemon, lime, blood orange and rosemary. These pure, light and delicate hand crafted oils provide wonderful aromas and distinctive accents to any dish making them truly unique and excellent – just one more reason why these olive oils are “Gold” and “Best of Class” medal winners. Mr. Johnson welcomes you to come experience California sunshine in a bottle!
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Together with their talented crew of designers and framers, the gallery represents over 30 local artists in addition to offering custom picture framing. “We are so fortunate to live in a town that values local artisans and supports small businesses. We really get to know our clients who quickly become our friends. Who doesn’t love doing business with friends?” Eric said.
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Eric Metcalf started his career as a custom picture framer in 2000. He worked hard to perfect his craft, and when he got the opportunity to purchase Chico Paper Company, he and Jessica Capen jumped on it!
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Chico Certified Farmers Market In addition to original paintings and photographs, the gallery is home to local legend, Jake Early’s serigraph prints. Pottery, digital art and a huge selection of beautiful jewelry are also showcased. See for yourself why the store is voted “Best Place to Buy Art” year after year.
The gallery is currently undergoing a huge renovation to showcase the largest selection of local art in Chico. From the floors to the walls, and everything in between, the local cornerstone will be completely new, fresh and ready for the grand reopening party March 7th.
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The Chico Certified Farmers Market is a non-profit organization with a membership base of 100+ individual businesses, staff personnel and a board of directors. July 2020 marks our 40th anniversary! The Market provides a unique experience for customers to meet their farmers and shop year-round for the freshest, locally grown produce. Ask any vendor! They will say they love building meaningful connections with the customers who attend the market. The face-to-face interactions are genuinely positive, full of gratitude on both sides, and give our farmers instant recognition for their hard work.
We want to continue supporting farmers for years to come, including new, up-andcoming farms that are in need of the support that a consistent market offers. We would love to see new faces every week, including young families that want to lead a healthy lifestyle.
Not only are our markets full of amazing products, but they are also community events that bring people together. Each market is a celebration of seasonality, community support, and locally grown or produced items.
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idge business owners have had to do some serious soulsearching post-Camp Fire. For those whose enterprises were lost or damaged in the mega blaze, among the biggest decisions has been whether to re-establish in the area. For our annual Business Issue, we set out to meet folks with divergent recovery stories. You’ll read about well-known local musician Maurice “Big Mo” Huffman and his quick work to get Swiss Link Military Supply up and running in Chico; meet deeply rooted Ridge residents Vince and Kristina Clarkson, the duo behind Hudson’s Appliance Center, who just reopened their store on Pearson Road; and get introduced to Nicki Jones, the dynamo owner of Bobbi’s Boutique and Nic’s, a new deli and bar that’s quickly established itself as a favorite Paradise hangout. We hope readers are inspired by these stories of resiliency and that they serve as a message of hope in the ongoing recovery process.
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‘All about Paradise’ Boutique owner Nicki Jones’ new restaurant becomes a symbol of hope for Ridge recovery
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Jones, 75, owns and operates two businesses downtown on the Skyway: clothing store Bobbi’s Boutique—which she had to relocate after the fire destroyed its original location, alongside her longtime shop Heaven Scent Candles and Gifts—and Nic’s, a deli and bar. “I bought this building in January [2019] and just jumped on it,” she said. “It was just important to me to open as soon as I can … to make a statement about, hey, we can deal with this.” After extensive renovations, Bobbi’s opened in April; Nic’s, the first new business to open on the Ridge post-Camp Fire, followed in September. Since then, Jones and her new eatery have become a symbol of hope on the Ridge. Part of what makes Paradise so special, Jones said, is its tight-knit community. That’s why, without a lick of experience in food service, she decided to open Nic’s—to hold on to that spirit amid the chaos. She teamed up with April Kelly, a Paradise native who’d built a career in the restaurant industry in Hawaii before moving back home shortly before the fire. Kelly crafted the menu and the women assembled a team of employees. Almost all are from the Ridge, and most of them lost their homes. The place is hard to miss. It’s on the corner of Skyway and Fir—a cozy, cabin-like building with a green metal roof and log pillars. Inside, the bar serves as the centerpiece. In the back-right corner sits the deli. Tables are spread out here and there, along with wall-mounted TVs for enjoying music and sports. On the walls are sepia-toned photographs of Paradise—the way it used to be, before Nov. 8, 2018. On a recent afternoon, Jones was running the bou-
tique, ringing up customers and providing a second opinion on outfits. One woman wondered aloud if the cardigan she found was the right size. Jones weighed in: “It looks cute. But here’s the question, and this is what I tell people: ‘If you’re not a 100 percent, don’t do it.’ It looks lovely, but you need to be comCheck ’em out: fortable.” Nic’s Meanwhile, Nic’s 6256 Skyway, Paradise was a flurry of activ11 a.m.-8 p.m. (closed Sundays) ity: Folks dug into 413-9422 sandwiches while a Bobbi’s Boutique group chatted over 6264 Skyway, Paradise 10 a.m.-5 p.m. weekdays, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. beer and wine at Saturdays (closed Sundays) 564-4227
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It all started in the Fall of 1978 on the corner of 5th and Salem, that Carol Lynn Rhoades open her doors for the first time. Little did she know she would become a Chico landmark. Since then, her business has grown, made a lasting impression at the Fashion Market and has become a premier retailer of Eileen Fisher on the west coast. Carol’s passion and style has drawn and entertained lifelong customers. “I love my customers and I love what I do! It’s all by GOD’S wonderful Grace I am able to do what I do. Hey that rhymes! I am very grateful.”
the bar. The businesses are connected by a pane-glass door. That day, customers went in and out, grabbing a sandwich at Nic’s after shopping, or vice versa. It’s convenient for Jones, too. She rarely sits still and, that afternoon, flitted between both locations, problem-solving, attending to customers and checking in with her employees. At the bar, Charlie Cruz visited with his family. He told the CN&R there’s a tangible positivity at Nic’s that is wonderful. Though his home in Butte Valley survived the blaze, Cruz’s entire community of friends scattered overnight. Because of that, his family relocated to Oroville. Nic’s is one of the places where they often get together with friends, to stay connected and lift each other up. His sister-in-law Patrice Paradela had only good things to say about Nic’s, too. A few months ago, she walked into the restaurant after a planned surprise party for her son fell through, desperate to make something else work in a few days. Not only did Nic’s get her a reservation, but the employees helped her decorate as well. As the day wound down, a couple of employees clocked out, taking off their aprons and sidling up to the bar, where they enjoyed happy hour glasses of chardonnay. Jones came over and they shared smiles. It was a good, busy day, they agreed—the kind of day that makes up for the slow ones. Overall, business is going well. In fact,
Bobbi’s made a better profit last April, May and June than that same time period in the previous two years, before the fire,
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Jones shared. And Nic’s had a full house for its Valentine’s Day dinner. “Thanks to the support of the community and outlying areas, we’re doing very well,” Jones said. “It’s going to take a while because it is a new business and it is a restaurant, but we have a good reputation, and I think we have really good food.” Jones added that she’s relieved things are going well—she knew the risk she was taking. When Nic’s opened, debris still was being hauled off the Ridge. Town officials estimate the population is a scant 3,000 to 5,000, compared to 26,000 pre-fire. In an ideal future, Jones’ goal is for her businesses to grow alongside the town. But as for what that’ll look like, she has no clue. “The excitement is to see what happens,” she said. “It’s exciting to be part of … something good coming out of what was a tragedy.” As Jones told one customer that afternoon, she could ultimately end up breaking even on both businesses, and that would be OK by her. “I feel very fortunate to be able to do this,” she told the CN&R. “Mostly I’m pleased because my overriding goal was to have a gathering place for people that’s comfortable, [where] people laugh and talk with their friends. And I observe this all the time. And that makes my heart happy.” —ASHIAH SCHARAGA
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Carol’s influence extends into the next generation through her daughter Jennie. Who has the same passion for the business as her mother, she has become the ideal partner to continue the 5th Street Clothing legacy. Their partnership will ensure this local landmark will continue dressing women and changing lives for years to come.
Chris LeGate tends the bar at Nic’s.
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It is a great time to buy a home! Teresa Larson is hands-on Realtor. For sellers, she advertises extensively in local papers, on the web and on Facebook. For buyers, she finds out their wants and needs and tries to locate the perfect home for them. The prices in Chico’s real estate market have ebbed and flowed this year with many changes. There have been highs, as well as price adjustments. Teresa suggests always consulting with a professional Realtor if you are considering selling your home. The market changes quickly and a professional will be able to provide you with the current market value of your property. Teresa has been a full-time Realtor for over 25 years. Her passion for helping others makes real estate a wonderful career for her. She has built her business on being honest, friendly, helpful, considerate, knowledgeable, and organized.
“I am grateful each and every day for all those that I have been able to meet and help! I’m very grateful for the continued support that I receive from past clients, friends and family.” Teresa is a true Chico native with four generations of family who call Chico their hometown.
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ince and Kristina Clarkson firmly believe in destiny, that things happen for a reason. Seven years ago, a decade into a satisfying career as a helicopter machine gunner in the Marine Corps, Vince answered the call of family duty at Hudson’s Appliance Center in Paradise, owned by his father, Jim, who was battling cancer. The couple found unexpected joy in civilian life and took over the business 5 1/2 years ago. In April 2018, they opened a second store, at Dominic Drive and Skyway in southeast Chico. Thriving, they planned to upgrade their warehouse behind the Paradise store on Pearson Road, with work set to start Nov. 8.
The day of the Camp Fire. That morning, uncharacteristically, Kristina was behind schedule, running 10 minutes late. So, when the blaze hit Paradise, the Clarksons and their children were at their Magalia home instead of en route to school and work. They used the Upper Ridge escape route—aka Forest Highway 171—to Butte Meadows and, in Vince’s words, “saved us from very potentially having to deal with all that trauma.” Their house survived, but the store and warehouse suffered significant damage—primarily flooding, as the store building’s roof melted and rainstorm runoff flowed to the rear of Where to find ’em: the property. Hudson’s Appliance Center They lost 454 Pearson Road, Paradise inventory as 2525 Dominic Drive, Ste. D, Chico 877-6312 hudsonsappliance.com
Kristina and Vince Clarkson, with their store’s “mascot/security guard” Lucy, reopened the Paradise location of Hudson’s Appliance Center last month. PHOTO BY EVAN TUCHINSKY
well as their primary location. Still, Vince said, “we were absolutely blessed that we didn’t lose the building and we just very recently had opened up our Chico location, so we were able to continue operations. Very hectic and messy and small and cramped, but this [Paradise store] was a full gut and remodel up here.” The Clarksons never thought of abandoning their flagship. That strip-mall storefront was where Arlan Hudson established the business around a half-century earlier. Jim Clarkson started working there in 1985 for the second owners, Weldon and Sandy Bauman; he officially retires June 30. Both Vince and Kristina are Paradise High School graduates, and HOMECOMING C O N T I N U E D
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Born in Sacramento, Paul Champlin moved to Butte County in 1991 and became a licensed Real Estate Agent in 2004. Not long after, Paul became Top Producer and a multi-year quality service award winner. Paul’s numerous awards span over many years, but his two most recent are the 2019 Masters Diamond and the 2019 Quality Service Pinnacle Producer award. Paul understands that people need an expert who cares and understands; someone who will go the extra mile to make their transition as smooth as possible. He loves people and solving problems, which his 20+ years of sales and marketing definitely helps him with. Paul is committed to excellence in service and providing a great customer experience. He is also honored to serve military personnel with integrity in the purchase or sale of a home.
Ranch and Willows. Call him today to see how he can assist you with the purchasing or selling of a property!
Paul serves Chico, Orland, Durham, Oroville, Magalia, Marysville, Paradise, Forest
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LaSalles reopened with 3 things in mind – great local music, a vibrant atmosphere for celebrating any occasion, and to be a place where a hearty, delicious meal with tasty cocktails could be found. Owners Nick Andrew, Kevin Riley and Mike Wear have been working hard to bring you a fresh destination for dining, drinking, and socializing. Re-opened in March, 2018, La Salles is a warm and welcome place to enjoy indulgent eats, creative cocktails, a finely curated beer and wine selection, and local live music. “We feel that we are in touch with our customers and want to provide them with the same quality product and atmosphere we expect when we go out to dine or grab a drink.” said Andrew. “We truly enjoy watching the community enjoy LaSalles. I truly believe that a heart filled with music and a stomach filled with delicious food equals a happy soul!
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If you are looking for great food and a fun atmosphere to enjoy a night out with friends or loved ones, stop by for a great downtown experience!
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Christian & Johnson started as a nursery in 1907 by one of Annie Bidwell’s gardeners, Mr. F.G. Peterson. Originally located along the banks of Lindo Chanel, C&J was relocated to Vallombrosa Avenue in 1913. Senator Ray Johnson and his wife, Lorraine (Christian) Johnson, purchased the business in 1948, and gave it its name. Current owner Melissa Heringer was hired as a designer at C&J in 1998, and purchased the business in 2005, where she is proud to be carrying on such a great ‘Old Chico’ tradition. In 2018, the historic business was relocated into its current location, a beautifully renovated 1940’s Chico home, at the corner of East 1st Avenue and Neal Dow Avenue.
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outstanding Gift Shop that carries a wide selection of gifts, decor, seasonal items and greeting cards. Feel free to stop by Christian & Johnson to browse their beautiful shop, smell the flowers, enjoy the free gift-wrapping, and get inspired. Thank you, Chico, for over a century of business!
The design team at Christian & Johnson is experienced, creative, and focused on maintaining a high standard of quality. In addition to the Floral Shop, C&J has an
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Nathan Pulliam and Kasey Pulliam-Reynolds, owners of Shubert’s Ice Cream & Candy, are the fourth generation carrying on a family tradition of serving up great homemade ice cream and candy. Nathan and Kasey credit their ability to multitask and juggle lots of treats at once as a key to their success. In the eighty two years Shubert’s has been in business, they’ve seen generations of customers come into the shop and make Shubert’s a part of their lives. Shubert’s makes their ice cream in the same machine Leonard C. Shubert started with in 1938, and to this day their ice cream is made with careful attention to quality. All of Shubert’s sweet treats are hand made with high quality products, many of them local. Much of the butter, cream, honey and nuts are purchased from family-owned farms surrounding Chico. The fourth generation plans to stay rooted in that same tradition while always keeping their eyes open for future opportunities.
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here is a new business name in town that is making a significant impact in Butte County. Formerly known as the Work Training Center’s landscaping, janitorial, and recycling services; these activities are now known collectively as Fair Street Solutions. Within Fair Street Solutions, there are four separate business activities: Fair Street Landscaping, Fair Street Nursery, Fair Street Janitorial Services, and Fair Street Recycling. This is not simply a cosmetic or marketing name change. This change is the result of a transformed business model for the Work Training Center. Instead of representing individual training programs for individuals with developmental disabilities, this name change signifies the emergence of four highly competitive, professional business entities that are now directly competing with other like businesses in Butte County. No longer just a training program for individuals with developmental disabilities, each entity boasts a highly qualified, professional staff that is competing directly for your business.
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Fair Street Landscape Services provides a full range of design, installation, maintenance and clean-up services. Supported by a fleet of vehicles and industrial equipment, our Landscape operations can service client needs throughout Chico, Oroville, and Paradise. In fact, Fair Street Landscape Services is
actively engaged with helping our clients in Paradise, both new and old, reestablish the beauty and tranquility of their yards following the devastation of the Camp Fire. Fair Street Nursery provides a wide range of plants and succulents that are available to the public for individual purchase, to businesses for bulk purchase, and to support our own Landscape design and maintenance needs. Many of our plants are grown from seed assuring competitive prices and outstanding quality.
Our mission is to serve our customers while giving the proceeds of everything we do to help adults with disabilities in our community. Fair Street Janitorial Services meet a vast range of institutional business needs. Working with state of art equipment, our services are specifically geared to address high volume or high traffic areas that need to be
maintained for a consistent and professional visual appeal. Finally, our Fair Street Recycling Center continues to be a mainstay of recycling operations in Chico. As one of the few California Refund Value (CRV) centers in the region, our recycling operations support all California CRV product types from aluminum to plastic. These Fair Street Solutions businesses all operate under the Work Training Center umbrella. Our businesses are staffed both by clients of the Work Training Center as well as regular non-client workers, and all our staff earn at least minimum wage. Fair Street Solutions has successfully competed against other traditional service companies for work with the City of Chico, CALTRANS, and an increasing number of commercial companies and private individuals.
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Our change in name represents our shift away from traditional Work Training Center client-centered programs, to full-fledged commercial businesses that can compete and excel when compared to any other business in town when it comes to price, value, service and dependability. And, since the profits from Fair Street Solutions go directly to support the high needs client programs of the Work Training Center, our Fair Street Solutions customers have the added benefit of knowing that they have helped to support a great cause. Great service, great price, great performance and support for a great cause – what can be better than using Fair Street Solutions?
FAIR STREET SOLUTIONS | 2255 FAIR STREET CHICO, CA 95928 | (530) 343-4394 We are a non-profit affiliate of the Work Training Center. By choosing our services, you also support our mission of providing work for adults with disabilities. paid advertisement 26
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Pivot Charter School Pivot Charter School, North Valley is a public charter school serving students in Grades 6 – 12. They provide a blended learning program using an online curriculum coupled with classes and teacher support in a safe, caring environment. Schoolwork can be completed anywhere there is an internet connection, and the site in Chico is open daily for students who need one-on-one and small group tutoring, hands-on project experience or social interaction. The school also offers field trips for education and socialization outside the classroom, as well as clubs like drone coding, music and art.
Butte County Office of Education ExpandEd LEarning program Serving students and families throughout Butte County. aFTEr SCHooL programS learns the same way. Pivot is providing an alternative for students who need to learn a little differently, and she finds great joy in watching a student who previously struggled in school find success at Pivot.
The Expanded Learning Program provides no and low-cost after school programs at 24 school sites. Each site provides a safe nurturing environment, where students receive academic assistance and an array of enrichment opportunities. SUmmEr LEarning We are committed to keeping students active and engaged during the summer month. Sixteen of our after school programs provide no-cost summer camps during the month of June.
Executive Director Jayna Gaskell is passionate about education and very proud of the work Pivot is doing in the community. She has worked in education for over 30 years, and understands that while every child is capable of learning, not every child
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Wings of Eagles “Wings of Eagles” has been financially and emotionally assisting families with seriously ill children in our community for over 26 years. For more information on “Wings of Eagles”, or if you would like to apply for assistance, please visit www.wingsofeagles.org. To apply for assistance on the “Wings” website, click on the Application for Financial Assistance. For more about Chico Velo and its efforts visit: chicovelo.org
John Pearson, Chico Velo’s new Executive Director, is committed to our communities and the environment through collaboration and building relationships.
125 W. 3rd Street, Suite 210 • ChiCo, CA 95928 ChiCoVelo.org • 530.343.8356 FEBRUARY 20, 2020
Please visit our website for detailed information regarding all of our programs and enrichment opportunities. Google - BCOE Expanded Learning - to reach our site.
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Chico Velo is a 501.c.3 non-profit organization whose mission is to promote bicycling as a safe and sustainable mode of transportation and a healthy recreational activity. Chico Velo focuses on education and advocacy for safe bike and pedestrian-friendly infrastructure and produces bicycling events that draw people to our community. Proceeds from Chico Velo’s events, along with support from its members, donors, and sponsors, help fund their advocacy efforts. Through the creation of their TrailWorks program, Chico Velo helps with the maintenance of sustainable trails throughout Northern California. Other programs like KidsPedal, Safe Routes to School, and Bike Valet have contributed to the City of Chico’s recognition as a Gold Level Bicycle Friendly Community by the League of American Bicyclists.
The BCOE Expanded Learning Program, provides an intensive week of VEX IQ Robotics in June. VEX campers spend four days engaged in an actual robotics build followed by a day of friendly competition.
Our full-day, week-long summer camps keep youth engaged in a variety of theme areas ranging from technology to art exploration. Camps run during June and July at the Hearthstone Campus in Oroville.
1350 E 9th St #150 • ChiCo • 530.636.4479 www.pivotnorthvallEy.Com
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Jersey Mike’s Chico has chosen “Wings of Eagles” as their charity of choice for their annual month of giving in March, financially benefiting “Wings”! Also in March is the “Wings” Annual Bowl-A-Thon! “Wings of Eagles” is looking for teams of four to participate. Sign your team up today by calling 530-893-9231. Money raised local, stays local. Proceeds will fund our Emergency Hospital Care Kit Program which assists local families with out of area extended hospital stays.
p.o. box 4031 • ChiCo • 530.893.9231 www.wingsofeagles.org
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Early in her fencing career, Margaret Brunelle realized that this was more than a hobby. She lived and breathed fencing and wanted others to feel the same passion. Margaret took her love of fencing and her love of teaching and created Chico Sword Fighting at My Fencing Center, an all ages, all skill level training center. Margaret has been teaching the traditional skills of swordplay and swordsmanship for fun, personal growth and competition for over 15 years. Margaret takes coaching very seriously, but knows that having fun is just as important. She loves seeing her students grow not only as fencers, but as individuals. Many of her students have gone on to compete at Regional and National levels.
Kristina’s father, Jeff Marcus, is a former Paradise High principal. “This feels like home,” Kristina said. “It’s where [Hudson’s] belongs.” “Absolutely,” Vince continued. “At the end of the day, yeah, we could have just continued operations out of Chico, but all of our customers who are rebuilding up here are excited to come up here, see the progress, meet with their contractors, and to be able to swing in here. And it’s obviously important tax revenue for the town of Paradise.” The post-fire period proved challenging.
While fortunate to have a business standing, the Clarksons had to run it all out of the 1,100-square-foot satellite store. They kept all 19 employees on the payroll, hoping sales volume would sustain them. Quarters were so cramped, with just two desks for all to share, that each staff member picked a showroom appliance as a file cabinet—using dishwashers and ovens to store product information and invoices. At night, the store transformed into a dormitory for displaced employees and their families who pulled out air mattresses and availed themselves of the working kitchenware. “It was probably the craziest year-andchange one could possibly experience in retail,” Vince said, “not to mention how busy we were.” Hudson’s immediately encountered two waves: first, evacuees furnishing rental units; second, returnees replacing refrigerators and freezers rendered unusable by spoilage after sitting weeks without power. The store also got customers— sometimes 20 in a day—by way of the Salvation Army, which supplied vouchers
Even with the Chico store’s significance, Kristina Clarkson says the original Hudson’s, on Pearson Road in Paradise, “feels like home.” PHOTO BY EVAN TUCHINSKY
for appliances, furniture and tools to fire victims who’d lost their homes. Meanwhile, the Clarksons got the Paradise renovation underway. They reopened the warehouse first and welcomed customers to the store Jan. 24 of this year, though it took another two weeks to get the water on. They moved to Paradise to be closer to the stores; “we’re here more than in our home,” Kristina said. They’re turning the display kitchen island into a fully functioning food preparation area in order to hold events—demonstrations, chef dinners, date nights— that, along with barbecues they’ll host out front, the Clarksons hope will help bring together Ridge residents. “It’s important for people who are rebuilding here to understand that they need to try to support anyone they can here in the town,” Vince said. “Support the community you’re going to live in,” Kristina added. “Without supporting the community, you have nothing.” Reflecting on the past few years— their return home, expanding Hudson’s, the Nov. 8 near-miss and all that’s happened since—the Clarksons say they feel “everything happens for a reason.” Said Kristina: “You’ve just got to be patient. And I think that’s what we’re all learning these days: Work hard, be patient, and [be] kind.” —EVAN TUCHINSKY eva nt u c h i ns k y @new srev i ew. c o m
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In addition to swordsmanship and sword fighting, My Fencing Center offers one free lesson for children and adults to see what fencing is all about. Please call to schedule, spots are limited..
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Valley Oak Children’s Services Valley Oak Children’s Services was founded in 1980 as as a grass-roots, community-based organization focused around Child Care Resource and Referral Program. By continuing to respond to the needs of our community, the organization has grown into an array of vibrant services. 2020 marks the beginning of their 40th year! Karen Marlatt has been with Valley Oak Children’s Services since 2005. Using her degree in Social Work from Chico State and Masters in Education from UCSF to make a positive difference in her community is her mission in life. She says, “Working with families and their young children is the ideal place to provide preventative services that make a lasting difference in healthy families and building a strong community.”
them well, we will all be well. Valley Oak Children’s Services focuses on what’s strong in each individual and assists them in building on those strengths. Karen says she particularly enjoys “seeing families and their children succeed!” If you have questions about families, children, resources, advocacy, Valley Oak Children’s Services has answers.
Children are our most valuable resource. They are our future, and if we invest in
3120 Cohasset Rd. suite 6 • ChiCo Ca 95973 530.895.3572 • www.valleyoakChildRen.oRg FEBRUARY 20, 2020
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Coronado Vein Center Dr. Robert Coronado has been practicing medicine for 25 years, his early focus as a cardiologist led him to the knowledge that more people suffer from venous vascular disease and varicose veins than any other cardiovascular disorder including heart attack and stroke, yet less than 10% seek treatment. As an interventional cardiologist specializing in the care of these particular disorders, his passion resides in providing an answer to pain and suffering related to varicose veins and venous insufficiency; The fact that varicose veins aren’t always visible, doesn’t necessarily mean that they are not there; an ultrasound is required to make a definite diagnosis. Some symptoms may include lack of a good night’s sleep due to nocturnal leg cramps, restless legs or tired and/or heavy legs leading to premature fatigue with activities of leisure and even
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work. Lack of knowledge and awareness can lead to continued suffering that deprives people of years of quality of life. The wonderful team at the Coronado Vein Center is committed to improving and maintaining personal vitality.
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The insurance business has changed dramatically since Dahlmeier Insurance Agency first opened its doors in Oroville in 1948.
They strive to go above and beyond for anyone who walks into their office & are extremely involved in all steps of the transaction. They have lived in the area their entire lives which gives them a feel for the soul of this great community.
They meet new people and learn about their desires and future goals; that way they can help home seekers find their space or help sellers move onto their next chapter.
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So, if you’re in the mood for an out-of-this-world quiche, a pastry fresh out of the oven, a beautiful cake for a special event or a fantastic salad or sandwich for lunch, Upper Crust is the spot.
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That’s how Teresa Smith started her career as a real estate agent, and that is how she intends to keep it. She started out strong in 2005 & became a licensed broker by 2011. Later she brought on Brittany Winchester in 2015 & the two continue to grow their sterling reputation.
Jeffrey and Shelby Plummer first met at a bakery in Sacramento. Shelby was a cake decorator and Jeffrey was the head baker. It was love at first bite! Moving back to Chico when they began their family, an opportunity to work at Upper Crust opened up and they knew it was meant to be.
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The family owned and operated business has grown and prospered by adhering to the same core values it began with when John Dahlmeier’s dad, Hal, and his uncle Ed were running it. “Old fashioned customer service never gets old” John says. “We continue to hear from new customers that tell us one of the main reasons we earned their business is because we were the only ones to respond to their inquiry in a timely manner”. With a commitment to the professional development of its employees and embracing the tools of developing technologies, the company has combined the past and the present to chart a bright future. The agency remains independent, selling a range of policies— Home & Auto, Business, Farm, Health, Life, Etc.—from a variety of companies.
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Gaumer’s Jewerly
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Gaumer’s Jewelry started out as an oldtime classic rock shop founded by a family of rockhounds and gold miners. In the 53 years since, Gaumer’s has evolved to include jewelry and jewelry services; rocks, minerals and fossils; and a mining and mineral museum to share with the public. Current owner Bill Gaumer is the third generation of the founding Guamer family to head up the business. Gaumer’s knowledgeable staff is honest and passionate about the beauty, quality and workmanship of the jewelry they make, and the jewelry they repair and restore for others. They have an artful eye for design, and they can create custom designs using their stones or stones customers bring in. Gaumer’s has three jewelers, allowing them to do their work in-house.
Gaumer’s carries a great selection of fine gold and silver jewelry, original hand-crafted jewelry, semiprecious and precious stones, lapidary equipment and jewelry-making supplies. The giftware portion of the business offers books, coasters, vases, unique decorative items and beautiful hand-crafted jewelry boxes. Come in and see this treasure in your community.
In 1920, Ennis Rife wanted to give people a Square Deal so began Square Deal Mattress Factory & Custom Upholstery. In 1970, Richard Lash came to work for his Grandparents as he went to Chico State. In 1982, Ennis retired giving the business to his daughter, Lois Lash and grandson, Richard Lash. Upgrades were made to the mattress factory including new sewing machines, foam saws and quilter. Any manufacturer can buy these, but it’s the design that creates firmness consistency, breathability and durability that sets Square Deal Mattress Factory apart. We engineer our mattresses to provide you a great night’s sleep, using proven craftsmanship, new sleep innovations and quality USA materials.
1354 Humboldt Ave. • CHiCo • 530.342.2510 www.squAredeAlmAttress.Com
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Now celebrating 27 years, Franky’s was originally built with “family” in mind. Nick Andrew and Kevin Riley started Franky’s back in 1992 with the concept of a casual and friendly “Cheers” type atmosphere in a restaurant setting. Nick’s two sons, and all of their friends grew up at the restaurant. Today, Franky’s is still a family oriented restaurant as well as a great spot for a date night. Franky’s offers a diverse wine selection and a full bar that is unrivaled in the North State. Franky’s bartenders are renowned for their knowledge of cocktail preparation, and chef Cordy has been keeping the kitchen running for over 20 years.
and traditions in the belief that building a higher quality mattress means a higher quality sleep for you and your family—and a higher quality sleep equals a higher quality of life. Get the rest you need to live the life you want.
In 2013, great granddaughters Jessica Lash and Jamie Anderson became Dreamologists contributing to the family’s legacy
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Franky’s is the perfect choice for dates, Friday business lunches, family dinners, birthdays, or whatever the occasion may be! Get together and enjoy friends, family and fine food and drink at Franky’s or order online and take home to enjoy! A little bit of Italy, hidden right here in Chico! Wine down, Eat up, and Raise Your Spirits!
The menu offers a variety of fresh-made pasta, caesar salad, fresh-tossed pizzas and so much more. With deals for students and families too, there is always a meal to satisfy everyone at Franky’s.
506 Ivy St. • ChICo • www.frankySChICo.Com take-out: 530.898.9947 • reServatIonS: 530.898.9948
For nearly four decades, Chico Performances has provided diverse arts and cultural experiences that entertain, educate, enrich and inspire the community. Each year, dozens of performances come to our stages to the delight of students, patrons, children, and all who wish to connect with the arts or an idea. These opportunities for inspiration and reflection would not be possible without our supporters and funders. Thanks to our corporate sponsors Enloe Medical Center, Chico State Office of the President, Chico State Alumni and Parent Engagement, Mark G. Womack, DDS, Steven D. Heithecker of Raymond James, Bird in Hand, Chico Eye Center and Interwest Insurance Services, as well as grant funders North Valley Community Foundation, Butte Strong Fund, US Bank Foundation, National Endowment for the Arts and California Arts Council. You can support live performances and community arts engagements by becoming a Chico Performances sponsor. Contact Rachel Simmons at 898-6785 for information.
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Maurice Huffman, owner of Swiss Link Military Surplus, plans to permanently move operations to Chico.
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Rape Crisis Intervention & Prevention Adults who experienced sexual violence as a child are not alone. No matter what, the abuse was not their fault. Adult survivors live with these memories for a long time. Some survivors keep the abuse a secret for many years. Often when people are in recovery, experience partner abuse or if their perpetrator dies, all of these unwanted feelings come flooding back. They may have tried to speak to an adult or felt there was no one they could trust when the abuse occurred. For these reasons and many others, the effects of child sexual violence can occur many years after the abuse has ended. There is no set timeline for dealing with, and recovering from, this experience.
a big impact on the survivor. It is not always easy to know what to say, but you can help the healing process begin. Rape Crisis intervention and Prevention is the perfect resource and are always there to help and listen. Open and affirming to all; regardless of gender, gender identity or sexual orientation.
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Chico’s Premier Property Management Company Blue Oak Property Management is a full service residential property management company that has deep roots in the Chico community. Owners Michael Roth, Cameron Goehring, and Chris Herbert, lead their team of experienced real estate professionals in helping many small business owners and property investors. The majority of their team are graduates of Chico State and all are dedicated to making our community a better place to live.
maintenance calls, showings and lease signings to inspections, bill paying and keeping up with California tenant laws, the amount of time spent managing your own property can be exhausting to say the least. These services Blue Oak provides take all of this off of your hands making life a whole lot easier. BRE # 01882206
Blue Oak is small enough to provide hands-on customer service but large enough to meet all your management needs. They understand that owning and managing your investment properties is time and labor intensive. From late night
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FEBRUARY 20, 2020
he stench of the Camp Fire permeated the cold warehouse in south Chico. It was a month after the fire destroyed Maurice Huffman’s military surplus business in Paradise, melting 40,000 square feet of merchandise, including priceless items collected over decades. It was back to square one for Huffman and the roughly 12 employees who stuck around. No computers. No inventory. Just phones. There also was the fear of being left in the dust. Huffman said only four companies do what his Swiss Link Military Surplus does—importing military surplus and selling at wholesale—“and we are the tiny one.” “I could have been wiped out right there and then from the competition—easily,” Huffman said. “I’ve been a thorn in those big companies’ back for a long time.” Huffman said he and his crew at Swiss Link, which was founded 25 years ago, took a beating but are on the upswing. They’ve been operating out of a warehouse on Hegan Lane and have plans to
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move to a new building nearby on the Midway by April. Continuing operations in Chico is an exciting prospect, Huffman said, but the road to recovery has been arduous. “We had to call all of our customers and tell them that we’re still alive and we’re still in business,” Huffman told the CN&R. “Everything was just smelling bad, and everything was still chaos. Traffic. People. … The first six months and [the] whole year—it’s the craziest I’ve ever experienced.” Huffman—perhaps best known locally as the frontman of Big Mo & The Full Moon Band—lost much in the fire, including his family home and rental properties, music equipment and master recordings, and some of his soul. A prolific songwriter, Huffman said the melodies vanished after the blaze (see “Postfire blues,” April 11, 2019). In those early months, Huffman tried coping by staying busy. He flew to Europe to meet with vendors, finding pallets of old military gear to ship back to Chico for repurposing. He also devoted much of his energy to making sure those around him were OK. It got to the point where, Huffman said, he’d become physically exhausted, but couldn’t sleep. Performing helped. BIG MOVE C O N T I N U E D
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Farm Star Pizza
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Local, Seasonal, Organic! Where the Farmer is the STAR! Artisan Pizzeria featuring locally sourced, non gmo and sustainably raised produce, dairy and meats wherever possible
Peter Tichinin has been a full time Chico Realtor since 1987. He has a strong business background, excellent negotiating and contract skills, strong marketing capabilities and he has a great love of our area. Peter is eager to share with you his knowledge of the real estate market and what makes Northern California such a wonderful place to live.
When Chef Tim & Kitty Sullivan came on the eclectic Chico restaurant scene, they knew that serving great food in an inviting atmosphere was important; but basing their menu on local, sustainable offerings is really what sets them apart. Chef Tim sources the menu locally and seasonally, utilizing the amazing array of local products grown here in Chico.
Peter is very experienced and will guide you in making smart real estate decisions… and above all, he will never compromise his ethics or commitment to honesty.
Please let their friendly staff Wow you with their selection of artisan pizzas and small plates, freshly prepared salads & house baked desserts. They offer a selection of craft beers on tap as well as a selection of wines, ciders, kombucha and more.
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You will always know the upside as well as the downsides of a property so that you can make informed and smart decisions.
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Robert Fanno Owner
The customer comes first. That has been Selig’s philosophy since they completed their very first job in 1995. Today, tens of thousands of projects later, Selig Custom Construction’s primary goal is still to provide 100% customer satisfaction on every installation. They understand that home improvements are a big investment, so they help you make the most of every dollar by offering the top-rated products at the best possible prices. They do the research to find the windows, tubs, and siding with high-performance features that will save you money and last a lifetime. When you choose Selig Custom, you can be sure you’ll get quality products and flawless installation—they guarantee it! They are your Northern California and Southern Oregon’s Window, Siding, and Bathroom Specialist!
Their highly trained experienced team offers several home improvements: • Walk-in tubs/showers/tubs • Doors & Windows • Siding • Back-up Generators Their commitment to quality has earned them many accolades. They’re proud of these awards because they show that they’re providing the high level of service and quality that every one of their customers deserves.
337 Huss Drive • CHiCo, CA 95928 • 530.893.5898 CA LiCense #711042
Robert Fanno is the third generation of Fannos at Fanno Saw Works. Fanno Saw Works sees a wide variety of customers: gardeners, utility companies, municipalities, large and small companies, and people working in forestry and agriculture. All of their customers depend on Fanno’s quality of service as well as knowledge of the services and equipment they sell. Robert says, “I’m very proud of our original designs and tools. I’m very proud of our innovations using newer available techniques with the Fanno-International line of tools.” They were the first to develop and manufacture this type of tool. With Fanno tools, you will feel the quality of the materials and the balance as well as the attention to detail. Fanno remains flexible in following product trends and being open to customer suggestions while maintaining a one hundred-year tradition of quality.
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If you are looking for a friendly place to shop with great prices and daily sales, then Show Love Thrift is the place for you! Terri Blessing, owner of Show Love Thrift, wanted to do something where she could give back and help those in need. Blessing understands that people need help sometimes and so she set out to create a space where everyone feels welcome, no matter what their current situation might be. Northern California. Dominick lives in Chico with fiance Ayriel and their 2 beautiful daughters. He and his family are survivors of the Camp Fire and look forward to continuing to help the community rebuild.
Dominick moved to the Chico area 8 years ago to attend Chico State and fell in love with the small town/big heart vibe. At the age of 26, this Eagle Scout is also one of the youngest Broker Associates in
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Open everyday from 10:30am-10pm. Pick It Up - Fold It - Eat It...That’s the NY Way!
The recipes are authentic and time-tested. Favorites include fresh salads, salad/slice combo, chicken parmigiana hot sandwichs, homemade lasagna, calzones, and of course spaghetti with Meatballs. Dine-in, take-out, order by phone or online at CelestinosNYpizza.com Planning an event? Call ahead and your food will be ready for pick-up or delivered to you.
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Warm and inviting paint and murals adorn the walls, friendly and helpful staff await to assist shoppers, and there are free sections of clothing and miscellaneous items for shoppers with a greater need. There is a sense of kindness and happiness in the air at Show Love Thrift, and itis noticeable!
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The boy’s from Jersey had a simple plan...make the best authentic New York thin-crust pizza for the people of Chico. They did, and on April Fool’s Day in 1997 Celestino’s Pizza opened for business. Luckily for Chicoans it was no April Fools Joke. There’s a reason they’ve been voted # 1 BEST Pizza in Chico by CN&R readers 15 years!
“It only takes a moment for us to ‘show love’ to someone and let them know that they are not alone.”
Those who come to Show Love Thrift understand that Terri and her devoted volunteers care about their fellow man.
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Dominick Townsend has worked in real estate for 4 years selling residential, commercial, land and investment properties in the Butte and Tehama counties. The secret to his success is his willingness to put in the time and energy in order to make the real estate process as painless and easy as possible regardless of whether his clients are buying or selling. His analytical approach to discovering his clients needs soon gives way to a warm and friendly agent who will go the extra mile (or as many miles as it takes) to ensure that his clients know that he is there for them through the entire real estate process.
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For the past 22 years and since its inception, I have supported the Homes Sold page in the Chico News & Review. It has helped build my business and draw the right attention from interested parties looking to buy or sell a home. I advertise in the Chico News & Review because it works!
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Circadian Crop Sciences, LLC Ron Lane co-founded Circadian Crop Sciences, LLC in 2018 after a career in agriculture that began in 1983 farming hydroponic vegetables for Louisiana Pacific Corporation. He came from 26 years as a Superintendent of Agriculture for the Environmental Horticulture and Plant Sciences Departments at UC Davis. Along the way he founded the California Greenhouse Vegetable Growers Association and served as Vice President of the American Greenhouse Vegetable Growers Association.
His All Phase formulation adapts a trusted food preservative to an agricultural pesticide. It is safe, effective, affordable, and might just be the Worldís best spray adjuvant.
He also taught UC Extension Courses, won multiple campus wide awards, and was inducted into the Gamma Sigma Delta Honor Society of Agriculture. With this extensive background, he is the best candidate to change agriculture for the better. His OMRI Listed Circadian Sunrise not only controls a host of insects, pathogens and mites, but also helps plants deal with stress.
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“All this stuff is so almost soul-sucking, but when you do the music, it’s soulfilling,” he recalled. “If I had a gig that wore me out totally, that’s when I could sleep. That’s when I felt best.” Now, things are looking up for Swiss Link.
The business is becoming fun again, Huffman said, and customers—including antique shops, surplus stores and specialty shops—are calling. He’s also been amassing new gear and novelty items—such as British Royal Mail carrier bags—and looking forward to moving into a new 20,000-square-foot building. Construction is underway. On a recent walk through his warehouse, Huffman noted a particularly interesting collection he found while on a trip to Italy last year: boxes full of porcelain made for Italian Air Force officers in 1950. He shipped back tea cups, saucers, plates, bowls and egg cups—all of which feature the military branch’s insignia. “This stuff is awesome,” Huffman said. “It’s so much fun to find new, exciting things.” After the fire, Huffman and his wife, Robin, a former member of the Paradise Town Council, moved into a straw bale house in the rolling hills west of Corning. After living in cities and towns, Huffman said the solitude of life Get connected: on a ranch has Swiss Link Military Surplus taken some getting 872-4988 swisslink.com
Swiss Link will move from its current location (shown) on Hegan Lane in south Chico to nearby Midway later this year. PHOTO BY ANDRE BYIK
used to. But there is one comfort: very few trees. He acknowledged he has yet to shake the trauma of the fire and its spread through the pines in Paradise. Huffman considered re-establishing Swiss Link on the Ridge, but he’s approaching his 60th birthday and said joining the years-long rebuild there didn’t make much sense. Plus, he’s looking forward to entrenching himself in the business community in south Chico, where Build.com and Lulus.com have operations. Then there’s the music. Huffman said his goal, by the time he’s 61, is to complete a small bus tour, playing nightly. He’s reacquired instruments and built a small studio. “I’m having time to do some music, which is really good,” he said. “I got all my instruments back. I just did a really fun gig at the Torch Club in Sacramento and discovered I could still do it.” Further, about three months ago—with the help of a friend at Thanksgiving—he had a breakthrough. “The melodies started coming in again,” he said. Huffman has been working on a song since then. It’s incomplete, he said, and the lyrics are a work in progress. But it has a title. “Shine On,” Huffman said. —ANDRE BYIK a nd re b @new srev i ew. c o m
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TrimTech TrimTech was started by a cannabis grower and his wife in 2014 after his blade-free invention proved to be cost-effective, fast, and safe for the cannabis flower. The patented clean air trimming technique separates the unwanted plant matter from your flower in a highly efficient manner, leaving a clean product with great bag appeal. Last year TrimTech processed over 30,000 pounds of cannabis for satisfied clients. Growers are quick to recognize TrimTech for their professionalism as well as their technique, getting crops on the market faster than ever thought possible while maintaining superior quality. The TrimTech service is completely mobile and can go anywhere professional trimming is needed. TrimTech will process both your big and small flowers ensuring you get more value per plant.
• No blades, oils or contaminants. • No bud too small. Need fast cannabis trimming? Then please give TrimTech a call for a free demonstration!
• Discrete mobile service by a small crew— up to 200lbs per day for only $29/pound! • Tests show no THC impact compared to hand trimming.
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Brad Smith
Century21 realtor Realtor Brad Smith with Century21 is local, professional, and trustworthy.
All businesses and organizations with connections to the Paradise Ridge are welcome to join the Paradise Ridge Chamber of Commerce — the premiere location for business listings, events, advocacy, and outreach.
Brad is a Chico State Alumnus, an advocate for the Friends of Bidwell Park, and he also donates his time instructing Jujitsu at Nibukikan Martial Arts Academy. On his days off you can find him paddling on the local lakes with his kids as they learn to enjoy, respect and appreciate the beautiful outdoors.
Membership Benefits
• Visibility in ParadiseChamber.com’s online business directory and Paradise Rising: A Resource Guide for the Ridge • Advocacy - we stay in front of issues for you!
When you think of a down to earth, well rounded resource of Real Estate knowledge remember Brad Smith. Choose the guy that knows and loves this town and believes in our community. Whether you are settling into the Chico area or considering a move, you can rely on Brad to help you list or purchase your home today. No home is too large or small for his professional assistance.
• Rebuild partnerships: Contractors and trades are invited to industry-specific events and appear on a member list at the Permit Center in Paradise • FREE private workspace, wifi and small conference room • Business development programs • Opportunities for visibility and reduced rates at signature PRCoC events
Make the natural choice and choose Brad Smith as your Realtor.
• The satisfaction of partnering with a remarkable community of indomitable pioneers through your tax-deducible dues investment
Building Trust in Our Hometown
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The Paradise Ridge Chamber of Commerce is a voluntary organization of business men and women sharing local pride, professional expertise and commitment to growth. Together, we promote the civic and commercial progress of our community. Membership in the Paradise ridge Chamber of Commerce is an investment in all business on the ridge, and your commitment to a prosperous community. it’s the best advertising value around!
6161 Clark road # 1 • Paradise • Ca • 95969 530.877.9356 • HTTP://www.ParadiseCHaMBer.CoM
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California Regional Theatre CRT is one of the north state’s favorite choices for quality Broadway performance. Established in 2012, this awardwinning theatre company has been named “Broadway West” by critics, receiving rave reviews and bringing over 80 exciting shows to Chico in its brief existence. Owner/Director Bob Maness comes from a 30-year history of working in community and professional theatre, from Los Angeles to San Francisco and now in Chico.
Inspire School of Arts & Sciences Local community is important to CRT who continues to donate thousands of dollars to local Schools and non-profits. Their 2020 season includes, “Little Women”, “West Side Story” and for youth “Willy Wonka” Jr. and “Moana” Jr. For more information and reservations visit crtshows.com.
CRT has several divisions beyond full Broadway shows, including a Black Box venue for intimate performances, and a youth theater academy (CRT KIDS) hosting over 200 students ranging from ages 5- 16! In 2020 CRT expanded adding an additional 10,000 square feet allowing for more classrooms and rehearsal space for it’s performing arts academy; offering private and small group singing, acting and dance classes.
3851 Morrow Ln #7 • ChiCo, CA 95928 800.722.4522 • Crtshows.CoM
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Ten years ago, Faculty and staff from CUSD and Chico State collaborated on the initial design for a locally funded charter school. One that would combine the academic and extracurricular rigor of the larger high schools, with a smaller, more personalized learning environment.
It is Inspire’s goal that students graduate with a vision of their future, motivating them to succeed in post-secondary education and beyond! They firmly believe in the unlimited potential of young folks, and invite you to join them in nurturing and actualizing that potential.
This Charter, called Inspire School of Arts & Sciences, would be motivated by the belief that one size does not fit all students, and, at its core, is a deeply collaborative effort between teachers, parents, students and community members—all dedicated to providing a unique, personalized learning environment in which students are encouraged to explore their interests and develop their talents.
Inspire School of Arts & Sciences offers a wide variety of majors visit there website or give them call for a complete list!
The past ten years have only affirmed what has always known to be true — The model is to be Inspired…
335 W Sacramento avenue • chico 530.891.3090 • WWW.inSpirechico.org
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Larry E. Masula, D.C. DACNB, FABVR, FAFICC
Diplomate American Chiropractic Neurology Board Fellow American Board of Vestibular Rehabilitation Board Fellow Academy of Forensic and Industrial Chiropractic Consultants
Are You Unsteady, Dizzy or Worried About Falling? Ask us for a balance evaluation. Do you know someone suffering from Dizzy spells, Concussion, or Post Stroke and afraid of falling or have fallen in the past? If so, then we may be able to help. At Masula Chiropractic Neurology & Family Wellness, our mission is to “Integrate the best of Chiropractic and Functional Neurological Rehabilitation providing the highest quality of healthcare by the only Board-Certified Chiropractic Neurologist in Butte County. I aim to restore each patient to optimal health and wellness; to recognize the value of all
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I meet; and to give unselfishly my time and talents to our families, associates, and our community.” The practice is family oriented, treating all ages from newborns to those that have already lived a full life. Individualized care plans are developed to help patients restore as much quality of life as possible. I will work to correct the cause of your condition and maintain your health, with you as an active participant. “We Listen… We Care… We Get Results!”
“Plumbers are late (if they even show up at all!) It seems they charge you whatever they feel like, and if there is an issue with the work performed, good luck getting them back out!” This was the image that the Earls set out to change when they opened in the fall of 1998. The Earls believe that by looking at how they conduct business from their customer’s point of view, they can provide the absolute best plumbing experience. A live operator answers the phone 24/7 and appointments are scheduled in a two hour window, 92% of their customers receive same day service, all their technicians wear booties to protect your home, and a complete written quote is given before any work begins.
30 PhiladelPhia drive, Suite a • ChiCo 530.342.6441 • maSulaChiroPraCtiC.Com
“We are proud of our commitment to the environment and offer products and services geared toward energy efficiency.” With goals of complete customer satisfaction, and the health and well-being of their North State Community, the Earls are on the road to success.
530.879.5590 • www.earlsplumbing.net
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Reaching a circulation of over 36,000, we had to make Chico News and Review part of our strategy to reach out to the community. Having been born and raised in this area I feel it’s important to connect and be a part of our community. Being able to share who we are and our commitment is vital. Using the resources of the News and Review allows us to reach more people and business in an economical way. Working with their staff has been helpful in finding out ways to better connect. They are in touch ith the local events and people. Being one of their partners has helped us row and keep current in the area.
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Cal Northern School of Law For the past 37 years, Cal Northern School of Law has provided an affordable quality legal education to residents of the North State. Both Cal Northern’s programs, the Juris Doctor and Master of Legal Studies offer a remarkable educational value. 2019 was a stellar year for Cal Northern! The School’s July 2019 1st Time Taker Bar Pass Rate of 77% not only surpassed the California Accredited Law School (CALS) average of 26% but even surpassed the instate ABA average of 71% and out-of-state average of 73% for 1st Time Takers. Also, in July 2019 the State Bar of California reported Cal Northern’s Five-Year Cumulative Bar Pass Rate of 73.9% as the HIGHEST of all the CALS and in September the law school received a recommendation for Initial Accreditation from regional accreditor, WSCUC. This means the law school will now be eligible to apply to the Department of Education for federal financial aid for its students.
Cal Northern is not only essential to its students but also to the community. Its Self-Help Legal Clinic offered in the Spring assists members of the public who do not have access to an attorney with their family law, small claims and landlord/tenant cases. This Spring the Clinic starts February 6th and runs every Thursday through April 23rd from 7:00-8:30pm.
Get in touch today! • calnorthern.edu • 530.891.6900 FEBRUARY 20, 2020
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original members of the pioneering San Francisco band, by the guitarist and Dave Gil de bassist were there Rubio for the psychedelic Preview: rock explosion that Chico Performances was sparked by their presents Hot Tuna band’s seminal album, electric, Sunday, Surrealistic Pillow, Feb. 23, 7:30 p.m. and its enormous Tickets: $14-$47 and enduring hits, Laxson “White Rabbit” and Auditorium “Somebody to Love.” Chico State But it’s Hot 898-6333 Tuna—the band chicoperformances. com the two started as a Jefferson Airplane side project and has long outlasted the other—that has defined their music careers. In his 2018 autobiography, Been So Long: My Life and Music, released on the cusp of Hot Tuna’s 50th anniversary, Kaukonen reflects on the musical freedom he and Casady found with the group that has featured a revolving cast of 19 other musicians playing a range of acoustic and electric rock, country and blues over the course of its history. “The financial success of the Airplane allowed Jack and me the wiggle room to nurse our young band through its infancy without financial constraints,” Kaukonen wrote. “It was fun and a real relief to be able to just get together with friends and play music without it being a ‘career move.’” 38
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THIS WEEK In comparison to the typical rock memoir that revels in the debauchery of the rich and famous, Kaukonen’s bio is not so controversial. “In the mid- to early 2000s, I had an offer to do a book with somebody else as a co-writer,” said Kaukonen about an earlier attempt at a memoir. “But it became apparent that the publishing company that we had been discussing things with wanted all that salacious stuff. ... As soon as I realized that they wanted me to dish dirt on people that were more famous than myself, I thought I didn’t want to do that.” When he came back to the memoir, he decided to take it on by himself. “For the book, I let the process be my inspiration,” he said. “So once I sat down, I would start out by knowing that I had to spend three hours that day writing. I’d sit down and maybe the first few minutes, it would be labored. But once I got into the flow, I found that I could do it. I found that I really enjoyed the process and was utterly unselfconscious about telling my story.” The book is distinguished by its straightforward honesty about Kaukonen’s journey, with self-examination that explores his addiction and recovery, his troubled first marriage and still-thriving current one, the joy of fatherhood, the creation of his Fur Peace Ranch guitar/songwriting camp and, of course, his time in two notable bands from the history of rock ’n’ roll.
Kaukonen reveals that, in a sense, Hot Tuna was born before it was even Hot Tuna. The seeds were planted during an early Jefferson Airplane gig at the Fillmore East when guitarist/vocalist Paul Kanter asked Kaukonen and Casady to “go play an acoustic tune.” Hot Tuna stayed active alongside Jefferson Airplane until the latter split up in 1972, and continued throughout 1970s, releasing five studio albums and three live releases that decade before starting a hiatus that lasted until 1986. Kaukonen and Casady have kept the group together since then, adding a pair of studio albums and several live releases to the Hot Tuna catalog. These days, Kaukonen’s role at Hot Tuna concerts is that of a bard. In addition to tunes from across the band’s history, sets are rife with material by the band’s influences from the Americana canon—from the ragtime of Jelly Roll Morton to the gospel blues of Blind Willie Johnson—as well as select nuggets plucked from the Jefferson Airplane catalog. With his memoir now in the rear view mirror, Kaukonen is continuing his Hot Tuna journey with Casady and looking forward to what’s next. “When you think about writing a memoir and put down the last period, what do you do? Drop dead? I might want to write something else. I don’t know what it’s going to be about— I’ve already told that story, so I can’t go back.” Ω
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Special Events BEYOND WHITE ENVIRONMENTALISM: Amanda J. Baugh will challenge audience members to rethink their assumptions about what counts as “environmental” based on ethnographic research among white and Latinx Catholics in Los Angeles. Thu, 2/20, 5:30pm. Free. ARTS 112, Chico State. 530-898-5661. csuchico.edu
Theater THE GOOD BODY: One-woman performance of a play by feminist activist Eve Ensler (The Vagina Monologues) that addresses two significant body-related issues: societal values and acceptance. Thu, 2/20, 7:30pm. $14.99. Blue Room Theatre, 139 W. First St. blueroomtheatre.com
RIPE OLIVE DAY Saturday, Feb. 22 Ehmann Home
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ZACH DEPUTY: One-man band out of Georgia with looped vocals, synths and guitar in a groove/island/roots style with no prerecorded backing tracks. Local singer/ songwriter Hannah Jane Kile opens. Sat, 2/22, 7pm. $15-$17. Sierra Nevada Big Room, 1075 E. 20th St. sierranevada.com
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THE GOOD BODY: See Thursday. Sat, 2/22, 7:30pm. $14.99. Blue Room Theatre, 139 W. First St. blueroomtheatre.com
OKLAHOMA!: A full-scale production of the Rogers & Hammerstein classic, presented by Inspire School of Arts and Sciences students. Sat, 2/22, 2pm. $8-$20. CUSD Center for the Arts, 1475 East Ave. (530) 230-7676. inspirechico.org
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Special Events CHICO SPORTSMANS EXPO: Activities for people of all ages who love to hunt, fish and go outside. More than 100 vendors stocked with outdoor gear. Fri, 2/21, 12pm. $5. Silver Dollar Fairgrounds, 2357 Fair St.
FREE CAR SEAT CHECKUP: Stop by and have your car seat inspected by Butte County Public Health and California Highway Patrol. In the parking lot near Outback Steakhouse. Fri, 2/21, 2:30pm. Free. Chico Mall, 1950 E. 20th St.
CHICO SPORTSMANS EXPO: See Friday. Sun, 2/23, 9am. $5. Silver Dollar Fairgrounds, 2357 JOHN MUIR LAWS: The naturalist shares simple and fun techniques you can incorporate into your own recreational nature study, classroom, or family outings. Fri, 2/21, 7pm. Gateway Science Museum, 625 Esplanade.
Music COLT FORD: Athens, Ga., chart-topping country-rapper on tour in support of his album, We The People. Fri, 2/21, 9pm. $30. Tackle Box, 379 E. Park Ave.
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Theater THE GOOD BODY: See Thursday. Fri, 2/21, 7:30pm. $14.99. Blue Room Theatre, 139 W. First St. blueroomtheatre.com
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WE SHALL OVERCOME: Chico Performances presents this celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., with bandleader Damien Sneed bringing together together a living musical and cultural lineage that includes gospel, classical, jazz, Broadway and spirituals. Sat 2/22, 7:30pm. $15-$40. Laxson Auditorium, Chico State, 898-6333. chicoperformances.com
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FREE MOVIE: Call for movie title 891-2762. Sun, 2/23, 2pm. Chico Branch Library, 1108 Sherman Ave. buttecounty.net
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tip, pasta, garlic bread and salad, plus live and silent auctions and a full bar. Sat 2/22, 6pm. $55. Manzanita Place, 1705 Manzanita Ave.
CARLOS MENCIA: LA-based comedian of Comedy Central and Mind of Mencia fame takes the stage. Sat 2/22, 6:30pm. $25. El Rey Theater, 230 W. Second St. elreychico.com
CHICO SPORTSMANS EXPO: See Friday. Sat 2/22, 9am. $5. Silver Dollar Fairgrounds, 2357 Fair St.
RIPE OLIVE DAY: A celebration of the savory fruit at the historical “House that Olives
Built,” including an all-olive buffet. Sat 2/22, 11:30am. Ehmann Home, 1480 Lincoln, Oroville.
Music JOHN MICHAEL MONTGOMERY: Award-winning country artist from Danville, Kent. Sat, 2/22, 8pm. $30-$60. Gold Country Casino & Hotel, 4020 Olive Highway, Oroville. goldcountrycasino.com
FREE LISTINGS! Post your event for free online at www. newsreview.com/calendar, or email the CN&R calendar editor at cnrcalendar@newsreview.com. Deadline for print listings is Wednesday, 5 p.m., one week prior to the issue in which you wish the listing to appear.
HARP TO YOUR HEALTH Motoshi Kosako is a registered nurse, farmer, world-renowned jazz composer and harpist currently based near Sacramento. When he’s not studying music’s effect on physical and mental health or tending to his livestock and organic vegetables, he performs improvised and original music around the globe. He’ll be at Tender Loving Coffee this Sunday (Feb. 23) for brunch. FEBRUARY 20, 2020
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THE MALTEAZERS AUDITIONS: Try out for the local queer-friendly body-positive burlesque troupe. Sun, 2/23, 5:30pm. The Maltese, 1600 Park Ave.
READ ACROSS AMERICA: Take home a book after a day of reading, crafts and games with local educators and fellow community members. Sun, 2/23, 10am. Free. CARD Center, 545 Vallombrosa Ave.
Music BURKE SCHUCHMANN: Chico Chamber Music Society presents Burke Schuchmann, renowned cellist, who will play the first three “Cello Suites” by Bach in the gallery. Admission is $20 or $5/18-under. Sun, 2/23, 2pm. $5-$20. Museum of Northern California Art, 900 Esplanade. 487-7272. monca.org
HOT TUNA: Jorma Kaukonen and Jack Casady’s Jefferson Airplane side project is on tour with old favorites and new tunes in this 50th anniversary electric set presented by Chico Performances. Sun, 2/23, 7:30pm. $15$47. Laxson Auditorium, Chico State, chicoperformances.com
MOTOSHI KOSAKO: Acclaimed jazz harpist from Japan will perform original compositions and improvisations. Mr. Kosako, a registered nurse, also researches sound healing and the effect of music on health. Sun, 2/23, 11am. Tender Loving Coffee, 365 E. Sixth St.
Theater THE GOOD BODY: See Thursday. Sun, 2/23, 2pm. $14.99. Blue Room Theatre, 139 W. First St. blueroomtheatre.com
OKLAHOMA!: See Saturday. Sun, 2/23, 7pm. $8-$20. CUSD Center for the Arts, 1475
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East Ave. (530) 230-7676. inspirechico.org
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CHICO LIVE IMPROV: The Chico Improv Comedy troupe hosts classes at the gallery every Monday Mon, 2/24, 7pm. $5. 1078 Gallery, 1710 Park Ave.
THE CONTESTED LEGACY OF WOMEN’S SUFFRAGE: Lecture by Elisa Wade as a part of the week-long campus-wide celebration of women’s right to vote. Mon, 2/24, 5:30pm. Colusa 100A, Chico State.
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Art 1078 GALLERY: Selections from Memphis and The Wechslers, photography by by Jennifer Brommer. Reception Sat., 2/22, 6-8pm. Through 3/15. Free. 1710 Park Ave. 1078gallery.org
CHICO ART CENTER: Sal Casa, commemorative exhibit featuring abstract and representational paintings and drawings the Chico icon created throughout his career. Through 3/1. 450 Orange St. chicoartcenter.com
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NAKED LOUNGE: Marisa Segovia, local artist showcase. Reception 2/28, 7 p.m. Through 2/29. Free. 118 W. Second St..
THE TURNER: Renaissanced, vurated with history professor Jason Nice and students in Renaissance Civilization: 1300–1550. Through 2/29. Free. Chico State, 530-8984476. theturner.org
GATEWAY SCIENCE MUSEUM: Mission Aerospace, build rockets and paper airplanes, test them for distance and air-dexterity and explore the history of flight, navigation and NASA’s vision for the future. Through 3/3. 625 Esplanade.
HEALING ART GALLERY: Art by Kimberly Rachelle Ranalla, paintings by Northern California Artist and brain tumor survivor. Enloe Regional Cancer Center’s Healing Art Gallery features artists whose lives have been touched by cancer. Through 4/17. Free. 265 Cohasset Road, 530-332-3856. enloe.org
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… The Creative Process, a unique exhibit where the process is the show, with Rachelle Montoya (mixed-media) and Ama Posey (painting) setting up studios and creating new works live. Panel discussion 2/22, 3pm; closing reception 3/8, 5-7pm. Through 3/8. 900 Esplanade.
Museums CHICO CHILDREN’S MUSEUM: Tons of cool stuff for kids to explore including a miniature city, complete with a junior vet clinic, dentist, cafe and farmers’ market, a giant fish tank, multi-sensory room, imagination playground and much more. Check the website for hours and admission information Through 3/25. $7-$9. 325 Main St. chicochildrensmuseum.org
VALENE L. SMITH MUSEUM OF ANTHROPOLOGY: Fire and Water Elements of Change, this exhibit curated by Museum Studies students observes our changing planet from an anthropological perspective, through two major elements: fire and water. Also: Unbroken Traditions Basketweavers of the Meadows-Baker Families in Northern California. Through 5/15. Chico State, 400 W. First St.
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must include references to a character named Karen by who is not in the Robert Speer play. Each also must contain a Review: Fresh Ink, Feb. 14, product placement Blue Room Theatre of some kind, as well as the theme song from the 1959 movie A Summer Place. Oh, and this: Each play will be part of a fictional serial program, The Hand of Fate, that requires the one-acts to have two different endings. The audience will decide which ending to use. These were the writer prompts for the 19th annual edition of Fresh Ink, “the Blue Room Theatre’s own celebration of theatrical creativity,” as the playbill stated. I’d say “mildly deranged entertainment” would be more like it. Take, for example, “The Collectors,” written by Ken Smith (a friend and former CN&R co-worker of mine) and directed by Cohen Morano (who, along with the rest of one-act crew members, had only two weeks to bring the play to life). The “collectors” in this play are two women whose job is picking up dead bodies for transfer to a mortuary. The older of the two (played
by JJ Hunt) is a death-run rookie named Betty who is being trained by their van’s driver, a younger woman played by Sam Lucas. This set-up generates all kinds of morgue humor, with Lucus’ character (she isn’t named at first) having loads of fun at Betty’s expense. “Don’t you go all Cujo and crap,” she says at one point. The most realistic play this year was “Breakaway Chair,” written by Morano and Lucas and directed by Erin Tarabini. It’s centered around Rory (Mia Corrina), who has come home from attending college in England. She and her younger sister Heather (Lola Parks) have a charged relationship, and Rory’s return gives rise to emotional outpourings that draw in their parents (both played by Corrina). It turns out that Rory has dropped out of school to become a slapstick comedian, leaving her girlfriend, Karen, behind. This gives Corrina the opportunity to do some slick slapstick moves, including a pratfall caused by a banana peel. The third play, “The REM Zone,” was written by Pamela Lloyd and directed by Lucas. It features Morano as Daniel, who is plagued by nightmares and seeing a therapist (Heather Rayann, who also played Daniel’s boss, his wife, Sonia, and his daughter, Jessica).
This multiplicity of characters exists because the play—or, rather, Daniel himself—moves freely between a frightening dream state and what he calls “wake fears.” It seems to ask which is real and which is delusion. One of Daniel’s “wake fears” involves his daughter, who died after driving drunk and slamming into a tree and who berates him in dream time for being a bad father. Similarly, his wife wants a divorce, chiding him for being a bad husband. For his part, Daniel wants only to return to his “summer place,” where his daughter is alive, his wife loves him and he no longer is delusional. Will he get there? That, of course, is up to the audience. Hosting The Hand of Fate were Lilia Chavira and CC Maher, who called themselves Cheech and Chong. With help from Martin Chavira, they developed several funny memes that popped up in the plays, including a commercial for Miso Corny breakfast cereal and another for the Savage Days of Summer camp, in which kids learn how to shoot guns, throw axes and play Russian roulette. This annual program runs for only one weekend, but readers can assume the ink will be just as fresh for next season’s 20th anniversary edition. Ω FEBRUARY 20, 2020
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THURSDAY 2/20—WEDNESDAY 2/26 VINTAGE BLUES, SWING AND COUNTRY MUSIC: Live music from local songwriter and multi-instrumentalist LeAnn Cooley with Josh Hegg and Eric Peter. Thu, 2/20, 6pm. Free. Tender Loving Coffee, 365 E. Sixth St.
ROBBIE FULKS Tonight, Feb. 20 Chico Women’s Club
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ALAN RIGG BAND: Celebrate Mardi Gras early with live jazz/blues. Fri, 2/21, 8pm. Free. Unwined Kitchen & Bar, 980 Mangrove Ave., 809-2634.
COLT FORD: Athens, Ga., country rapper on tour in support of his
album, We The People. Fri, 2/21, 9pm. $30. Tackle Box, 379 E. Park Ave.
DIGGIN DIRT & THE GOLD SOULS: Humboldt County soul/groove/ psych jam band plays that funky music. Fri, 2/21, 9pm. $15. Lost on Main, 319 Main St., 892-2445.
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LOCALS-ONLY ROCK SHOW: Comedic ROBBIE FULKS: KZFR presents the Grammy-nominated singer song-
REGGAE NIGHT: Vibes courtesy of Stay
writer from Pennsylvania. Thu, 2/20, 7:30pm. $15. Chico Women’s Club,
Positive Sound DJs and food from Truckaroni. Thu, 2/20, 7pm. The Commons Social Empourium, 2412 Park Ave.
ROAST BATTLE COMEDY: An evening of
592 E. Third St. brownpaper tickets.com
SMASHED SPELLING BEE: If the stan-
stand-up presented by Chico Roast League, pro championship entertainment and verbal insults. Thu, 2/20, 8pm. $5-$10. Studio Inn Lounge, 2582 Esplanade.
dard sober spelling bee is too easy, try your luck in an i-n-e-b-r-i-a-te-d state. $25 prize, plus a medal. Show up before 6:45 pm to participate. Thu, 2/20, 7pm. The Maltese, 1600 Park Ave.
band Legit Supreme, vintage rockers Barrel Aged and brand-new indie group Asleep Awake featuring members of Wanderers & Wolves, Little Black Cloud and others. Fri, 2/21, 8:30pm. $7. The Maltese, 1600 Park Ave.
LUKE SWEENEY’S PEACE MEAL GROUP: Chico ex-pat returns with his new band. Opening sets from Chico singer/songwriters Erin Lizardo and Seth Prinz. Fri, 2/21, 8pm. $7-$12. Tender Loving Coffee, 365 E. Sixth St., 433-0414.
PARTY WITH A PUNK
OPEN MIC: Open mic hosted by Jeff
If you missed Shutups this past July at the Naked Lounge, rejoice. You have a shot at redemption this Friday (Feb. 21) at Duffy’s Tavern. The Oakland indie/ punk duo is touring up to Seattle and down to LA to promote their recent release, Every Day I’m Less Zen. Locals Bad Mana and Sex Hogs II round out a stacked lineup.
Pershing. Fri, 2/21, 7pm. $1. Down Lo, 319 Main St., 966-8342.
ROCKIN’ DOWN THE HIWAY: “The ultimate musical road trip” is one part Doobie Brothers tribute and one part hot-rod love affair. Fri, 2/21, 9:30pm. $5. Feather Falls Casino & Lodge, 3 Alverda Drive, Oroville.
RON ARTIS II & THE TRUTH: KZFR presents renowned Hawaiian soul singer/songwriter. Fri, 2/21, 7:30pm. $18. Chico Women’s Club, 592 E. Third St. brownpapertickets. com
SHUTUPS: Oakland indie punk duo on tour with local support from garage pop/rock merrymakers Bad Mana and Sex Hogs II. Fri, 2/21, 9pm. Duffy’s Tavern, 337 Main St.
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BOB’S COMEDY & MUSIC: Turlock
comedian Taylor Evans headlines supported by Modesto’s Marcus Peveril and local comics Anna Fischer, Dean Simcox and Cameron Ford. Music from local ska-punks Ants In My Eyes Johnson at 10:20 p.m. Sat, 2/22, 7:30pm. $5-$8. The Maltese, 1600 Park Ave.
CARLOS MENCIA: LA-based comedian of Comedy Central and Mind of Mencia
fame takes the stage. Sat, 2/22, 6:30pm. $25. El Rey Theater, 230 W. Second St.
CHICO LATIN ORQUESTA: Live music from the local Afro-Caribbean ensemble, plus cumbia and salsa dancing. Sat, 2/22. $10. Naked Lounge, 118 W. Second St.
COMEDY NIGHT: An evening of stand-up headlined by Michael Cella (Laughs Unlimited, Punch Line) and featuring TJ Hudson, Dillon Collins and Hussein Ali. Hosted by Phil From Chico. Sat,
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2/22, 10pm. $10. Blue Room Theatre, 139 W. First St.
HURRIKANE: LA-based tribute to the legendary hard rock band the Scorpions. Sat, 2/22, 9:30pm. $5. Feather Falls Casino & Lodge, 3 Alverda Drive, Oroville.
JOHN MICHAEL MONTGOMERY: Awardwinning country artist from
Deadline for submissions is Feb. 28 2020.
THIS WEEK: FIND MORE ENTERTAINMENT AND SPECIAL EVENTS ON PAGE 38 RALPH WHITE Saturday, Feb. 22 Blackbird SEE SATURDAY
7pm. $5. Blackbird, 1431 Park Ave.
SUN HOP FAT: Oakland Ethiopian jazz/ funk ensemble on tour. Sat, 2/22, 8pm. Unwined Kitchen & Bar, 980 Mangrove Ave.
SURF NOIR KINGS: The local rockers return with original soul-soothing surf tunes. Sat, 2/22, 7pm. Free. Wine Time, 26 Lost Dutchman Drive., 899-9250.
ZACH DEPUTY: One-man band out of
Danville, Kent. Sat, 2/22, 8pm. $30$60. Gold Country Casino & Hotel, 4020 Olive Highway, Oroville.
JOSH SANDBLOOM: Live music from the local bassist with Mike Mathis. Sat, 2/22, 8pm. Tackle Box, 379 E. Park Ave.
KELLY TWINS DUELING PIANOS: Santa Cruz dueling pianists, twins and
Chico ex-pats return with an all-
request sing-along show. Sat, 2/22, 9pm. Feather Falls Casino & Lodge, 3 Alverda Drive, Oroville.
RALPH WHITE: Solo set from folk/roots multi-instrumentalist and ex-Bad Livers member on tour from Austin. Local support from family band The October Coalition and experimental folk singer/songwriter Fera. Sat, 2/22,
Georgia with looped vocals, synths and guitar in a groove/island/roots style. Local fave Hannah Jane Kile opens. Sat, 2/22, 7pm. $15-$17. Sierra Nevada Big Room, 1075 E. 20th St.
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HOT TUNA: Jorma Kaukonen and Jack Casady’s Jefferson Airplane side project is on tour with old favorites and new tunes in this 50th anniversary electric set presented by
Chico Performances. Sun, 2/23, 7:30pm. $15-$47. Laxson Auditorium, Chico State, chicoperformances. com
MARDI GRAS IMPROV COMEDY: Live improv comedy show presented by CLIC—not even they know what’s going to happen. Sun, 2/23, 7pm. 1078 Gallery, 1710 Park Ave.
DANCE NIGHT: Four lady DJs with large vinyl collections select a fresh slice of wax every Wednesday for your boogie pleasure. Wed, 2/26, 10pm. $1. Duffy’s Tavern, 337 Main St.
DYRK & LAUREL: Local duo performs
Allies Pub, 426 Broadway Ste. 130.
OPEN POETRY READING: Share a poem or spoken word piece—the mic is yours. Wed, 2/26, 5:30pm. Blackbird, 1431 Park Ave.
music from the 1940s through the ’70s jukebox style. Wed, 2/26, 6pm.
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COLD BEER & AMERICA
LAST TUESDAY TRIVIA: Five random
categories. First place gets a prize. Tue, 2/25, 6:30pm. Chico Taproom, 2201 Pillsbury Road, Ste. 114.
Colt Ford answers to no one except for the good Lord up above. The former pro-golferturned-country-rapper preaches patience and understanding among all people in America on his latest releases, We The People, One and Two, and the chart-topping singer/ songwriter hopes his blend of styles can help bring people together. Catch him at the Tackle Box Friday (Feb. 21).
TUESDAY TRIVIA: Trivia hosted by Cameron Ford. Call in after 3:30 p.m. to participate. Tue, 2/25, 6:30pm. Secret Trail Brewing Co., 132 Meyers St., Ste. 120.
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AN EVENING OF MAGIC & MYSTERY:
Chico Magical Arts presents mentalism and magic by comedy magician Dean Waters and mindreader Stephen Chollet. Wed, 2/26, 6pm. $15. Unwined Kitchen & Bar, 980 Mangrove Ave.
THE BIDWELLS: Live music from
local acoustic duo. Wed, 2/26, 6pm. Diamond Steakhouse, 220 W. Fourth St.
M-F 9am-5pm Sat 10am-5pm Sun 10am-4pm
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Reviewers: Meredith J. Cooper, Bob Grimm, Juan-Carlos Selznick and Neesa Sonoquie.
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See review this issue. Pageant Theatre. Not rated.
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Fantasy Island
Jack London’s 1903 novel about the Buck, the once-domesticated dog that find its true nature in the harsh Yukon wilderness, gets a cinematic adaptation with Harrison Ford starring as the dog’s master/companion, gold hunter John Thornton. Cinemark 14, Feather River Cinemas. Rated PG-13.
Decoder (1984)
An intimate character drama set in post-war Russia
Tthatrewards and surprises, not the least of which is while its story (two young women struggling to
his astonishing new film drama from Russia is full of
survive amid the wreckage and devastation of World War II) may sound like pretty standard fare, its quirky way with by the telling of that tale brings a Juan-Carlos Selznick fascinating freshness to the entire proceedings. The plot summary included in the advance publicity for Beanpole is not inaccurate: “1945, Leningrad. WWII has devastated the city, demolishing its buildings Beanpole and leaving its citizens in tatters, Opens Friday, Feb. physically and mentally. Two 21. Starring Viktoria Miroshnichenko, young women search for meaning Vasilisa Perelygina. and hope in the struggle to rebuild Directed by Kantemir their lives amongst the ruins.” Balagov. Pageant That summary sets the scene Theatre. Not rated. well enough, but the multifaceted brilliance of Beanpole mostly emerges in the (often paradoxical, sometimes mystifying) details of character and action. There are at least six or seven oddly puzzling characters, including the two protagonists, and a cast of offbeat performers to play them. Director/co-writer Kantemir Balagov and his lead actors produce a kind of visual essay on the ambiguities of a person’s smile, all the while putting it to richly ironic use in the key characterizations. It’s also an oblique sort of love story with a passel of smaller love stories attached, all of them under the
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duress of ferociously unfortunate circumstances. And those love stories are variously entangled with several stinging little dramas of marriage, parenting and surrogates for both. A crumbling patriarchy is part of it as well, while a wounded matriarchal authority seems in rather ambivalent ascendancy. The two friends at the heart of the story are Iya (Viktoria Miroshnichenko) and Masha (Vasilisa Perelygina). Both have seen action as soldiers in the Russian army, and both have returned home to Leningrad, where Iya is working in a hospital and fitfully recovering from shell shock. Iya, nicknamed “Beanpole” because she is skinny and very tall, is the title character, but Masha is the more commanding of the two, and the most central and complex of the film’s many fighters, lovers and survivors. An infant son and an intermittent drama of surrogate mothers are crucial to the relationship of Masha and Iya. Failed courtships and brutally comical sex scenes are part of the action as well. Other character standouts include Igor Shirokov as Sasha, the schlemiel-like suitor of Masha; Andrey Bykov as Nikolay Ivanovich, the war-weary physician who gets intimately involved with Iya; Konstantin Balakirev as Stepan, a gravely wounded soldier who wishes for a quick death; and Kseniya Kutepova as Lyubov Petrovna, Sasha’s imperious and somewhat Masha-like mother. Ω
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Dolittle
Screenwriter (Traffic) and director Stephen Gaghan has crafted this vehicle for Robert Downey Jr. to play the famous doctor who could talk to animals from Hugh Lofting’s classic children’s books. Cinemark 14, Feather River Cinemas. Rated PG.
Brahms: The Boy 2
In this sequel to supernatural horror flick The Boy (2016), there’s a reason why the creepy doll found on the grounds of a creepy estate looks “lifelike.” Cinemark 14, Feather River Cinemas. Rated PG-13.
Love from the rubble
Martin Lawrence) reunite to fight a cartel mob boss. Cinemark 14, Feather River Cinemas. Rated R.
The theme of the Pageant’s February Late Show series is “Destroy All Movies: The Cinema of Punk.” Each Friday and Saturday night at 10 p.m., a new punk-informed flick will be presented. This week (Feb. 21-22): Decoder, a cyberpunk cult classic from Germany. Pageant Theatre. Not rated.
Impractical Jokers: The Movie
The TruTV hidden-camera dare/prank/improv show gets the big-screen treatment. Cinemark 14. Rated PG-13.
The Woman Who Loves Giraffes
Before Jane Goodall and Dian Fossey studied chimps and gorillas, respectively, Anne Innis Dagg journeyed to South Africa to study and write about giraffes; this documentary traces her career as a zoologist and trailblazing feminist. Pageant Theatre. Not rated.
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1917
Sam Mendes’ sprawlingly detailed war film intrigues, above all, as a relatively simple and intimate tale told in spectacularly large-scale terms. Its plotline, in a nutshell, has two youthful British soldiers carrying a crucial set of orders through the labyrinthian trenches of a World War I “no man’s land” in hopes of preventing the likely massacre of two battalions. Lance Corporal Blake (played by Dean-Charles Chapman) and Lance Corporal Schofield (George MacKay) are longtime pals who follow orders with increasing fervor, even or maybe especially with the mounting indications that they and all their comrades are in way over their heads. The film’s main claims to some kind of greatness have to do with the ways in which the story of the pair’s battlefield journey is mounted. Mendes and ace cinematographer Roger Deakins keep their camera in close proximity to the two principals, and in the process create the impression of one long continuous take as Blake and Schofield trek through terrain that is by turns gruesomely confining and desolatingly expansive. It’s a fascinatingly operatic duet between the parallel battlefield journeys of Schofield and Blake on the one hand, and of Deakins’ camera on the other. Cinemark 14. Rated R —J.C.S.
Bad Boys for Life
In this third installment in the trilogy, the buddy-cop duo (played by Will Smith and
Julia Louis-Dreyfus and Will Ferrell star in this comedy about a married couple whose relationship is thrown into turmoil during a ski trip with their kids. Cinemark 14, Feather River Cinemas. Rated R. A horror rendition of the 1970s/80s TV series where guests’ fantasies turn into real-life nightmares. Cinemark 14, Feather River Cinemas. Rated PG-13.
Harley Quinn: Birds of Prey
This latest offering from the DC Comics Extended Universe follows up Suicide Squad (2016), and finds the unhinged badass Harley Quinn (Margot Robbie) teaming with a new crew, an all-female band of superheroes trying to rescue a young girl from the Black Mask (Ewan McGregor). Cinemark 14, Feather River Cinemas. Rated R.
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Parasite
The latest film from South Korean auteur Bong Joon-ho (which just won Oscars for Best Picture, Best Director and Best Screenplay) is a savagely farcical comedy/ drama with a whiplash streak of social commentary and a few stinging touches of horror film and theater of the absurd running through it. Its central story concerns the mutual misadventures of two families, one poor and the other wealthy. The downat-the-heels members of the Kim family live in a squalid basement apartment and are mostly unemployed. They’re indifferently educated, lacking in marketable skills, and not particularly attentive to ambition or any other bourgeois values. But they do have a certain roguish flair for forgery and the role-playing of con artists, and that’s what soon brings them all into the lives of the very well-heeled Park family. An air of rowdy comedy prevails through most of this, but the harsh contrasts between poverty and wealth bode ill right from the start, and the signs that all this probably won’t end well really start to kick in when we (and the Kims) discover that there’s yet another family and yet another basement dwelling in this story and in the palatial “modernistic” house that is its main setting. Cinemark 14. Rated PG-13 —J.C.S.
The Photograph
A love story about a journalist (LaKeith Stanfield) who who falls for the daughter (Issa Rae) of the famous photographer about whom he’s writing a posthumous feature. Cinemark 14, Feather River Cinemas.. Rated PG-13.
Sonic the Hedgehog
James Marsden and Jim Carrey star in this live-action/animated adaptation of the famous video game, with Ben Schwartz (Parks and Recreation) voicing the title character. Cinemark 14, Feather River Cinemas. Rated PG-13.
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The porters and pastry High Water Brewing in Lodi porters of Secret Trail. makes the classic Campfire Photo courtesy oF secret Stout. Reportedly brewed with trail brewing co. more than 2 tons of graham cracker meal per batch, the beer is an ode to s’mores. Coronado Brewing Co. in San Diego makes a German chocolate cake stout. Oskar Blues and Cigar City recently collaborated to make Bamburana, an imperial stout aged in whiskey and brandy barrels with dates, figs and “spirals” of Amburana wood. At Marin Brewing Co., brewer Arne Johnson says he prefers “non-pastry stouts.” His Marin Airporter chocolate porter is “the closest thing” to a pastry stout that he makes, he says. Indeed, lacking the comical, almost absurd additions of things like cheesecake and ice cream, the beer doesn’t quite qualify. Which is fine. After all, pastry stouts aren’t for everyone. To some purists, rich, dessert-like black beers are a bit too much, if not overwhelming. Mike Altman, owner of Iron Springs Pub and Brewery in Fairfax, says he likes chocolate stouts, but not sweet ones. “If we were going to brew anything like a pastry stout, we might use a really nice Belgian baking chocolate, but no sweetener,” he says. How to define a pastry stout isn’t clear, as the beers do not constitute a recognized “style” defined by the Beer Judge Certification Program, which catalogs every beer style and describes in detail the components and criteria essential to each. Today, in the informal origin period for the pastry stout, just about any black beer with at least two added ingredients that pump up sweetness and flavor seem to fit the bill. While some beer types that trend into wild popularity eventually die out, others go mainstream. (The best recent example is the hazy IPA.) For pastry stouts, another year or two will probably tell whether they’re here to stay, or are just another passing wave in the endlessly creative sea of craft beer. Ω
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Chili peppers, for example, sharply confront by Alastair Bland just about every other flavor element in a beer. Salt can settle the acidity of a sour beer. Even the bitter hops in beer are meant to offset the sweetness of sugary malt. But other times, ingredients are added to amplify a beer’s flavors, and this method could hardly be better demonstrated than with one particular style now trending: pastry stouts. They may sound over-the-top, and often they are—sweet, tar-black stouts or porters blown up with additions of chocolate, caramel, molasses, marshmallows, maple syrup, dried fruit and other sweet, sticky ingredients. Pastry stouts frequently are brewed in explicit themes of brownies, crème brulee and chocolate peanut-butter candies. Other pastry stouts are taken more in the direction of milky, fudgy beverages. In Chico, Secret Trail Brewing Co. has embraced the style by using its Baltic porter as the base. Variations have included the Peanut Butter on My Baltic, Tiramasu Baltic porter and the Choconut pastry Baltic porter (currently on tap and in bottles) with added chocolate and coconut. Pond Farm Brewing in San Rafael recently released its first pastry stout—a beer brewed in collaboration with Johnny Doughnuts to emulate the Bay Area chain’s chocolate salted caramel old-fashioned doughnut. The beer’s recipe incorporates the doughnut shop’s proprietary spice blend, plus vanilla beans, cacao nibs and lactose, and is available on tap at the brewery and in cans. Fieldwork Brewing Co. has built some of its reputation on brewing these sorts of luscious, rich stouts, often with milk, coconut and/or chocolate—like Eliza, billed as a New Orleans iced coffee imperial milk stout; Luke’s Diner, a coffee maple stout; and The Baker, a double brownie stout.
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Oh, deep in my heart, I do believe, we shall overcome, some day
MLK For More than a day Chico Performances is putting the history in
Black History Month. One of most respected bandleaders/musicians in the country, damien sneed, will conduct a choir and band for a program titled We shall overcome: a Celebration of dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Saturday (Feb. 22), at Laxson auditorium.
The show is billed as “a living lineage of music and culture” that will “showcase a repertoire from across the African-American music traditions that electrified generations of civil rights activists and defenders with interwoven spoken word from Dr. King’s recorded speeches.” The prodution is part of a tour to coincide with the release of Sneed and Damien Sneed company’s We Shall Overcome compilation of songs across many genres—jazz, gospel, classical, Broadway tunes, pop—that are featured in the show (check the groovy rendition of simon & Garfunkel’s “Bridge Over Troubled Water”).
hitting the MarKs Congrats to Chico High school theater students for picking up awards at the Junior Theater Festival in Sacramento earlier this month (Feb. 7-9). A press release for the event announced that the Chico High group brought “fantastic energy, specific and honest storytelling, and fun choreography” to its performance of Legally Blonde The Musical JR., winning the Excellence in Acting award, while student Brenna Murray took home Outstanding Performance by an Individual Performer. And though cheerleading isn’t normally on my radar, I want to give a shout out to the crosstown Pleasant Valley High squads for getting second place in both a national varsity competition in Orlando, Fla. (Feb. 7-9) and a national junior varsity competition in Anaheim (Feb. 14-16). (My niece being a flyer on the PV JV squad might have something to do with my sudden interest. Congrats, Lily Post!) deVotions
• Hot show alert: I can’t decide if this show gets a “Duuude!” or a “Daaaang!” The Big Room at sierra nevada Brewing Co. recently announced a killer two-artist bill on March 2 that includes the man, Chris Conley—frontman for emo/melodic-punk posterboys saves the day (and Jamie Drake current Chico resident)—playing an acoustic set. Joining him is the amazing Jamie drake, an LA singer/songwriter with a powerhouse voice who recently released her debut, Everything is Fine, a gorgeous slice of ornate modern folk. • The younger has landed: This one gets a “Daaaaaaamn!!!” Even though I’ve already grown accustomed to the embarrassment of beer riches Chico now enjoys thanks to the re-introduction of Russian River Brewing Co. products to our area, I was shocked and stoked to see that the rarest of the Santa Rosa brewery’s beers is going to land in Chico. This Friday (Feb. 21), starting at 3 p.m., Pliny the younger—the beloved triple IPA (and cousin to double IPA Pliny the Elder) that’s available only in February and almost exclusively at the brewery—will be tapped at Burgers & Brew. Supplies are very limited, only 5 ounce pours will be served. Though it’s a first-come firstserved deal, presale tickets (good for one pour) will be available that day. See you at the bar!
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GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Have you
ever dropped out of the daily grind for a few hours or even a few days so as to compose a master plan for your life? The coming weeks will be an excellent time to give yourself that necessary luxury. According to my analysis, you’re entering a phase when you’ll generate good fortune for yourself if you think deep thoughts about how to create your future. What would you like the story of your life to be on March 1, 2025? How about March 1, 2030? And March 1, 2035? I encourage you to consult your soul’s code and formulate an inspired, invigorating blueprint for the coming years. Write it down!
CANCER (June 21-July 22): Cancerian
novelist William Makepeace Thackeray (1819–1875) is famous for Vanity Fair, a satirical panorama of 19th century British society. The phrase “Vanity Fair” had been previously used, though with different meanings, in the Bible’s book of Ecclesiastes, as well as in works by John Bunyan and St. Augustine. Thackeray was lying in bed near sleep one night when the idea flew into his head to use it for his own story. He was so thrilled, he leaped up and ran around his room chanting, “Vanity Fair! Vanity Fair!” I’m foreseeing at least one epiphany like this for you in the coming weeks. What area of your life needs a burst of delicious inspiration?
LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Who loves you best? Which of your allies and loved ones come closest to seeing you and appreciating you for who you really are? Of all the people in your life, which have done most to help you become the soulful star you want to be? Are there gem-like characters on the peripheries of your world that you would like to draw nearer? Are there energy drains that you’ve allowed to play too prominent a role? I hope you’ll meditate on questions like these in the coming weeks. You’re in a phase when you can access a wealth of useful insights and revelations about how to skillfully manage your relationships. It’s also a good time to reward and nurture those allies who have given you so much.
VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Doom and
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gloom dominate the forecasts made by many prophets. They experience perverse glee in predicting, for example, that all the rain forests and rivers will be owned by greedy corporations by 2050, or that extraterrestrial invaders who resemble crocodiles will take control of the U.S. government “for the good of the American people,” or that climate change will eventually render chocolate and bananas obsolete. That’s not how I operate. I deplore the idea that it’s only the nasty prognostications that are interesting. In that spirit, I make the following forecasts: The number of homeless Virgos will decrease dramatically in the near future, as will the number
by rob brezsny of dreamhome-less Virgos. In fact, I expect you will experience extra amounts of domestic bliss in the coming months. You may feel more at home in the world than ever before.
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22):
I don’t require everyone I learn from to be an impeccable saint. If I vowed to draw inspiration only from those people who flawlessly embody every one of my ethical principles, there’d be no one to be inspired by. Even one of my greatest heroes, Martin Luther King Jr., cheated on his wife and plagiarized parts of his doctoral dissertation. Where do you stand on this issue? I bet you will soon be tested. How much imperfection is acceptable to you?
SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Scorpio
comedian John Cleese co-founded the troupe Monty Python more than 50 years ago, and he has been generating imaginative humor ever since. I suggest we call on his counsel as you enter the most creative phase of your astrological cycle. “This is the extraordinary thing about creativity,” he says. “If you just keep your mind resting against the subject in a friendly but persistent way, sooner or later you will get a reward from your unconscious.” Here’s another one of Cleese’s insights that will serve you well: “The most creative people have learned to tolerate the slight discomfort of indecision for much longer, and so, just because they put in more pondering time, their solutions are more creative.”
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21):
Sagittarian philosopher Baruch Spinoza (1632–1677) developed a vigorous and expansive vision. That’s why he became a leading intellectual influence in the era known as the Enlightenment. But because of his inventive, sometimes controversial ideas, he was shunned by his fellow Jews and had his books listed on the Catholic Church’s Index of Forbidden Books. Understandably, he sometimes felt isolated. To compensate, he spent lots of time alone taking wide-ranging journeys in his imagination. Even if you have all the friends and social stimulation you need, I hope you will follow his lead in the coming weeks—by taking wide-ranging journeys in your imagination. It’s time to roam and ramble in inner realms.
CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19):
“Absolute reason expired at eleven o’clock last night,” one character tells another in Henrik Ibsen’s play Peer Gynt. I’m happy to report that a different development is on the verge of occurring for you. In recent days, there may have been less than an ideal amount of reason and logic circulating in your world. But that situation will soon change. The imminent outbreak of good sense, rigorous sanity and practical wisdom will be quite tonic. Take advantage of this upcoming grace period. Initiate bold actions that are well-grounded in objective rather than subjective truth.
AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18):
Renowned Aquarian composer Franz Schubert (1797–1828) created more than 700 compositions, some of which are still played by modern musicians. Many of his works were written on and for the piano—and yet he was so poor that he never owned a piano. If there has been a similar situation in your life—a lack of some crucial tool or support due to financial issues—I see the coming weeks as being an excellent time to set in motion the plans that will enable you to overcome and cure that problem.
PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): In 1908,
British playwright W. Somerset Maugham reached the height of success. Four of his plays were being performed concurrently in four different London theaters. If you were ever in your life going to achieve anything near this level of overflowing popularity or attention, I suspect it would be this year. And if that’s a development you would enjoy and thrive on, I think the coming weeks will be an excellent time to set your intention and take audacious measures.
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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following persons are doing business as BRAIN-FRIENDLY DYNAMICS, COLLABORATIVE COMMONS, WINTER CONSULTING at 101 Risa Way #94 Chico, CA 95973. BRAIN-FRIENDLY DYNAMICS 101 Risa Way #94 Chico, CA 95973. This business is conducted by a Corporation. Signed: SCOTT S. WINTER, PRESIDENT Dated: February 4, 2020 FBN Number: 2020-0000136 Published: February 13,20,27, March 5, 2020
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person is doing business as CHICO PROPERTY REPORTS SERVICE at 15 Terrace Drive Chico, CA 95926. GARY E DAVIDSON 15 Terrace Drive, Chico, CA 95926. This business is conducted by an Individual. Signed: GARY DAVIDSON Dated: January 23, 2020 FBN Number: 2020-0000086 Published: February 13,20,27, March 5, 2020
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following persons are doing business as NORCAL FISH AND FOWL GUIDE SERVICE at 1855 Jeni Ann Ct Durham, CA 95938. NORCAL FISH AND FOWL INC PO Box 846 Durham, CA 95938. This business is conducted by a Corporation. Signed: JEFF GONZALES, OWNER Dated: February 7, 2020 FBN Number: 2020-0000151 Published: February 13,20,27, March 5, 2020
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following persons are doing business as WHITE GLOVE CLEANING SERVICE at 3147 Chico Ave Chico, CA 95928. WHITE GLOVE CLEANING SERVICE INC 3147 Chico Ave Chico, CA 95928. This business is conducted by a Corporation. Signed: TERESA CONTRERAS, OWNER Dated: February 7, 2020 FBN Number: 2020-0000150 Published: February 13,20,27, March 5, 2020
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person is doing business as RING OF FIRE RANCHERO at 13610 Doe Mill Road Forest Ranch, CA 95942. BRIAN MCKNIGHT PO Box 980 Forest Ranch, CA 95942. This business is conducted by this Legal Notice continues
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an Individual. Signed: BRIAN MCKNIGHT Dated: February 7, 2020 FBN Number: 2020-0000154 Published: February 13,20,27, March 5, 2020
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person is doing business as BE YOUR CHANGE WELLNESS at 1731 Mangrove Ave Chico, CA 95926. LORA LYNNE JOHNSON 243 W 1st Ave Chico, CA 95926. This business is conducted by an Individual. Signed: LORA JOHNSON Dated: February 10, 2020 FBN Number: 2020-0000159 Published: February 13,20,27, March 5, 2020
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following persons are doing business as LOOK AHEAD VETERINARY SERVICES at 1451 Clark Rd Oroville, CA 95965. KAYLA LUI INC 1451 Clark Rd Oroville, CA 95965. This business is conducted by a Corporation. Signed: KAYLA LUI, PRESIDENT Dated: February 7, 2020 FBN Number: 2020-0000153 Published: February 13,20,27, March 5, 2020
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME - STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT The following persons have abandoned the use of the fictitious businesss name LOOK AHEAD VETERINARY SERVICES at 1451 Clark Rd Oroville, CA 95965. MICHELE C WEAVER, DVM AND CRAIG A BROWN, DVM, INC. 1451 Clark Rd Oroville, CA 95965. This business was conducted by a Corporation. Signed: MICHELE WEAVER, PRESIDENT Dated: February 7, 2020 FBN Number: 2019-0000348 Published: February 13,20,27, March 5, 2020
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME - STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT The following persons have abandoned the use of the fictitious business name LITTLE LOVES CHILDCARE SERVICES LLC at 2220 Notre Dame Boulevard Apt 5 Chico, CA 95928. LITTLE LOVES CHILDCARE SERVICES LLC 2220 Notre Dame Boulevard Apt 5 Chico, CA 95928. This business was conducted by a Limited Liability Company. Signed: SCHYLAR AIELLO, FOUNDER AND COORDINATOR Dated: January 9, 2020 FBN Number: 2019-0000955 Published: February 20,27, March 5,12, 2020
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person is doing business as CALIBEEONFIRE, FROZENFIREFIGHTER, ONECOMMONCENT, THE CONVEX CAVE at 1491 E 1st Ave Chico, CA this Legal Notice continues
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95926. TROY SCOTT CARTER 1491 E 1st Ave Chico, CA 95926. This business is conducted by an Individual. Signed: TROY CARTER Dated: February 11, 2020 FBN Number: 2020-0000172 Published: February 20,27, March 5,12, 2020
FICITTIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person is doing business as CHICOS BEST, HAPPY REGGAE, MYSTIC ROOTS BAND, STAY POSITIVE PRODUCTIONS, STAY POSITIVE SOUND at 1441 Park Ave Chico, CA 95928. DAYNA WYMAN 738 Picaso Ln Chico, CA 95926. This business is conducted by an Individual. Signed: DAYNA WYMAN Dated: February 7, 2020 FBN Number: 2020-0000157 Published: February 20,27, March 5,12, 2020
FICITTIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following persons are doing business as PINE CREEK FLOWERS at 2506 Oak Way Chico, CA 95973. EMMA HARRIS 2506 Oak Way Chico, CA 95973. CRAIG PILUSO 2506 Oak Way Chico, CA 95973. This business is conducted by a Married Couple. Signed: EMMA P HARRIS Dated: February 3, 2020 FBN Number: 2020-0000132 Published: February 20,27, March 5,12, 2020
NOTICES ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name: GINA LYNN HIDAHL Proposed name: GINA MEADOWS THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING Date: March 18, 2020 Time: 9:00 AM Dept: TBA Room: TBA The address of the court is: Butte County Superior Court 1775 Concord Ave Chico, CA 95928 Signed: ROBERT A. GLUSMAN Dated: January 24, 2020 Case Number: 20CV00192 Published: February 6,13,20,27, 2020
ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner LORD LEE filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name: LORD LEE Proposed name: CHAENGKHIONGCI TZE LEE THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING Date: March 25, 2020 Time: 9:00 AM Dept: TBA Room: TBA The address of the court is: Butte County Superior Court 1775 Concord Ave Chico, CA 95928 Signed: ROBERT A. GLUSMAN Dated: January 27, 2020 Case Number: 20CV00225 Published: February 6,13,20,27, 2020
ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner VIVIAN FAHLGREN GARABEDIAN filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name: VIVIAN FAHLGREN GARABEDIAN Proposed name: VIVIAN BRANNVALL FAHLGREN THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING Date: March 25, 2020 Time: 9:00 AM 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: January 29, 2020 Case Number: 20CV00263 Published: February 6,13,20,27, 2020 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner SIERRA MARIE WATSON filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name: this Legal Notice continues
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PETITION NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE CATHLEEN VINCENT To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of: CATHLEEN LAWSON, CATHLEEN AYERS, and CATHLEEN VINCENT A Petition for Probate has been filed by: SHANN PUSTEJOVSKY in the Superior Court of California, County of Butte. The Petition for Probate requests that: SHANN PUSTEJOVSKY be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. The petition requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal this Legal Notice continues
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ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner TRACY NICOLE HOLCOMB filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name: TRACY NICOLE HOLCOMB Proposed name: TRACY NICOLE THOMAS 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
ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner JENNIFER LYNN ORILEY filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name: JENNIFER LYNN ORILEY Proposed name: JENNIFER LYNN LYON THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING Date: April 15, 2020 Time: 9:00 AM Dept: TBA Room: TBA The address of the court is: Butte County Superior Court 1775 Concord Ave Chico, CA 95928 Signed: ROBERT A. GLUSMAN Dated: February 13, 2020 Case Number: 20CV00411 Published: February 20,27, March 5,12, 2020
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: March 10, 2020 Time: 9:00 a.m. Dept: TBA 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. Petitioner: 7 Mary Jo Place Oroville, CA 95965 Case Number: 20PR00047 Published: February 13,20,27, 2020
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ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner MOMNA AMER filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name: MOMNA AMER Proposed name: MONA WILSON THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING Date: March 18, 2020 Time: 9:00 AM 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: January 27, 2020 Case Number: 20CV00208 Published: February 13,20,27, March 5,2020
name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING Date: March 25, 2020 Time: 9:00 AM 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: January 31, 2020 Case Number: 20CV00292 Published: February 13,20,27, March 5,2020
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SIERRA MARIE WATSON Proposed name: VICTORIA ROSE LANES THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING Date: March 11, 2020 Time: 9:00 AM 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: January 15, 2020 Case Number: 20CV00093 Published: February 13,20,27, March 5,2020
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