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e’ve got lists! Goin’ Chico is the Chico News & Review’s annual intro to the city for new students (and a refresher for those who’ve been here for a while). For the 2017 edition, we’ve curated a few lists— must-do’s, best bites, insider tips, etc.—to hasten your assimilation to living well in our fun little Nor Cal oasis.

Think of this guide as your introduction.

There are many ways of “Goin’ Chico,” and as the school year progresses, make a habit of picking up the free CN&R every Thursday to stay on top of all the rest of the music, news, arts and other activities s g in t e Gfrroem Chico’s happening in town.

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f you’re looking for an upperclassman to get advice from on navigating your first year at Chico State, you could hardly do better than Dylan Gray. The senior political science major came to Chico from Morningside High School in Inglewood and has since played an active role at the Cross-Cultural Leadership Center and on the Student Affairs Diversity Committee. He just finished up a year as the Associated Students commissioner of diversity affairs and was elected to the post of A.S. president for 2017-18.

Just out of high school, Gray got the chance to meet with President Barack Obama. The experience was inspirational for Gray, who says that, after he graduates from Chico State, he plans to go to law school. The goal is to start his own practice and eventually run for political office.

Gray sat down with the CN&R in a lounge in the Bell Memorial Union to offer advice on making the most of your time in Chico.

any tipS for DoinG Well aCaDeMiCally?

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I wish someone would’ve told me this: There are so many student services available, tailored to every single student.

And if there is not a student service you feel you can connect to, then A.S. will create a student service [for you]. First, come to the BMU, come to the second floor, speak to a representative and get involved. Get connected.

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The more students feel connected to our campus, the more overall student success improves. So, if you find that person you can study with … and not just study with but who you can hang out with and talk personal with, that is when you can overall feel comfortable at Chico State. And that’s when students can thrive. Get involved some way, somehow.

What’S the biGGeSt aDJuStMent you haD to Make after MovinG to ChiCo? I had a culture shock, definitely.

Los Angeles is a melting pot. The city is all I knew—concrete jungle.

So, it was just hard for me to get used to the small-town feeling.

But, on the other hand, you come to grow and appreciate that. You’ll walk down the street and people are saying hello to you. That vibe and that energy that you get from other people is something that I’ve come to truly value.

My first two years, [it] was the Cross-Cultural Leadership Center, definitely. They have their quiet hours and things like that, but also someone will see you doing your work and they’ll say, “Oh, what class are you taking?” That’s that connection that I’m talking about.

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There are events like that going on all throughout the semester.

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La Familia’s fantastic, although I’ve been transitioning from the burritos to the papusas there. Oh! Fantastic!

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… you’re not 50 percent partying and 50 percent academics. That’s the key to failure. More time should be devoted to your academics.

Time management is very crucial.

That new Parkside Tap House [300 Main St.] … is a great place to go hang out with friends. They have little lawn games and things like that. But, primarily, I’m going to have to say campus. Something’s always going on. I just hosted the International Festival on the Kendall

First and foremost, if no one else does, believe in yourself. Seek out those resources. Have confidence in everything that you do. Believe in yourself and dream big, because, truly and honestly—and I’m a testament to this—anything is possible here at Chico State. Coming from Inglewood, I did not think that I was going to be student body president, but here I am today. l

whAt’S your fAvorite thinG About ChiCo? Most favorite would have to be the hikes—the fresh air, the natural everything. You don’t get this where I’m from. You have to drive an hour or so away to do all that, but Bidwell Park is right in our backyard.

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TUBE THE SAC Because Chico’s a residential campus, it’s easy to forget that the state’s largest river is right in our backyard. One of our favorite ways to beat the heat is to rent a tube and float on the waterway, from nearby Hamilton City to Scotty’s Landing.

Alcohol is prohibited along that stretch on Labor Day weekend, but you can imbibe other times. Just take it easy. The river may not look dangerous, but the downed trees (called “strainers”) have the potential to pull you under. Look ahead to avoid them. Also, the water is really cold—like 60 degrees. Bring sunscreen, plenty of water and a snack. Buy a burger and fries at Scotty’s before you head back to town.

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GET A SCOOP (OR THREE) If you think your hometown ice cream shop is great, wait till you try Shubert’s. This old-timey purveyor of sweet treats crafts its “Chico famous” varieties, including several seasonal options, in small batches.

We’re partial to the Chico Mint—a milk-chocolatey cream with pieces of Shubert’s signature homemade green mint candy scattered throughout. Other favorites: Turtle, Black Cherry, Cookie Dough—heck, they’re all delicious. Seriously, though, try the Chico Mint.

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RIDE THE BULL When you hit 21 and can finally explore Chico’s bar scene, you’ll quickly settle into the places where you feel most comfortable. At least once after becoming legal, you have to check out downtown’s cowboy bar,

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take a dip Chico in the summer is hot—like, volcanically hot—and you’ll inevitably need some relief. Rather than standing next to the producemisting system in the grocery store, look to one of the many swimming holes along Big Chico Creek, Butte Creek and the Feather River. In addition to the classic concrete swimming hole called Sycamore Pool at One-Mile Recreation Area in Lower Bidwell Park, refreshing dips are to be had at Bear and Salmon holes in Upper Park and the flumes in Paradise. This way, you won’t get yourself banned from Safeway. www.bidwellpark.org

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The Butcher Shop: www.facebook.com/ TheButcherShopChico Blue Room Theatre: 139 W. First St., www.blueroomtheatre.com

hit the MaRketS You’re probably used to shopping at big-name stores for things like produce, bread, eggs, nuts, meat and wine. But you can pick up all of those things—and much more (jewelry, pottery, candy, cut flowers)—at Chico’s farmers’ markets. We have two favorites. First, there’s the year-round market each Saturday morning. It’s your best bet for foodstuffs and cool knickknacks, though it also has great options for prepared food (Guzzetti’s Indian Food is to die for!). The other is the seasonal Thursday Night Market, from April through September. It also offers produce and other edibles, including a nice selection of food trucks, but it has a more carnival-like feel.

Chico Certified Farmers’ Market: Saturday, 7:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Second and Wall streets. Thursday Night Market: April through September, 6-9 p.m., downtown Chico (Broadway, from Second to Fifth streets).

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The Butcher Shop: theater at its freakiest.

Meet chico in the plaza The City Plaza is Chico’s meeting place, and throughout the year it’s host to a range of free, public events that get to the heart of our community. The big-ticket items include the weekly Friday Night Concerts and Thursday Night Market that happen during the good-weather months. But some of the most interesting events are the weird one-offs, most notably the Pumpkinhead endurance contest, hosted by local radio station Z-Rock during Halloween season, wherein contestants try to outlast each other while standing still with a carved pumpkin over their heads.

That’s the good stuff.

enjoy weiRd theateR Chico’s funky side is perhaps best exemplified in its community theater productions. And the funkiest of them all is without a doubt the annual Butcher Shop theater fest. On Labor Day weekend, local thespians and visiting ex-pats stage a free happening in the orchards south of town, with original avant garde one-acts sharing stages with local art and music. The Butcher Shop’s freaky nature can be traced back to the beginnings of downtown’s Blue Room Theatre, the black-box space above Collier Hardware that stages modern and contemporary works year round. Step C h i c o N e w s & R e v i e w • Goin’ chico 2017

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ViSit the motherShip Chico’s Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. may be a giant in the craft beer industry now, but the brewery has surprisingly humble roots. Back in the 1970s, founder Ken Grossman spent months driving through rural farming communities trying to find scraps of stainless steel tanks, which he then repurposed into custom-built brewing equipment.

You’ll learn all about Grossman’s early days when you take one of several tours offered by the brewery (which include beer samples if you’re of age).

The brewhouse and sustainability tours are free, but you have to call ahead to reserve your spot.

1075 E. 20th St., 899-4776, www.sierranevada.com

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7 ways to bust a gut … WITHOUT BUSTING YOUR WALLET

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hico is very much a college town, with a lot of food options. But not all cheap meals are the same. The trick is finding the places where quality meets value. With that in mind, here are seven ways to bust a gut ... without busting your wallet.

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campus is one of Chico’s best pizza parlors, Celestino’s New York Pizza.

Order a medium or extra large pie (yes, they come in only two sizes) or by the slice, for sit-down, take-out or delivery. Slices range from $3.25-$4 and student discounts are available.

If New York-style thin crust ain’t your thing, you can walk a few blocks to Woodstock’s Pizza, home of Wednesday night trivia (8 p.m., signups at 4 p.m.) and sauce-filled crust.

A slice and a soda totals $5.25, plus students get $6 off extra-large pies.

Celestino’s, 101 Salem St. (with sister stores in the Safeway shopping center on East Avenue in Chico, in Paradise and in Oroville), celestinosnypizza.com.

Woodstock’s, 166 E. Second St., woodstockschico.com

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2. WITH A SIDE OF TECHNO. Peking Chinese Restaurant is one of those rare gems that must be seen to be understood. A fast, affordable eatery by day and night, after the dishes are cleared each Friday, it turns into an underground (literally) hotspot for electronic dance music, aptly named the Bassmint. The food here is reliably good and portion sizes are ample, so you can either share or make two meals from one. Try the house chow mein and the cream cheese wontons. Lunch specials ($6.25-$8, rice and soup included), online ordering and delivery available.

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3. AT HAPPY HOUR. When most people hear the term “happy hour,” they think of discounted drinks. Of course, that’s true in Chico, too, but that sacred afternoon sweet spot also offers diners on a budget an opportunity to taste the good life when upscale restaurants offer fine food at affordable prices. Go to 5th Street Steakhouse (Monday-Friday, 4:30-6 p.m.) for the sliders made with prime beef (three for $6), Crush Italian Cuisine & Lounge (3:30-6:30 p.m.) for personal pizzas ($9-$10) and its killer second story patio, Burgers & Brew (Monday-Friday, 3-6 p.m.) for its eclectic, discounted fries

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The taco machine, an outdoor grill serving up maybe the most succulent taco meats in Chico, is fired up four nights a week—Tuesdays and Friday through Sunday—with $1 tacos on special during the Tuesday and Sunday sessions.

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With trucks on the north and south ends of town, El Pinolero is always near.

The menu is diverse, but its standout fare includes the perfectly prepared carnitas (refried pork) tacos topped with onions and cilantro.

What makes the little pork nuggets even tastier is the sauce, a red concoction that has just the right amount of spice.

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menu; and Rawbar (MondaySaturday, 3-5 p.m.) for the daily nigiri specials and $6 Korean tacos.

5th Street: 345 W. Fifth St., 5thstreetsteakhouse.com; Crush, 201 Broadway, chicocrush.com; Burgers & Brew, 301 Broadway, burgers brew.com; Rawbar, 346 Broadway, rawbarchico.com.

4. ISLAND-STYLE. Get away for a moment … without having to actually get away.

The prime island destination is the Philippines and Inday’s Restaurant, an authentic Filipino cafe where dinners (Friday-Saturday) are served family-style on banana leaves, bamboo lines the walls and chickens roam the parking lot. Lunch is prime deal time, with items on the abbreviated menu and rotating specials ranging from $5-$7. Also open for breakfast daily (closed Mondays).

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trick here is to go when there’s live music—there’s nothing else quite like chowing down on some jerk chicken or curried goat while sitting in the sun listening to live reggae.

There’s a buffet during special events, which means you get to try a little of everything for a very reasonable price ($15, or $12 with your student ID).

Inday’s,1043 W. Eighth St. (also, look for their food cart at community events), indays.weebly.com.

Sipho’s, 1228 Dayton Road (also featuring a food cart at community events), siphosjamaica.com

5. BETWEEN TWO SLICES OF BREAD. When it comes to sandwiches, there are plenty of options in Chico. Downtown alone, there are four or five spots known for their sandwiches. But none of them do it quite like Spiteri’s Delicatessen.

It’s one of Chico’s best-kept secrets, tucked away in a very old strip mall on the north side of town. A half sandwich is $4 and a whole is $6.99.

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other goodies, too, like pasta salads, marinated mushrooms and bacon mac and cheese.

Don’t miss out on this place.

971 East Ave., spiterisdeli.com

6. WITH A CHEESE SKIRT. If you go to only one burger joint while you’re in Chico, you can hardly do better than Nobby’s, home of the cheese skirt. The burgers ($6.05 with the cheese, $4.95 without) are big, juicy and cooked to order. The fries are consistently fresh and crispy. And did we mention the cheese skirt?

Melting out and over the sides and crisped on the grill in a ring of deliciousness. It’s a small place, so consider going at an off hour or taking your food to go.

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SECRET CAVES Psst. Hey—up here, in these caves you totally don’t know about yet. They’re just past the trailhead off Centennial Avenue that leads to Annie Bidwell and South Rim trails. Walk along Big Chico Creek and the short cement wall on your left until you see a trail up a steep hill on the right. The caves are just below the edge of the canyon.

The view of Bidwell Golf Course and North Rim on the other side of the canyon is admirable. If you let your imagination run amok, you can picture the small caves as they were long ago, before the area was settled. But based on the candy wrappers and empty bottles of cheap vodka one often finds here, it’s easier to imagine high school kids up to no good.

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Big Chico Creek Canyon is well-known for the lovejoy basalt formations that characterize areas like Bear Hole and Salmon Hole. If you’re hiking or biking on Upper Park Road, stop at Parking Lot Q and check out an even more distinct rock outcropping known as the Devil’s Kitchen. The basalt cliffs and spires are popular with rock climbers, but totally accessible to non-extreme folks as well.

If you squeeze through a tight passage between the rocks, you’re rewarded with access to an ultrasecluded sandy beach along Big Chico Creek. But beware: Nudists have been known to frequent this area—naked.

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Ever heard of the Iron Canyon Fish Ladder? It’s kind of like the series of steps near the bridge at Sycamore Pool in Lower Park, except way bigger, more rugged, and located in Upper Park.

Thing is, the ladder sits on a remote section of Big Chico Creek between Salmon Hole and Brown’s Hole, and it’s kind of a pain to get there. You can see the concrete structure from the Yahi Trail if you know where to peer over the edge of the canyon, but there’s no access unless you own rockclimbing gear or you are a mountain goat.

Assuming you aren’t equipped with ropes or nimble hooves, your best bet is starting at Salmon Hole (Parking Lot N on Upper Park Road) and slogging upstream over slippery rocks, or fighting your way through bankside bushes and getting slapped in the face with twigs and leaves for 10 or 15 minutes. Either way, resign yourself to getting scraped and bruised.

It’s pretty cool once you get there, though. The quarter-mile-long ladder, made up of a series of staggered concrete pools, or “weirs,” has deteriorated substantially since its construction in 1958, making it a difficult passage for fish, but it’s still a worthwhile destination for people. In fact, it’s one of the most picturesque parts of Upper Park.

REDWOOD GROVE There’s an easily accessible gem hardly anybody seems to stop and appreciate just off Peterson Memorial Way, the main paved road that runs through Lower Bidwell Park (on the north side of the creek): a grove of a dozen-or-so redwood trees planted by Chico pioneer John Bidwell. If you’re on a run or a bike ride, this cathedral of giants is a good place to stop for a water break and stretch.

While you’re there, take in the sunlight slanting through the branches and the fallen needles underfoot. It’s also worth reflecting on the fact that you don’t need to drive to Humboldt to bask in the presence of coastal redwoods, because there’s a handful of them in our collective backyard. ●

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1. Take in a Late Show Whether you’re a movie buff or not, this is a must-do while you’re in Chico. Head over to The Pageant, Chico’s art-house movie theater, at 10 p.m. on a Saturday and fork over a few bucks for a Late Night flick you’ve likely never seen on a big screen before.

351 E. Sixth St. www.pageant chico.com

2. Feed your face hole So, you may not be old enough to crawl the local bars. But that doesn’t mean you can’t get out of the house for some late night good eats! A handful of restaurants are open till 3 a.m. on weekends to satisfy those munchies (while there, enjoy some prime peoplewatching, too). Some faves: Burgers and Brew (301 Broadway); Aca Taco on Nord (in the Safeway

shopping center); Main Street Pizza (331 Main St.); Serrano’s Mexican Grill (645 W. Fifth St.).

3. Escape—or try to, at least Get a group together, head over to Chico Escape Rooms and enter a fantasy world that you need to, you know, escape from. The experience requires some basic sleuthing skills,

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If you’re into punk music, then you must check out Monstros Pizza. Sounds random, and it is. But for all-ages crowds into punk, metal and indie in Chico, Monstros is where it’s at. The food is good. The music is loud.

And there are wood chips all over the floor, which is a clue that things might get messy.

628 W. Sacramento Ave. www. facebook.com/chicoareapunks

When it’s warm and dark out, there’s nothing quite like stripping down to your skivvies (or less) and taking a dip in Sycamore Pool (at One-Mile Recreation Area in Lower Bidwell Park). Just watch out for sketchy park rats while you’re there—travel in a group and keep an eye on your belongings. Keep it fun and safe out there. l

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6) Where is the Senator?

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2) What was Chico State first called?

A. Chico Normal School B. California State University at Chico C. Chico University D. Party U

7) In Chico, “Esplanade” rhymes with _____?

A. Tapenade B. Lemonade C. Tom Brady D. Tree street

3) Statewide, Chico has the third-biggest _____ ?

A. CSU enrollment B. City park C. Police force D. Mayor

8) Who campaigned here in 2016?

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4) Which movie was filmed here?

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A. Speech impediment tracing back six generations B. Cat got the tongue of the city’s founder C. Rampant illiteracy despite the university’s best effort D. Growers “shake the L out of the trees” at harvest

9) Which tribe calls Chico its home?

A. Northern Pauite B. Mechoopda Maidu C. Winnemem Wintu D. The one called Quest 10) The streets whose order spells CHICO are ____?

A. Chestnut, Hazel, Ivy, Cherry, Orange B. Cypress, Humboldt, Idyllwild, Cedar, Orient C. Citrus, Hobart, Invader, Columbus, Olive D. Columbia, Harvard, Iona, Cornell, Oberlin

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AARON RODGERS NFL quarterback

ASHLEY EVERETT Beyoncé dancer PHOTO BY JAMES ANTHONY

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SCORING

10: Must have grown up here!

7-9: Not bad for a freshman!

3-6: You’ve got some learnin’ to do ...

0-2: Umm, it’s Chico, not Chino.

Senator

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We Listen. We Care.

• Cerec ® Crowns, Inlays, Onlays, Bridges in one visit.

• Root Canals, Oral Surgery, Dental Implants.

• Cosmetic Smile Design, In Office Teeth Bleaching.

• Correct Crooked Teeth with Invisible Braces.

• Most Insurances accepted.

Complementary Consultations Family Dentists Who Care Free Teeth* Bleaching tive ly, no ac *New patients oronde disease cay

2539 Forest Ave, Chico (530) 342-6064 • www.chicodentalarts.com

PIZZA PUB

PLAY

New state of Full line of Expanded Round Table’s selection of the art arcade with prize famous craft beers redemption.

Specialty and and wine.

Kid’s party Create Your Wide variety packages.

Own Pizzas. of appetizers, Party room for sliders and teams, groups half pound & family burgers. gatherings.

CHICO

PARADISE

RED BLUFF

2201 Pillbury Road Almond Orchard

6038 Clark Road Old Town Plaza

116 W Belle Mill Road Belle Mill Landing

891-1200

872-2233

UnDER SAmE OwnERSHIP

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GOIN’ ChICO 2017 • C h i c o N e w s & R e v i e w

529-1760

David C. Kyle, DDS • Cyrus G. Oster, DDS

Visit our traditional locations at: ChiCo 964 Mangrove Ave • 343-4254 2027 Forest Ave • 342-7265 oroville 1124 Oro Dam Blvd E • 533-6710 Also in: Willows • Gridley • Orland

Order Online at RoundTablePizza.com

BIG TUNA 1722 Mangrove Ave, Chico • 345-4571 Open Sun-Thurs: 11:30am-10pm Fri-Sat:11:30am-10:30pm

IZAKAYA ICHIBAN 2000 Notre Dame Blvd., Chico · 342-8500 Corner of E. 20th & Notre Dame, behind Best Buy Open 7 Days 11:30am - 10pm Patio Seating Available · Live Music Tue & Sat

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peter tichinin 30 years chico realtor

530.680.1900 chicohomes.com 140 e. 4th st

downtown chico across from “our hands”

The BesT

OF BOTh WOrldS With the addition of our primary care office, we are now able to provide more options. Offering the best of both worlds!

Immediate Care Medical Center

Immediate Treatment of Minor Trauma & Minor Medical Emergencies

Premiere Primary Care

Accepting New Patients. Managing chronic, long-term health issues while performing regular, health care maintenance.

Chico: 376 Vallombrosa Ave.

Chico: 251 Cohasset Rd., Ste 300

891-1676 • Open 7 days a week 7am-9pm

Paradise: 5875 Clark Rd.

877-5433 • Mon–Fri 7am-7pm, Sat & Sun 8am-4pm

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809-0674 • Mon. - Fri. 8am–5pm

Dr. Bradley M. Smith, Owner

GOIN’ ChICO 2017 • C h i c o N e w s & R e v i e w

Orland: 1361 Cortina Dr, Ste A 865-3400 • Mon-Fri 8am-5pm

student specials 1

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Twin Sets

11988

$

Queen Sets $17988

Recliners

179

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Table w/4 Chairs $149

Furniture Liquidators

14988

Full Sets

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King Sets

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Sofas

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Dressers

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Holbrook’s N A T I O N A L

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1408 Park Avenue • 893-2019 C h i c o N e w s & R e v i e w • GOIN’ ChICO 2017

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Chico State students ride the

for

FR EE

with a valid CSUC ID card! Simply swipe your valid Wildcat ID Card on the farebox. real –time bus tracking B-Line has a new mobile app allowing you to track your bus in real-time. Simply download “DoubleMap Bus Tracker” from the App Store and select “Butte Regional Transit” as your system. This tracking is also available on your browser at bcag.doublemap.com.

google maps trip planner We’ve partnered with Google Maps to provide Trip Planning using the Transit feature in Google Maps. This feature is available on Google Maps and on the B-Line web site. www.blinetransit.com

airport service B-Line is now providing service to the Chico Airport Industrial Park. To see the schedule for the new Route 52, or all B-Line routes, go to www.blinetransit.com

Trip Planner

Butte Regional Transit

COUNTYWIDE SERVICE Chico • Paradise • Oroville

Get Rider Alerts on

facebook.com/blinetransit

For more information, including complete time schedules & bus stop locations, pick up a brochure on the bus, call 530-342-0221 (Chico Paradise Area) or 800-822-8145 or visit our web site www.blinetransit.com